Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Balmoral Court Nursing Home, Newcastle on Tuesday 5^th September. Margaret formerly of Greystone House, Carlisle and Brentfield Way, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Terry, dearly loved mother of Theresa, Julie, Shaun, Phillip and the late Michael, a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran who will be greatly missed.  Aged 80 years.  Service at St Andrews Church Penrith on Wednesday, 20^th September at 1.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret to Greystone House Residents Amenity Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, 7th September, Ernest (Ernie) of Hunsonby, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Jean, dearly loved dad of Danny, Angela, Richard and Tim, sadly missed father-in-law of Ruth, John, Jill and Sally, a much loved pa and great-pa, brother of the late Winnie. Aged 89 years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Addingham on Tuesday, 19^th September at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Guide Dogs for the Blind may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

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.