Deaths in the 1970s

Augusta Spencer-Churchill

1877–1971 (age 94)

Cirencester

William Conway

1913–1977 (age 64)

St. Patrick's Cathedral

William Conway ministered with kindness, touching many lives through his steadfast priestly care at St. Patrick's Cathed...

John Waldron

1909–1975 (age 66)

East Garston

Maciej Bardel

1895–1975 (age 80)

Pwllheli

Maciej Bardel dedicated himself to service, leading with calm strength and a deep sense of responsibility.

Gerard Dillon

1916–1971 (age 55)

Milltown Cemetery

Lorna Marsalie Forbes-Leith

1893–1975 (age 82)

Loch Insh

Lorna Marsalie Forbes-Leith enriched her community with quiet warmth and steadfast friendliness around Loch Insh.

Derrick De Marney

1906–1978 (age 72)

West Norwood Cemetery

Trevor Arnott

1902–1975 (age 73)

St. Peter's Church

Trevor Arnott represented cricket with humility and sportsmanship, inspiring admiration both on and off the field.

Peter Sykes

1903–1975 (age 72)

Chitterne

Bertold Paul Wiesner

1901–1972 (age 71)

East Finchley Cemetery

Bertold Paul Wiesner advanced scientific knowledge with curiosity and generosity, leaving a lasting impression on collea...

Leopold Stokowski

1882–1977 (age 95)

East Finchley Cemetery

Alan Browning

1926–1979 (age 53)

East Finchley Cemetery

Alan Browning graced stage and screen with powerful performances, connecting deeply with his audiences.

Matthew Garber

1956–1977 (age 21)

East Finchley Cemetery

Harry Beck

1902–1974 (age 72)

East Finchley Cemetery

Harry Beck revolutionized public information design, crafting a transit map that remains iconic for its clarity.

Jimmy Nervo

1898–1975 (age 77)

East Finchley Cemetery

Spencer John Bent

1891–1977 (age 86)

West Norwood Cemetery

Spencer John Bent harmonized steadfast service and musical devotion as a revered drummer in his community.

Terence De Marney

1908–1971 (age 63)

West Norwood Cemetery

Douglas Alexander Graham

1893–1971 (age 78)

Glasgow Necropolis

Douglas Alexander Graham served with steady leadership and deep commitment throughout his military career.

Nevile Davidson

1899–1976 (age 77)

Glasgow Necropolis

Terence Rattigan

1911–1977 (age 66)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Terence Rattigan crafted plays of quiet power that continue to touch readers and theatre audiences.

John Murray Easton

1889–1975 (age 86)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Thomas Roberts

1893–1976 (age 83)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Thomas Roberts exemplified quiet pastoral care and steadfast faith throughout his priesthood.

Tibor Szamuely

1925–1972 (age 47)

Kensal Green Cemetery

James Pope-Hennessy

1916–1974 (age 58)

Kensal Green Cemetery

James Pope-Hennessy illuminated lives with thoughtful biographies penned in elegant prose.

Jakub Rothfeld

1884–1971 (age 87)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Robert Robinson

1886–1975 (age 89)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Robert Robinson advanced chemical knowledge with keen intellect and generous mentorship.

Patrick Blackett

1897–1974 (age 77)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Michał Unrug

1896–1974 (age 78)

Kensal Green Cemetery

Michał Unrug led with courage and resolute commitment to the service of his nation.

Liam Mac Reachtain

1921–1976 (age 55)

Portaferry

David Bartlett

1900–1977 (age 77)

St Asaph Cathedral

David Bartlett was a compassionate Anglican priest whose steady pastoral care comforted many.

Halina Korn-Żuławska

1902–1978 (age 76)

Kensal Green Cemetery

John Edwards

1889–1976 (age 87)

St Asaph Cathedral

John Edwards quietly guided his parish through faith and thoughtful ministry.

Josef Čapka

1915–1973 (age 58)

Easton

George Douglas Renny

1908–1971 (age 63)

Newbourne

George Douglas Renny embodied disciplined service and unwavering devotion as a soldier.

Geoffrey Basil Maiden

1907–1977 (age 70)

St Pancras

Alexander Kerensky

1881–1970 (age 89)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Alexander Kerensky stood for democracy and legal principles during one of Russia’s most turbulent eras.

Henry Montgomery-Campbell

1887–1970 (age 83)

Wivelsfield

Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 8th Duke of Buccleuch

1894–1973 (age 79)

Melrose Abbey

The 8th Duke of Buccleuch blended noble responsibility with a genuine care for the public good.

Jack Dunfee

1901–1975 (age 74)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Anthony Nolan

1971–1979 (age 8)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Anthony Nolan is remembered for the gentle courage of a life too brief yet deeply felt.

John Armstrong

1893–1973 (age 80)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Franciszek Wysłouch

1896–1978 (age 82)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Franciszek Wysłouch personified steadfast service to country and comrades alike.

Alfred Robert Hayward

1875–1971 (age 96)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Serge Vincent de Bolotoff

1888–1977 (age 89)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Serge Vincent de Bolotoff soared through the dawn of aviation with steady courage.

Hugo Francis Meynell

1903–1974 (age 71)

Kirk Langley

Dennis Gabor

1900–1979 (age 79)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Dennis Gabor illuminated science with his pioneering holographic discoveries and thoughtful humanity.

Sandy Denny

1947–1978 (age 31)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Lillian Board

1948–1970 (age 22)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Lillian Board embodied grace and resolve, leaving the world inspired by her brilliant athleticism.

Stanley Baker

1928–1976 (age 48)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Ivy Low Litvinov

1889–1977 (age 88)

Putney Vale Cemetery

Ivy Low Litvinov enriched literature with elegant prose and a spirited international outlook.