HM Coroner's Service - Inquest Timetable and Diary
The inquests shown below are those listed for hearing in the next month. Major inquests that are arranged well in advance are also shown.
It is possible that if an inquest is listed at very short notice, it may not appear in the list below. If you are concerned that an inquest for a relative of yours does not appear, you are welcome to contact the Coroner's office.
Important notice:
The Coroner's Office (Fairfield, Cockermouth) is open to allow families to attend inquests . However, in line with Government advice, if you are attending HM Coroners Court, the wearing of a face covering is voluntary.
Also, whilst immediate family members are able to attend inquests, spaces in the Court have been limited. There is seating for a maximum of 15 people.
Should you have any questions or queries, you can contact the office on 0300 303 3180 or email hmcoroner@cumbria.gov.uk
**Please Note: Inquests are public hearings and as such the Press may attend and report on proceedings**
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Timetable last updated - 1 February 2023
10.00am
William Armstrong Age 93 from Carlisle
Date of death: 11 April 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
11.00am
Ian McQueen Age 83 from Maryport
Date of death: 17 December 2022 Place of death: Maryport
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
11.30am
Maureen Morrow Age 84 from Carlisle
Date of death: 18 December 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
12.00pm
Laurence Davie Age 86 from Carlisle
Date of death: 17 December 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
Not before 12.30pm
Mary Bell Age 94 from Carlisle
Date of death: 19 December 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
Not before 12.30pm
Alfred Cannell Age 92 from Kendal
Date of death: 20 December 2022 Place of death: Kendal
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
2.00pm
Daniel Duke Age 42 from Barrow-in-Furness
Date of death: 7 December 2022 Place of death: Barrow-in-Furness
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
3.00pm Pre Inquest Review Hearing
Christopher Crosthwaite Age 40 from Barrow-in-Furness
Date of death: 12 October 2021 Place of death: Barrow-in-Furness
Estimated 2 hours
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
10.00am
Michael Eldred Age 45 from Ulverston
Date of death: 18 June 2022 Place of death: High Wallowbarrow
Estimated 2 hours
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
12.00pm
Kerri Rooney Age 44 from Barrow-in-Furness
Date of death: 21 September 2022 Place of death: Barrow-in-Furness
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
2.00pm
Norman Robinson Age 83 from Millom
Date of death: 2 September 2022 Place of death: Barrow-in-Furness
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
3.00pm
Joan Gibson Age 86 from Brampton
Date of death: 3 August 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
4.00pm
Lynne White Age 71 from Barrow-in-Furness
Date of death: 30 July 2022 Place of death: Barrow-in-Furness
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Dr Nicholas Shaw
10.00am
Jordan Kelly Age 29 from Whitehaven
Date of death: 27 September 2020 Place of death: Whitehaven
Estimated 2 hours
Coroner: Ms Margaret Taylor
12.00pm
Amanda Warren Age 46 from Barrow-in-Furness
Date of death: 3 September 2022 Place of death: Barrow-in-Furness
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Ms Margaret Taylor
2.00pm
Judith Armstrong Age 51 from Whitehaven
Date of death: 18 July 2022 Place of death: Whitehaven
Estimated 2 hours
Coroner: Ms Margaret Taylor
4.00pm
Marie Nunn Age 53 from Carlisle
Date of death: 8 June 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Ms Margaret Taylor
10.00am
Jack Buckingham Age 93 from Penrith
Date of death: 5 August 2022 Place of death: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
11.00am
Elizabeth Peckford Age 77 from Carlisle
Date of death: 17 September 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
Not before 12.00pm
Frances Armstrong Age 56 from Carlisle
Date of death: 18 December 1977 Place of death: Unknown
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
12.00pm
Ann Hayman Age 99 from Kendal
Date of death: 21 December 2022 Place of death: Kendal
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
12.30pm
Allan Riley Age 81 from Whitehaven
Date of death: 24 December 2022 Place of death: Whitehaven
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
2.00pm
Joyce Greenop Age 93 from Penrith
Date of death: 25 September 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
2.30pm
Albert Taylor Aitken Age 87 from Workington
Date of death: 17 October 2022 Place of death: Whitehaven
Estimated 30 minutes
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
3.00pm
David Anderson Halliday Age 65 from Seascale
Date of death: 7 August 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
4.00pm
Terence Queen Age 60 from Carlisle
Date of death: 29 June 2022 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 hour
Coroner: Mr Robert Cohen
Timetable last updated - 1 February 2023
Thursday 2 February - Inquests to be opened by Dr Nicholas Shaw
Reece Cowan - Late of Carlisle
Date of death: 31 December 2022
Date of birth: 13 January 1999
Inquest adjourned to 13 June 2023
Joseph Dunn - Late of Workington
Date of death: 13 September 2022
Date of birth: 14 July 1987
Inquest adjourned to 2 March 2023
Kelly Laurie- Late of Workington
Date of death: 13 September 2022
Date of birth: 4 June 1976
Inquest adjourned to 2 March 2023
Alban Watts - Late of Penrith
Date of death: 11 January 2023
Date of birth: 22 November 1961
Inquest adjourned to 18 July 2023
Diane Shaw - Late of Kendal
Date of death: 9 July 2022
Date of birth: 3 December 1975
Inquest adjourned to 14 Match 2023
Tuesday 7 February - Inquests to be opened by Dr Nicholas Shaw
Daniel Hayfield- Late of Workington
Date of death: 8 February 2022
Date of birth: 26 March 1984
Inquest adjourned to 22 August 2023
Ryan Charters - Late of Workington
Date of death: 25 June 2022
Date of birth: 4 August 1984
Inquest adjourned to 23 March 2023
Nicholas Laisby - Late of Ulverston
Date of death: 22 January 2023
Date of birth: 25 October 1955
Inquest adjourned to 20 June 2023
Joseph Hackett- Late of Barrow-in-Furness
Date of death: 21 November 2022
Date of birth: 2 July 1931
Inquest adjourned to 18 July 2023
Thomas Miller - Late of Wigton
Date of death: 23 January 2023
Date of birth: 29 September 1994
Inquest adjourned to 22 June 2023
Tuesday 14 February - Inquests to be opened by Mr Robert Cohen
Barbara Hill - Late of Wigton
Date of death: 27 January 2023
Date of birth: 17 December 1938
Inquest adjourned to 13 July 2023
Ernest Harrison - Late of Maryport
Date of death: 29 January 2023
Date of birth: 6 August 1939
Inquest adjourned to 13 July 2023
William Joyce - Late of Whitehaven
Date of death: 27 January 2023
Date of birth: 21 February 1933
Inquest adjourned to 13 July 2023
Michael Hodgson - Late of Whitehaven
Date of death: 16 September 2022
Date of birth: 5 September 1962
Inquest adjourned to 23 March 2023
