Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 22^nd February, Henry (Harry), former physics teacher and fell runner, of Frenchfield Way, Penrith, a dearly loved husband of Eileen, much loved father of David and the late Heather, sadly missed father-in-law, brother, and a good friend and mentor to many. Aged 86 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith, on Monday, 11^th March at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Harry, which will be divided between The British Heart Foundation and Penrith Mountain Rescue, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee on Friday, 23^rd February, Betty of Sand Croft, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Donald, dearly loved mam and mother-in-law of Susan, Derek, Lynda and Stephen, a devoted and proud grandma and great-grandma. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 6^th March at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home in Hunsonby on Wednesday 14^th February, Aged 96 Years. Keith, is survived by Vivian his wife of 72 years, four children, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, 13th February, following a short illness, Joan, of Town Foot Farm, Croglin, beloved wife of the late Francis John, much loved mum of Philip and Jane, gran of Lucy and Josh, and a good friend to many. Aged 76 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday, 28th February at 12:30pm. Family Flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Joan, which will be divided between Kirkoswald Surgery Equipment Fund and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 18^th February, Derwent of Doddick Farm, Threlkeld, a much loved father, father-in-law, grandad and brother who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Mary's Church, Threlkeld on Friday, 1^st March at 12.30 pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At home, surrounded by his family on Sunday 21^st January, Peter John, of Unthank, Gamblesby; wonderful husband of Shirley, much loved father of Sarah, Anna, James and Matthew, adored Grandpa, and a good friend to so many. Aged 95 Years. Service and Interment at St John the Baptist Church, Melmerby, on Friday, 16th February at 1pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Peter will be divided between Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors without Borders and St John the Baptist Church, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR