Recent Obituaries

Heather, sadly passed away suddenly, wife of Kevin, mum of Thomas and Emily, grandma of Tommy, daughter of Edmund and Mary and sister of Susan. Aged 44 years. Heather will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Private Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Thursday, 14^th January at 1.30 pm followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. For those wishing to pay their respects, the cortège will leave Richardsons Funeral Directors at 1.15 pm and travel onto Kilgour Street, King Street, Castlegate, Brunswick Road, Middlegate, Sandgate onto Drovers Lane. If desired, donations in memory of Heather for Diabetes UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Airlie Samuel, died peacefully at home in Edenhall, Penrith. Aged 97 years. Devoted husband of his late wife Aude, loving father of Emma and Mark and proud grandfather of Teya, Ella-Jean and Max. A private service will be held at St Cuthbert’s Church, Edenhall on Wednesday, 13th January at 2pm. Family flowers only. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. Tel: 01768 891189

Peacefully, at home on Friday, 25^th December, Colin of Carleton Road, Penrith, beloved husband of Christine and a much loved dad, granda and dear friend to all who knew him. Aged 81 years. Private service and cremation. If desired donations, which are yet to be confirmed, in memory of Colin, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR. Tel: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 21^st December, Kenneth William (Ken) of Newlands Terrace, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved dad of Keith, father-in-law of Annette, dearly loved granda of Claire, Joanne and Dez and great-granda of Eleanor and Isabelle. Aged 91 years. Private Service at Christ Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 30^th December at 10.30 am followed by Interment at Penrith Cemetery. Flowers welcome, or if desired donations for The Parish of Penrith may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home on Saturday, 19^th December, Anne of Maple Drive, Penrith (formerly of Kings Meaburn) beloved wife of the late David, much loved mam of Andrew, Rachel, Helen and Tim and a sadly missed mother-in-law, grandma, great-grandma and sister. Aged 76 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Wednesday, 30^th December. If desired, donations in memory of Anne for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Sunday 13th December, Sandy of Culgaith, formerly of Penrith and Glasgow, beloved husband of Joan, adored and admired dad of Alistair and Stephen, dear father-in-law of Claire and Annika and a cherished grandpa of Ross and Joel.  Aged 77 years. Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium, on Tuesday 29th December at 11:40 am.  A celebration of Sandy’s life and veterinary career will be held at a later date.  Family flowers only, but if desired, donations for Eden Animal Rescue may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.