Richard Welbury SHUTTLEWORTH

23 August 1918

SHUTTLEWORTH – August 16th, accidentally killed whilst flying in England, aged 24 years, Richard Welbury, Second-Lieut. Lancashire Fusiliers (Attached R.A.F.), dearly loved youngest son of the late Charles Shuttleworth and Anne Shuttleworth, of Beech Cliffe, Earby.

23 August 1918

EARBY AIRMAN ACCIDENTALLY KILLED

A sensation of pain and personal loss was created on Saturday last in Earby and district by the sad news of the death – due to a flying accident the previous day – of Second-Lieutenant Richard Welbury Shuttleworth. He was the youngest son of the late Mr. Chas. Shuttleworth, cotton manufacturer, and of Mrs. Shuttleworth, Beech Cliffe, Earby, and was 24 years of age. He joined the Army in December 1917, and on gaining his commission was attached to the Lancashire Fusiliers, with whom he served three months in France, where he was wounded last year. On recovering he was transferred to the Royal Air Force, in which he qualified as a pilot and was in the act of testing a new machine at a Midland depot when he met his death on Friday last. “Dick” as he was familiarly known amongst his intimates, was of a most amiable disposition and possessed social qualities, including musical talents, which endeared him to all who knew him.

The remains were brought home for interment at Thornton Church on Tuesday afternoon, the sad event evoking universal sympathy with the bereaved family. The chief mourners were: Mrs. Shuttleworth (mother), Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Shuttleworth (brother and sister-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Exley, Mr. and Mrs. Green, and Miss Annie Shuttleworth (sister), Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Shuttleworth, (Keighley), Mr and Mrs. Wm. Shuttleworth (Colne), uncles, and Second-Lieutenant Turner, R.A.F. (Halifax). The last rites were conducted by the Rev. J. F. Tanfield, M.A. (rector).

Floral tributes were sent by:– In ever loving memory of my darling boy (mother); to our very dear brother “Dick” from Annie and Edgar; in ever loving remembrance of “Dick” from George, Lena and Marie; in loving remembrance of a dear uncle and brother, from Mary, Lizzie and Granville; with sweetest memories, and fondest love from Clara and Douglas; with deepest sympathy from Uncle “Willie” and Family; with affectionate remembrance from his Cousins, 1 Brougham Street, Skipton; in ever 1oving memory from Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Watson and Mrs. Rycroft; in loving memory of “Dick” from Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bailey, Nellie and Gertrude; with deepest sympathy from Ivy Bank; with deepest sympathy from Cousins at Ivy Bank; with sincerest sympathy from Mrs. Johnson and Stanley (Sunderland); in memory of “Dick” from Dora and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle (Dewsbury); in affectionate remembrance of my dear chum from Cadet Arthur Wilkinson, R.E., Newark; in most affectionate remembrance of “Dick” from Mr. and Mrs. Cunliffe; in loving remembrance of “Dick” from the Neighbours; in affectionate remembrance of a dear friend Second-Lieut. and Mrs. J. W. Lumb; with sincere sympathy and love from 31 Broad Street, Stamford; with love and heartfelt sympathy from Lizzie, Mary and Louie (Barnoldswick); in affectionate remembrance of “Dick” from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watson and Family; with deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilkinson and Family; with deepest sympathy from Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Greenwood (Manchester); from Mr. and Mrs. Bracewell Hartley and Family with deepest sympathy; in ever loving memory from the Foulds; Mr. J. W Wilson; from the Choir and Congregation of Marton Church; with deep regret and sympathy and in memory of a dear friend and comrade from the members of the Ghyll Golf Club; with deepest sympathy from the members of the Craven Club; a token of respect and with deepest sympathy from the Warpers, Winders, Twisters, Taper and Warehousemen, Victoria Mill, Earby; with deepest sympathy and regret from the Tacklers, Victoria Mill, Earby; with deepest sympathy and regret from the Weavers, Victoria Mill, Earby; with sympathy from the Commanding Officer and Officers of No. 1 Training Depot Station, R.A.F.; with deepest sympathy from the Warrant Officers, N.C.O.s and airmen of No. 1 Training Depot Station, R.A.F .

23 August 1918

EARBY

URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL – Vote of Condolence

Before the ordinary business was proceeded with, the Chairman moved a vote of condolence with the family of Mrs. C. Shuttleworth (Beechcliffe, Earby), in the loss sustained by the untimely death of Second- Lieutenant Rd. W. Shuttleworth (brother of Cr. G. Shuttleworth) as the result of a flying accident. The motion having been seconded by Cr. Roberts, was carried in silence.

04 July 1919

PEACE SUPPLEMENT TO THE 'CRAVEN HERALD' – CRAVEN'S FALLEN OFFICERS

LIEUTENANT R. W. SHUTTLEWORTH

Royal Air Force, son of Mrs. Shuttleworth, Beech Cliffe, Earby, accidentally killed whilst flying in England on August 24th, 1918, aged 21 years.

15 August 1919

SHUTTLEWORTH – In ever loving memory 2nd Lieut. Richard Wellbury Shuttleworth, 2nd Lieut., Royal Air Force, who was accidentally killed at Stamford August 16th, 1918.

Beech Cliffe, Earby.