Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Saturday, 10^th July, Sandra of Newton Road, Penrith beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mum of Clive and a good friend to all who knew her. Aged 77 years. Service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 21^st July at 11.00am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Sandra for Beep Doctors (BASICS Cumbria) may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Monday, 12^th July, Derek of Winters Park, Penrith (former managing secretary of Penrith Co-op for thirty years and charter member of Penrith Lions for 35 years), beloved husband of Doreen, much loved dad of Jill, Janine and Jonathan and a sadly missed father-in-law of Roy and Sarka, doting grandpa of Lucy and Amy and gg of Abel and Edie. Aged 92 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Dacre on Monday, 19^th July at 1.00pm followed by private cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Derek for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Friday, 9^th July, surrounded by her loving family, Janette Mary (Jan) of Friars Road, Penrith, loving wife of Kevin, beloved mum of Les and daughter-in-law of Yaz and devoted grandma of Harry. Aged 63 years. Graveside service at Penrith Cemetery on Tuesday, 20^th July at 1.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jan for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a long illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 8^th July, Joseph Edward (Ted) of Askham, Penrith, husband of the late Christine, beloved dad of Kevin, Philip and Net, father-in-law of Pam and grandad of Matthew, Bobby and Sarah. Aged 80 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery, on Thursday, 15^th July at 10.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Ruth, peacefully at home in Garrigill, Alston on Monday, 21^st June, Ruth, beloved wife of the late Fred, will be greatly missed by her stepfamily and many friends. Service at St. John’s Church, Garrigill on Friday, 9^th July at 12.00noon, followed by interment at Garrigill Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in Ruth’s memory for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a long illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday, 23^rd June, Margaret of Huntley Avenue, Penrith, much loved sister of George, Robert, Norman and the late Fred and Tom, a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and good friend to many. Aged 78 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 5^th July at 11.00 am. The cortège will leave Margaret’s home at 10.10. am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.