B & W Funerals

B & W Funerals B & W Funerals is a independent funeral firm, based in Ingleton. Serving the families of North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria for more than 35 years.

Owned and operated by James Macdonald and supported by company secretary/funeral director, Tara Wilson.

14/01/2026

Sad news to share…..

PAULINE ANN WRIGHT

Of Bentham, passed away unexpectedly in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Thursday 8th January 2026, aged 72 years.

Beloved wife of the late Willie, much loved mum of Glen, Lyndsay & the late Vicki, devoted gran of Emily & Avena, special sister of the late John, Bert and sister-in-law of Sheree, a dear auntie and a good friend to all who knew her.

Pauline will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Low Bentham on Friday 23rd January at 11am followed by interment in Bentham Cemetery with late husband Willie.

Refreshments will be served at Tatham Bridge Inn and all are welcome.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for Motor Neurone Disease Association and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

07/01/2026

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THOMAS CLOSE

Of Bentham, passed away peacefully in St Gregorys House, Preston Patrick on Friday 19th December 2025, aged 87 years.

Beloved husband of Lorraine, a dear dad, grandad, great grandad, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Thomas will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives & many friends.

Funeral Service will be held at St Matthews Church, Keasden on Tuesday 13th January at 11am, followed by interment in the churchyard, bright clothing if possible.

Refreshments will be served at Clapham Village Hall following the service and all are welcome.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for Yorkshire Air Ambulance and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com.

05/01/2026

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Mary Eugenia Brougham

Mary of Bentham, passed away peacefully in the RLI on Tuesday 30th December 2025, aged 90 years.

Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved mum of Suzie & Martin, special grandma of David, devoted great grandma of Sarah and a good friend to all who knew her.

Mary will be sadly missed by all her loving family and many friends.

No funeral by special request - a private cremation will take place.

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com.

29/12/2025

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ROSEMARY MARGARET BELL

Rosie of Ingleton, passed away peacefully on Friday 19" December 2025, aged 80 years.

Loving mum, precious grandma of Emma, special sister of Win, Cath, Heather, Sheila, Eleanor and the late Beany & John, a dear auntie, adopted grandma, neighbour and a good friend to all who knew her.

Rosie will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives & many friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at St Mary's Parish Church, Ingleton on Wednesday 7' January at 11am.

Refreshments will be served at Ingleton Community Centre following the service and all are welcome.

Flowers are welcome, donations if desired are for St John's Hospice and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

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25/12/2025

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Sad news to share….Anthony Michael Tennant Tony of Bentham, passed away peacefully in the RLI on Friday 19th December 20...
24/12/2025

Sad news to share….

Anthony Michael Tennant

Tony of Bentham, passed away peacefully in the RLI on Friday 19th December 2025, aged 64 years.

Much loved dad of Joanne & Lindsey, loving grandad, special brother of Billy & Betty, a dear uncle, brother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Tony will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives, Angus work colleagues and many friends.

No funeral by special request - a private cremation will take place.

The family are organizing a celebration of Tony’s life at a later date.

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.
Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

17/12/2025

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KATHRYN BROWNSORD

Of Low Bentham, passed away peacefully in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Thursday 11th December 2025, aged 73 years.

Beloved wife of Ken, much loved mum of Christopher & Philip, special grandma of Emily, Mary, Eliza, Luke and Gabrielle, a dear sister, auntie, mother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew her.

Kathryn will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Low Bentham on Tuesday 30th December at 11.30am, followed by interment in the Churchyard.

Refreshments will be served at Bentham Golf Club following the service.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are to be shared between The Bay Hospital Charity (AMU Dept) & The British Heart Foundation and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

11/12/2025

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KENNETH STUART PEARCE

of Clapham, died unexpectedly at his new home in Cambourne on Tuesday 25th November 2025, aged 88 years.

Beloved husband of Brenda, much loved dad of Jem, Jonny & Rob, special grandad, great grandad, a dear uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Ken was involved in everything within the village for many years and he will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends.

A private graveside funeral will be held on Tuesday 16th December at Clapham Cemetery.

All are welcome to join the family for refreshments at Clapham Village Hall from 2pm.

No flowers please, donations if desired are for St James’ Church, Clapham which may be left at the Village Hall or sent directly to:

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com.

09/12/2025

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RUTH MARGARET WYLIE

Of Bentham, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved partner of Grahame, mum, grandma, great grandma and a good friend to all who knew her.

Ruth worked at The Sue Ryder Shop in Bentham for many years and will be missed by her family & friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Skipton Crematorium on Thursday 18th December at 2pm. Family flowers 🌷 only please.

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

08/12/2025

Sad news to share….

Elizabeth Agnes Ellison

Betty formerly of Wray & Hornby, passed away peacefully in Oakfield Nursing Home on Tuesday 2nd December 2025, aged 98 years.

Much loved mum, grandma, great grandma, auntie and a good friend to all who knew her.

Betty will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and friends.

Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Hornby on Wednesday 17th December at 12noon, followed by interment in St Margaret’s Churchyard.

Refreshments will be served at The Royal Oak, Hornby following the service.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are to be shared between St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church & Lancashire Women and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

08/12/2025

Sad news to share….

Brash (nee Pickup / Hobbs)

Susan passed away peacefully in her sleep and gained her angel wings on Saturday 22nd November 2025, aged 78 years.

Much loved Mum of Tim, Jo & Steve, Special Nanny, Mother-in-Law, Sister, Aunty and a good friend to all that knew her.

Sue worked at many local businesses in Ingleton & Settle and will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday 19th December at 3.30pm. (The family request you wear bright colours please)

Commencing the funeral Sue will be saying goodbye to her beloved Ingleton Village and if you are not able to make the service, please feel free to show your respects from 2.30pm starting in the New Village.

Refreshments are to be served at Ingleton Community Centre following the service.

Family Flowers 🌷 only please.

Donations given in memory of Sue are for Ingleton & Thornton Old Peoples Welfare & Ingleton Community Centre & these may be directly left at the service or sent directly to:

B&W Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth, LA6 3FX.

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

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6 Chapel Lane, Via Carnforth
Ingleton
LA63FX

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+441524241293

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