Recent Obituaries

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.

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.