Obituaries

The Rev David Ridgway

David Ridgway photo The most important part of ministry is knowing and getting alongside people,” said David Ridgway. And this was exactly what he did during his half century plus in the Church of England and his 30 years as a parish priest in Cumbria.

Last updated 2 March 2012
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Barbara Tiffen

She was always interested in food, was Barbara Hetherington, and cooking was a passion for her.

Last updated 17 February 2012
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Ronald Barrett

He was the full-time trade union official who, somehow, managed to do several important jobs in addition to the one in which he earned his living.

Last updated 17 February 2012
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Eric Thompson Storey

He was the Sunderland man who never lost his passion for the north eastern coast and the ships that were built and sailed there, even during the 20 years when he played his vital part in the financial affairs of the Church of England in Cumbria.

Last updated 17 February 2012
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Susan, Lady Graham

Anyone who thought that Susan, Lady Graham’s only real claim to fame was that she married into Cumbrian nobility would do well to think again.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Ernest Ellwood

It could be said that the finely tuned hearing of Ernest Ellwood once saved the Queen from serious injury – or worse.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Joe Rawcliffe

A good, clean, dependable supply of water is something taken for granted nowadays but this happy state of affairs is maintained only through the work of many people behind the scenes. People like Joe Rawcliffe who has died, aged 84.

Last updated 10 February 2012
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Amy Sidaway

For more than 30 years, the Solway Arts group has been taking cultural events to churches and village halls over a wide area of north Cumbria – a unique blend of drama and music.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Ann Robinson

Ann Robinson, widow of former Carlisle Racecourse director Teddy Robinson, died peacefully in her sleep in her care home in London on Monday at the age of 84.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Liz Inch

The active life of Liz Inch in many spheres of the community and her work in counselling made her known throughout North Cumbria and parts of Dumfries and Galloway.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Tony Chung

Chinese traditions were a key feature of the celebration that took place this week to remember a man who was one of the pioneers who helped transform Carlisle’s eating out scene.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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Vivien Watson

When Vivien Watson was a wartime nurse in Egypt, she saw some horrific sights as she helped to treat many soldiers who had suffered severe injuries, including dreadful burns.

Last updated 13 January 2012
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David Thomas

Engineer David Thomas worked his way up to become an engineering foreman when he was only 31. He worked for one company only, Bendall’s metal workers and motor body repairers in Carlisle and he was there for 41 years.

Last updated 13 January 2012
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Carlo Pieri

Carlo Pieri wasn’t a man to give up easily on living as full a life as was possible. Despite a double amputation that saw him lose parts of both his legs he was determined to carry on driving, had his car fitted with hand controls and stayed behind the wheel well into his 70s.

Last updated 13 January 2012
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