Recent Obituaries

Nèe McPherson. Peacefully, at Cold Springs Park Care Home, Penrith, on Friday, 18^th April. Mary, beloved wife of Tom, of Silverband, Knock, much loved mam of John, mother-in-law of Kath, grandma of Angela and Alan and great grandma of Brody. Aged 93 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 2^nd May at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mary, which will be divided between St. Michael’s Church (Kirkby Thore PCC) and Eden Valley Friends of Dementia UK, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

At Eden Valley Hospice, Carlisle, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, 19^th April, Barbara (Jane) of Edenhall and formerly of Ousby, a much loved mother of Joanne and Richard, treasured mother-in-law, gran and sister. Aged 71 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 1^st May at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Jane for Eden Valley Hospice, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully on Friday 11th April at The Cumberland Infirmary, David of Penrith. Much loved dad of Simon and Samantha, father-in-law of Janice and Efisio, grandad of Amy and Ash, great grandad of Aiden and Elliott, also a sadly missed uncle and a friend to many, aged 90 years. A service to celebrate David's life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 30th April at 12.30pm. Please feel free to wear smart casual. Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at Winters Park Care Home, Penrith on Friday, 11^th April, Lorna of Penrith, dearly loved mother of Debbie and grandmother of Toby. Aged 89 years. Service at Penrith Methodist Church on Monday, 28^th April at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Lorna for Eden Animal Rescue may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Thursday, 10^th April, Helen of Penrith, beloved daughter of the late Charlie and Ethel, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Stephen and Jane and a proud and devoted auntie of Emma and Jess. Aged 75 years. Service at St. Catherine's Church, Penrith on Friday, 25^th April at 10.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Helen for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

                                                                                                                                                  R.I.P.

Peacefully, on Thursday, 3^rd April, Gordon Richard, (former council chairman and farmer of Calthwaite and Hesket Newmarket), beloved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Jane, Caroline and Angela, and a sadly missed father-in-law, grandad, great grandad, uncle, brother-in-law and a good friend to many. Aged 89 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 25^th April at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Gordon for Eden Animal Rescue, may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.