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.

12/11/2025

Sad news to share…..

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

12/11/2025

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CARR – DAVID JOHN

of Clapham, died peacefully in Airedale Hospital on Friday 7th November 2025, aged 77 years.

Beloved Husband of the late Anne, much loved dad of Sarah & Michael, special grandad of Millie, Henry & Hugo, a dear brother, uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

Dave was the local police officer, an ex-player & stalwart member of North Ribb Rugby Club for many years and he will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held on Friday 28th November at
St James’ Church, Clapham at 11am.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for
North Ribblesdale RUFC 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.

09/11/2025

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JAMES SEDGWICK

Jim of Bentham, died peacefully after a short illness in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Tuesday 4th November 2025, aged 83 years.

Beloved husband of Ann, much loved dad of Stephen & Tracey, special grandad of Laura, Charlotte & Kate, brother of Terry, uncle,
father-in-law and a good friend to many.

Jim worked at Grove Hill Garage in Bentham for many years and he will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday 24th November at 11am.

Refreshments are to be served at Bentham Golf Club following the service.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations given in memory of Jim are for The British Heart Foundation & CancerCare (Slynedales) 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

08/11/2025

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PETER JOHN MARTIN DOCTON

Peter of Gressingham, formerly of Melling, died peacefully at his home on Friday 31st October 2025, aged 82 years.

Dearly loved husband of Pip, much loved dad of Alex & Mark, special grandpa, brother, uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to many.

Peter had his own Dental Practice in Carnforth for many years and was also a keen member of the local Round Table. He will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives, colleagues and many friends.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday 28th November at 2pm. Refreshments are to be served at The Wheatsheaf @ Beetham following the service.

Family flowers only please, donations given in memory of Peter are for the North West 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

31/10/2025

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MICHAEL EDWIN MASON

Michael of Oxenforth Green, Tatham, died peacefully in Moorside Hall, Lancaster on Monday 27th October 2025, aged 84 years after a short illness.

Beloved husband of Barbara, much loved dad of Anthea, Ian & the late Richard, special grandpa of Lucy, Raven, Richard, Ava & Isaac, father-in-law of Andrew & Hazel, a dear uncle and a good friend to many.

Michael will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends within the farming community & The Lodge.

Funeral Service will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Low Bentham on Saturday 22nd November 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 given in memory of Michael are to be shared between Farming Community Network (Local) & The Brain Tumour Charity 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

31/10/2025

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CLAIRE FARADAY

Formerly of Ingleton & Wray, passed away peacefully in Brant Howe Nursing Home, Kirkby Lonsdale on Thursday 23rd October 2025, aged 96 years.

Beloved wife of the late Reg, much loved mum of the late Ian (Ned), special grandmother of Frank & Sarah, devoted great grandmother of Bluebell & Ronnie, sister to the late Roger and Edna and adopted sister to Roy, auntie and a good friend to all who knew her.

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

The Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Ingleton on Monday 10th November at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Ingleton Cemetery.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for the RNLI
(Royal National Lifeboat Institution) 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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28/10/2025

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JOHN HENRY THISTLETHWAITE

John of Ingleton, passed away unexpectedly in the Ingleborough Nursing Home on Friday 24th October 2025, aged 86 years.

Beloved husband of Dorothy, much loved dad of Stephen, Sandra & Marie, special grandad, great grandad, uncle, father-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him. John was a former employee of Yorkshire Water for many years.

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

Funeral Service will be held at St Mary’s Church, Ingleton on Wednesday 5th November at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Ingleton Cemetery.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for Alzheimer’s Society 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

23/10/2025

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DAVID STANLEY (STAN)

Stan of Ingleton, passed away in the RLI on Sunday 19th October 2025, aged 78 years.

Son of the late Ted & Lizzie, Stan will be sadly missed by all his many friends and family.

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

Sue has organised a celebration of Stan’s life on Saturday 8th November at The Marton Arms, Ingleton from 12noon & all are welcome.


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

Tel: 015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com

22/10/2025

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ROGER ANTONY HOLDEN

Roger of Tatham, died peacefully in Hillcroft Nursing Home, Heysham on Saturday 18th October 2025, aged 80 years.

Beloved husband of Ruth, much loved dad of Elizabeth, Alison & Jennifer, loving grandad of Ruby, Joseph, Adam, Harry, William & Maddie, special brother of Patricia, Anne & Sheila,
father-in-law to Andrew, Chris & Sam, a dear uncle and a good friend to all who knew him.

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

Requiem Mass will be held at St Margaret’s Church, Hornby on Friday 7th November at 11.30am, followed by interment in the Churchyard.

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

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for the Alzheimer’s Society & Prostate Cancer UK which may be left at the service or sent directly to:

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

20/10/2025

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SHEILA ANNE MOORE (Née Stephenson)

Of Ingleton, passed away peacefully in the RLI on Tuesday 14th October 2025, aged 78 years.

Beloved & devoted wife of Frank, much loved mother of Linda, Janet, Christine & Diane, daughter of the late Harry & Mabel, special nanna of Gary, Emma & Rachel, great nanna of Freya, mother-in-law to Robert & Andrew, a beloved sister, auntie, cousin and a good friend to all who knew her.

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

A Graveside Service will be held at Ingleton Cemetery on Wednesday 5th November at 11.30am.

There will be a mini bus collecting people from the New Village at 11.10am & The Community Centre at 11.15am and anyone unable to attend the service are welcome to join the family at The Marton Arms from 12noon to share memories of Sheila.

The minibus will be available from the Cemetery to The Martons & return to Ingleton.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for Alzheimer’s Society 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

16/10/2025

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GERDA BEATE SOUTHWELL

Gerda of Wrayton, passed away peacefully in Brant Howe Residential Home, Kirkby Lonsdale on Sunday 12th October 2025, aged 93 years.

Beloved wife of the late Norman, much loved mum to Vicki, stepmum to Chris & Jill, special grandma to Katie, Claire & Thomas, a dear auntie to Anna & Oliver and a good friend to all who knew her.

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

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Monday 3rd November at 11am.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for Dementia 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

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6 Chapel Lane, Via Carnforth
Ingleton
LA63FX

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+441524241293

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