Recent Obituaries

Peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary on Sunday 7th February, George, of Lonsdale Court, Penrith. Dearly loved husband of Anwen, brother to Richard, cherished stepdad of Megan, grandad to Rhys and Owen, and father figure to many. Aged 82 years. Due to current restrictions, the funeral is by invitation only. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for the British Heart Foundation (cheques payable to British Heart Foundation) may be sent c/o Richardson Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. 

Suddenly, but peacefully at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 13^th February, David John of Friargate, Penrith, deeply loved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Joe and his partner Chloe, and an amazing brother, brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend to many. Aged 55 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 5^th March. For anyone who wishes to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will leave the family home in Friargate at 2.45pm, traveling along Meeting House Lane. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of David which will be divided between Macmillan Cancer Support and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, at home on, Friday, 12th February following a long and bravely fought battle. Katie of Stainton, Penrith. Aged 24 years.  Dearly loved daughter of John and June, much loved sister to Rebecca, adored niece to Gary, great friend to many and a ray of light to all she met.  Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium on, Friday, 26th February. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Katie for The Young Adult Unit - Ward 34, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle (cheques payable to: Ward 34 Freeman), may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, on Saturday, 13^th February, John of Newlands Place, Penrith, darling husband and soulmate of Sybil for 75 years and Butcher at Penrith Co-op for 50 years, a dear uncle and friend to many. Aged 96 years. Private Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Monday, 22^nd February at 1.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortege will leave Newland Place at 1. 15 pm and travel past Penrith Co-op. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations which will be divided between BEEP Fund LTD and Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 8^th February, Harvey of Edenhall, Penrith, beloved husband of Margaret, a brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Aged 84 years. Private Service and interment at St. Cuthbert's Church, Edenhall, Penrith on Wednesday, 24^th February at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for BEEP Fund LTD may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home, on Monday, 1^st February, Doris Graham, aged 90 years, of Tirril, Penrith, devoted wife of the late Ivor, much loved mum of Judith, Christopher and the late Nigel, mother-in-law of John, Gwen and the late Helen, gran of Victoria, Elizabeth, Leo and Rachel and great-gran of Nora and Joshua, also a dear sister of Joan and a much missed cousin, aunt and great-aunt. Private funeral and interment on Thursday 18^th February at 1.30pm at St Michael’s Church, Barton. Family flowers only but if desired, donations for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. CA11 8HR. Tel: 01768 891189