Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 23^rd October, George of Tirril, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Audrey, much loved dad of Sue and Andy, father-in-law of Kate and proud grandad of Sam, Bethan and Laura. Aged 90 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 4^th November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of George, which will be divided between Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association Ltd and Annie Mawson's Sunbeams Music Trust may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Nèe Birkbeck. Peacefully, on Thursday, 13^th October, Muriel (formerly of Elephant Farm, Southwaite and Greenacres, Wetheral) beloved wife of the late Harry, much loved mum of Margaret and Katharine, sadly missed by her many friends and family. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 2^nd November at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Muriel for Eden Valley Hospice may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

David Collier, of Hunsonby, peacefully at home after a long illness, on Wednesday 12^th October, beloved husband of Maureen and father of their children Andrew, Siobhan and Niall. Aged 89 years. Funeral service and interment at St Michael's Church, Addingham, on All Saints' Day, Tuesday, 1^st November at 11 am. If desired, donations in memory of David, to be shared between Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland and St Michael's Church, Addingham, (Addingham PCC) may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Croftfield Care Home, Cotehill, Carlisle on Saturday, 15^th October Sidney (Sid) formerly of Mayburgh Avenue, Penrith, loving husband of the late Dorothy, dear dad of Jill and Lynn, father-in-law of Glenn and the late Ian and a special grandad of Georgia. Aged 91 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith, on Monday, 31^st October at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Julia Patricia: Formerly of Leatherhead, Surrey. Much loved wife to Peter, mother to Catherine, mother-in-law to Matt and a much loved and doting grandmother to Hester and Pippa. Passed away at home in Hunsonby on Tuesday 11^th October aged 78 years. Service and interment at St Michael’s Church, Addingham, at 11:00am on Wednesday 26^th October. No flowers by request.

If desired, donations in memory of Julia to Mesothelioma UK can be made via https://www.justgiving.com/JuliaBrowneMesoUK or to The British Hedgehog Preservation Society via www.justgiving.com/fundraising/JuliaBrowneHedgehogs or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 13^th October Arthur of High Hesket, Carlisle (formerly of Overwater Hall, Ireby) beloved husband of Joyce, dearly loved father of Jacqueline, Adrienne, Michael, Stephanie and Jeremy and a much loved father-in-law, grandpa and great-grandpa. Aged 89 years. Private Service and cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Stroke Association may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.