Recent Obituaries

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Helen at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 26^th April, Helen of Mary Langley Way, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Olipher, dearly loved mum of Andrew and Julia, mother-in-law of Michael, adored granny of Olipher, Kaitlyn, Michael and Adairia, a dear sister, sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and good friend to many. Aged 83 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Monday, 16^th May at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Doreen, Peacefully, at home on Wednesday, 20^th April, beloved and devoted wife of the late Geoff, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and the late Katrine, Jeremy and Diana, and an adored granny of Oscar, Ben, Felix and Olivia. A Sadly missed sister and sister-in-law and good friend to many. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Saturday, 14^th May at 10.30am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Doreen for Diabetes UK and My Name’5 Dodie Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Jennifer Margaret. Suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday, 17^th April, beloved wife of David and a much loved mum of Phillip, loving mother-in-law of Dani and sister Lesley, much loved auntie and a very good friend to many. Aged 71 years. Jennifer will be sadly missed. Service at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 18^th May at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jennifer for Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice and The British Heart Foundation may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, with his soul mate Debi and family by his side at the Dumfries Royal Infirmary, on Thursday, 14^th April, William (Bill) of Annan, formerly of Edenhall, Penrith, beloved father of Chris, Steph and the late Michael, a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad and special friend to all who knew him. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 4^th May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for the Alexandra Unit, DGRI may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home. on Sunday, 17^th April, Peter, of Penrith, formerly of Cliburn, beloved husband of the late Ruth, dearly loved dad of Sarah, Rachel and Caroline, father-in-law of Tom and Shaun, cherished Granda Petee to Bella, Molly and Noah, a dearly loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Aged 82 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 4^th May at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Flowers welcome or if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle, on Monday, 18^th April, Patience of Dacre, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Geoff, treasured mum of Sandra, Linda, David and Dawn and a devoted nana to 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She will always be with us and forever in our hearts. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 10^th May at 11.30 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.