Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday 5^th December, Peter, of Penrith, dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved dad of Paul and Clare, sadly missed by his seven grandchildren, fondly remembered by his sister-in-law Norma and family in France. Aged 86 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Tuesday 17^th December at 12:30pm. It was Peter’s wish that anyone coming to the service wears bright colours. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Peter for 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.

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 5^th December, Jean of Croft Terrace, Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother of Robert and Gillian, a dear mother-in-law of Julie and Ron, proud grannie of George, Grace, Phillipa and Christopher. Aged 93 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 19^th December at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 29^th November. George Anthony (Tony) of Penrith, beloved husband of Maureen, dad of Mark and Chris, father-in-law of Barbara and Grandad of Lara, Seb and Kayleigh. Aged 82 Years. Private Funeral Service. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors, 01768 891189

Suddenly, on Tuesday, 26^th November, Ricardo Daniel Pacheco Ferreira (Ricky) of Carlisle, a much loved and popular, father of Mia, son of Maria and Tiago, brother of Catia and Rafael, uncle of Daniel, Filipe and Gonçalo, brother in law of Joao and Hannah and friend too many. Aged 34 years he will be missed dearly by all. Mass at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 9^th December at 1.30pm, followed by committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Please feel free to wear bright colours as per family wishes. Flowers welcome, if desired donations in memory of Ricky, which will be divided between, St. Catherine’s Church and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be made at the Mass, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

                                                   ‘R.I.P.’

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 27^th November, Marjorie, of Newton Reigny, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Des, much loved mam of Glenys, Kenneth and Christine, precious nanna of Darren, Rebecca, Ryan and Jamie, cherished great nanna of Reuben, Emmeline and Luca and a sadly missed mother-in-law of Kevin and Gaye. Aged 87 years. Service at Langwathby Methodist Chapel, on Wednesday, 11^th December at 11.30am, followed by interment at Langwathby Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Marjorie for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, on Friday, 29th November, Tommy (Thomas) of Watermillock and recently Penrith, beloved husband of the late Jessie, and long-term companion of Doreen, Dad of Margaret and James, father in law of Peter and Liz, and grandfather of Robbie and Luke, died aged 96 years. A great friend to many people across the county and beyond.  Service and interment at All Saints Church, Watermillock, on Monday, 23rd December, at 1:00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Tommy in aid of Watermillock Church 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.