Recent Obituaries

Passed away unexpectedly, at home, after a short illness, on Thursday, 23^rd September, Howard William of Penrith, darling husband of Liz, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Aged 65 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 8^th October at 2.00 pm. You are asked to dress in bright colours and please, no black. No flowers by request, if desired donations which will be divided between Cancer Research UK and R.A.B.I. (The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Applegarth Nursing Home, Carlisle on Tuesday, 28^th September, David a dear husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Former Lay Minister at Askham, Lowther, Clifton and Brougham. Service and interment at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Clifton on Friday, 8^th October at 11.30am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of David for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith

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Suddenly, but peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Friday, 24^th September, Gwen of Shap, (formerly of Bolton upon Dearne and Penrith) dearly loved partner of Martyn, much loved daughter of Marion and the late Albert and a loving sister of Caroline, Peter, Sylvia and their families. Aged 59 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 7^th October at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be left at the Service or sent care of Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, 23^rd September, Brian (Dolly) formerly of Inglewood Road, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Kitty, much loved dad of Gary and Rodney, special father-in-law of Ann, treasured grandad of Candice, Danielle, Nathan and Lewis and a sadly missed brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 88 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 6th October at 1.30pm, followed by interment at St. Andrews Church, Dacre. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Brian for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Milton Keynes on Tuesday, 14th of September, Bruce, son of the late Jill and Jock Keir OBE and much loved father of Eleanor and Archie, brother to Bill and Jane and uncle to Elizabeth and Katherine. Aged 60 years. Funeral service at Saint John the Evangelist Church, Plumpton on Tuesday, 28^th September at 1.00 pm. followed by cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium; Family flowers only, but if desired donations for the Alzheimer’s Society may be sent c/o Richardson’s Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 13^th September, William of Stoneraise Farm, Threlkeld, beloved brother of the late Alfred, much loved and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Aged 92 years. Service and Interment at St. Mary's Church, Threlkeld on Thursday, 23^rd September at 11.30 am. Flowers welcome, or if desired donations for The Blencathra Foxhounds may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.