Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Monday, 10^th August, Kathleen of Sockbridge, Penrith, beloved wife of Colin and a much loved mother of Adam. Aged 83 years. Sadly missed by the community, of which Kathleen was very much a part. Service at St. Michael’s Church, Barton on Friday, 21^st August at 1.30pm, followed by Private Cremation. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Kathleen which will be divided between St. Michael’s Church, Barton and Cancer Research, UK may be made at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Friday, 7^th August, Kathleen of Cliburn, Penrith (former speech therapist, MND Visitor and Church Warden at St. Andrews Church, Penrith). Aged 79 years. Private cremation, followed by Service of Thanksgiving at St. Andrews Church, Penrith on Tuesday, 18^th August at 11.30am. If desired donations in memory of Kathleen for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

David of Long Marton, Appleby passed suddenly, yet peacefully and gently at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Wednesday, 29^th July, aged 73 years. Surrounded by his family and devoted friend and companion Catherine, loving and much-loved dad of Julian and Rachel and Grandad of William, Callum and Andrew. Private Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Wednesday, 12^th August, please feel free to attend the interment at Penrith Cemetery at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of David for Upper Eden Medical Practice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at home, on Saturday, 1^st August, David of Milner Mount, Penrith, much loved husband of the late Edith, loving dad of John, Denise and Louise, father-in-law of Margaret, Charles and Dave, dearly loved granda of John, Adam and Jessica and great-granda of Robson and Ed. Aged 93 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 14^th August. 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.

Suddenly, at home, on Thursday, 30^th July, Richard (Dickie) of Wetheriggs Rise, Penrith, son of the late Richard and Kathleen, brother of the late David, much loved partner of Sheila, brother-in-law, cousin and friend to many. Aged 66 years. Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Monday, 10^th August at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for the Edington Centre Amenity Account may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, at Netherplace Care Home, Keswick, on Sunday 19^th July.  Derrick of Eamont Bridge, treasured husband of Shirley, loving father of Paula and Roy, father in law of David and Suzanne, beloved step-father of Stuart and Iain, and a cherished grandfather of Skye Anne.  Aged 90 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Friday 7^th August at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Alzheimer's Society, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.