Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday,28^th April, Geoff of Otters Holt, Culgaith (Formerly of J. Cowpers Chemist, Penrith) beloved husband of Linda, much loved dad of Ian and Graham and a sadly missed stepdad, father-in-law, grandpa and brother. Aged 66 years. Private Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Thursday, 6^th May at 1.30pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. For those who wish to pay their respects the cortege will leave the family home at 1.00pm, passing J. Cowpers Chemist enroute to church. The service will be live-streamed (and viewable at any time after) via St Andrew’s Church Penrith website or a link available from Richardsons Funeral Directors. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Geoff which will be divided between Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland and The Lions Club, Penrith may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Doreen (nee Taylor), Aged 84, on Sunday, 25^th April, peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, much loved wife of the late Gary, mother of Sue, mother-in-law of John, Nanna of Euan. Private graveside service at St. John The Evangelist Church, Cotehill on Wednesday, 5^th May at 11.00 am. Grateful thanks to all staff on Hazel Ward at the Cumberland Infirmary and Court Thorn Surgery, for their care and compassion. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for St John The Evangelist, Cotehill, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Friday, 16^th April, Keith (Sam) of Newbiggin, Penrith, beloved husband of Nancie, much loved dad of Carol, Andrew and Christopher, father-in-law, adored grandad, (grandfather) of Ross, Rebekah, Callum, Hannah, Laura and Chloe, great-grandfather of Alfie and a brother and uncle. Aged 84 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 26^th April. For those who wish to pay their respects, the cortege will travel through Newbiggin from the A66 and will leave the family home at 12.15pm. If desired donations in memory of Keith for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Pennine Lodge Nursing Home, Carlisle, on Friday, 16^th April, Sarah (Betty) of Netherend Road, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Ray, much loved mam of Louise, loving nana of Michaela and Jason, great-gran of Alan, Cadie and Theo. Aged 89 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Tuesday, 27^th April at 10.20 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Versus Arthritis (Penrith Branch) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 14^th April, Hazel of Bowscar, Penrith, much loved wife, mum, nana Hazel and great-nana Hazel. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 77 years. Private service at Christ Church, Penrith followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. If desired donations in memory of Hazel for The Oncology Special Purposes Fund, c/o The Cumberland Infirmary may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 6^th April, Lenny of Croft Avenue, Shap, beloved husband of Teresa, much loved dad of Carl and Dawn, father-in-law of Aaron, brother of Edna and Ann and a sadly missed grandad of Callum, Jordon, Michaela and Katanya. Aged 64 years. Private service at St. Michael’s Church, Shap on Monday, 19^th April at 11.30am followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. For those who wish to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will leave the family home at 11.15am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Lenny which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Shap Surgery Equipment Fund may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.