Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, 27^th June, Cyril of Pooley Bridge, Penrith, loving husband of Maureen, dearly loved legend of a father to David and Diane, dear father-in-law to Pip and David and a devoted grandad. Aged 80 years. Service at St. Michael's Church, Barton on Tuesday, 12^th July at 11.00 am followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between St. Michael's Church Barton and Cancer Research UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Sadly, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Thursday, 23^rd June, Doreen of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mam of Muriel, Pauline, Peter and Michael, a much loved mother-in-law, nanna and great-nan. Aged 94 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 11^th July at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Ca11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Wednesday, 15^th June, John Stanley (Stan) of Brougham Street, Penrith, beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Ian and Andrew and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 6^th July at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Stan for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Grisedale Croft, Alston, on Thursday, 9^th June, Betty (Betts) formerly of Ousby, Penrith, dearly loved mother, mother ‘B’, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Aged 98 years. Service and interment at St. Luke’s Church, Ousby on Monday, 4^th July at 12.00noon. Please feel free to wear bright clothes. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and with great sadness, on Tuesday, 14^th June at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle June Elizabeth of Penrith, proud and much loved mum of Erin, loved partner of Gary and a dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, aunt and loyal friend to many. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 30^th June at 12.30 pm. Please feel free to wear something bright. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of June which will be divided between Carlisle Eden Mind and 4 Eden may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, no longer suffering, on Tuesday, 14^th June, Arthur Francis of Glendowlin Lodges, Yanwath, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and a good friend to all who knew him. Aged 83 years. Private service and cremation. All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189.