Deaths in the 1940s
23,000+ memorials
Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom
1857–1944 (age 87)
St George's Chapel, Windsor
Elisabetta di Sasso Ruffo
1886–1940 (age 54)
Old Windsor
Elisabetta di Sasso Ruffo was cherished for her gracious spirit and cosmopolitan warmth.
Maximilian von Herff
1893–1945 (age 52)
Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery
Helmut Tanzmann
1907–1946 (age 39)
Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery
Helmut Tanzmann upheld the law with a solemn sense of responsibility.
Stanisław Riess
1908–1943 (age 35)
Durrington
Kathleen Cavendish
1920–1948 (age 28)
Edensor
Kathleen Cavendish was remembered for her vivacity and commitment to causes she cherished.
Marian Wesołowski (pilot)
1913–1942 (age 29)
Formby
John Harmer
1856–1944 (age 88)
Rochester Cathedral
John Harmer’s ministry at Rochester Cathedral offered steady guidance to many.
Feliks Szyszka
1916–1942 (age 26)
Leconfield
Kenneth Mackenzie
1863–1945 (age 82)
St. John's Cathedral
Kenneth Mackenzie served with steadfast compassion at St. John’s Cathedral, nurturing faith through thoughtful leaders...
Josef Jakobs
1898–1941 (age 43)
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green
Henri Leclercq
1869–1945 (age 76)
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green
Henri Leclercq’s thoughtful translations opened pathways to deeper understanding of sacred texts for many readers.
Vincent McNabb
1868–1943 (age 75)
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green
Adam Lisiewicz
1889–1948 (age 59)
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green
Adam Lisiewicz upheld the law with integrity and compassion, earning respect throughout his career.
Robert Hale
1874–1940 (age 66)
St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Kensal Green
Faith Moore
1877–1944 (age 67)
Headington
Faith Moore nurtured community bonds in Headington through her gracious presence and generous heart.
Eric Gill
1882–1940 (age 58)
Bisham Abbey
Frederic John Walker
1896–1944 (age 48)
Liverpool Bay
Frederic John Walker exemplified courageous and steady leadership in his military service over Liverpool Bay.
John Davies
1868–1940 (age 72)
Llanishen
Frank Furlong
1910–1944 (age 34)
Marston St. Lawrence
Frank Furlong’s bravery and sense of duty marked his service with honor near Marston St. Lawrence.
John Whiteley
1898–1943 (age 45)
North Front Cemetery
Victor Cazalet
1896–1943 (age 47)
North Front Cemetery
Victor Cazalet served with integrity in political life, standing for compassionate leadership amid global challenges.
Henry Wood
1869–1944 (age 75)
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, Holborn
Blanche Alice May Laurie
1857–1945 (age 88)
Golders Green Crematorium
Blanche Alice May Laurie’s gracious character and faithful service continue to inspire those who remember her.
Ernst Freund
1863–1946 (age 83)
Golders Green Crematorium
Roy Stephens
1921–1941 (age 20)
Golders Green Crematorium
Roy Stephens’s courage and steadiness as an aircrew member remain a touching testament to his sacrifice.
Emanuel Christian Hedmondt
1857–1940 (age 83)
Golders Green Crematorium
Jack Churchill
1880–1947 (age 67)
St Martin's Church, Bladon
Jack Churchill’s blend of enterprising leadership and community-minded generosity left a lasting impression at St Mart...
Arnold Lucy
1865–1945 (age 80)
Golders Green Crematorium
Bernard Spilsbury
1877–1947 (age 70)
Golders Green Crematorium
His work set standards for the scientific investigation of crime.
Alan Blumlein
1903–1942 (age 39)
Golders Green Crematorium
W. W. Jacobs
1863–1943 (age 80)
Golders Green Crematorium
His tales of maritime humor continue to delight readers.
Tom Mann
1856–1941 (age 85)
Golders Green Crematorium
Thomas Burke
1886–1945 (age 59)
Golders Green Crematorium
Thomas Burke captured the moods of the metropolis with empathy.
Charles Voysey
1857–1941 (age 84)
Golders Green Crematorium
Ludwig Pohl
1860–1947 (age 87)
Golders Green Crematorium
His measured curiosity helped illuminate complex questions of his day.
Frederick Riedl
1897–1948 (age 51)
Golders Green Crematorium
Raphael Roche
1857–1945 (age 88)
Golders Green Crematorium
He offered a gentle touch to those seeking alternative care.
Gertrude Gorer
1912–1945 (age 33)
Golders Green Crematorium
Joseph Woodward
1872–1945 (age 73)
Golders Green Crematorium
His observant studies nurtured appreciation for Britain’s natural world.
Peter Arthur Hardie-Bick
1894–1948 (age 54)
Golders Green Crematorium
Rudolph de Holzer
1896–1948 (age 52)
Golders Green Crematorium
His scholarship advanced understanding in his field.
John Westbury-Jones
d. 1948
Golders Green Crematorium
Albert Inkpin
1884–1944 (age 60)
Golders Green Crematorium
Albert Inkpin's commitment to workers' rights marked a life of service.
Tommy Handley
1892–1949 (age 57)
Golders Green Crematorium
Alfred Drayton
1881–1949 (age 68)
Golders Green Crematorium
His stage presence made him a favorite of audiences.
Clara Novello Davies
1861–1943 (age 82)
Golders Green Crematorium
Edward Douglas Brown
1861–1940 (age 79)
Golders Green Crematorium
He served with distinction during a period of profound challenge.
Marie Tempest
1864–1942 (age 78)
Golders Green Crematorium
Geoffrey Shaw
1879–1943 (age 64)
Golders Green Crematorium
Renowned for his choral compositions and contributions to church music, Geoffrey Shaw left a lasting influence on Britis...