Obituaries

Michael Forrest The death has occurred of Michael Forrest, who was educated at two Penrith schools and went on to...

Joseph John Hall died peacefully at Rampkin House, Appleby, surrounded by his family, at the age of 87.

Legendary Lake District mountaineer Doug Scott, the first Briton to climb Everest by the south west face, has died aged...

A much-respected solicitor and coroner, who had a real passion for the local history of Eden, has died, aged 99.

One of the Lake District’s best-known sporting personalities, fell runner and former manager of the England fell and mountain running...

Louise Fell The Penrith area lost a woman known for her huge energy, strength of character and ability to lift...

Vince Peart and granddaughter Penny Alston Moor coal merchant and all-round “local legend” Vincent Peart snr died on Sunday, aged...

Adam Hill An osteopath who treated patients at his Penrith clinic for 30 years, Adam Hill has died suddenly, aged...

Fred Nanson Residents of Motherby and Penruddock lined the streets to pay their final respects, as the funeral procession of...

Muriel Howard A nurse who spent her career caring for others lost her life as a result of coronavirus. Muriel...