Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, 1^st September, Margaret Jean of Little Strickland, Penrith, beloved wife of George, special mother of Mandy and Robert, mother-in-law of Gavin, sadly missed nanny of Matthew and Katie, great nanny of Gracie, Zara and James and sister of Edna. Aged 84 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 18^th September at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Rd, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Tuesday, 29^th August, Pete of Matterdale End, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Ian, a dear father-in-law of Louise, devoted Grandad to Charlie and Ben and a good friend to many. He will be greatly missed. Aged 74 years. Private cremation, followed by a Service of Celebration at Patterdale Hall, CA11 0PT, on Friday, 15th September, at 2:30pm. All Welcome (casual dress). Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Pete to Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Rd, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith on Saturday, 2^nd September, Marian of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ray, dearly loved sister of Edith and the late Beulah and a much loved aunt. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 14^th September at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at his daughter’s home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 4^th September, Thomas (Tommy) formerly of Milton Street, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Pat, loving dad of Thomas, Jen, Fiona and the late Keith and Sonia, a much loved grandad and grandad Tommy. Aged 91 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 14^th September at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Monday 28^th August. Veronica Edith Lucas of Woodlands, Penrith, and formally of Burbages Lane, Coventry, beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved mum of Stephen, mother-in-law of Sian, grandma of Jamie and Laura. Aged 98 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday 13^th September at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but, if desired, donations in memory of Veronica for The Outward Bound Trust can be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Nee Horn. Peacefully, at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith, following a short illness. Margaret, of Roods Place, Kirkoswald, much loved wife of the late Danny, adored Mum of Willie, Alf and Janice, beloved Grandma, Great Grandma and Friend to many. Aged 88 years. Service at St Oswald’s Church, Kirkoswald,on Tuesday 12^th September at 11am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery.