Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle on Saturday, 31^st May, Ann of Ellonby, Penrith, beloved wife of the late Edwin, dearly loved mother of Linda, mother-in-law of Brian, loving grandma of Christopher, Laura and Stephanie, great-grandma of Lucie, Evie, Reuben and Maeve and sister of Pauline and the late Margaret. Aged 87 years. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Skelton, Penrith on Friday, 20^th June at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Ann which will be divided between St. Michael's Church and Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, at The Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, on Friday, 30^th May, Keith of Hackthorpe, Penrith, aged 69 years, beloved husband of Julie, dad and best friend of Steven, loving father-in-law of Gill, much loved granda of Ellie and Lucia, sadly missed twin brother of Kevin, brother of Kathleen, Paul, Diane and David, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Service and interment at St. Michael's Church, Lowther on Wednesday, 18^th June at 11.00 am. Please feel free to wear what you are comfortable in. Family flowers only, or if desired, donations in memory of Keith which will be divided between Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance and Cancer Research UK may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, in the presence of his loving family, at Appleby Grange Nursing Home, on Friday, 23^rd May, Raymond James Lindsay (Ray) of Motherby, Penrith (formerly of Lichfield, Staffordshire) beloved husband of Jenny, much loved dad of Jez and Ashton, grandad of Emily, Josh, Izzy and Florence and brother of Del and Lew. Aged 76 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 17^th June at 11.30 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Ray for Alzheimer's Society may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at his home, on Sunday, 1^st June, Thomas (Tom), of Silverband, Knock, beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved Father of John, father-in-law of Kath, grandfather of Angela and Alan and great grandfather of Brody, brother and uncle. Aged 95 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 13^th June at 2.00pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory Tom, for Pride of Cumbria Air Ambulance, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at The Cumberland Infirmary, on Tuesday, 27th May, Terry of Penrith. Much loved partner of Fiona, cherished dad of Sharon and father-in-law of Matt, loving grandad of Bradley and Daniel, loving brother of Duncan and brother-in-law of Lynn and a friend to many. A service of love and celebration of Terry’s life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday 12th June at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, for Cancer Research UK may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

Peacefully, in his sleep, at home in Ripon, on Wednesday, 21^st May, Michael Colin. Aged 92 years. Beloved husband of Patricia, father of James, father-in-law of Tracey, grandad of Claire and Piers, son of the late Mildred and Ron and brother of Sandy. Service of Love and Celebration at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 5^th June at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, if desired donations in memory of Michael for Combat Stress for Veterans, a charity close to his heart may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.