Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home after a short illness, on Thursday, 19th November. Adam, of Brunswick Square, Penrith. Aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Charlotte, father of Amy and Dora, a loyal brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Private service and interment at St. Patrick’s Church, Patterdale on Friday, 4^th December. For anyone wishing to pay their respects, the funeral cortege will depart the family home at 10.15am, via the bottom exit of Brunswick Square, traveling up Brunswick Road. If desired, donations in memory of Adam for Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Ian, Peacefully, at Pennine Lodge Care Home, Carlisle on Sunday, 22^nd November aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer, much loved dad of Marie, Steven and Jill, granda of Matthew, Christopher, Alexander, Emma, Emilia, William and James, great-granda of Jacob, brother and friend. Private Service at Carlisle Crematorium. If desired plant a tree in memory of Ian or donations for the Woodland Trust may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Croftfield Care Home, Cotehill, on Sunday, 8^th November, Ann Patricia (formerly of Maple Drive, Penrith) beloved wife of the late Brian, a dear mother of Mark, mother-in-law of Judith, loving nana of Louise and great nana of Theo and Flynn. Aged 84 years. Graveside service at Penrith Cemetery on Wednesday, 18^th November at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Ann for Smile Train UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, 7^th November, Jean of Hutton Hill, Penrith, much loved mam of Teresa, dear mother-in-law of Simon, treasured nana of Aimee and a sadly missed sister. Aged 76 years. Service at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith on Monday, 16^th November at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jean which will be divided between Eden Animal Rescue and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Home, on Monday, 26th October. Alan of Penrith, formerly of Holcombe Brook, Lancashire, cherished husband of Eva, precious dad of Janet, Sharon and Kelly, father-in-law of Michael, Shaun and the late Peter, grandad of eight, great grandad of four and loving brother of eight (survived by Evelyn and Kenneth).  Aged 82 years.  Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday, 9^th November at 11:40 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support, may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith. CA11 8HR.

After a short illness, borne with incredible courage and dignity, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Tuesday, 20^th October, George of Monnington Way, formerly of Pennyhill Park, Penrith, dearly beloved husband and soul mate of Linda, a treasured father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather of Nicola and Mike, Tyler and Thea, Simon and Debbie, Aaran, Daniel and Tracey, Lacie, Oliver and Archie and a much loved brother and uncle. Aged 70 years. Service and Cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Friday, 6^th November at 11.00 am (Service will be relayed outside for those wishing to attend). The cortège will leave Monnington Way at 10.10 am pausing at the entrance to Pennyhill Park on the A6 for anyone wishing to pay their respects. Family flowers only. Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.