Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home on Friday, 17^th July, Susan (Sue) of Great Salkeld, Penrith, beloved wife of Christopher, much loved mum of Ben and his wife, Lisa, dearly loved grandma of Meg and Oliver. Service at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Great Salkeld on Monday 27^th July at 2.00 pm followed by private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium. 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 home, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, 17^th July, Georgina (Ena) of Howrigg Farm, Blencarn, Penrith, loving wife of the late William, brilliant mam, nan and great-nan to Peter, John, Margaret, Jean, Carol and all their families and a fun loving friend to many. Aged 93 years.  Enquiries to Richardsons Funeral Directors. TEL: 01768 891189.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 16^th July, William (Bill) of Pategill Road, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Pam, much loved dad of Angela and Sallyann, a dear father-in-law of Brian and the late Roy, loving granda of Carl and Sarah and great-granda of Joshua and Mollie. Aged 81 years. Private cremation at Carlisle Crematorium on Monday 27^th July. Family flowers only, but if desired donations for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at home surrounded by his family, on Sunday 19th July.  George formerly of Cliburn, beloved husband of the late Ethel, loving dad of Neil, Gaynor and Kerry, Father in Law, Grandad of Donya, Kim, Casey, Marisha, Laura, Jade, Chloe, and Joe and Great Grandad.  Aged 78 years. Private Service and Interment at St Cuthbert’s Church, Cliburn, on Thursday, 30th July at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Macmillan Cancer Support, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday 9^th July.  Dorothy of Greystoke and Windermere, loving wife of the late Jimmy, dearest mum of Shirley and Andrew, cherished granny and great granny.  Aged 92 years. Private Service and cremation at Carlisle Crematorium, on Wednesday, 29^th July.  A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held at a later date.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Highfield House Nursing Home, Whitehaven, on Saturday 11^th July.  Marjorie formerly of Netherdene, Troutbeck, beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Alan and Roger and a cherished grandma.  Aged 80 years. Service and Interment was held at St John’s Church, St John’s in the Vale, on Friday, 17^th July at 11:00 am.  Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Highfield House Nursing Home and St John’s Church, may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.