Deaths in the 1970s

Jan Czyrko

1899–1972 (age 73)

Gap Road Cemetery

Karin Smirnov

1880–1973 (age 93)

Baliasta Old Churchyard

Karin Smirnov was a writer whose empathetic prose explored shared humanity across cultures with grace and insight.

Charles Ernest Garforth

1891–1973 (age 82)

Southern Cemetery

Henryk Zygalski

1908–1978 (age 70)

Chichester Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance

Henryk Zygalski was a mathematician known for his significant contributions to wartime cryptanalysis and his lifelong de...

George Willmot

1908–1977 (age 69)

Fulford Cemetery

Maurice Oliver Pease

1901–1975 (age 74)

Magdalen Hill Cemetery

Maurice Oliver Pease was a quietly steadfast presence in his community, always ready to support those around him with ca...

August Zaleski

1883–1972 (age 89)

Newark Cemetery

Mary Losseff

1907–1972 (age 65)

Morden Cemetery

Mary Losseff was a beloved singer whose luminous performances touched audiences and left a lasting musical legacy.

James Welch

1889–1978 (age 89)

Bournemouth North Cemetery and Bournemouth Crematorium

Joseph John Davies

1889–1976 (age 87)

Bournemouth North Cemetery and Bournemouth Crematorium

Joseph John Davies was a military serviceman whose courage and thoughtful leadership were admired by comrades and civili...

E. M. Forster

1879–1970 (age 91)

Canley Garden Cemetery and Crematorium

Allen Lane

1902–1970 (age 68)

St Nectan Churchyard

Allen Lane founded Penguin Books, championing affordable, high-quality literature for all readers.

E. F. Schumacher

1911–1977 (age 66)

Caterham Cemetery

Douglas Evill

1892–1971 (age 79)

Holy Trinity Churchyard, Cuckfield

Douglas Evill was a military officer whose steady leadership and calm resolve sustained those under his care in challeng...

Hugh Molyneux, 7th Earl of Sefton

1898–1972 (age 74)

Christ Church Churchyard

Violet Aline Ridgeway

1885–1970 (age 85)

St Mary's Churchyard

Violet Aline Ridgeway is remembered for her quiet, compassionate service to family and community.

Lettice Annie Esdaile Worrall

1880–1970 (age 90)

St. Thomas of Canterbury Churchyard

Lily Parr

1905–1978 (age 73)

St Helens Cemetery

Lily Parr is remembered for her compassionate nursing care and steady presence at the bedside.

Edgar Kinghorn Myles

1894–1977 (age 83)

Torquay Crematorium

James Hutchinson

1895–1972 (age 77)

Torquay Crematorium

James Hutchinson is remembered for his courageous military service and steadfast leadership.

John Molyneux VC

1890–1972 (age 82)

St Helens Cemetery

Violetta Thurstan

1879–1978 (age 99)

Falmouth Cemetery

Violetta Thurstan is remembered for her courageous writing and compassionate advocacy.

John Glascock

1951–1979 (age 28)

Mill Hill Cemetery

Edward Ardizzone

1900–1979 (age 79)

St Nicholas Churchyard

Edward Ardizzone is remembered for his charming illustrations and stories that delighted countless readers.

Tom Regan

1888–1976 (age 88)

Gorton Cemetery

R. C. Sherriff

1896–1975 (age 79)

St Wilfrid Churchyard

R. C. Sherriff is remembered for his thoughtful screenwriting and the humanity he brought to storytelling.

Philip Neame

1888–1978 (age 90)

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Norman Douglas Holbrook

1888–1976 (age 88)

St James Churchyard

Norman Douglas Holbrook is remembered for his courageous service as a submariner and dedication to his comrades.

Roddy McMillan

1923–1979 (age 56)

Glasgow Crematorium

George Thomas Dorrell

1880–1971 (age 91)

Randalls Park Cemetery and Crematorium

George Thomas Dorrell is remembered for his honorable military service and steadfast leadership.

Phyllis Goldie

d. 1972

Towie Churchyard

Frank Oliver Wills

1882–1972 (age 90)

Canford Cemetery and Crematorium

Frank Oliver Wills is remembered for his generous heart and calm guidance in times of need.

Keith William Luxton

1908–1977 (age 69)

Stanley Public Cemetery

Dudley Graham Johnson

1884–1975 (age 91)

Christ Church Churchyard

Dudley Graham Johnson is remembered for his honorable and thoughtful service as a military officer.

James Towers

1897–1977 (age 80)

Preston Crematorium

Tony Brise

1952–1975 (age 23)

Eltham Cemetery and Crematorium

Tony Brise was a promising British racing driver whose rapid rise to Formula One captivated fans until his untimely deat...

Gary Thain

1948–1975 (age 27)

South West Middlesex Crematorium

Michael Bates

1920–1978 (age 58)

South West Middlesex Crematorium

Michael Bates was a versatile actor whose stage and screen performances brought warmth to audiences across Britain.

Basil Brown

1888–1977 (age 89)

Ipswich Crematorium

Fred Greaves

1890–1973 (age 83)

Chesterfield and District Crematorium

Fred Greaves was a courageous member of the armed forces who served with quiet distinction.

John Manson Craig

1896–1970 (age 74)

Comrie Cemetery

Manley Angell James

1896–1975 (age 79)

Canford Cemetery and Crematorium

Manley Angell James was a decorated soldier whose leadership inspired fellow servicemen.

Michael Martin Harvey

1897–1975 (age 78)

St Faith Crematorium

Stanley Hollis

1912–1972 (age 60)

Acklam Cemetery and Teesside Crematorium

Stanley Hollis was the only British soldier awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery on D-Day.

Tom Edwin Adlam

1893–1975 (age 82)

St Matthew's Churchyard

William Burman

1897–1974 (age 77)

St Faith Crematorium

William Burman exemplified dedication to duty throughout his military service.

William Freke Hasted

1897–1977 (age 80)

Ipswich Crematorium

William Lyon Brown

1907–1971 (age 64)

Eltham Cemetery and Crematorium

William Lyon Brown was a film actor whose performances added charm to British cinema in the mid-twentieth century.