Deaths in the 1960s

Hugh Webb Faulkner

1900–1969 (age 69)

Church of St John the Baptist, Hatch Beauchamp

Stuart Goodwin

1886–1969 (age 83)

Crookes Cemetery

Stuart Goodwin blended business leadership with heartfelt philanthropy.

Richard Owen

1880–1963 (age 83)

Llansanffraid Glan Conwy

D. T. Davies

1876–1962 (age 86)

Glyntaff

D. T. Davies graced the stage with heartfelt, honest storytelling.

Stanisław Dutkiewicz

1915–1965 (age 50)

Glyntaff

Arthur Löwenstamm

1882–1965 (age 83)

Golders Green Jewish Cemetery

Arthur Löwenstamm provided spiritual leadership marked by wisdom and compassion.

Vittorio Rietti

1888–1963 (age 75)

Golders Green Jewish Cemetery

Nellie Samuel

1883–1962 (age 79)

Golders Green Jewish Cemetery

Nellie Samuel is remembered for her quiet strength and devotion to family and community.

Freddie Frinton

1909–1968 (age 59)

City of Westminster Cemetery, Hanwell

Pamela Frankau

1908–1967 (age 59)

Hampstead Cemetery

Pamela Frankau was a prolific writer whose novels explored human resilience with candor and compassion.

Marie Lloyd Jr.

1888–1967 (age 79)

Hampstead Cemetery

Józef Haller

1873–1960 (age 87)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

General Józef Haller led Polish forces with conviction and remained a steadfast pillar of the émigré community in Bri...

Matila Ghyka

1881–1965 (age 84)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Denzil Batchelor

1906–1969 (age 63)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Denzil Batchelor chronicled sport and culture with warmth and journalistic rigor.

Adam Romer

1892–1965 (age 73)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Alfred Laskiewicz

1888–1969 (age 81)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Dr. Alfred Laskiewicz devoted his life to healing and supporting fellow exiles.

Bronisław Kuśnierz

1883–1966 (age 83)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Zygmunt Łakiński

1892–1961 (age 69)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Zygmunt Łakiński is remembered as a disciplined and loyal military officer who encouraged future generations.

Józef Giza

1887–1965 (age 78)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Karol Korytowski

1892–1966 (age 74)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Karol Korytowski was a steady and reassuring military officer whose life was dedicated to service.

Ludwik Lichtarowicz

1890–1965 (age 75)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Roman Witorzeniec

1891–1961 (age 70)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Roman Witorzeniec is remembered for his steadfast principles and generous spirit toward others.

Czesław Filipowicz

1892–1967 (age 75)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Elmira Ross

1929–1963 (age 34)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Elmira Ross is remembered for her bright spirit and tender kindness during her too-brief life.

Ada Sadowska

1899–1963 (age 64)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Marian Sroczyński

1891–1965 (age 74)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Marian Sroczyński was a resolute military officer whose dedication continued well beyond his service years.

Arthur Henry Havens Sinclair

1868–1962 (age 94)

Dean Cemetery

David Oluwale

1930–1969 (age 39)

Killingbeck

David Oluwale's tragic death in 1969 continues to urge greater compassion for marginalized neighbours.

Henry Charles Hamilton Eden

1889–1963 (age 74)

Easby

Thomas George Turrall

1885–1964 (age 79)

Robin Hood Cemetery

Sergeant Thomas George Turrall received the Victoria Cross for valour in the face of enemy fire.

Bernard Clive Pearson

1887–1965 (age 78)

Parham

Jonathan Cape

1879–1960 (age 81)

St Peter's Church, Petersham

Publisher Jonathan Cape breathed new life into British publishing with an eye for daring talent.

Ian Fleming

1908–1964 (age 56)

Sevenhampton

Ian Fleming (1908-1964) was a British author and journalist from Mayfair, best known for creating the James Bond spy nov...

Maria of Yugoslavia

1900–1961 (age 61)

Royal Burial Ground

Queen consort Maria of Yugoslavia supported her people with dignity through turbulent times.

Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark

1906–1968 (age 62)

Royal Burial Ground

John Charlesworth

1935–1960 (age 25)

Lodge Hill Cemetery

Actor John Charlesworth's promising career touched audiences before it was cut short.

Evelyn Leith

1876–1969 (age 93)

St. Mary's Church, Clifton

Henry Kelly

1887–1960 (age 73)

Southern Cemetery

Henry Kelly's steady leadership during wartime service is fondly remembered.

Ernest Bower Norris

1889–1969 (age 80)

Southern Cemetery

Lesley Ann Downey

1954–1964 (age 10)

Southern Cemetery

Lesley Ann Downey is remembered as a vivacious girl whose short life inspires vigilance for children's safety.

Edward Evans

1948–1965 (age 17)

Southern Cemetery

George Beauchamp

1888–1965 (age 77)

South Stoneham Cemetery

George Beauchamp's quiet dedication in uniform reflected a lifelong respect for duty.

Alfred John Brown

1894–1969 (age 75)

Sleights

Anton Walbrook

1896–1967 (age 71)

St John-at-Hampstead

Actor Anton Walbrook enchanted audiences with elegant performances on stage and screen.

Eleanor Farjeon

1881–1965 (age 84)

St John-at-Hampstead

Hugh Gaitskell

1906–1963 (age 57)

St John-at-Hampstead

Hugh Gaitskell's leadership shaped mid-century Labour politics with a steady hand.

Peter Llewelyn Davies

1897–1960 (age 63)

St John-at-Hampstead

Bob Anderson

1931–1967 (age 36)

St Mary's Churchyard, Hendon

Bob Anderson was a fearless motorcycle racer whose legacy of courage and camaraderie endures beyond his years.

George Duncan

1883–1964 (age 81)

St Mary's Church, Rostherne

Sir John Hurleston Leche

1889–1960 (age 71)

St Mary's Church, Tilston

Sir John Hurleston Leche was a respected military officer remembered for his steady leadership and dignified character.