Deaths in the 1970s

Cynthia Spencer, Countess Spencer

1897–1972 (age 75)

Great Brington

Arthur Wilson Stelfox

1883–1972 (age 89)

Belfast City Cemetery

Arthur Wilson Stelfox shaped Belfast’s architecture with balanced pragmatism and timeless care.

Sydney Tafler

1916–1979 (age 63)

Golders Green Jewish Cemetery

Maurice Jacobson

1896–1976 (age 80)

Golders Green Jewish Cemetery

Maurice Jacobson composed music valued for its lyricism and generous spirit.

Antoni Szymański

1894–1973 (age 79)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Roman Odzierzyński

1892–1975 (age 83)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Roman Odzierzyński was a Polish politician whose steady leadership comforted the expatriate community in London.

Ludwik Bociański

1892–1970 (age 78)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Kazimierz Pacewicz

1895–1974 (age 79)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Kazimierz Pacewicz was a Polish military officer whose disciplined service left a lasting mark on his community.

Vsevolod Ivanovich of Russia

1914–1973 (age 59)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Desmond Morton

1891–1971 (age 80)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Desmond Morton was a dedicated military officer remembered for his steady resolve and loyalty.

Karol Ziemski

1895–1974 (age 79)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Jan Bocianski

1902–1974 (age 72)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Jan Bocianski was a diplomat who carefully stewarded international understanding on behalf of the Polish community.

Marda Vanne

1896–1970 (age 74)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Tamara Karsavina

1885–1978 (age 93)

Hampstead Cemetery

Tamara Karsavina was a celebrated ballet dancer whose artistry continues to inspire generations.

Gladys Cooper

1888–1971 (age 83)

Hampstead Cemetery

Clive Brook

1887–1974 (age 87)

Hampstead Cemetery

Clive Brook was a screenwriter and storyteller who helped shape early British cinema with grace and wit.

Nigel Balchin

1908–1970 (age 62)

Hampstead Cemetery

Mary Virginia Nellis

1910–1978 (age 68)

Helensburgh Cemetery

Mary Virginia Nellis was a gentle presence whose compassion provided enduring comfort to her community.

Zygmunt Witymir Bieńkowski

1913–1979 (age 66)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Stefan Ścibor-Bogusławski

1897–1978 (age 81)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Stefan Ścibor-Bogusławski was a military officer remembered for his courage and calm leadership.

Zygmunt Berezowski

1891–1979 (age 88)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Józef Chomiuk

1908–1978 (age 70)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Józef Chomiuk was a loyal military officer who carried himself with quiet dignity throughout his service.

Józef Smoleński

1894–1978 (age 84)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Józef Werobej

1890–1976 (age 86)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Józef Werobej was a Polish military officer whose disciplined humility inspired those around him.

Kazimierz Sawicki

1888–1971 (age 83)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Ludwik Skibiński

1895–1973 (age 78)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Ludwik Skibiński (1895–1973) is remembered for his steady presence and remains at Gunnersbury Cemetery.

Ludwik Ząbkowski

1891–1973 (age 82)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Marian Korewo

1892–1971 (age 79)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Marian Korewo (1892–1971) was a respected military officer whose memory endures at Gunnersbury Cemetery.

Eugeniusz Hinterhoff

1895–1972 (age 77)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Roman Rostowski

1917–1975 (age 58)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Roman Rostowski (1917–1975) was a jurist whose dedication to justice is honored at Gunnersbury Cemetery.

Anna Januszajtis

1909–1970 (age 61)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Wladyslaw Marynowicz

1920–1977 (age 57)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Wladyslaw Marynowicz (1920–1977) was a photographer whose vision lives on in memory at Gunnersbury Cemetery.

Artur Liebhardt

1905–1977 (age 72)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Karol Rybczyński

1893–1977 (age 84)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Karol Rybczyński (1893–1977) is remembered for his steady presence and is laid to rest at Gunnersbury Cemetery.

Kazimierz Sołowiej

1912–1979 (age 67)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Antoni Czechowicz

1897–1979 (age 82)

Gunnersbury Cemetery

Antoni Czechowicz (1897–1979) is remembered for his compassionate steadiness and lies at Gunnersbury Cemetery.

Edmund Blunden

1896–1974 (age 78)

Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford

Eric Linklater

1899–1974 (age 75)

Harray

Eric Linklater (1899–1974), screenwriter of warmth and imagination, rests in Harray.

August Agbola O'Browne

1895–1976 (age 81)

Hampstead Cemetery

Leonard Brain

1915–1975 (age 60)

Hampstead Cemetery

Leonard Brain (1915–1975) was a devoted musician whose memory lingers in Hampstead Cemetery.

Tom O'Brien

1900–1970 (age 70)

Hampstead Cemetery

Adam Pragier

1886–1976 (age 90)

Hampstead Cemetery

Adam Pragier (1886–1976) was an economist guided by compassion, remembered at Hampstead Cemetery.

Hugh Smith

1910–1978 (age 68)

Hardwick

Maurice Elwin

1896–1975 (age 79)

Hampstead Cemetery

Maurice Elwin (1896–1975) was a beloved singer whose warmth lives on at Hampstead Cemetery.

Louis Mountbatten, 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma

1900–1979 (age 79)

Romsey Abbey

Gerry Richardson

1932–1971 (age 39)

Layton Cemetery

Dedicated police officer remembered for steadfast service to the community.

Michael Goodliffe

1914–1976 (age 62)

Lambeth Cemetery

Philip Toosey

1904–1975 (age 71)

Landican

Respected British military officer remembered for leadership and humanity.

Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester

1900–1974 (age 74)

Royal Burial Ground

Princess Patricia of Connaught

1886–1974 (age 88)

Royal Burial Ground

Painter and patron whose quiet creativity reflected deep compassion.