Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 24^th December, Thomas (Tommy) of Threlkeld, Keswick, beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Karen, Gary, Malc and Dawn and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 11^th January at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Tommy, which will be divided between Keswick Mountain Rescue and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after a short illness, on Saturday, 24^th December Joan of Clifton, Penrith, beloved wife of Don, dearly loved mam of Neil, Cliff, Gail, David and Fiona and a much loved mother-in-law, gran and great-grandma. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 10^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Alan: Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday 19^th December, Alan of Culgaith, Penrith. A man devoted to his family – wife Cynthia, daughter Caroline, Son-In-Law Andrew and a proud and much loved Grandad to Alana and Keira. A widely respected member of the community and a dedicated Scouter all his life. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 9^th January at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, on Sunday, 18^th December, Isabel (formerly of Caldbeck) beloved wife of the late Teddy, much loved mother of Helen and David and a sadly missed grandmother, great- grandmother and auntie. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 6^th January at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Isabel for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, 14^th December, Kathleen (Kate) of Alston, beloved wife of John, much loved mam of Elizabeth and Christopher, dearly loved daughter of Ronnie, sadly missed grandma of Sofia and Haydn, a sister and auntie. Aged 66 years. Service at St. John’s Church, Garrigill, on Thursday, 5^th January at 1.00pm followed by interment at Garrigill Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Kate for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

 Ryan George, passed away suddenly, whilst attending his usual rugby training session, on Thursday, 1^st December. Aged 34 years. He leaves behind his wife Shiona and his two children Finn and Kenna and is a dearly loved son, brother and grandson who will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. A Service of Celebration for his life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium, Temple Sowerby, Penrith, CA10 2AN on Friday, 30^th December at 1.30 pm. The Service will also be live streamed to Penrith Rugby Club. Please feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in, crocks and socks or Birkenstocks and socks are welcome but anything is ok. The cortège will leave Penrith Rugby Club at 1.15 pm. No flowers by request. The family are so very grateful for all the donations made to the GoFundMe page, however if anyone would like to make a donation please do so to The Fire Fighters Charity as Ryan was a big supporter of their work. Donations can be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors. Lastly, a postcard will be handed out to everyone who attends the Rugby Club or the crematorium. Please write a memory about Ryan or simply your name so that Finn and Kenna can have a memento. These can be left either in the post-box provided at the Rugby Club or Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.