RITA Lappin, wife of the late Dermott Lappin, died on January 26, aged 85.

Mrs Lappin, of Westvale Nursing Home, formerly from Orford, was born in Co Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

She was last employed as an auxiliary nurse at Warrington Hospital.

Mrs Lappin enjoyed bingo at the Irish Club, holidays in Ireland, playing bowls and spending time with her family.

She leaves two brothers and two sisters.

She was predeceased by a sister.

A mass was held on February 23 at St Benedict’s RC Church, on Rhodes Street in Orford, followed by cremation at Walton Lea.

Mgr John Devine officiated.

Arrangements were made by Co-operative Funeralcare