Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Lanercost Care Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 19^th December, Brian (formerly of Frenchfield Way, Penrith), beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved dad of Vicki and Sarah, dear father-in-law of Antony and David and a loving granda of Rachel, Beth, Emily and April. Aged 80 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 4^th January at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, after a long illness, bravely borne with courage and dignity, surrounded by her loving family and caring team, on Saturday, 25^th December, Sandra of Langwathby, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Tony, much loved mam of Helen and a dear sister, auntie and good friend to many. Aged 75 years. Service at St. Peter’s Church, Langwathby, on Thursday, 6^th January at 1.00 pm followed by interment at Langwathby Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between St. Peter's Church, Langwathby and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 6^th December, David (Chippy) of Little Salkeld, Penrith, a dearly loved husband, dad, grandad and brother. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 17^th December at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by love, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 4^th December, John (Ali) of Lowther, Penrith, a much loved husband, dad and godfather. Aged 68 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 15^th December at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between Diabetes UK and Cancer Research UK may be left 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, 11^th December, Revd. Colin Sands of Penrith. Aged 83 years. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Suddenly, but peacefully, on Monday, 29^th November, Lily of Great Strickland, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ronnie, much loved mother of Avril, Sandra, Barbara and Stephen, a sadly missed mother-in-law, nana, great-nana Lily, sister, sister-in-law and auntie. Aged 81 years. Service and interment at St. Barnabas Church, Great Strickland on Tuesday, 7^th December at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Lily which will be divided between St. Barnabas Church and Diabetes UK may be made at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.