Recent Obituaries

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, 22^nd June, Mary of Askham, Penrith, dearly loved wife of Dennis, loved mother of Keith, mother-in-law of Judith and a much loved nana and great nana. Aged 88 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday, 2^nd July at 11.00am. Family flowers only, but if desired donations in memory of Mary for Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) may be made at the Service, or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Monday, 9^th June, Marie of Calthwaite, Penrith, former post mistress at Beckermet for 27 years, beloved wife of Bryan, much loved mother of Peter, Scott and Tim and a dearly loved mother-in-law, gran and great-gran. Aged 86 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday, 1^st July at 12.30 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Marie for British Heart Foundation may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith,  CA11 8HR.

Unexpectedly, at The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday, 5th June, Barrie, of Penrith. Beloved husband of Pauline, cherished dad of Martyn and Jamie, a much-loved grandad, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and a friend to many. Aged 78 years. A celebration of Barrie's life will be held at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday, 26th June, at 11.00am. Family flowers only please, but, donations, if so desired, for UNICEF UK may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR

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.