Recent Obituaries

Unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, on Tuesday, 21^st May, Catherine of Stainton, Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late Michael, much loved mum of Karen, Philip and Lisa and a loving grandma and great- grandma. Aged 86 years. Service at Keswick Methodist Church on Friday, 14^th June at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Catherine which will be divided between Cancer Research UK and British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

We are very saddened to announce the passing of Thomas Wannop (Tommy), at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 3^rd June, beloved husband of Elaine and the late Barbara, much loved dad of Adam, Sarah, Robert and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service and interment at St. Andrews Church, Greystoke on Thursday, 13^th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Thomas, which will be divided between, Greystoke PCC 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.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, on Thursday, 30^th May, Fiona, of Skelton, beloved wife of Billy/Willie, adored mum of Laura, Lizzie and Will, granny of Charlie, a dear Sister, Auntie and a good friend to many. Aged 67 Years. Service at Eden Valley Crematorium, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery, on Wednesday 12^th June, at 11:00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Fiona in aid of, Salvation Army homelessness, may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Osborne (Skipper): Suddenly at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday 18th May. John George of Willow Close, Penrith. Husband of the late Jean. Much loved dad of Paul and Janice. Father-in-law, Grandad, Great Grandad, brother, brother -in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend. Aged 91 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 11th June at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of John for Alzheimer’s society 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 Saturday, 18^th May, Sheila, of Skirsgill Gardens, Penrith, wife of the late Brian, much loved mum of Nick. Aged 85 Years. Service and Interment at St Andrew’s Church, Greystoke, on Thursday 30^th May, at 10:30am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Sheila, in aid of St Andrew’s Church, Greystoke may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at Silloth Nursing Home, on Wednesday, 15^th May, Beatrice May, of Millhouse, a much-loved Sister, Auntie, and a good friend to many. Service and Interment at St Kentigern’s Church, Castle Sowerby, on Wednesday, 29^th May at 1:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Beatrice in aid of St Kentigern’s Church, Castle Sowerby may be left at the service or send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR