Deaths in the 1950s
16,000+ memorials
Stanisław Rola-Arciszewski
1888–1953 (age 65)
Brompton Cemetery
Stanisław Sołtykiewicz
1897–1955 (age 58)
Brompton Cemetery
Stanisław Sołtykiewicz was a military officer whose leadership reflected steadfast dedication and care for those he se...
Teresa Łubieńska
1884–1957 (age 73)
Brompton Cemetery
Irinej Đorđević
1894–1952 (age 58)
Brompton Cemetery
Irinej Đorđević was known for his calm presence and compassionate spirit during a time of change.
Leon Dunin-Wolski
1882–1956 (age 74)
Brompton Cemetery
Tomasz Wierzejski
1911–1957 (age 46)
Brompton Cemetery
Tomasz Wierzejski (1911-1957) was a Polish individual born in Rēzekne who died in the United Kingdom and was buried at ...
Wiktor Piotrowicz
1900–1954 (age 54)
Brompton Cemetery
Wiktor Piotrowicz (1900-1954) was a Polish individual born in Kaunas who died in the United Kingdom and was buried at Br...
Leslie Brass
1891–1958 (age 67)
Brompton Cemetery
Leslie Brass (1891-1958) was a British individual who was buried at Brompton Cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Jan Prot
1891–1957 (age 66)
Brompton Cemetery
Jan Prot (1891-1957) was a Polish individual born in Warsaw who died in the United Kingdom and was buried at Brompton Ce...
Ludwik Antoni Stankiewicz
1908–1956 (age 48)
Brompton Cemetery
Ludwik Antoni Stankiewicz (1908-1956) was a Polish individual born in Kraków who died in the United Kingdom and was bur...
Alfred Spett
1880–1952 (age 72)
Brompton Cemetery
Alfred Spett (1880-1952) was a Polish individual born in Latoszyn who died in the United Kingdom and was buried at Bromp...
Archibald Low
1888–1956 (age 68)
Brompton Cemetery
Archibald Low (1888-1956) was a British individual born in Purley who was buried at Brompton Cemetery in the United King...
Jerzy Świrski
1882–1959 (age 77)
Brompton Cemetery
Jerzy Świrski (1882-1959) was a Polish naval officer born in Kalisz who died in the United Kingdom and was buried at Br...
Stefan Dąb-Biernacki
1890–1959 (age 69)
Brompton Cemetery
Stefan Dąb-Biernacki (1890-1959) was a Polish military officer born in Gnojno who died in the United Kingdom and was bu...
Sawa
1898–1951 (age 53)
Brompton Cemetery
Sawa (1898-1951) was an individual born in Saint Petersburg who died in the United Kingdom and was buried at Brompton Ce...
Nina Vanna
1899–1953 (age 54)
Brompton Cemetery
Nina Vanna (1899-1953) was a Russian-born actress from Minsk who died in the United Kingdom and was buried at Brompton C...
Drusilla Wills
1884–1951 (age 67)
Brompton Cemetery
Drusilla Wills (1884-1951) was a British actress born in London who was buried at Brompton Cemetery.
Fitzroy Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe
1872–1957 (age 85)
Hartfordbridge
Fitzroy Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe (1872-1957) was a British aristocrat who was buried at Hartfordbridge in the United K...
Tom Fletcher Mayson
1893–1958 (age 65)
Whicham
Tom Fletcher Mayson (1893-1958) was a British individual born in Silecroft who was buried at Whicham in the United Kingd...
Bohdan Geisler
1896–1956 (age 60)
Brompton Cemetery
Dedicated officer whose service in Poland’s early struggles is remembered.
Zygmunt Morozewicz
1898–1953 (age 55)
Brompton Cemetery
Witold Barlog
1897–1955 (age 58)
Brompton Cemetery
Remembered for steadfast dedication to family and homeland.
Henrietta Tayler
1869–1951 (age 82)
Brompton Cemetery
Stanisław Sielecki
1898–1952 (age 54)
Brompton Cemetery
Cherished as a pillar of his circle.
Charles Edmonds
1891–1954 (age 63)
Brookwood Cemetery
Sir Eustace Tennyson d'Eyncourt, 1st Baronet
1868–1951 (age 83)
Brookwood Cemetery
Naval engineer whose designs kept Britain’s fleet strong.
Styllou Christofi
1900–1954 (age 54)
Brookwood Cemetery
Wallace Duffield Wright
1875–1953 (age 78)
Brookwood Cemetery
Victoria Cross–winning officer remembered for courage.
William Barron Stevenson
1869–1954 (age 85)
Forfar
Walter Cecil Tancred
1885–1955 (age 70)
Jedburgh
Naval officer honored for steady leadership.
Charles William Dyson Perrins
1864–1958 (age 94)
Great Malvern
Rachel Workman MacRobert
1884–1954 (age 70)
Tarland
Rachel Workman MacRobert was a dedicated geologist whose careful field studies enriched understanding of Scottish terrai...
Margaretta Louisa Lemon
1860–1953 (age 93)
Reigate
Joseph Jefferson Farjeon
1883–1955 (age 72)
Hove
Joseph Jefferson Farjeon was a gifted screenwriter whose work combined wit and heartfelt character to enrich early Briti...
Violet Ormond
1870–1955 (age 85)
Brookwood Cemetery
Birdie Sutherland
1874–1955 (age 81)
Brookwood Cemetery
Birdie Sutherland was an actor whose steady performances and generous spirit left a lasting impression.
Salma Al-Malaika
1908–1953 (age 45)
Brookwood Cemetery
Jeejeebhoy Piroshaw Bomanjee Jeejeebhoy
1891–1950 (age 59)
Brookwood Cemetery
Jeejeebhoy Piroshaw Bomanjee Jeejeebhoy was an aircraft pilot whose courage and skill inspired others in the early years...
Edward George Fairholme
1873–1956 (age 83)
Brookwood Cemetery
Sir John Storey Barwick, 2nd Bt.
1876–1953 (age 77)
Sunderland
Sir John Storey Barwick, 2nd Baronet, was a dignified community leader whose thoughtful service was deeply appreciated.
Francis Lister
1899–1951 (age 52)
Nunhead Cemetery
Ada Blanche
1862–1953 (age 91)
Nunhead Cemetery
Ada Blanche was a singer whose warm presence and versatile voice delighted audiences.
Robert Donat
1905–1958 (age 53)
East Finchley Cemetery
Constance Collier
1878–1955 (age 77)
East Finchley Cemetery
Constance Collier was a screenwriter whose theatrical insight brought nuance and grace to every story she touched.
Helen Haye
1874–1957 (age 83)
East Finchley Cemetery
Bernard Meninsky
1891–1950 (age 59)
East Finchley Cemetery
Bernard Meninsky was a teacher remembered for his patient guidance and artistic encouragement.
Alice Verne-Bredt
1864–1958 (age 94)
East Finchley Cemetery
Arnold Safroni-Middleton
1873–1950 (age 77)
West Norwood Cemetery
Arnold Safroni-Middleton was an astronomer whose calm curiosity inspired others to look skyward with wonder.
Fred Kitchen
1872–1951 (age 79)
West Norwood Cemetery
John Scott Lidgett
1854–1953 (age 99)
West Norwood Cemetery
John Scott Lidgett was a politician whose compassionate advocacy shaped reforms rooted in education and social care.