Deaths in the 1950s

Robert Hudson, 1st Viscount Hudson

1886–1957 (age 71)

Church of St Peter, Manningford Bruce

Richard Fairfax William Cartwright

1903–1954 (age 51)

Church of St Michael, Aynho

Richard Fairfax William Cartwright was a steady presence remembered fondly at the Church of St Michael in Aynho after hi...

Edward Fairfax Cartwright

1936–1954 (age 18)

Church of St Michael, Aynho

Alfred Maurice Toye

1897–1955 (age 58)

Tiverton Cemetery

Alfred Maurice Toye is remembered as a devoted military man whose leadership and compassion endure at Tiverton Cemetery.

Katharine Furse

1875–1952 (age 77)

St. Peter's Church, Frimley

Walter Charles Stritch Hutton

1871–1953 (age 82)

Church of St Hilary

Painter Walter Charles Stritch Hutton is remembered for rendering the world with care and for the peaceful resting place...

Sanford John Palairet Scobell

1879–1955 (age 76)

Church of St Nicholas

Fred Godfrey

1880–1953 (age 73)

Pinner New Cemetery

Songwriter Fred Godfrey is remembered for the beloved tunes he created and for the warmth he left at Pinner New Cemetery...

Edward Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire

1895–1950 (age 55)

Church of St Peter, Edensor

Owen George Scudamore Croft

1880–1956 (age 76)

Church of St Michael, Croft

Owen George Scudamore Croft is remembered for his generous spirit and care for neighbors, honored at the Church of St Mi...

Charles Thomson Rees Wilson

1869–1959 (age 90)

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

Bertie Charles Forbes

1880–1954 (age 74)

Churchyard Of Deer, New Deer

Writer Bertie Charles Forbes is honored for founding Forbes magazine and shaping business journalism, resting in the Chu...

William Gill

1865–1957 (age 92)

Churchyard, St Peter's Parish Church, Station Road South, Peterculter

Grace Catherine Rose Massy-Dawson

1862–1951 (age 89)

The Parish Church of St Simon and St Jude, East Dean

Grace Catherine Rose Massy-Dawson is remembered for her faithful care of the East Dean parish community and rests at The...

Andrew Common

1899–1953 (age 54)

Church of St Edmund, Edmundbyers

Winifred Pink

1896–1957 (age 61)

Church of St Alban

Engineer Winifred Pink is remembered for breaking ground in her profession and inspiring others, with her memory honored...

Lupino Lane

1892–1959 (age 67)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Charlie Kunz

1896–1958 (age 62)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Conductor Charlie Kunz is remembered for his joyful performances and the musical warmth he shared, resting at Streatham ...

Amanda Aldridge

1866–1956 (age 90)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Frank Howard Kirby

1871–1956 (age 85)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Military man Frank Howard Kirby is remembered for his steady leadership and the calm he offered to others, with a restin...

Harry Daniels

1884–1953 (age 69)

Lawnswood Cemetery

E. T. Whittaker

1873–1956 (age 83)

Mount Vernon Cemetery

Sir Edmund Taylor Whittaker was a respected astronomer and mathematician whose writings and leadership shaped early twen...

William Joseph Marie Alois Maloney

1882–1952 (age 70)

Mount Vernon Cemetery

Winefride Elwes

1868–1959 (age 91)

Great Billing

Winefride Elwes was a devoted aristocrat who supported her community and championed local traditions in Northamptonshire...

Betty Lindsay

1897–1953 (age 56)

Edinkillie

John Collins

1880–1951 (age 71)

Pant Cemetery

John Collins was a respected military man who brought calm leadership and mentorship to his community.

Henry Weale

1897–1959 (age 62)

Maeshyfryd Cemetery

R. Williams Parry

1884–1956 (age 72)

Coetmor Cemetery, Rachub

R. Williams Parry was a dedicated teacher whose passion for Welsh culture inspired generations of students.

Samuel Meekosha

1893–1950 (age 57)

Glyntaff Cemetery

Samuel Vickery

1873–1952 (age 79)

Glyntaff Cemetery

Samuel Vickery was a decorated military servant whose bravery and generosity inspired his community.

Sir Thomas Mitchell

1869–1959 (age 90)

Springbank Cemetery, Aberdeen

Gwilym Thomas Jones

1908–1956 (age 48)

Llanbeblig Public Cemetery

Gwilym Thomas Jones was a conscientious lawyer who championed fair treatment and local heritage in his community.

Zdzisław Bartoszuk

1915–1951 (age 36)

Llanion Cemetery, Pembroke Dock

Dora Diamantová

1898–1952 (age 54)

East Ham (Marlow Road) Jewish Cemetery

Dora Diamantová was a spirited actor whose compassion and devotion enriched both the arts and her local community.

Marie Boehm

1863–1953 (age 90)

East Ham (Marlow Road) Jewish Cemetery

Bonar Colleano

1924–1958 (age 34)

Chiswick New Cemetery

Bonar Colleano was a charismatic actor whose energetic performances won him wide admiration.

Austin Osman Spare

1886–1956 (age 70)

Ilford (St. Mary) Churchyard

Montagu James Grant-Peterkin

1871–1954 (age 83)

Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground

Montagu James Grant-Peterkin was a compassionate minister who provided steady spiritual guidance at Kinloss Abbey.

May Leslie Stuart

1886–1956 (age 70)

Richmond and East Sheen Cemeteries

Edward Frank Circuit

1887–1955 (age 68)

St Andrew at Little Glemham

Edward Frank Circuit was a devoted cleric who cared deeply for the parishioners of St Andrew at Little Glemham.

Kathleen Craddock

1895–1955 (age 60)

St Andrew at Little Glemham

Frank Hilder

1864–1951 (age 87)

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Frank Hilder spent his life in service to the constituents and communities around St Mary the Virgin.

George Orwell

1903–1950 (age 47)

Church of All Saints cemetery

Sir Percy Harris, 1st Baronet

1876–1952 (age 76)

Chiswick Burial Ground

Sir Percy Harris balanced reformist ambition with gracious statesmanship during a long career in public life.

Isaac Hirshow

1883–1956 (age 73)

Garnethill Hebrew Burial Ground

Mike Hawthorn

1929–1959 (age 30)

West Street Cemetery

Mike Hawthorn became Britain's first Formula One World Champion, admired for both his speed and sportsmanship.

Sidney Godley

1889–1957 (age 68)

Loughton Cemetery

Thomas Edwards

1863–1952 (age 89)

Chigwell (St. Mary The Less) Churchyard

Thomas Edwards devoted his life to military service and to the support of the comrades who served beside him.

Robert Kirk Dickson

1898–1952 (age 54)

St Mark Churchyard

George William Robertson

1887–1956 (age 69)

West Ham Cemetery

George William Robertson is remembered for his steadfast care for the people of East London.