Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 2^nd October, Margaret of Penrith (formerly of Edenhall) beloved wife of the late Harvey, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and great-auntie. Aged 77 years. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall, Penrith on Friday, 11^th October at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Margaret for Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven on Wednesday, 25^th September, Brian of Huntley Court, Penrith, (formerly of Salkeld Dykes) beloved husband of the late Ray, dearly loved dad of Colin, David and the late Sue, Trevor and Tracy, dearest father-in-law of Ann, Nicola and the late Gary. A much loved grandad of Ben, Dan, Neasha, Brad, Jordi, Ellis and Lucy, adored great granda of Luiza, Evie, Aurora, Lucas, Isla, Olivia and Bobby, dear brother of Derek and the late Anne, a special brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 90 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 10^th October at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations, in memory of Brian which will be divided between Alzheimer’s Research UK and Prostate Cancer UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Springhill Hospice, Rochdale, on Tuesday, 10^th September, June of Heywood. Greater Manchester. Enquiries to Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Penrith. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 20th September, Margaret, of Brougham Street, Penrith, a devoted mam of Sheila, Roland, Richard, Thomas, Jenni, Lesley, and the late Billy, a dearly loved mother-in-law and a special nana and great-nana. Aged 88 years. Funeral Service will take place at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 4^th October at 12.30pm.  Family flowers only please, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Monday, 16^th September, Colin of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Freda, much loved dad of Jonathan, Sarah, Derek, Stephen and Chris, proud Colin to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and bestie to Mya. Aged 77 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Wednesday, 2^nd October at 11.00 am followed by interment at St. Kentigern's Churchyard, Castle Sowerby. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Colin for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on  Monday, 2nd September, Karl Anthony (Tony), of Carlisle, formerly of  Penrith, beloved husband of Kathleen, adored dad of Karl and Corrine,  proud grandad of Lewis, Maria, Rosie, Bailee and Edie and a good friend to many. Aged 72 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Wednesday, 18th September, at 12:00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Tony, which will be divided between, District Nurses Amenity Fund and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR