Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, on Saturday, 17^th August, following an illness bravely borne, Elizabeth (Ann), of Clifton, beloved wife of Raymond, adored mum of Joanne, Andrew and Stuart, proud grandma of Jack, Luca, Antonia, Lucius, Ben, Sophie, Alana and Keira, dear sister of Edward, Stanley, George, John and Jean, mother-in-law of Anna and Caroline, and a good friend to so many people. Aged 74 Years. Service at St Cuthbert’s Church, Clifton, on Tuesday, 3^rd September at 10:30am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. No black please, bright clothing at the family’s request. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Ann for Penrith Mountain Rescue, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. 

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 12^th August, aged 87 years. Cyril of Milburn, beloved husband of the late Josephine, much loved dad of David and Paul, father-in-law of Deborah and Angela, grandad of Kieran and Liam, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and good friend to many. Service and Interment at St Cuthbert’s Church, Milburn, on Wednesday, 4^th September at 1pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Cyril for The Great North Air Ambulance Service may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR 

It is with deep sadness we announce that Dick died peacefully, at home, in Penrith, on Thursday, 8^th August, surrounded by his loving family, a dearly loved and sadly missed husband, dad, granda, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 77 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 28^th August at 11.00 am followed by private cremation. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Dick which will be divided between Alzheimer's Society and Beep Doctors (BASIC Cumbria) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Tuesday, 6th August, Brian (Jonah) of Brough, formerly of Carlisle. beloved husband of Hazel, adored dad of Sam, much loved father-in-law of Billy, treasured a granda of Harrison and Ralphie, and a dear friend to many. Aged 75 years. Service and Cremation will take place at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 21st August at 12:30 pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Brian for The Marfan Trust may be left at the service or sent to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At Silloth Nursing and Residential Care Home, on Tuesday, 6^th August, suddenly but peacefully following a long illness, Tim (Bud), formerly of King’s Meaburn and Penrith, adored dad of Alfie, much loved brother of Andrew, Rachel and Helen and sadly missed brother-in-law, uncle, nephew and cousin. Aged 51 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday, 29^th August, at 12:30pm. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Tim for Silloth Nursing and Residential Care Home, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, On Thursday, 25^th July. Christine, of Brougham. Aged 86 Years.

Also, her beloved husband David, at home on Thursday, 8th August. Aged 90 Years. A much loved Mum and Dad, and good friends to many. Private Cremations to take place, all enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, 01768 891189.