26/02/2026
We are deeply saddened to share the news that we lost the back bone to our business on Tuesday. Garry’s wife Helen played many integral roles in the business to help us to provide the service we do for our community and beyond. We will remain closed for a few days out of respect for Helen. Please bear with us whilst we navigate our tremendous loss. 💔
** Funeral Date Below **
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we share the sad passing of Helen Phillips on 24th February 2026, aged 65, following a quiet, private and courageous battle with cancer over the last 12 months.
Devoted wife to Garry, much loved mam to Sharon, Michelle and Mandy, treasured daughter to Kath and the late Arthur, beloved sister to Joyce, deeply adored Gran to Joshua, Edith, Danny, Phoebe, Arthur and George, cherished mother in law to Diccon, Iain and CJ, special sister in law, auntie and great friend to many.
Funeral service to be held at Carlisle Crematorium on Thursday 12th March at 11am. Followed by a Funeral Tea at Roadhead Public Hall all welcome. Any donations in memory of Helen will be given to Carlisle Riding for the Disabled Association and Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland via helenphillips.muchloved.com