Deaths in the 1940s

George E. Studdy

1878–1948 (age 70)

Golders Green Crematorium

Hubert Harben

1878–1941 (age 63)

Golders Green Crematorium

Hubert Harben brought warmth and dignity to countless roles on stage and screen, earning admiration from peers and the p...

James Upton

1888–1949 (age 61)

Golders Green Crematorium

Conrad Veidt

1893–1943 (age 50)

Golders Green Crematorium

Conrad Veidt’s powerful, expressive performances made him a lasting icon of international cinema across turbulent deca...

Karl Mannheim

1893–1947 (age 54)

Golders Green Crematorium

Wilhelm Stekel

1868–1940 (age 72)

Golders Green Crematorium

Wilhelm Stekel played a formative role in early psychoanalytic thought, offering nuanced insights into the workings of t...

Arthur Segal

1875–1944 (age 69)

Golders Green Crematorium

Edith Durham

1863–1944 (age 81)

Golders Green Crematorium

Edith Durham blended photography and advocacy to highlight the lives and dignity of Balkan peoples during times of uphea...

Elinor Glyn

1864–1943 (age 79)

Golders Green Crematorium

Andrew Forsyth

1858–1942 (age 84)

Golders Green Crematorium

Andrew Forsyth’s deep contributions to analysis and mathematical education left a lasting mark on British mathematics.

Granville Bantock

1868–1946 (age 78)

Golders Green Crematorium

Lady Helena Gleichen

1873–1947 (age 74)

Golders Green Crematorium

Lady Helena Gleichen’s sensitive paintings offered discernment and beauty to those who encountered them.

Moore Marriott

1885–1949 (age 64)

Golders Green Crematorium

Teddy Brown

1900–1946 (age 46)

Golders Green Crematorium

Teddy Brown’s inventive drumming and vibrant stage presence delighted audiences across music halls and broadcasts.

William Reynolds-Stephens

1862–1943 (age 81)

Golders Green Crematorium

William Rust

1903–1949 (age 46)

Golders Green Crematorium

William Rust’s principled editorial leadership helped shape informed dialogue during challenging times.

William Symons

1889–1948 (age 59)

Golders Green Crematorium

Sidney Robert Bailey

1882–1942 (age 60)

Golders Green Crematorium

Sidney Robert Bailey exemplified the steady leadership and honorable service of a dedicated naval officer.

Robert Henry Brodie

1859–1943 (age 84)

Golders Green Crematorium

Charles Engelbach

1876–1943 (age 67)

Golders Green Crematorium

Charles Engelbach was an engineer whose steady stewardship helped strengthen Britain’s industrial infrastructure.

John Fox

1874–1944 (age 70)

Golders Green Crematorium

Percy J. Delf Smith

1882–1948 (age 66)

Golders Green Crematorium

Percy J. Delf Smith was a military officer remembered for his steady service and calm leadership.

Alec Sand

1901–1945 (age 44)

Golders Green Crematorium

Edith Mary Hinchley

1870–1940 (age 70)

Golders Green Crematorium

Edith Mary Hinchley was a painter whose careful portraits reflected her thoughtful engagement with British art.

J. O. Gavronsky

1878–1948 (age 70)

Golders Green Crematorium

John Wenlock Rollins

1862–1940 (age 78)

Golders Green Crematorium

John Wenlock Rollins was a sculptor celebrated for his disciplined technique and dignified works.

Jean Gwenneth Brabner

1913–1944 (age 31)

Golders Green Crematorium

Victor Dandré

1870–1944 (age 74)

Golders Green Crematorium

Victor Dandré was instrumental in nurturing ballet on the European stage through dedicated patronage and management.

John Murray Cobbold

1897–1944 (age 47)

Golders Green Crematorium

E. M. Delafield

1890–1943 (age 53)

Kentisbeare

E. M. Delafield was a writer admired for her witty, empathetic chronicles of everyday life.

Raymund Cecil Edward Allen

1863–1943 (age 80)

Arnos Vale Cemetery

Walter Sickert

1860–1942 (age 82)

Bathampton

Walter Sickert was an influential artist and teacher who brought urban realism into the heart of British painting.

Frank Bourne

1854–1945 (age 91)

Beckenham Crematorium and Cemetery

Ron Middleton

1916–1942 (age 26)

Beck Row

Ron Middleton was an RAF pilot commemorated for his bravery and devotion to his crew.

Therese Lessore

1884–1945 (age 61)

Bathampton

James George Frazer

1854–1941 (age 87)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

James George Frazer was a pioneering anthropologist whose comparative studies transformed the study of myths and religio...

Arthur Eddington

1882–1944 (age 62)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Frederick Hopkins

1861–1947 (age 86)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Frederick Hopkins was a physician and Nobel laureate who pioneered the understanding of vitamins and nutrition.

Frederick Blackman

1866–1947 (age 81)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Fredegond Shove

1889–1949 (age 60)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Fredegond Shove was a British writer whose quiet poems explored faith and feeling.

Gerald Shove

1887–1947 (age 60)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Daniel Burges

1873–1946 (age 73)

Arnos Vale Cemetery

Daniel Burges was a dedicated military officer remembered for his leadership.

Hugh Newall

1857–1944 (age 87)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Norman McLean

1865–1947 (age 82)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Norman McLean was a biblical scholar respected for his rigorous study and teaching.

Sir Alfred Tebbitt

1870–1941 (age 71)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

William Warwick Buckland

1859–1946 (age 87)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

William Warwick Buckland was a university teacher celebrated for his legal scholarship.

Zachary Nugent Brooke

1883–1946 (age 63)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Denys Winstanley

1877–1947 (age 70)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Denys Winstanley was an educator devoted to guiding students.

Ida Darwin

1854–1946 (age 92)

Ascension Parish Burial Ground

Katharine Kimball

1866–1949 (age 83)

Arnos Vale Cemetery

Katharine Kimball was an artist known for her meticulous illustrations.