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Diana CRADDUCK

Published on 04/09/2024

CRADDUCK Diana (nee Bryan) Peacefully at Riverwell Beck Care Home on Wednesday 28th August 2024, Diana aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard, dearly loved mam of Mandie and Gill, mother-in-law of Kevin, much loved grandma of Billy, Callum and Keenan, a proud great grandma of Evie and Harry, and a special auntie of Barbara. Diana will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. A Service of Love and Celebration will be held in Carlisle Cemetery Chapel, Richardson Street on Friday 13th September at 1:00pm, followed by a Woodland burial. Natural flowers or Daffodil bulbs welcome, no wreath's at Diana's request. All enquiries to Jill Glencross Independent Funeral Directors. Tel: 01228 317373

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David Cradduck September 11th, 2024
David Cradduck
11/09/24
A Sonnet to Diana
Diana a goddess it seemed to me so
Entered our lives with a wonderful glow
Aunts we had but not like this one
Her beautiful smile lit up a room

As a young man i was in love with your charm
You put me at ease, your manner so warm
Throughout the years, most people decline
Diana you matured like a very fine wine

At Richard’s burial you showed us your class
Your garden flowers were strewn on the grass
Whitehaven loved you, and now you are gone
Your style, and your beauty will live on and on

Go meet the family in Heaven above
Remembered here for your warmth and your love
David Cradduck September 11th, 2024
A Sonnet to Diana
Diana a goddess it seemed to me so
Entered our lives with a wonderful glow
Aunts we had but not like this one
Her beautiful smile lit up a room

As a young man i was in love with your charm
You put me at ease, your manner so warm
Throughout the years, most people decline
Diana you matured like a very fine wine

At Richard’s burial you showed us your class
Your garden flowers were strewn on the grass
Whitehaven loved you, and now you are gone
Your style, and your beauty will live on and on

Go meet the family in Heaven above
Remembered here for your warmth and your love
June McGarry September 10th, 2024
From the age of 11 yrs old, I spent the summer school holidays with my Uncle Richard & Aunty Diana and cousins Mandie & Gill, it was Aunty Diana who welcomed me into the family. Diana would organise outings and activities to keep us occupied. One outing in particular sticks in my memory, she took us to Mother Shipton’s Cave in Yorkshire. I found it fascinating and a bit frightening which all teenagers secretly like, she had made us a packed lunch as we would be there for several hours. That’s how I will always remember her, always busy, always caring and being so kind to a motherless child.