Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday 20^th November, Ann of Ellonby, Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, much loved mam of Nichola and the late Andrew, mother-in-law of Michael, sadly missed nana of Daniel, Laura, Jamie and Sam, great nana of Zak, Nelly and Olivia, a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie and friend to many. Aged 77 years. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Skelton on Tuesday, 6^th December at 11.00am, followed by Committal at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ann for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 18^th November, Jill of Penrith, loving wife of Aaron, daughter of  Pat and the late Nigel sister of Cathy and a dear daughter-in-law, aunt, cousin, niece and good friend to many. Aged 40 years. Service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 2^nd December at 2.00 pm. Please feel free to wear something bright. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home on Saturday, 19^th November, William (Bill) of Carleton Road, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Stephen, Michael and Richard, sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great grandad, brother and uncle. Aged 90 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Friday, 2^nd December at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Bill which will be divided between The British Heart Foundation and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Appleby Grange Nursing Home on Friday, 11^th November, Frances Sidwell (formerly of Skelton and Penrith), much loved mum of Karren and Kim and a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Aged 88 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 30^th November at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Frances for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 13^th November, Annie Elizabeth of Murrah Hall (formerly of Millfield, Hutton Roof), wife of the late Eddie, dearly loved mother of Kathleen and the late David, beloved grandma of Kerry and Joseph, great-grandma of Charlie, Rosie, Ben and Annie, also great-great-grandma of Ayla Rose. Aged 96 years. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Mungrisdale on Tuesday, 29^th November at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Caldbeck Surgery and Mental Health Assessment Recovery Team (Eden) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, 13^th November, Hilda of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mam of Anne, Colin, Julie and Gillian, a loving mother-in-law, nana, grandma and great-grandma. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 28^th November at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for District Nurses Amenity Fund may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.