Death notices
CLARK. — Suddenly, on Friday, 31st March, Edward of Cold Springs Park Care Home, (formerly of Clifford Road, Penrith) beloved husband of the late Moria, a dear brother of Margaret and Jean, who will be sadly missed by all his family. Aged 84 years. Service at Christ Church, Penrith, on Wednesday, 19th April, at 11am, followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations for Eden Valley Hospice may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.
MITCHELL. — Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 3rd April, Neil (Mitch), of Penrith, (formerly of Stainton) beloved son of the late Jack and Jean, a dear brother of Carol, Diane, Paul, Andrew and the late Pat, Trevor and Shirley. Aged 64 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Thursday, 20th April at 11am. 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.
READ. — At Eden Valley Hospice, on Friday, 31st March, Anne of Blencarn, Penrith. Woodland Graveside Service at Penrith Cemetery on Tuesday, 18th April, at 11am. If desired, donations in memory of Anne, for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the service or can be sent c/o Walker’s Funeral Directors, Tynefield House, Penrith, CA11 8HY.
SMITH (née Johnston). — Peacefully, at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, on Tuesday, 28th March, Wendy Margaret, of Mill Street, Penrith, dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mam of Mark and Ruth, motherin-law of Mike, devoted nana of Emily, Megan and Sophie, dear sister of Paul and sadly missed by Rosie the dog. Aged 73 years. Funeral service at St. Andrews Church, Penrith, on Thursday, 13th April, at 10-30am, followed by interment in the cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Wendy, for Alzheimer’s UK may be left at the service, made online at www. walkersfunerals.co.uk, or sent c/o Walker’s Funeral Directors, Tynefield House, Penrith, CA11 8HY.
STEPHENSON. — Peacefully, at Stobars Hall Care Home, Kirkby Stephen, on Monday, 3rd April, Dorothy, wife of the late Arthur. Dorothy will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Aged 94 years. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Monday, 17th April, at 2pm. Family flowers only but, donations in memory of Dorothy, may be made to Cancer Research UK and can be left at the service, made online at www. walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walker’s Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby-inWestmorland, CA16 6QR.
STONEHOUSE. — Peacefully, at home, on Thursday, 30th March, David, of Graham Street, Penrith, dearly loved husband of Nancy, much loved father of Peter, Nicholas and Rachel, treasured grandpa of William and Arthur, father-in-law of Kate and Paul and a sadly missed uncle of Sarah, Andrew and John. Aged 85 years. Funeral service to be held at St. Andrew’s Church, Penrith, on Friday, 14th April at 11-30am, followed by private cremation. At the request of the family, wearing black is neither required nor expected. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations in memory of David for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.
VARTY. — At Heron Hill Care Home, Kendal, on Sunday, 2nd April, Ethel, of Kirkby Stephen, wife of the late Colin, mother of Bill and Margaret, mother-in-law of Jimmy and Ruth, and a dear gran and granny. Aged 90 years. Funeral service at Kirkby Stephen Parish Church, on Monday, 17th April, at 11am, followed by interment at Kirkby Stephen Cemetery. Family flowers only but, donations in memory of Ethel, may be made to Cancer Research UK and can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walker’s Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6QR.
WILBY (née Hodgson). — Suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, on Friday, 31st March, Sue, of Castletown, Penrith, wife of the late Gary, much loved mam of Neasha and Brad, proud “nanny soup” of Aurora and a sadly missed daughter, sister and friend of Hilda. Aged 61 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium, on Friday, 21st April, at 2pm. Family flowers only but, if desired, donations which will be divided between Breast Cancer UK and Macmillan Cancer Support may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.
In memoriam
ALLINSON. — Treasured memories of Margery, wife, mother and nana, died 13th April, 2011. Will always be loved and remembered — Ken, Graeme, Shaun and families.
KOLEK. — Treasured memories of our precious mother and grandmother, Margaret, who died 9th April, 2013. — Dearly loved and missed so much by all her family. Forever in our hearts.
MOUNSEY. — Treasured memories of Elsie, a dear wife, sister, mother, gran and great gran, died 9th April, 2017. — Always loved and remembered by all the family
RICHARDSON. — Treasured memories of a dear mam and grandma, Elizabeth, died 8th April, 1985 — loved and remembered always, by all the family.
ROUTLEDGE. — In loving memory of Albert, died 7th April, 1994. Sadly missed — Mike and Jane.
SHORT. — Treasured memories of Shirley, died 12th April, 2015. — Always remembered by husband Albert (Al), sister-in-law Irene, Gavin, Lynn and family, Christine and family, George, Kate and family
STOCKDALE. — Treasured memories of our son and brother, Phil, died 11th April, 2019. Loved and remembered always. From — mum, dad, Paul, Tony and families. “YNWA”
TITTERINGTON. — Loving memories of Geoff, a dear brother-in-law and uncle, died 12th April, 2022. From — Molly, Dorothy, Sheila, Roger, and all the families.
Birthday memories
PICKTHALL. — Colin (Col). Special memories on your birthday, 11th April. Always in my heart. Love — Tracy. xx
SMITH (née Heslop). — Special birthday memories of my parents, who would have been 100 years old this month. Loved and missed always — Judy, Mark, Paul and Laura. xxx
