Deaths in the 1960s

Vanessa Bell

1879–1961 (age 82)

St. Peter's Churchyard, West Firle

Richard Raymond Willis

1876–1966 (age 90)

Bouncer's Lane Cemetery

Richard Raymond Willis is remembered for his steady leadership and lifelong devotion to his comrades.

William Henry Hewitt

1884–1966 (age 82)

Bouncer's Lane Cemetery

James Lennox Dawson

1891–1967 (age 76)

Eastbourne crematorium

James Lennox Dawson's engineering mind helped shape enduring structures and inspired young architects.

Alfred Oliver Pollard

1893–1960 (age 67)

Bournemouth North Cemetery and Bournemouth Crematorium

Hubert Dinwoodie

1896–1968 (age 72)

Bournemouth North Cemetery and Bournemouth Crematorium

Hubert Dinwoodie is honored for his unwavering courage and service to his country and community.

David Ferguson Hunter

1891–1965 (age 74)

Dunfermline Cemetery

Barbara Everest

1890–1968 (age 78)

Morden Cemetery

Barbara Everest graced the stage with sincerity and championed the arts with quiet generosity.

Edward Mellish

1880–1962 (age 82)

Weymouth Crematorium

Lily Montagu

1873–1963 (age 90)

Edmonton Federation of Synagogues Cemetery

Lily Montagu's philosophical leadership shaped progressive Jewish thought and social outreach.

Herbert James Gunn

1893–1964 (age 71)

Our Lady Of Consolation and St Francis Churchyard

Arthur Fleming-Sandes

1894–1961 (age 67)

Torquay Crematorium

Arthur Fleming-Sandes upheld the rule of law with clarity and compassion.

Ernest Bacon

1893–1966 (age 73)

Woodvale Cemetery

Malcolm Vivian Hay

1881–1962 (age 81)

Old Machar Churchyard

Malcolm Vivian Hay is fondly remembered by those who knew him for his generous spirit and steady friendship.

Philip Thomas Barber

1895–1965 (age 70)

Foster Hill Road Cemetery

Maud Beatrice Lawrence

1878–1962 (age 84)

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Maud Beatrice Lawrence's life reflected dedication to nurturing relationships and community faith.

Col. Richard Meadows Rendel

1887–1966 (age 79)

Iden (All Saints) Churchyard

Agneta Elspeth Campbell

1960–1960 (age 0)

St Margaret Churchyard

Agneta Elspeth Campbell's warmth continues to inspire those who remember her.

Jim Clark

1936–1968 (age 32)

Chirnside Parish Churchyard

John Lennon III

1969–1969 (age 0)

Honor Oak Crematorium

John Lennon III is remembered with tenderness by the family who held him close.

Beatrice Harrison

1892–1965 (age 73)

St Peter Churchyard, Limpsfield

Thomas Beecham

1879–1961 (age 82)

St Peter Churchyard, Limpsfield

Thomas Beecham's artistry continues to resonate through the orchestras he nurtured.

Martin Dunbar-Nasmith

1883–1965 (age 82)

Elgin Old Cemetery

George Loftus, 7th Marquess of Ely

1903–1968 (age 65)

Inishmacsaint Parish Church (St.Ninnidh's C Of I)

The Marquess of Ely is remembered for the calm resolve he brought to service and society.

Randy Turpin

1928–1966 (age 38)

Leamington Cemetery

John Readitt

1887–1964 (age 77)

Gorton Cemetery

John Readitt's bravery remains a quiet example of devoted service.

Michael John O'Leary

1890–1961 (age 71)

Mill Hill Cemetery

Michael John O'Leary (1890-1961) was a person from Macroom who was buried at Mill Hill Cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Hubert Gough

1870–1963 (age 93)

St. Michael's Churchyard

Hubert Gough (1870-1963) was a British military officer from County Waterford who was buried at St. Michael's Churchyard...

Richmal Crompton

1890–1969 (age 79)

Eltham Cemetery and Crematorium

Richmal Crompton (1890-1969) was a British author from Bury, best known for her 'Just William' series, who was buried at...

Neil Hamilton Fairley

1891–1966 (age 75)

St Andrew's Churchyard, Sonning

Neil Hamilton Fairley (1891-1966) was an Australian physician and medical researcher from Inglewood who was buried at St...

Geoffrey Harold Woolley

1892–1968 (age 76)

St Mary's Churchyard

Geoffrey Harold Woolley (1892-1968) was a British military officer from Bethnal Green who was buried at St Mary's Church...

Guy Aldred

1886–1963 (age 77)

Glasgow Crematorium

Guy Aldred (1886-1963) was a British anarchist-communist and anti-parliamentary socialist from Clerkenwell who was burie...

Lewis Stratford Tollemache Halliday

1870–1966 (age 96)

Medstead Cemetery

Lewis Stratford Tollemache Halliday (1870-1966) was a person from Medstead who was buried at Medstead Cemetery in the Un...

Llewelyn Alberic Emilius Price-Davies

1878–1965 (age 87)

St Andrew's Churchyard, Sonning

Llewelyn Alberic Emilius Price-Davies (1878-1965) was a British military officer from Chirbury who was buried at St Andr...

Robert Downie

1894–1968 (age 74)

St. Kentigerns Cemetery

Joy Davidman

1915–1960 (age 45)

Oxford Crematorium

Joy Davidman's writings continue to bring comfort and inspiration to readers.

Albert Edward Shepherd

1897–1966 (age 69)

Royston Cemetery

Charles Richard Sharpe

1889–1963 (age 74)

Newport Cemetery

Charles Richard Sharpe was a decorated Grenadier Guardsman who served with courage through the First World War and after...

Edward John Mott

1893–1967 (age 74)

Oxford Crematorium

Eric Gascoigne Robinson

1882–1965 (age 83)

St John the Evangelist Churchyard

Eric Gascoigne Robinson was a Royal Navy officer noted for his bravery and steadfast leadership during the First World W...

Ernest Albert Egerton

1897–1966 (age 69)

St Peter Churchyard

Francis George Miles

1896–1961 (age 65)

Clearwell Cemetery Chapel

Francis George Miles was remembered for his quiet heroism and steadfast resolve throughout the First World War.

George de Cardonnel Elmsall Findlay

1889–1967 (age 78)

Kilmaronock Churchyard

Harry Cator

1894–1966 (age 72)

Sprowston Cemetery

Harry Cator was a steadfast soldier known for his courage and leadership during the First World War.

James Alexander Smith

1881–1968 (age 87)

Acklam Cemetery and Teesside Crematorium

James Hewitson

1892–1963 (age 71)

St Andrew Churchyard

James Hewitson was a humble, brave figure whose service in the First World War inspired admiration and respect.

Laurence Calvert

1892–1964 (age 72)

South Essex Crematorium

Percy Storkey

1891–1969 (age 78)

South West Middlesex Crematorium

Percy Storkey blended wartime courage with a lifelong commitment to justice as a respected judge.

Samuel Thomas Dickson Wallace

1892–1968 (age 76)

Moffat New Cemetery

William Gregg

1890–1969 (age 79)

Heanor Crematorium

William Gregg was remembered as a steady and honorable soldier who served courageously during the First World War.