peacefully, at home surrounded by family, on her birthday, 16th December, Aged 92 years. Mary of County Durham, adored wife of the late George, beloved mum of Greg and mother-in-law of Ashley. Devoted Grandma to Nicole and Natasha, loving sister of Verna. At Marys request, a private cremation will take place, however if you wish, you can donate in Marys memory to The Salvation Army c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR
Canon Keith Ernest, passed away peacefully at Furness General Hospital on Tuesday, 10th December, after a short illness, aged 91 years. Beloved widower of Audrey Doreen, dearly beloved father of David, Christopher, Andrew and Elisabeth, much-loved grandfather of Sam, Josh, Ayesha, Ben, Hal, Max and Flo and great-grandfather of Millie. Former Rector of Grasmere and Honorary Canon of Carlisle Cathedral, and latterly resident at Calgarth Park, Troutbeck Bridge, he will be fondly remembered for the love and joy he brought to his ministry in his many parishes around the country. Funeral Thanksgiving Service to be held at St Oswald’s Church, Grasmere, on Monday 6th January, at 11.00 am, followed by interment at Grasmere Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Keith which will be divided between Calgarth Park and St. Oswald’s Church, (Grasmere PCC), may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.
Peacefully, at Cartmell Grange Nursing Home, Grange-over-Sands on Saturday, 14th December Maureen of Penrith, beloved wife of the late George, much loved mam of David and Julie, mother-in-law of June and Les and an inspirational nana of Reece, Coran, Paige, Nicola, Mark, David, Ian and Keith and great-nana of Mckenzie, Orla, Margot, Dorothy, Kayla and Bobby. Aged 85 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Friday, 3rd January at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Maureen for Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.
Peacefully, on Wednesday, 11th December, Jean of Rydal Crescent, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Arthur, much loved mum of Gillian, Jayne and Helen and a sadly missed mother-in-law and grandma. Aged 89 years. Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Monday, 30th December at 10.30am, followed by private committal at Eden Valley Crematorium. Please feel free to wear bright colours. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean which will be divided between The Parish of Penrith and The Children’s Society may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.
Peacefully, at home, on Monday 9th December, Anita, of Brough, beloved wife of Mike, much loved mam of Adrian and Nicole, sister of Marlene, Sharon and the late Malcolm, sister-in-law of Helen, brother-in-law of Gordon and Johnny, and adored Grandma of Archie, Toby and Charlotte. Aged 64 Years. Service and Cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 20th December at 12:30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Anita in aid of Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8HR.
Unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 6th December, Cliff of Edenhall, Penrith, a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. Aged 82 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 19th December at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Cliff which will be divided between British Heart Foundation and St. Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall may be left at the Service or sent to Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.
