Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Penrith Hospital, on Monday 13th March, Joan, of Culgaith, formerly of Penrith and Calthwaite, beloved wife of the late Sandy, adored mum of Alistair and Stephen, cherished mother-in-law of Claire and Annika, and much-loved grannie of Ross and Joel. Aged 88 years. Funeral at Eden Valley Crematorium, Temple Sowerby, on Thursday, 6th April, at 2.00pm, to which all friends are warmly invited to attend. Service to be followed immediately by a celebration of both Joan and Sandy’s lives, and their respective music and veterinary careers, at North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, on Thursday 6th April from 4.00pm. All are welcome. Family flowers only please, but if desired, donations for Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Michael died peacefully on Sunday,12^th March 2023 aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Vicky for 66 years, loving father to James, Radcliffe and Sophie and proud grandfather of Tom, Rosanna, Amelia, Harry, Jack, Mollie, Orlando, Matilda and Fabian. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Mary's Church, High Hesket on Wednesday, 5^th April at 2.00 pm. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 3^rd March, James (Jim) of High Close Holiday Home Park, Bassenthwaite, Keswick (formerly of The Quiet Site, Watermillock) a much loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Aged 83 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Nancy. Peacefully, at Croft Avenue Care Home, with her daughters by her side, on Monday, 20th March. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian Hanson, much loved mum of Jacky and Louise, and the late Yvonne, grandmother and great-grandmother of Christopher, Elizabeth, Lucy, Layla and Leo. Aged 87 years. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday, 31st March at 2pm. Please feel free to wear colour. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Nancy for the RSPB can be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 18^th March, Jack of Croft Avenue, Penrith, beloved husband of Betty, much loved brother, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 93years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 6^th April at 10.00am, followed by Private Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jack for MS Society may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Thursday, 9^th March, Alan David, of The Parklands, Penrith, (formerly of Kendal) beloved husband and best friend of Christine, much loved father of David and Mark, father-in-law of Rachel and Victoria, grandpa of Isla, Alice, Esme and Oscar and brother of Peter. Aged 75 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 20^th March at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Alan 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.