Deaths in the 1990s

June R. J. Mills

d. 1998

Church of St Mary, Shrawley

Botanical collector whose work enriched regional understanding of plant diversity.

Tamara Talbot Rice

1904–1993 (age 89)

Church of St Andrew

Louis Freedman

1917–1998 (age 81)

Octagon Temple Chapel, Cliveden

Louis Freedman (1917–1998) was a British businessman and racehorse owner and breeder.

Christopher Lionel Hanbury

1905–1997 (age 92)

Church of St Mary, Burnham

Michael Hordern

1911–1995 (age 84)

Church of St. James

Sir Michael Murray Hordern (3 October 1911 – 2 May 1995) was an English actor.

Lloyd Tyrell-Kenyon, 5th Baron Kenyon

1917–1993 (age 76)

St Chad's Church, Hanmer

John Spencer, 8th Earl Spencer

1924–1992 (age 68)

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington

Statesman and peer whose commitment to public service and rural communities marked his tenure.

Dorothea Donoghue

1906–1994 (age 88)

Church of St Nicholas, Stanford on Avon

Ronnie Kray

1933–1995 (age 62)

Chingford Mount Cemetery

Notorious figure of London's criminal underworld whose life ended while still in custody.

Pamela Mitford

1907–1994 (age 87)

Church of St Mary, Swinbrook

Pamela Freeman-Mitford (25 November 1907 – 12 April 1994) was a British socialite and one of the Mitford sisters.

George Gosselin Marten

1918–1998 (age 80)

Church of St Mary, St Cuthberga And All Saints, Witchampton

Community-minded steward whose devotion to the parish ensured the church remained a gathering place.

Helen Frances Starkey

1897–1998 (age 101)

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Frampton-on-Severn

Michael Shersby

1933–1997 (age 64)

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Harefield

Sir Julian Michael Shersby (17 February 1933 – 8 May 1997) was a British Conservative Party politician who was the Mem...

Roger de Grey

1918–1995 (age 77)

Church of St Mildred

Sir Roger de Grey, (18 April 1918 – 14 February 1995) was a British landscape painter.

Gladwyn Jebb

1900–1996 (age 96)

St Andrew's Church, Bramfield

Hubert Miles Gladwyn Jebb, 1st Baron Gladwyn (25 April 1900 – 24 October 1996), was a prominent British civil servant,...

Derek Nimmo

1930–1999 (age 69)

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit

Derek Robert Nimmo (19 September 1930 – 24 February 1999) was an English character actor, producer and author.

George Ranken Tudhope

1924–1998 (age 74)

Lady Leng Memorial Chapel, Vicarsford Cemetery

Writer whose thoughtful work and quiet presence enriched literary life and his community.

Christopher Bridge

1918–1993 (age 75)

The Parish Church of St Peter

Angus Jeremy Christopher Hildyard

1928–1995 (age 67)

Church of St Germain

Community leader remembered for his steady support of parish life and local traditions.

Sir William Mount, 2nd Baronet

1904–1993 (age 89)

Church of St Nicholas, Wasing

Lavinia Loyd

1923–1995 (age 72)

Church of St Nicholas, Peper Harow

Parish supporter whose generosity helped sustain the life of her cherished church.

Florence Mary Benson

1909–1993 (age 84)

Church of St Mary and St Andrew

Percy Fergus Ivo Reid

1911–1994 (age 83)

Church of St John the Baptist, Thorpe Mandeville

Percy Fergus Ivo Reid was a steadfast military officer whose leadership was matched by devotion to his Thorpe Mandeville...

Charlotte Auerbach

1899–1994 (age 95)

Mortonhall Crematorium

Charlotte "Lotte" Auerbach FRS FRSE (14 May 1899 – 17 March 1994) was a German geneticist who contributed to founding ...

George Barker

1913–1991 (age 78)

Church of St Mary

George Barker’s luminous verse and curious intellect left a lasting impression on the literary world.

David Charles Scott Moncrieff

1915–1991 (age 76)

Greyfriars Covenanters Prison

Nesta Donne Philipps

1903–1997 (age 94)

Church Of St Cynog, Llangynog

Nesta Donne Philipps nurtured the Welsh countryside with tireless care and a compassionate spirit.

Sarah Cust

1906–1992 (age 86)

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Belton

Derek Jarman

1942–1994 (age 52)

Church of St Clement, Old Romney

Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman (31 January 1942 – 19 February 1994) was an English artist, film maker, stage designer, ...

William Sidney, 1st Viscount De L'Isle

1909–1991 (age 82)

Church of St John the Baptist, Penshurst

Constance Elizabeth Shell

1901–1996 (age 95)

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Whitney-on-Wye

Constance Elizabeth Shell quietly shaped community life through steadfast care for parish and neighbours.

John Raymond Ropner

1903–1996 (age 93)

Church of St Michael, Middleton Tyas

Carol White

1943–1991 (age 48)

Mortlake Cemetery

Carol White's fearless performances and heartfelt humanity touched audiences worldwide.

Norman Cyril Jackson

1919–1994 (age 75)

Twickenham Cemetery

Norman Cyril Jackson VC (8 April 1919 – 26 March 1994) was a sergeant in the Royal Air Force (RAF) who earned the Vict...

Ruskin Spear

1911–1990 (age 79)

Mortlake Cemetery

Ruskin Spear's vibrant portraits brought the spirit of London streets to life.

Bolesław Grzybowski

1920–1992 (age 72)

South Ealing Cemetery

Hamish Imlach

1940–1996 (age 56)

The Linn Crematorium

Hamish Imlach (10 February 1940 – 1 January 1996) was a Scottish folk singer.

John Morgan-Grenville

1927–1994 (age 67)

The Parish Church of All Hallows, Tillington

Kate Hutcheon Lewis

1910–1999 (age 89)

Churchyard with Cross-Slab, Kilmaronock Church

Kate Hutcheon Lewis's quiet devotion to Kilmaronock's traditions and people endures.

Marina Alexandrovna Chavchavadze

1905–1994 (age 89)

Kent and Sussex Cemetery and Crematorium

Benny Hill

1924–1992 (age 68)

Hollybrook Cemetery

Benny Hill's mischievous wit brought laughter to generations.

Andrzej Panufnik

1914–1991 (age 77)

Richmond Cemetery

Ted Willis

1918–1992 (age 74)

Tottenham Cemetery

Ted Willis was a revered screenwriter whose powerful depictions of everyday people marked British drama for decades.

John Snagge

1904–1996 (age 92)

Stoke Poges Memorial Gardens

John Derrick Mordaunt Snagge (8 May 1904 – 25 March 1996) was a British newsreader and commentator on BBC Radio.

John Walkelyne Chandos-Pole

1913–1994 (age 81)

St Andrew's Church, Radbourne

John Walkelyne Chandos-Pole was a devoted parish supporter whose dedication enriched St Andrew's Church in Radbourne.

Wacław Śledziewski

1910–1996 (age 86)

Mortlake Cemetery

Bill Owen

1914–1999 (age 85)

Church of St John

William John Owen Rowbotham (14 March 1914 – 12 July 1999) was an English actor and songwriter.

Athene Seyler

1889–1990 (age 101)

Church of St Mary, Wargrave

Thomas Cottrell-Dormer

1894–1990 (age 96)

Church of St James, Rousham

Thomas Cottrell-Dormer was a respected art collector whose care for fine works left a lasting mark on cultural preservat...

John Christopher Blackett-Ord

1918–1996 (age 78)

Church of the Holy Trinity, Whitfield