Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 6^th August, Hilary of Skelton, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mum of Paul and Joe, mother-in-law of Libby, loving granny of Tyler, Izzy and William. Aged 67 years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Skelton on Friday, 25^th August at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,

CA11 8HR.

Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, 29^th July, Anne (Nannie) of Lady Anne Court, Penrith. Aged 66 years. Dearly loved mam of David, Allan, Clare and Robert, nannie of seven grandchildren, mother-in-law, sister and auntie. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 11^th August at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pancreatic Cancer UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, 21^st July, Muriel formerly of High Hesket, Carlisle, beloved wife of the late Henry, much loved mam of Anne, Pauline, Margaret, Rosemary and Henry, special nana of Ian, Julie, Mark, Marie, Paul, Steven and Lexie, a dearly loved great-nana, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 93 years. Private Service and Interment at St. Andrew’s Church, Greystoke. If desired, donations in memory of Muriel for The Renal Unit Trust Fund, The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Penrith Hospital, after a short illness bravely borne, on Thursday, 27^th July, Hilda of Penrith, formerly of Shap, beloved wife of the late Les, wonderful and much loved mam of Dawn, mother-in-law of Paul, special and proud nana of Oliver, great-nana Hilda of Logan and Fraser and a dear aunty, cousin, friend, neighbour and dancing partner. Aged 91 years. Celebration of Life Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 10^th August at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something bright. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Hilda which will be divided between Vasculitis UK and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Keswick Hospital, on Friday, 28^th July, Barry of Carlisle, loving husband of the late Olwyn and father of Rosalind, Rod and Rory. Aged 85 years, every year lived to the full. Graveside Service and Interment at St. Andrew's Churchyard, Greystoke, Penrith on Wednesday, 9^th August at 1.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Barry for St. Andrew's Church. Greystoke may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Sunday 23rd July, Alma Olivia of Drovers Lane, Penrith, beloved wife of Sidney, loving Mam of Fraser and Andrew, mother-in-law of Deirdre and Shirley, devoted Grandma of Mark, Caroline, Craig, Will and partner Sarah, and great Grandma of Maisie, much loved sister and aunty. Greatly missed by all her family and friends, aged 91 years. Church service at Christ Church, Penrith on Tuesday 8th August at 11:30am followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12:30pm. Family flowers only but, if desired donations in memory of Alma, may be made to the District Nurses via Penrith Community Hospital League of Friends and can be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.