2nd Baron Clitheroe (1929-2026)-- CONFIRMATION NEEDED

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According to Wikipedia, the 2nd Baron Clitheroe, b. 1929, died on January 19, 2026, at age 96. 

At this time, I'm unable to find a definitive source to confirm,  so if someone can find one, please post.

Thanks.

Brooke

[Richard R]

From the Telegraph and Times of 28 Jan 2026: CLITHEROE The Lord (Ralph) died peacefully at home on 19th January 2026. Beloved husband of Juliet, father of Ralph, John and Elizabeth and grandfather to William, Charlotte, Eleanor, Ralph, James, Georgina, Helen and Edward. Private funeral followed by a Memorial Service at St Mary's Church, Clitheroe at 12 noon on Thursday 23rd April 2026. Donations in lieu of flowers in aid of St Leonard's Church Downham Fabric Fund. Please contact Brian Price & Son Ltd, 39 Downham Road, Chatburn, Clitheroe, Lancashire…

He was s of s of 1 Baron CLITHEROE 1901-84 and Hon Sylvia Benita Frances HOTHAM 1903-91 d of 6 Baron HOTHAM 1863-1923 and Eliza Benita SANDERS 1871-1954. He m 1961 Juliet 1936-2025 d of Lt-Col Christopher Lionel HANBURY MBE TD 1905-97 scion of that gentry family f/o Hitcham & Melgate and Lettice Mary 1906-80 d of Arthur Finch CHARRINGTON 1850-1922 sometime head of that gentry family of Cherry Orchard and Dorothea 1866-1930 d of Charles LETHBRIDGE 1836-1922 (gs of Sir Thomas Buckler LETHBRIDGE 2^nd Bt 1778-1849 and his 2^nd w Anne GODDARD 1783-1857), and had two sons and a dau as above. His elder son succeeds him:

RALPH JOHN Assheton 3 Baron has yet to establish his claim, b 19 March 1962: m 1996 Olivia Sarah b 1963 of Capt John Anthony Cromek WARRINGTON 1937-2013 and Marigold Elizabeth b 1937 d of William George Broadbent SCHOFIELD 1899-1987 and Hon Armyne Margaret ASTLEY 1909-79 d of 21 Baron HASTINGS 1882-1956 and his wife a dau of 3 Marquess of ABERGAVENNY 1854-1938, and has issue

SON LIVING

Hon RALPH ANTHONY b 3 Dec 1998

DAUGHTER LIVING

Hon Helen Benedicta Anne b 2001

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Thank you, Richard.

Brooke