Walkers Family Funeral Directors Appleby

Walkers Family Funeral Directors Appleby Walker’s Family Funeral Directors. Our family have been serving the community for over 70 years. We are contactable 24 hours a day on 017683 30321.

We are an independent family firm of Funeral Directors, offering a personal and caring service, now in its 3rd Generation. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 12 noon, any other times are by appointment. Our modern Funeral Home is Located in Appleby to serve Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and the whole area of the Upper Eden Valley. We can help with all aspects of arranging a funeral, easing the burden on you at this difficult time, something we have now done for over 75 years. We offer a range of Pre Paid Funeral Plans. Feel free to phone at any time or call in to our office and speak to one of our Caring Funeral Directors. We are proud to of cared for local families since 1945. Proud Members of SAIF and The British Institute of Embalmers. Alan & Susan Smyth, Damon Steadman

Funeral notice for the late Pat Wilson, of Appleby.WILSON - At The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday 12th Marc...
18/03/2026

Funeral notice for the late Pat Wilson, of Appleby.

WILSON - At The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Thursday 12th March, Pat (Nee Lees), of Appleby. Aged 76 Years. Dearly loved wife of Derek (Gally), much loved mam of Sharon, Shelley and Darrell, mother in law of Dave, Steven and Emma, loving grandma of Lewis, Glenn, Kian, Fred, Jack, Evie, Alfie and the late Zoe, a dear sister of Christine and the late Barry and Michael. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Thursday 26th March at 12.30pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Pat may be made to Alzheimer's Research UK, and can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Pat, please visit her dedicated tribute page at https://pat-wilson.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Dale Straughan.STRAUGHAN - At The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday 11th March, a...
13/03/2026

Funeral notice for the late Dale Straughan.

STRAUGHAN - At The Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, on Wednesday 11th March, after a short illness, Dale, formerly of Knock. Aged 66 Years. Beloved son of the late George Straughan and Jean Pears, step son of the late Frank and a loving brother and uncle. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 24th March at 11am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Dale, may be made to The British Heart Foundation and can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Dale, please visit his dedicated tribute page at https://dalestraughan.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Maureen Smurthwaite, of Kirkby Stephen.SMURTHWAITE - At home, on Thursday 5th March, Maureen...
06/03/2026

Funeral notice for the late Maureen Smurthwaite, of Kirkby Stephen.

SMURTHWAITE - At home, on Thursday 5th March, Maureen, of Kirkby Stephen. Aged 81 Years. Loving wife of the late Robert (Bob), much loved mum of Jayne and Joanne and mother in law of Steve. Devoted nana of Georgia, Zak and Jake. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 18th March at 11am. Please feel free to wear something pink, Maureen's favourite colour. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Maureen, which will be divided between The British Heart Foundation and The Stroke Association, can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Maureen, please visit her dedicated tribute page at https://maureensmurthwaite.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Mary Warburton.WARBURTON, Mary Margaret (Nee Addison). Peacefully at home on Saturday 28th F...
06/03/2026

Funeral notice for the late Mary Warburton.

WARBURTON, Mary Margaret (Nee Addison). Peacefully at home on Saturday 28th February, Mary, formerly of Colby Laithes and Kings Meaburn. Aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Geoffrey, much loved mother of Richard, Robert and Tom, mother in law of Elizabeth and Anna, loving grandma of Heather, Emily, John, Ella, Jess, Geoffrey and Holly, dearly loved sister of Cathy, Audrey and the late Steele and a dear aunt and great aunt. Funeral Service at St. Lawrence Church, Appleby on Tuesday 17th March at 11.00am followed by Private Interment at the Cemetery. Family flowers only, but if desired, donations in memory of Mary which shall be divided between RABI and the NSPCC may be left at the service, made on line at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or cheques made payable to the charities may be sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby In Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Mary, please visit her dedicated tribute page at https://marywarburton.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late George Barker.BARKER - Peacefully at Appleby Grange Care Home, on Wednesday 18th February, G...
25/02/2026

Funeral notice for the late George Barker.

BARKER - Peacefully at Appleby Grange Care Home, on Wednesday 18th February, George, formerly of Bongate, Appleby and D**e Nook, Sandford. Aged 93 Years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Joan, much loved dad of Gillian and Lizzie and father in law of Christopher and Peter, loving grandad of Lydia, Darcy, Jake, Scarlett and Theo and a dearly loved uncle. Funeral service at St. Columba's Church, Warcop on Wednesday 4th March at 1pm, followed by a private burial at Warcop Cemetery. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of George, which will be divided between Dementia UK and Appleby Grange Residents Fund, can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co,.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of George, please visit his dedicated tribute page at https://george-atkinson-barker.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Michael (Sammy) Lees, of Appleby.LEES - Suddenly at home, on Saturday 7th February, Michael ...
16/02/2026

Funeral notice for the late Michael (Sammy) Lees, of Appleby.

LEES - Suddenly at home, on Saturday 7th February, Michael (Sammy), of Appleby. Aged 71 Years. Dearly loved husband of Kate, much loved dad of Andrew and Martyn and father in law of Jo and Lisa, cherished grandad of Tamzin, Paddy, Barney, Dulcie, Poppy and Henry, and a dear brother of Pat, Christine and the late Barry. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Wednesday 25th February at 11am. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of Sammy, which will be divided between The Firefighters Charity, Appleby Emergency Response Group, and The Appleby and District Community First Responder Group, can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Sammy, please visit his dedicated tribute page at https://michael-lees-1954-2026.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Kenneth Allison (Ken).ALLISON - Peacefully at Summerhill Care Home, Kendal, on Monday 9th Fe...
12/02/2026

Funeral notice for the late Kenneth Allison (Ken).

ALLISON - Peacefully at Summerhill Care Home, Kendal, on Monday 9th February, Kenneth (Ken), of Kirkby Stephen, formerly of Park House, Ravenstonedale. Aged 84 Years. Dear husband of Joyce, dearly loved dad of Julie, Ian and Helen and a much loved brother, father in law, grandad and great grandad. A private cremation is to take place, followed by a celebration of Ken's life at St. Oswald's Church, Ravenstonedale, on Monday 23rd February at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Ken, which will be divided between St. Oswald's Church and Parkinson's UK, can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Ken, Please visit his dedicated tribute at
https://kennethallison.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Veronica Elliott of Orton. ELLIOTT - Peacefully at The Old Rectory Nursing Home, Grappenhall...
06/02/2026

Funeral notice for the late Veronica Elliott of Orton.

ELLIOTT - Peacefully at The Old Rectory Nursing Home, Grappenhall, near Warrington, on Saturday 31st January, Veronica (Ronnie), of Orton. Aged 79 Years. Wife of the late Ian, Mother of Michael, Peter, Simon, & Louise, Granny of Benjamin, Nathaniel, Amy, Joshua, Lucy, Matthew & Grace, Sister of Tony, Nick & Ros. A short service of commendation and committal will take place at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 17th February at 11am, followed by a service of Celebration for Ronnie's life at St James Church, Tebay on the same day at 12.30pm. Family flowers only are requested, but donations in memory of Ronnie will be divided between The Northern Centre for Cancer Care - North Cumbria (Carlisle) and St. James’ Church Tebay (Any cheques payable directly to the charities) and can be left at the service or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.
If you'd like to donate online to Carlisle Cancer Care, please follow this link and at the ‘area you would like to support’ question select ‘Cancer Services / Northern Centre for Cancer Care’, then in the ‘Please tell us more’ box specify Carlisle Cancer Care: https://newcastlehospitalscharity.beaconforms.com/form/69588c07. To donate online to Tebay Church, please use the following link https://givealittle.co/c/SJTgen

Funeral notice for the late John Pape, of Appleby. PAPE - Peacefully at Riverwell Beck Care Home, Carlisle, on Wednesday...
26/01/2026

Funeral notice for the late John Pape, of Appleby.

PAPE - Peacefully at Riverwell Beck Care Home, Carlisle, on Wednesday 21st January, with Jennifer by his side, John, of Appleby. Aged 91 Years. Husband for 65 Years of Jennifer, father of Stuart and Robert, father in law of Sheila, dearly loved grandad of Ben and beloved friend of Aggie. Funeral service at St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby, on Thursday 5th February at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only, but donations in memory of John, which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and Appleby Medical Practice, can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of John, please visit his dedicated tribute page at https://john-pape.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Michael Hodgson (Mike), of Appleby.HODGSON - Peacefully on Friday 9th January, Michael (Mike...
13/01/2026

Funeral notice for the late Michael Hodgson (Mike), of Appleby.

HODGSON - Peacefully on Friday 9th January, Michael (Mike), of Appleby. Aged 81 Years. Dearly loved husband of Lavinia, much loved father of Clare & Chris, grandad of Emily & Isabelle, father in law of Mark, Brother of Alan, Kate, John & David . Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Tuesday 27th January at 2pm. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Mike, which will be divided between Eden Valley Hospice and Brain Tumour Research, can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Mike, please visit his dedicated tribute page at https://michael-hodgson.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Roy Ashley, of Crackenthorpe.ASHLEY - Suddenly at home, on Friday 26th December, Roy, of Cra...
06/01/2026

Funeral notice for the late Roy Ashley, of Crackenthorpe.

ASHLEY - Suddenly at home, on Friday 26th December, Roy, of Crackenthorpe. Aged 74 Years. Loving partner of the late Maureen, dad of Kyle, Roy and Philip and a much loved Grandad and much loved brother of Ann. Funeral service at St. Lawrence's Church, Appleby, on Monday 19th January at 11.30am, followed by a private cremation. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Roy, may be made to Hospice at Home, Carlisle and North Lakeland, and can be left at the service, made online at www.walkersfunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

If you would like to make a donation online in memory of Roy, please visit his dedicated tribute page at https://royashley.muchloved.com

Funeral notice for the late Alex Martin, of Scattergate Green, Appleby.MARTIN - At Christian Head Care Home, Kirkby Step...
02/01/2026

Funeral notice for the late Alex Martin, of Scattergate Green, Appleby.

MARTIN - At Christian Head Care Home, Kirkby Stephen, on Saturday 27th December, Alex, of Scattergate Green, Appleby. Aged 86 Years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Joyce, much loved dad of June and the late Gordon (Fargi), father in law of Duncan, Granda of Fay, Trisha, Lisa and Debbie and a Great Granda. Funeral service at Eden Valley Crematorium on Friday 16th January at 11am. Family flowers only please, but donations in memory of Alex may be made to Christian Head Residents Amenities Fund and can be left at the service or sent c/o Walkers Funeral Directors, Chapel Street, Appleby in Westmorland, CA16 6QR.

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