It is with sadness that we record the passing of John Hilton Gaskell from Keswick.

John was a regular trials competitor from the mid 1970s and was well known as a Triumph Cub rider taking part in many Pre65 Scottish trials at Kinlochleven.

He died on Friday 30th October after a long illness and was a supporter of Bassenthaite events and of course the father of Stuart and Richard, grandfather of Lewis and Dan who are current trials competitors.

John was a stone mason who ran his business from the centre of Keswick in the Lake District. He was 81 years of age.

He leaves a widow, Hazel, his two sons, Stuart and Richard, grand-children: Dan, Emily, Jack, Matthew and Lewis. Great Grandad of Zoey, Freddie Lilah and Jessie.

The funeral service will take place at Eden Valley Crematorium, Temple Sowerby on Thursday 20th of November at 12.30pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, made payable to Friends of Mary Hewetson Hospital c/o F & W Green Funeral Directors Ltd, 19 Eskin Street, Keswick, CA12 4DQ.

Main photo credit: Eric Kitchen.