Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 20th September, Margaret, of Brougham Street, Penrith, a devoted mam of Sheila, Roland, Richard, Thomas, Jenni, Lesley, and the late Billy, a dearly loved mother-in-law and a special nana and great-nana. Aged 88 years. Funeral Service will take place at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 4^th October at 12.30pm.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Monday, 16^th September, Colin of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Freda, much loved dad of Jonathan, Sarah, Derek, Stephen and Chris, proud Colin to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and bestie to Mya. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Wednesday, 2^nd October at 11.00 am followed by interment at St. Kentigern's Churchyard, Castle Sowerby. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Colin for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on  Monday, 2nd September, Karl Anthony (Tony), of Carlisle, formerly of  Penrith, beloved husband of Kathleen, adored dad of Karl and Corrine,  proud grandad of Lewis, Maria, Rosie, Bailee and Edie and a good friend to many. Aged 72 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday, 18th September, at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Tony, which will be divided between, District Nurses Amenity Fund and 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, after a short illness at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 4^th September, Gordon Cheeseborough of Ousby, Penrith, beloved son of the late Percy and Sallie, much loved brother of Gerald and the late Tony and Hugh, brother-in-law of Rita, Joanne and the late Jane, a dear uncle and great-uncle of Mark, Nigel, Val, Jen, Sam, Sally, Ellis, Harry and Joe. Aged 88 years. Service and interment at St. Luke’s Church, Ousby on Friday, 13^th September at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Gordon which will be divided between St. Luke’s Church and Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends 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 Monday, 2^nd September, June of Cypress Way, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Billy, much loved mam of Mark, Tracey and the late Paul and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana, great nana, sister, auntie and a good friend to many. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 12^th September at 11.00am. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of June for Hospice at Home and North Lakeland may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, on Saturday, 24^th August, Antonia Elizabeth Tarn of Blencowe, Penrith, a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. Aged 62 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Greystoke on Tuesday, 10^th September at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Antonia for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. CA11 8HR.