Recent Obituaries

We are sad to announce the passing of Margaret on Saturday, 25^th February at the age 96 years, she was much loved by many people. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Edenhall on Monday, 27^th March at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret which will be divided between St. Cuthbert’s Church (Edenhall PCC) and Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association Ltd may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Barbara, passed away peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 3^rd March after a short illness. Aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late David, dearly loved mother of Roger and Jenny, loving grandma of Charlotte and Sophie and a much loved mother-in-law, sister and auntie. Service and interment at St. Mary's Church, Threlkeld on Friday, 10^th March at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and The British Red Cross may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Marguerite Viola. Peacefully, at Winter's Park Care Home, on Saturday, 25th February, 2023, with close family by her side. Dearly beloved mother of Andrew and Elaine, her five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Aged 96 years. Private funeral service and cremation. If desired, donations in memory of Maguerite for the Smile Train charity who support cleft surgery worldwide. These can be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 18^th February, Richard of Glenridding, Penrith, beloved husband of Lynn, special son of Mary and the late Austin, much loved father of Daniel, Clare and Dean and partners Emma and Steve, sadly missed brother of twin Graham and Martin. Aged 59 years. Service and interment at St. Patrick’s Church, Patterdale, on Thursday, 9^th March at 2.00pm. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Richard which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and The British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sandy, aged 73 years, of Temple Sowerby, Penrith, died peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 17^th February. Beloved husband of Jenny, much loved father of James and Tim, he will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 6^th March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only but donations in memory of Sandy will be divided between Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland and Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association and these may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 18^th February, Ronald (Terry) of Croft Avenue, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Barbara, a loving dad, father-in-law and grandad. Aged 86 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 3^rd March at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. 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.