Recent Obituaries

 It is with great sadness we announce the passing away quietly and peacefully of Theresa, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 17^th November, surrounded by her family, she was a much loved wife of Billy, mam of Joanne, James and Michelle and nana of Ellis and Shay, sister of John and Phillip, aunt, cousin and friend to so many. Service for Theresa will be at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 5^th December at 12.30 pm followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. No flowers by request, donations to Cancer Research UK c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors. She will be  greatly missed by all who knew her and will stay in our hearts forever.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, on Wednesday, 15^th November, Mary (formerly of Milner Mount, Penrith), beloved wife of the late Tommy, much loved mum of Allan and Jennifer, mother-in-law of Debbie, dearly loved grandma of Jeremy, Timothy and Nicholas and auntie. Aged 94 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Tuesday, 5^th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mary for Dementia UK may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, on Saturday, 18th November, following a short illness, Peter, of Beech Tree Barn, Plumpton, beloved husband of Colleen, adored dad of Anya, doting grandad, and a great friend to many. Aged 68 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Monday, 4th December at 11:00am, No black clothing please. If desired, donations in memory of Peter, which will be divided between RNLI and Eden Valley Hospice, may be left at the service or send c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 16^th November, John of Newbiggin, Stainton, beloved husband of Allison, much loved dad of Sara, Emma, Zoe and John, brother of Loreen and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 75 Years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 1^st December at 3.30pm. family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of John 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 home, Albert of Penrith, on Sunday, 19^th November, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of the late Jean, a very much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen, Carole, Neil and Ruth, dearly loved and well respected grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad, brother, uncle and special friend to so many. Aged 93 years. Funeral Service to be held at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 1^st December at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Albert for 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.

 Kenneth William (Bill): Peacefully passed away, surrounded by his family, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 19^th November, husband of the late Ce Spencer, father of Louise, Howard, Joanne and Andrew, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral Service to be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th November at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Bill to Alzheimer’s Research UK , c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.