Deaths in the 1940s

Cecil Leonard Knox

1889–1943 (age 54)

Gilroes Cemetery

John Duncan Cowley

1897–1944 (age 47)

Brookwood Military Cemetery

John Duncan Cowley's dedication to librarianship and the care of knowledge endures in the quiet company of Brookwood Mil...

A. E. Waite

1857–1942 (age 85)

Church of St Mary, Bishopsbourne

Sir Rowland Whitehead, 3rd Baronet

1863–1942 (age 79)

Church of St Michael, Wilmington

Sir Rowland Whitehead, 3rd Baronet, is remembered for his measured public service, resting at the Church of St Michael, ...

Louisa Isabella Dryden

d. 1948

Church of St Mary, Canons Ashby

John Llewellyn Rhys

1910–1940 (age 30)

Saint Catherine's Church, A 493 (Nw Side) Arthog

John Llewellyn Rhys's literary voice remains cherished, with his grave at Saint Catherine's Church in Arthog.

Thomas Fanning-Evans

1869–1944 (age 75)

Church of St Tegfan, Llandegfan

Rowland Burdon

1857–1944 (age 87)

Church of St James, Castle Eden

Rowland Burdon is remembered for steadfast political service, laid to rest at the Church of St James, Castle Eden.

Helen Augusta Magniac

1861–1945 (age 84)

Lychett Minster Parish Church

Thomas Henry Sage

1882–1945 (age 63)

Tiverton Cemetery

Thomas Henry Sage's military service is commemorated at Tiverton Cemetery.

Joseph Henry Churchill

1872–1949 (age 77)

St Mary's Church, Bathwick

David Lloyd George

1863–1945 (age 82)

grave of David Lloyd George

David Lloyd George is remembered as a towering statesman and solicitor, with his grave offering a place for reflection.

Wiktor Brummer

1894–1941 (age 47)

Wellshill Cemetery

Alice Dudeney

1866–1945 (age 79)

Lewes cemetery

Alice Dudeney's literary contributions continue to be honored at Lewes cemetery.

Joan Durham Hickson

1896–1949 (age 53)

Church of St Germanus

Percy John Daniell

1889–1946 (age 57)

Crematorium and adjoining chapels at City Road Cemetery

Percy John Daniell is remembered for advancing mathematical knowledge, resting at City Road Cemetery.

Lionel Gough Arbuthnot

1867–1942 (age 75)

St. Peter's Church, Frimley

Charles Round

1885–1945 (age 60)

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Birch

Charles Round's cricketing legacy lives on at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Birch.

Leonard Adolphus Cherry

d. 1940

Church of St John the Baptist

Unity Mitford

1914–1948 (age 34)

Church of St Mary, Swinbrook

Unity Mitford was a British socialite whose life intersected with major historical currents of the 1930s and 1940s.

Eric Dillon, 19th Viscount Dillon

1881–1946 (age 65)

Church of St Kenelm, Church Enstone

Benjamin George Rees

1910–1948 (age 38)

St Senwyr's Church

Benjamin George Rees served faithfully as curate of St Senwyr's Church, guiding parishioners with compassion.

Henry Hudson Kitson

1865–1947 (age 82)

Lawnswood Cemetery

Ruth Belville

1854–1943 (age 89)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Ruth Belville was celebrated as the Greenwich Time Lady, delivering trusted timekeeping services across London.

Will Hay

1888–1949 (age 61)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Daisy Dormer

1883–1947 (age 64)

Streatham Cemetery

Daisy Dormer charmed audiences as a celebrated singer in British music halls.

Edward Foster

1886–1946 (age 60)

Streatham Cemetery

Florrie Forde

1875–1940 (age 65)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Florrie Forde was a beloved music hall performer known for her vivacious spirit.

Gus Elen

1862–1940 (age 78)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Arsen Cebrzyński

1912–1940 (age 28)

Northwood Cemetery, London

Arsen Cebrzyński served with distinction as a military officer before his death in 1940.

Bogdan Grzeszczak

1908–1941 (age 33)

Northwood Cemetery, London

Bogusław Mierzwa

1918–1941 (age 23)

Northwood Cemetery, London

Bogusław Mierzwa was a military officer remembered for his dedication during the early years of the war.

Frederick Daniel Chattaway

1860–1944 (age 84)

Torquay Cemetery

Tom Costello

1863–1943 (age 80)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Tom Costello is remembered by the Streatham Park community for a life of quiet dedication.

Rufus Henry Streatfeild Stevenson

1878–1943 (age 65)

Streatham Cemetery

Frank George Bushnell

1868–1941 (age 73)

Ilfracombe Cemetery

Frank George Bushnell is remembered as a devoted physician serving the Ilfracombe community.

Robert Edward Narracott

1873–1940 (age 67)

Torquay Cemetery

Stanisław Grodzicki

1912–1946 (age 34)

St Mary Cray Cemetery

Stanisław Grodzicki served with courage as a military officer in turbulent times for Poland.

Stanisław Brzezina

1904–1946 (age 42)

St Mary Cray Cemetery

Herbrand Russell, 11th Duke of Bedford

1858–1940 (age 82)

Church of St Michael, Chenies

Mary Anne Arkwright

1850–1949 (age 99)

St Mary's Church, Tissington

John McLaren Biggar

1874–1943 (age 69)

Western Necropolis

Colin Buchan

1890–1947 (age 57)

Cemetery, St Andrew's Church, Neidpath Road, Peebles

Richard Phillimore

1864–1940 (age 76)

Church of St John, Shedfield

Sir Maurice Bell, 3rd Baronet

1871–1944 (age 73)

Church of St Lawrence, East Rounton

Mowbray Lees Sant

1863–1943 (age 80)

Shalford Cemetery Chapel

Andrew Barclay

1849–1943 (age 94)

Church of St Andrew

Granville Proby

1883–1947 (age 64)

All Saints' Church, Elton

Mildred Coke

1854–1941 (age 87)

Church of St Stephen, Great Haywood

Evelyn Keppel

1887–1945 (age 58)

Church of St Stephen, Great Haywood