Recent Obituaries

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.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 30^th March, Muriel of Greystoke, Penrith, much loved mum of Christine and Gillian, treasured Nanna of Simon, Stacey, Joe and Alex and a sadly missed great-grandma, great great-grandma and mother-in-law. Aged 94 years. Private service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 12^th April. For those who wish to pay their respects, the cortege will leave Muriel’s home at 12.55pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Muriel for Arthritis (Penrith Branch Versus Arthritis). may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a short illness, at home, on Sunday, 28^th March, Walter (Oz) of Lyndhurst Gardens, Carlisle, much loved husband of Diane, a dearly loved dad, father-in-law and granda who will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Aged 77 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 9^th April at 3.00 pm. 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.

Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Saturday, 27th March.  Ethel of Eamont Bridge, beloved mum of Rodney and David.  Aged 88 years.  Private Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on, Friday, 9th April at 10:20 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.

Peacefully, at home, on Monday, 22^nd March, Mary Agnes of Penrith, beloved wife of the late John, a dear mum of Linda and Tony, mother-in-law to John and Janet, a much loved gran, great-gran and a good friend to many. Aged 95 years. Private Service and interment at St. Margaret and St. James' Church, Long Marton on Thursday, 1^st April 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.

                                                                                                                               A selfless life devoted to others.

Sadly, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 19^th March, Ernest (Ernie) of Wordsworth Street, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Hazel and David, and a sadly missed brother and father-in-law of Jo. Aged 83 years. Private service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 30^th March at 12.00noon, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. For those wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will leave the family home at Wordsworth Street at 11.45am, heading towards Middlegate, along Portland Place, through the town Centre. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ernie for Patterdale Mountain Rescue Association Ltd may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.