Plea to trace relatives of a woman, 86, who died in a Hartlepool care home

By Pamela Bilalova
Published 7th Oct 2022, 18:14 BST
Updated 7th Oct 2022, 21:05 BST
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Hartlepool Borough Council is trying to trace relatives and friends of an elderly woman who died in a care home in the town earlier this month.

Elizabeth Cartwright, formerly of St Catherine’s Court, Hartlepool, passed away at the age of 86 on Sunday, October 2 in Brierton Lodge care home.

An appeal has been made to try to trace any surviving relatives or friends of Miss Cartwright so that they could attend her funeral.

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They should get in touch with Janet Dickinson, Hartlepool Borough Council’s team manager, adult services.

The woman passed away in Brierton Lodge care home./Photo: Google mapsThe woman passed away in Brierton Lodge care home./Photo: Google maps
The woman passed away in Brierton Lodge care home./Photo: Google maps

She said: “We are very keen to trace any surviving relatives or friends of Miss Cartwright at this sad time in order that they can attend Miss Cartwright’s funeral.

“We would be very grateful if they would please get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Ms Dickinson can be contacted by calling (01429) 523883 or via email at [email protected].

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