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.

17/12/2025

Sad news to share….

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.

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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

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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

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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

05/12/2025

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ANDREW WARD

Of Brookhouse, passed away unexpectedly in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Saturday 29th November 2025, aged 72 years.

Beloved husband of Helen, a dear brother, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Andy will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Caton Baptist Church on Monday 15th December at 11.30am, preceded by private committal at Lancaster & Morecambe Crematorium.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are to be shared between Caton Baptist Church & Parkinsons UK 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

02/12/2025

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PRIDMORE – SIMONE ALICE MARY

Simone died peacefully in The Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Wednesday 26th November 2025, aged 84 years.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mum of David & Simon, special granny, sister to the late Leonard, a dear aunt, mother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew her.

Simone was a former Community Nurse & Midwife in the Bentham area for many years and will be sadly missed by all her loving family, relatives and many friends.

Requiem Mass will be held on Friday 12th December at St Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Bentham at 11am, followed by interment in Bentham Cemetery with late husband Michael.

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

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for St Johns Hospice and Northwest Air Ambulance which 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.

20/11/2025

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REVD DEREK MORGAN SEBER

Former retired Church of England minister, died peacefully at his home in Hornby, with his family by his side, on Tuesday 18th November 2025, aged 82 years.

Beloved Husband of Patricia, much loved dad of Paul, Matthew & Sharon, a dear brother of Peter, Roland, Philippa & Cressida, father-in-law of Volha, Carol and Norman.

Derek loved people, he had a full life and will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives, ex-colleagues, congregation and many friends.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 2nd December at St Margarets Church, Hornby at 11.30am, followed by interment in the churchyard.

Refreshments will be served at Hornby Village Institute after the service.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for the church, Operation Smile and WaterAid UK which 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.

12/11/2025

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SUSAN BUTTERWORTH

Of Ingleton, passed away peacefully in the Ingleborough Nursing Home on Wednesday 12th November 2025, aged 78 years.

Beloved wife of Bryan, much loved mum of James, Ian & Claire, special grandma of Melisa, Selin, Tommy & Lilli, a dear mother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew her.

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

Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Ingleton on Thursday 27th November at 11.30am followed by interment in Ingleton Cemetery.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are to be shared between Parkinsons UK & Cancer Research UK 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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6 Chapel Lane, Via Carnforth
Ingleton
LA63FX

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+441524241293

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