Deaths in the 1980s - BurialMap

1913–1987 (age 74)

Southern Necropolis, Glasgow

Robert George Watson Ollerenshaw

1912–1986 (age 74)

Southern Cemetery

Robert George Watson Ollerenshaw was a skilled radiologist whose steady guidance brought comfort to patients and colleag...

Iris Mountbatten

1920–1982 (age 62)

St. Mildred's Church, Whippingham

1908–1988 (age 80)

St. Michael's Churchyard, Mickleham

Janet Aitken soared as a pioneering aviator and inspired others with her calm courage in the skies.

1945–1985 (age 40)

St Nicholas' Church, West Itchenor

1892–1982 (age 90)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Barnett Janner dedicated his political life to public service and the cause of justice.

1920–1981 (age 61)

Holywell Cemetery

1906–1984 (age 78)

St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick

John Betjeman gifted the nation with poetry and prose suffused with affection for sacred architecture and everyday charm...

1907–1985 (age 78)

St Dunstan's, Stepney

1898–1981 (age 83)

St John-at-Hampstead

Alec Waugh chronicled journeys and relationships with a novelist's eye for authenticity.

1905–1988 (age 83)

St John-at-Hampstead

E. Chambré Hardman

1898–1988 (age 90)

Toxteth Park Cemetery

E. Chambré Hardman's striking photographs preserved the dignity of Liverpool's streets and its people.

1901–1985 (age 84)

St Peter's Church, Bournemouth

Ceslaus Sipovich

1914–1981 (age 67)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Ceslaus Sipovich guided the Belarusian faithful with compassion and thoughtful writings.

1927–1983 (age 56)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Margaret Fairchild

1911–1989 (age 78)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Margaret Fairchild remained a gifted pianist whose life reflected resilience and deep humanity.

1902–1982 (age 80)

Tytus Karpiński

1894–1982 (age 88)

Tytus Karpiński flew with courage and shared his love of aviation with younger pilots.

Bolesław Ałapin

1913–1985 (age 72)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

Mieczysław Młotek

1893–1986 (age 93)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

Polish military stalwart whose devotion extended from service to the faithful community at St Andrew Bobola Polish Churc...

1902–1987 (age 85)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

Tadeusz Ludwik Smyczyński

1899–1986 (age 87)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

Librarian and guardian of Polish heritage whose gentle stewardship enriched St Andrew Bobola Polish Church.

Tadeusz Józef Kasprzycki

1923–1984 (age 61)

St Andrew Bobola Polish Church

1956–1980 (age 24)

Macclesfield Cemetery

A composer whose raw honesty and haunting voice continue to inspire audiences from Macclesfield Cemetery’s quiet groun...

Kaikhosru Shapurji Sorabji

1892–1988 (age 96)

Beata Obertyńska

1898–1980 (age 82)

North Sheen Cemetery

Beloved actor remembered for her sincere performances and mentoring spirit near North Sheen Cemetery.

1909–1987 (age 78)

North Sheen Cemetery

Franciszek Rybka

1918–1986 (age 68)

North Sheen Cemetery

Special forces veteran whose bravery and steady leadership are remembered fondly near North Sheen Cemetery.

Wiesław Strzałkowski

1909–1988 (age 79)

North Sheen Cemetery

Marianne Deeming

1899–1984 (age 85)

North Sheen Cemetery

Actor and mentor whose gentle presence and artistry continue to be celebrated near North Sheen Cemetery.

1907–1984 (age 77)

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aldeburgh

1910–1986 (age 76)

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aldeburgh

Esteemed tenor whose lifelong devotion to music and to St Peter and St Paul's Church enriched Aldeburgh.

1930–1989 (age 59)

Trinity College Chapel

Ivy Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland

1887–1982 (age 95)

St Winifred's Church, Holbeck

Duchess of Portland whose dignified generosity and care for community endeared her to Holbeck and St Winifred's Church.

George Haliburton Foster Peel Vere-Laurie

1906–1981 (age 75)

St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent

Helen Margaret Kimber

1907–1987 (age 80)

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Aldeburgh

Devoted friend of St Peter and St Paul's Church whose compassionate support enriched the parish community.

Caroline Judith Francklin

1908–1987 (age 79)

St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent

Robert William Morgan-Grenville

1892–1988 (age 96)

Church of St Mary and All Saints, Dunsfold

Faithful presence at the Church of St Mary and All Saints whose quiet stewardship sustained the parish community.

Hermione Baddeley

1906–1986 (age 80)

Church of St Mary and St Melor, Amesbury

Charles Wood, 2nd Earl of Halifax

1912–1980 (age 68)

Church of All Saints

Charles Wood, 2nd Earl of Halifax, remained a steadfast Conservative peer and champion of public service.

John Durham Trethowan

1920–1989 (age 69)

Church of St Germanus

Cameron Cobbold, 1st Baron Cobbold

1904–1987 (age 83)

Church of St Mary and St Thomas, Knebworth

Cameron Cobbold, 1st Baron Cobbold, guided both the Bank of England and the royal household with calm assurance.

Alan Lennox-Boyd, 1st Viscount Boyd of Merton

1904–1983 (age 79)

Church of St Stephen

1913–1984 (age 71)

Church of St Mary, Barnsley

David Verey was remembered for his steady support of the Church of St Mary and the people of Barnsley.

Sir John Garmondsway Wrightson, 3rd Bt.

1911–1983 (age 72)

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Eryholme

Victor Crutchley

1893–1986 (age 93)

Parish Church of St Mary, Powerstock

Admiral Sir Victor Crutchley was a courageous leader whose wartime service inspired deep respect.

James Francis Robinson

1912–1980 (age 68)

Church of All Saints, Great Barford

Joan Elizabeth Loveday Coryton

1900–1980 (age 80)

Parish Church of St Mary, Powerstock

Joan Elizabeth Loveday Coryton was cherished for her calm presence and generous devotion to rural life.

Lady Mary Faith Montagu

1911–1983 (age 72)

Church of St Leonard, Rockingham

John Le Mesurier

1912–1983 (age 71)

Church of St. George

John Le Mesurier brought gentle wit and warmth to stage and screen, leaving a beloved legacy.