Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home on, Tuesday, 10^th September, Reg of Penrith formerly of Dacre and Stainton, dearly loved husband of the late Mona, beloved father of Keith and Terry, loving father-in-law of Grace and Cheryl, cherished grandad, great grandad, brother and friend to many.  Aged 92 years. Service at St Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 24th September at 11:00 am, followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery.  Family Flowers only, but if desired donations for Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 15^th September, Haydn Morgan of Howard Street, Penrith, a much loved and sadly missed husband, father, grandad (garden), father-in-law and brother. Aged 67 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 23^rd September at 10.20am. family flowers only, but if desired donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, 11^th September, Howcroft of Greystoke, Penrith (former dentist), beloved husband of the late Elizabeth and a much loved, father, grand-father and father-in-law. Aged 88 years. Private cremation according to Howcroft’s wishes. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at home in Carlisle after a short illness on Thursday, 12^th September, Norman formerly of Shap, Penrith, sadly missed son of Ada and the late Ronald, beloved husband of the late Margaret and a much loved father, grandfather and brother. Aged 69 years. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Shap on Thursday, 19^th September at 2.00pm, followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Died on Tuesday, 13^th August, aged 84 years, Fiona of Watermillock, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Allan, much loved mother of Bridget, mother-in-law of Ian and grandmother of Alex. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. Tel: 01768 891189.                   

Peacefully, at Blackwell Vale Care Home, Carlisle on Saturday, 24^th August, Gwen (formerly of Sand Croft, Penrith) beloved wife of the late Bert, much loved mum of John and a sadly missed grandma and sister. Aged 86 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 6^th September at 11.40am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Alzheimer’s Society may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.