B & W Funerals

B & W Funerals B & W Funerals is a independent funeral firm, based in Ingleton. Owned and operated by James Macdonald and Tara Wilson.

Serving the families of North Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria for more than 35 years.

20/04/2026

Sad news to share….

STEPHEN (PAUL) BROWN

Brownie of Burton-in-Lonsdale, formerly of Settle, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday 9th April 2026, aged 58 years.

Beloved partner of Lorraine, much loved dad of Ryan, Sadie & Jordan, special brother, uncle and a good friend to all who knew him.

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

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Thursday 30th April 2026 at 3.30pm.

Refreshments will be served at The Coach House, Bentham following the service.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for Blood Cancer UK & St John’s Hospice and these 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.

14/04/2026

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MARGARET CLARKE

Of Hornby, formerly of Aughton, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday 11th April 2026, aged 89 years.

Beloved wife of George, much loved mum of Elizabeth, Andrew & David, special grandma and great grandma and a dear friend to all who knew her.

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

Funeral Service will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Tuesday 28th April at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for St John’s Hospice 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

13/04/2026

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MICHAEL MURRAY

of Melling, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday 31st March 2026, aged 83 years.

Beloved Husband of Barbara, much loved Dad of David & Steven, dearly loved Grandad of Robbie & Ellie, special Father-in-Law of Anne and a good friend to all who knew him.

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

Funeral Service will be held at St Wilfrid’s Church, Melling on Friday 1st May at 3pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers 🌹 only please, donations if desired are for the British Heart Foundation and these 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.

10/04/2026

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JOHN BRYAN FARADAY

of Moorcock Farm, Lowgill, passed away peacefully in the RLI on Sunday 5th April 2026, aged 77 years.

Beloved partner of Yvonne, much loved stepdad of Milly & Emma, step-grandad of Poppy & Peter and a good friend to all who knew him.

John “Bryan” will be sadly missed by all his family, relatives and many friends in the farming community.

Funeral Service & Committal will be held at The Church of the Good Shepherd, Lowgill on Friday 1st May at 10am.

Refreshments will be served at The Old School following the service.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for Bentham & District Pet Rescue and these 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.

Sad news to share….ROSE ELLEN GOTT of Ingleton, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday 8th April 2026, aged 86 years. ...
10/04/2026

Sad news to share….

ROSE ELLEN GOTT

of Ingleton, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday 8th April 2026, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond, much loved mum of Gillian, special nanna of Chloe & Ben, mother-in-law to John and a good friend to all who knew her.

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

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 22nd April at Ingleton Methodist Church at 11.30am.

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

09/04/2026

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ROBERT THOMAS BURROW

Of High Snab Farm, Gressingham, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday 2nd April 2026, aged 50 years.

Much loved son of Tony & Margaret, brother of Kathryn & Helen, uncle to Thomas & Amy, brother-in-law of Andrew, nephew, cousin and a good friend to all who knew him.

Robert will be sadly missed by all his loving family, relatives and many friends in the farming community.

Funeral Service will be held at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Wednesday 29th April at 12.30pm.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are to be shared between The British Heart Foundation & Prostate Cancer UK and these may be left at the service or sent directly to:

Brown & Whittaker Funerals, 6 Chapel Lane, Ingleton, Via Carnforth,LA6 3FX.

015242 41293 jmfunerals@gmail.com.

Sad news to share….AGNES COWGILL Née Clark Of Bentham, formerly of Mount Pleasant Farm, Langcliffe, passed away peaceful...
06/04/2026

Sad news to share….

AGNES COWGILL Née Clark

Of Bentham, formerly of Mount Pleasant Farm, Langcliffe, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday 1st April 2026, at the wonderful age of 100 years.

Beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mum of Robin, Martin, Barbara, Colin & Alison, devoted grandma & great grandma, a dear sister, aunt, mother-in-law and a good friend to all who knew her.

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

Funeral Service will be held at Bentham Methodist Church on Friday 17th April at 11.30am, followed by interment at Bentham Methodist Cemetery.


Family flowers only please, donations if desired are to be shared between Kidney Research 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


Photo below is Agnes on her 100th birthday x

06/04/2026

Sad news to share…..

Anne Burrow

Of Holme, formerly of Collingholme Farm, Cowan Bridge, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday 31st March 2026 aged 80 years.

Beloved wife of Peter, much loved mum of Sally and the late Teddy,
special sister, a dear aunt, mother-in-law to be to Iain and auntie Anne to many.

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

Funeral Service will be held at St Peters Church, Leck on Saturday 11th April at 11.30am, followed by family interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are to be shared between St Peters Church, North West Air Ambulance & CancerCare 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.

01/04/2026

Sad news to share…..

Emeritus Professor
CHRISTOPHER TERENCE JOHN DODSON

Professor Dodson (Kit) of Lancaster and formerly of Burton-in-Lonsdale & Westhouse passed away peacefully after a long illness at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday 28th March 2026, aged 84 years.

Beloved husband of Frances, much loved dad of Alex & Chris, a special grandfather, father-in-law and a good friend to all who knew him.

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

Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Church, Burton-in-Lonsdale on Tuesday 14th April at 2pm, followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for St John’s Hospice and these 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.

30/03/2026

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MAVIS DENBY

Of Bentham, formerly of Lower Broadwood, Wray, passed away peacefully in the Royal Lancaster Infirmary on Tuesday 24th March 2026, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late Tony, much loved mum of Simon, Richard & Claire and their partners, sister, auntie and surrogate grandma to Josie & Isobel and a dear friend to all who knew her.

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

Funeral Service will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Wray on Friday 24th April at 11am followed by interment in the churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are for Holy Trinity Church & Sightsavers 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

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25/03/2026

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25/03/2026

Sad news to share….

ROSALIE BATTYE

Of Burton-in-Lonsdale, passed away peacefully in the Ingleborough Nursing Home on Thursday 19th March 2026, aged 86 years.

Beloved wife of the late Kenneth, much loved sister of Margaret, a dear aunt and a good friend to all who knew her.

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

Funeral Service will be held at Ingleton Evangelical Church on Thursday 16th April at 11am, followed by interment in All Saints Churchyard, Burton-in-Lonsdale.

Refreshments will be served at Ingleton Evangelical Church and all are welcome.

Family flowers 🌷 only please, donations if desired are for Defying Dementia 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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