Deaths in the 1970s

Edward VIII

1894–1972 (age 78)

Royal Burial Ground

Prince William of Gloucester

1941–1972 (age 31)

Royal Burial Ground

Royal diplomat remembered for warmth, curiosity, and gracious service.

Alexander Ramsay

1881–1972 (age 91)

Royal Burial Ground

Terence Patrick O'Sullivan

1913–1970 (age 57)

Long Ditton

Civil engineer who shaped resilient structures with thoughtful leadership.

Malcolm Keen

1887–1970 (age 83)

Mortlake Crematorium

Ross McWhirter

1925–1975 (age 50)

New Southgate Cemetery

Writer and champion of knowledge who inspired curiosity and civic pride.

Clifford Martin

1895–1977 (age 82)

Plymouth Minster

Joseph Sunlight

1889–1978 (age 89)

Southern Cemetery

Architect whose imaginative designs helped shape Manchester's character.

L. S. Lowry

1887–1976 (age 89)

Southern Cemetery

Wilfred Pickles

1904–1978 (age 74)

Southern Cemetery

Beloved actor and broadcaster known for his warm and friendly presence.

Ernest Marples

1907–1978 (age 71)

Southern Cemetery

Leslie Lever, Baron Lever

1905–1977 (age 72)

Southern Cemetery

Lawyer and public servant devoted to justice and community welfare.

Stefan Jasnorzewski

1901–1970 (age 69)

Southern Cemetery

John G. Bennett

1897–1974 (age 77)

St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham

Writer and spiritual teacher who encouraged seekers toward deeper understanding.

Guy Bolton

1884–1979 (age 95)

St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham

Virginia de Lanty

1906–1979 (age 73)

St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham

Virginia de Lanty was a playwright who brought honesty and tenderness to the stories she told.

George R. Price

1922–1975 (age 53)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Vincuk Advažny

1890–1976 (age 86)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Vincuk Advažny championed Belarusian letters and helped keep his national culture alive in exile.

Felix Aylmer

1889–1979 (age 90)

Woking Crematorium

Max Adrian

1902–1973 (age 71)

Woking Crematorium

Max Adrian was an actor celebrated for his wit and artistry on stage and screen.

Archie Cecil Thomas White

1890–1971 (age 81)

Woking Crematorium

Henry Edward Kenny

1888–1979 (age 91)

Woking Crematorium

Henry Edward Kenny was a military officer whose sense of duty endured long after the wars.

Stella Arbenina

1885–1976 (age 91)

Woking Crematorium

Leo Haroshka

1911–1977 (age 66)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Leo Haroshka nurtured Belarusian faith and culture through his writing and pastoral care.

Tamas Padziava

1906–1975 (age 69)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Nigel Stopford Sackville

1901–1972 (age 71)

St Peter's Church, Lowick

Nigel Stopford Sackville was treasured for his steady service to his parish and neighbors.

Yvonne Lydia Louise Cahen d'Anvers

1899–1977 (age 78)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Frank Soskice, Baron Stow Hill

1902–1979 (age 77)

St John-at-Hampstead

Frank Soskice, Baron Stow Hill, was a lawyer and parliamentarian known for his commitment to justice.

E. V. Knox

1881–1971 (age 90)

St John-at-Hampstead

Geraldo

1904–1974 (age 70)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Geraldo was a conductor and bandleader whose orchestras brought joy to listeners across Britain.

Israel Brodie

1895–1979 (age 84)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Charles Clore

1904–1979 (age 75)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Charles Clore was a businessman and philanthropist whose legacy continues to support the arts and education.

Eric Miller

1927–1977 (age 50)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Jack Cohen

1898–1979 (age 81)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Jack Cohen founded Tesco and remained deeply committed to the people who helped build it.

Joe Cottrill

1888–1972 (age 84)

Tinsley Park Cemetery

Violet A Rodgers

1914–1978 (age 64)

Undercliffe Cemetery

Violet A Rodgers guided cherished collections with a thoughtful curatorial eye.

Victoria Drummond

1894–1978 (age 84)

Megginch Castle

James Blish

1921–1975 (age 54)

Holywell Cemetery

James Blish blended imagination and craft to expand the horizons of science fiction.

Maurice Bowra

1898–1971 (age 73)

Holywell Cemetery

L. T. C. Rolt

1910–1974 (age 64)

Stanley Pontlarge

L. T. C. Rolt chronicled industrial pioneers with the precision of an engineer and the warmth of a storyteller.

George Herbert Norris Todd

1897–1971 (age 74)

Stretton-on-Fosse

Jan Leśniak

1898–1976 (age 78)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

Jan Leśniak served with steady leadership and remained a pillar of the Polish community in exile.

Zygmunt Zawadowski

1899–1978 (age 79)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

Henryk de Lapierre

1899–1977 (age 78)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

Henryk de Lapierre devoted himself to nurturing the friendships and traditions of his community.

Stanisław Kot

1885–1975 (age 90)

North Sheen Cemetery

Witold Radecki-Mikulicz

1891–1979 (age 88)

North Sheen Cemetery

Witold Radecki-Mikulicz met every challenge with courage and an unwavering sense of honour.

Roman Władysław Szymański

1895–1974 (age 79)

North Sheen Cemetery

Charles George Hamilton Dicker

1896–1977 (age 81)

Church of St James, Southstoke

Charles George Hamilton Dicker ministered with gentle compassion and steadfast faith.

Gerald Hignett

d. 1979

Church of St James, Southstoke

Juliusz Prachtel-Morawiański

1899–1970 (age 71)

North Sheen Cemetery

Juliusz Prachtel-Morawiański upheld the rule of law with integrity and compassion.