Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Newlands Care Home, Workington, on Saturday, 28^th May, Maggie of Carleton Drive, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mam of Noreen and Brian, mother-in-law of Julie, nana of Jacqui, Andrew, Ric and Andrew, great-nana of Izzie, Abbey and William. Aged 95 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Monday, 20^th June at 10.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Jean, aged 79 years, passed away on Sunday, 29^th May, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, after one to many illnesses, bravely borne, a dearly loved wife of Duncan, much loved mother of Kevin and Stuart, and a sadly missed granny of Megan. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 16^th June at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean for Eden Riding for the Disabled Association, may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

 Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, on Wednesday, 25^th May, Rebecca (Becca) of Askham Crescent, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Albert, loving mam of Michael, Alan, Howard, Peter, John, Keith, Terry, Paul and Clive, a dear mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Aged 96 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 17^th June at 12.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Jane passed quietly, in a favourite place surrounded by flowers, on Thursday, 19th May. Jane, of Vine and Roses Florists, Penrith, will be remembered as a beautiful, kind and loving mother, granny and supportive friend to many people. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Andrew’s Church, Dacre on Monday, 13th June at 12.00noon. For further information please visit www.gilmanwallett.co.uk All enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Telephone: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, after a long illness, bravely borne, on Monday, 23^rd May, Margaret of Penrith (formerly of Edenhall) daughter of the late John and Hannah (Annie), sister of Dorothy, William and the late Geoffrey. Aged 65 years. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Edenhall on Friday, 10^th June at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Ca11 8HR.

Malcolm - Surrounded by his adoring family found peace at home, Ivy Cottage, Yanwath on Tuesday 24^th May, aged 65 years. Loving husband of Helen, devoted Dad, Grandpa, Brother and friend to many. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday 9th June at 12:30 pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired in memory of Malc to Macmillan Cancer Support and Chemotherapy Unit, Oncology Special Purpose Fund, Carlisle  may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.