Recent Obituaries

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.

Peacefully, in the presence of her loving family at Croft Avenue Care Home, Penrith on Monday 19^th May, Mary (formerly of Catterlen, Penrith,) wife of the late George William. Aged 87 years. Mary will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Service and interment at St. James' Church, Hutton-in-the-Forest on Tuesday, 3^rd June at 11.00 am. Family flowers only, if desired, donations in memory of Mary for St. James' Church may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully, after a few difficult months, on Monday 19th May, Gareth James of Penrith, aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Deana, loving son of Anne and the late Mike, adored brother of Sara and Julie, brother-in-law of Dave and Colin, uncle of Beth, George, Rebecca and Toby, great uncle to Jake, and a friend to many. A service of love and celebration of his life will be held at Christ Church on Monday 2nd June at 11.00am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only please. If you would like to make a donation, then these may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR in aid of the local charity 4Eden.

Peacefully, at Millfield Care Home, Keswick on Monday, 12^th May, Joseph (Alan) of Penrith, beloved husband of the late Lena, dearly loved dad of Stephen and Jacque, grandfather and "GG". Aged 92 years. Service at St. Andrew's Church, Penrith on Thursday, 29^th May at 11.00 am followed by interment at Penrith Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Alan for British Heart Foundation may be sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Suddenly, but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle on Sunday, 11^th May, Alan of Fell Lane, Penrith, beloved husband of the late Misha, loving dad of Jacquie and Karen, father-in-law of James, dearly loved granda of Laura, Beth and Josh and a much loved great-granda, son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Aged 74 years. Service and cremation at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday, 23^rd May at 2.00 pm. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Alan for Eden Valley Hospice may be left at the Service or sent c/o Richardsons Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR.

Peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday 14th May, Hilda of Shap. Beloved wife of the late Bernard, much loved mam of Trevor, Julie, Pauline and Diane, a cherished nana and great nana to her 21 grandchildren, sister to Marjorie and Ben, aunty to Pat and Joyce, and a friend to many. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 10.00am on Friday 23rd May at St Michael's Church, Shap, followed by interment at Shap Cemetery. Refreshments will be provided at Shap Village hall after the interment where memories of Hilda can be shared. Donations, if so desired, for The Stroke Association may be left at the service or sent c/o Richardson's Funeral Directors, Victoria Road, Penrith, CA11 8HR