Recent Obituaries

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 13^th August, Myles John of Penruddock, Penrith, beloved husband and best friend of Elizabeth, much loved dad of Judith, sadly missed father-in-law of Stephen, grandfather of Max and Spencer, brother and uncle. Aged 83 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 25^th August at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Myles for 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 home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, 13th August. Michael, of Tyne Close Avenue, Penrith, lifelong partner and soul mate of Janet, much loved Dad of Neil, Nadine, Ray, Ryan and Grant, and the most treasured Grandad, Son and Brother. Aged 62 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday 26th August at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Michael for 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 on Friday, 12^th August, Derryck of Woodlands, Penrith (formerly of Arthur Street) much loved brother of Hilary and the late Canon Richard Watson and a sadly missed uncle of Sarah, Christopher, Helen and Stephen. Aged 86 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 24^th August at 11.30am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Derryck for Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, 8^th August, Josephine (Jo) of Penrith, much loved wife of the late david, mother of Chris and Phil, grandmother of Alex, Harry, Sophie and Toby and sister of Jane. Aged 81 years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 19^th August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations which will be divided between Brain Cancer Research and HoneyRose Foundation may be left at the Service or sent via https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/drjolaycockobe or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Croftfield Care Home, Cotehill Carlisle, on Saturday, 6^th August, Irene (Rene) formerly of Penrith, beloved wife of the late Derick, a dearly loved mum, mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Aged 98 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 18^th August at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 2^nd August, Yvonne of Penrith, much loved wife of Keith, loving mam of Mark and Samantha, a proud nanna and dear sister. Aged 68 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 16^th August at 11.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.