Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Brampton War Memorial Hospital, on Friday, 8^th April, William (Bill) of Penrith, beloved husband of the late May. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him, including his daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousin, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and all their respective partners. Aged 96 years. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 28^th April at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Bill for Brain Tumour Research may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home on Saturday, 9^th April, Elsie of Portinscale, Keswick, beloved wife of the late Bill, much loved mum of Bill and Ralph and a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana and great-nana. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 3^rd May at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Elsie which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Pets Lifeline Keswick may be made at the Service sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Tuesday, 12^th April, Geoff of Motherby, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Marjorie, brother-in-law of Molly, Dorothy, Sheila and Roger, uncle and a good friend to many. Aged 90 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 29^th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Geoff which will be divided between Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK and The Salvation Army may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

It is with deep sadness, and heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Laura of Langwathby on Friday 8^th April at Appleby Grange nursing home, peacefully after a long struggle with dementia, beloved wife of the late Len, dearly loved mam of Mark, Gail and Clyde and a loving gran. Laura is much loved and will be forever missed by her family, friends and all those who knew her. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday 22^nd April at 2pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Laura for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Winifred (Winnie) of Scales Farm, passed away, peacefully, aged 90 years, surrounded by her loving family, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Wednesday, 6^th April. A much loved mam of Shirley, Brenda, Kathleen, June and Richard, nana Winnie to Andrew, Julie, David, Roy, Mike, Rob and Liam and a sadly missed mother-in-law. Service and interment at St. Kentigern’s Church, Castle Sowerby on Friday, 22^nd April at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Winnie which will be divided between The Stroke Association and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 6^th April, Desmond (Des) of Carlton Drive, Penrith, beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Nigel and a sadly missed brother and uncle. Aged 81 years. Service at United Reformed Church, Penrith on Thursday, 21^st April at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Des for Eden Animal Rescue may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.