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Barry, Morris b. 1918 d. 2000
Television Program Director. He directed a number of episodes of the long running and popular British science fiction series "Doctor Who", among them were "The Moonbase (1967)", "The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967)" and "The Dominators (1968)". He also played the part of 'Tollund' in "The Creature from the Pit" in 1979.
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Connolly, Brian b. October 5, 1945 d. February 9, 1997
Musician. Born in Hamilton, Scotland, he was best known as the lead singer and founding member of the British rock band, "The Sweet". Formed in 1970, the band's managers and songwriters, got them a contract with RCA, they wrote the single "Funny, Funny" which reached number 13 on the charts in March, 1971. Their second single "Co Co" reached number 2 on the charts and they released the albums "Gimmee Dat Ding" (1971) "Sweet Fanny Adams" (1974) and "Desolation Boulevard" (1974). They had a...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Connor, Kenneth b. June 6, 1916 d. November 28, 1993
Actor, cast member of the "Carry On" series of movies. Father of Jeremy Connor.
Much loved British comedy actor. He made his stage debut at age two, and by 11 was performing in both a solo act and a double acts with his brother in various revue shows. He later decided to become a serious actor rather than just a revue performer, and attended a professional music and drama school. After serving for six years in the army, he returned to the theater as an actor. He found his greatest success...[Read More]
Cause of death: cancer
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Coombs, Pat [cremation location] b. August 27, 1926 d. May 25, 2002
Actress, Entertainer. One of Britain's most beloved comic actresses. Born Patricia Doreen Coombs in Camberwell, London she began her career in the mid 1950's. Often the foil of such comedian's as Dick Emery, Bob Monkhouse and Peggy Mount she reached the height of her fame during the 1970's. Amongst her numerous television and radio work were shows such as "Till Death Us Do Part," "Carry on Doctor," "Carry On Again Doctor," "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," "Dad's Army," "On the Buses" and "...[Read More] (Bio by: Kieran Smith)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Gray, Dulcie b. November 20, 1919 d. November 15, 2011
Actress, Author. Born Dulcie Winifred Catherine Bailey (also known as Dulcie Savage, some sources state birth year as 1915), the daughter of an attorney, she was sent to boarding school in England and would later return to Malaysia to teach. Following her father's death, she moved back to Britain, initially focusing on becoming a dancer, her interests would shift to acting, which led to her training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art and during her time there, she met actor Michael...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Hill, Rose b. June 5, 1914 d. December 22, 2003
British actress who appeared in such films as "The Bank Raiders" and the Pink Panther film "A Shot In The Dark", but who made a name for herself playing Fanny La Fan, the elderly wartime resistance fighter in British TV series "'Allo 'Allo". She also was an Opera Singer in a career of more than a dozen years. (Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Love (Horton), Bessie (Juanita) b. September 10, 1898 d. April 26, 1986
Actress. She moved with her family to Hollywood when she was very young. Discovered by D.W. Griffith, Bessie appeared in many movies in which her talents were wasted. Petite with a girlish face, she played mostly innocent young girls. However, the films she made did not elevate her to the utmost strata of fame that was acheived by other young starlets of that era, like Mary Pickford, Lillian Gish, Norma Talmadge, Mae Murray and Gloria Swanson. At the beginning of the sound film era she was able...[Read More]
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Plot: Niche 30BB. A small plaque marks the spot under a cedar tree where her ashes are buried.
Matthews, Jessie b. March 11, 1907 d. August 19, 1981
Actress. She made her stage debut at 10 in the play "Bluebell in Fairyland." For most of the 1930s, she was Britain's most popular film star, appearing in musicals such as: "First a Girl" (later remade as Victor Victoria), "Ever Green" and "The Good Companions." (Bio by: MC)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Mount, Peggy b. May 2, 1918 d. November 13, 2001
Actress. Born Margaret Rose Mount in Essex, England, she went to work as a secretary in her early teens after the death of her father, despite her early desire to enter the theater. It would be almost 15 years before she landed a role with the Hanson Players when she played the part of an eccentric guest, in 'The Sleeping Prince.' She stayed with the company for three years, and became known for her imposing and impressive voice. She originated one of her best known roles, the formidable...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Oxenford, Daphne b. October 31, 1919 d. December 21, 2012
Actress. An early cast member of "Coronation Street", she is best remembered for her run of more than 20 years during which she told stories to young children on the BBC's "Listen with Mother". The child of a middle class family, she was raised in north London, broke into show business at 13, studied at the Embassy School of Acting, Swiss Cottage, London, then during World War II worked in a bank while gaining stage experience by entertaining the troops. Daphne got her start in radio in 1947...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Thomas, Arthur Devere b. August 5, 1895 d. November 1, 1973
Recipient of The George Cross Medal of Honour for Civilian Bravery. Thomas was awarded his medal for bravery while working as a Railway Flagman for the London Underground, at Kings Cross Station in London, England, on January 14, 1931. The account of his deed reads-On 14th January 1931 a workman who was engaged in dismantling a wooden staging fixed across the track of the Metropolitan Railway Station at Kings Cross, slipped and fell from a height of about 20 feet to the permanent way of the...[Read More] (Bio by: K)
Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip, Greater London, England
Plot: Ashes scattered in area '36 V' in the Garden of Remembrance

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