Richardsons Funeral Directors
Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HR
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Recent Obituaries

Hardman

BETTY, Peacefully at Keswick Cottage Hospital on Thursday, 3rd February. Mother to Elaine, Georgina and Peter, grandmother and great-grandmother. Formerly of Walsall, recently of Lazonby. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium at 2.00pm on Friday, 25th February. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of Betty for Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Gaizely

Peacefully, aged 70, at home with his loving family, on Tuesday, 1st February, Richard (Headteacher of St Catherine’s School, 1988-2007) of Chestnut Close, Culgaith, loving husband of Geraldine, much loved dad of Fliss, Lucy and Colette and a sadly missed father-in-law and grandad to his eight grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St Catherine’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 16th February at 12.00noon, followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Richard for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR ‘R.I.P.'

Watkinson

We sadly announce the passing of Steven Keith, of New Market Street, Ulverston on Saturday 22nd January. Aged 63years, Steven was a bright, funny, highly observant and thoughtful man who will be greatly missed. He leaves his son William, mother June, siblings Gary, Andrew, Allison and Ben and numerous nieces and nephews.The funeral service and interment will be held at St. Michael’s Church, Barton, Cumbria, on Friday, 4th February at 2pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Steven for Felix Fund (a small charity that supports UK EOD and search soldiers) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Watson, née Peel

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 27th January, Moira of Penrith, beloved wife of David, much loved mum of Michael and Mark and a loving grandma, great-grandma, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 79 years. Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 9th February at 1.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Gemmell

Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 22nd January, William Douglas (Dougie) of Langwathby, Penrith, a dearly loved dad, grandad and great-grandad. Aged 73 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Friday, 4th February at 11.30 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for British Lung Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Oliver

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith, Thursday, 27th January, Thora, Aged 90 years, formerly of Yanwath, Penrith, beloved wife of sixty nine years to Brian, much loved mother of Catherine, Gillian and Jonathon, a devoted mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and Val, Thora’s sister in spirit. Thora was a good friend to the Badminton Club, Scottish Country Dancing and to the churches at Barton and Pooley Bridge. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 8th February at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Thora for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be made at the service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.