Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, after a short illness, bravely borne on Saturday, 30^th March at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, surrounded by her family who meant the world to her, Heather Margaret of Burrells Appleby, beloved wife of Richard, the most wonderful mother of Mike, Paul, Garry and Diane and a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma, sister and mother-in-law. Aged 76 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 12^th April at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Heather for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At home, on Tuesday, 26^th March, Peter of Croft Terrace, Penrith, beloved husband of Jean, much loved father of Rob and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle. Aged 92 Years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 11^th April at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Peter for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At home with his daughter by his side, on Thursday, 21st March, William (George) of Croft Terrace, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Joan and a much loved father of Judith. Aged 94 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 10th April at 11.30am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of George, which will be divided between Parish of Penrith and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Grattan: Beloved husband, father and grandfather, aged 79 years, a proud Welshman who loved the Cumbrian fells, passed away, peacefully at home in Penrith on Thursday, 14^th March. Private committal at Eden Valley Crematorium, followed by a Service of Celebration for Grattan’s life, at Penrith Methodist Church, on Friday, 5^th April at 3.00pm. The family invite you to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in his memory, which shall be divided between Hospice at Home, Carlisle & North Lakeland and Help Musicians (formerly the Musicians Benevolent Fund), may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Friday, 22^nd March, John, of Tirril, Penrith, Caring husband, father & grandfather, John will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Aged 92 years. Service and Interment at St Michael’s Church, Barton, on Thursday, 4^th April at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John in aid of St Michaels Church, Barton, and their service to the local community, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors. Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at Southport General Hospital, on Sunday 10^th March, William Edward (Ted), of Great Salkeld, Penrith, beloved husband of Barbara, Father, Grandad, Great Grandad, and a good friend to many. Service at St Catherines Church, Penrith, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery, on Wednesday 3^rd April at 11:00am. If desired instead of flowers, donations in memory of Ted, in aid of Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR.