Deaths in the 1980s

Alexander Elliot

1963–1985 (age 22)

Minto Parish Church

Lord Rupert Nevill

1923–1982 (age 59)

Holy Trinity Church, Eridge Green

Lord Rupert Nevill served the Crown with quiet distinction and championed charitable causes close to his home in Eridge ...

John Schuster

1910–1984 (age 74)

Church of St James, Nether Worton

Harold Jeffreys

1891–1989 (age 98)

Church of St Helen

Harold Jeffreys was a pioneering astronomer and geophysicist whose rigorous mind reshaped our understanding of the heave...

Norah, Lady Docker

1906–1983 (age 77)

Church of St. James the Less

Sheila Brotherhood

1903–1988 (age 85)

Church of St John the Baptist, Itchen Abbas

Sheila Brotherhood was a steady presence of kindness in Itchen Abbas whose faith and compassion enriched many.

Sir Jim Sothern Holland, 2nd Bt.

1911–1981 (age 70)

St Bride's Church, Cwmdauddwr

Claude Fanning-Evans

1907–1989 (age 82)

Church of St Tegfan, Llandegfan

Claude Fanning-Evans was a devoted steward of Llandegfan whose counsel and gentle humour kept parish life vibrant.

Hilda Aitken

1891–1987 (age 96)

Pembroke Wesleyan Cemetery

Lucy Morton

1898–1980 (age 82)

Lytham Park Cemetery and Crematorium

Lucy Morton made history in the pool as Britain’s Olympic champion and later inspired generations of swimmers with her...

Mieczysław Zygfryd Słowikowski

1896–1989 (age 93)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Wilfrid Brambell

1912–1985 (age 73)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Wilfrid Brambell brought laughter to countless households as a master of comedic timing and a respected presence among h...

June Duprez

1918–1984 (age 66)

Streatham Park Cemetery

Caja Eric

1910–1982 (age 72)

Christ Church Churchyard

Caja Eric was a gifted actor whose performances and mentorship left an indelible mark on the Christ Church company.

Beatrice Saxon Snell

1900–1982 (age 82)

Fairmile Cemetery

R. D. Laing

1927–1989 (age 62)

Western Necropolis

R. D. Laing challenged conventional psychiatry with empathy, leaving a lasting legacy in the study of mental health.

Mieczysław Sokołowski

1889–1981 (age 92)

Chiswick New Cemetery

Stephen Vernon

d. 1989

Cheshire

Stephen Vernon was a cherished Cheshire resident whose generous heart brightened the community.

Johnny Owen

1956–1980 (age 24)

Pant Cemetery

Gary Holton

1952–1985 (age 33)

Maesgwastad Cemetery

Gary Holton's dynamic presence on stage and in <em>Auf Wiedersehen, Pet</em> continues to be celebrated.

Tom Keating

1917–1984 (age 67)

Dedham (St. Mary) Churchyard

John Felix Charles Bryce

d. 1985

Birdbrook (St. Augustine Of Canterbury) Churchyard

John Felix Charles Bryce is remembered in the peaceful setting of Birdbrook (St. Augustine Of Canterbury) Churchyard.

Bessie Love

1898–1986 (age 88)

Breakspear Crematorium

Jessie Matthews

1907–1981 (age 74)

Breakspear Crematorium

Jessie Matthews' graceful musical performances remain part of Britain's golden era of theatre.

Sheila Manahan

1924–1988 (age 64)

Richmond and East Sheen Cemeteries

Fulton Mackay

1922–1987 (age 65)

Richmond and East Sheen Cemeteries

Fulton Mackay's nuanced performances, especially in <em>Porridge</em>, continue to be celebrated.

Ann Madeline Cunliffe

1901–1986 (age 85)

Parton Churchyard

Hugh Grant Peterkin

1911–1980 (age 69)

Kinloss Abbey Burial Ground

Hugh Grant Peterkin is remembered for his quiet steadfastness.

Leon Mirsky

1918–1983 (age 65)

Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium

Mark O'Riordan

1965–1982 (age 17)

Maldon Cemetery

Mark O'Riordan is remembered in the tranquil grounds of Maldon Cemetery.

Richard Crawshaw

1917–1986 (age 69)

Thornton Cemetery, Merseyside

Flora Robson

1902–1984 (age 82)

St Nicholas Churchyard

Flora Robson's dignified portrayals helped define British drama.

Eileen Miller

d. 1984

Derry City Cemetery

Imogen Hassall

1942–1980 (age 38)

Gap Road Cemetery

Imogen Hassall's luminous screen presence in the 1960s and 1970s remains remembered.

John Alan Leys

1898–1981 (age 83)

Lyme Regis Cemetery

Cyril Edward Gourley

1893–1982 (age 89)

Grange Cemetery, West Kirby

Cyril Edward Gourley's Victoria Cross-winning bravery in World War I endures in memory.

Theodore Veale

1892–1980 (age 88)

Enfield Crematorium

Gordon Welchman

1906–1985 (age 79)

St Mary's Churchyard, Fishponds

Gordon Welchman's codebreaking leadership at Bletchley Park left a lasting mark on World War II history.

Jan Palak

1911–1987 (age 76)

Haycombe Cemetery

Frank Dixey

1892–1982 (age 90)

Worthing Crematorium

Frank Dixey was a dedicated geologist whose work deepened appreciation for the landscapes of Sussex.

William Ernest Plowright

1902–1984 (age 82)

Worthing Crematorium

Michael Urszenyi

1904–1984 (age 80)

Haycombe Cemetery

Michael Urszenyi was an entrepreneur whose ventures fostered jobs and civic pride.

Kenneth Palmer

1920–1982 (age 62)

Haycombe Cemetery

Donald Sadler

1908–1987 (age 79)

Eastbourne crematorium

Donald Sadler was an astronomer whose passion for the stars inspired generations.

Stefan Eichler

1892–1980 (age 88)

Morden Cemetery

Bohdan Wroński

1908–1985 (age 77)

Newark Cemetery

Bohdan Wroński was a military officer remembered for steadfast leadership and service.

Mantovani

1905–1980 (age 75)

Bournemouth North Cemetery and Bournemouth Crematorium

Anton Diffring

1916–1989 (age 73)

St Andrew Churchyard

Anton Diffring was an actor celebrated for his commanding presence on stage and screen.

Peter Medawar

1915–1987 (age 72)

St. Andrew's Churchyard, Alfriston

Josephine Armstrong

1903–1980 (age 77)

Christ Church Churchyard

Josephine Armstrong was a socialite who used her influence to champion charitable causes.