Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, 30^th April, after a short illness, Eddie of Blencow Station, (Newbiggin), loving husband of Marina, father of Alan, father-in-law of Louise, grandad of Daniel, Nicola, Kaden and a good friend to many. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 14^th May at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Eddie for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, on Saturday, 27^th April, Wendy of Canny Croft, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ken, much loved mam, nana, mother-in-law, auntie and cousin. Aged 78 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Monday, 13^th May at 10.30am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery.  Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Wendy for Eden Animal Rescue, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Kenneth died after a short illness at home in Clifton on Saturday 27th April 2024 at the age of 93. He was the much loved husband of Edith who died in 2015 and father to Michael and Alyson. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday 9th May, at 2pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Kenneth, in aid of Keswick Mountain Rescue may be left at the service or send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Duncan: Aged 84 years: Peacefully, passed away on Friday, 19^th April at Stobars Hall Care Home, Kirkby Stephen. Duncan of Tirril, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Jean, dad to Kevin and Stuart and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, brother, uncle and a good friend to the many who knew him. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 9^th May at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Duncan for the British Heart Foundation may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 19^th April, Kathy of Scotland Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Phillip, a much loved auntie, great-auntie and good friend to many. Aged 98 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 8^th May at 1.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Kathy for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at home on Sunday, 14^th April, Leslie (Les) of Grey Bull Gardens, Penrith, a much loved husband, daddy, son, grandson and good friend to many. Aged 37 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 30^th April at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Les for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.