Brambell, Wilfrid b. March 22, 1912 d. January 18, 1985 Actor. Fondly remembered as Paul McCartney's 'Grandfather' in the landmark Beatles musical "A Hard Day's Night." He made his stage debut as a child, entertaining troops during World War I. He began his professional acting career as an adult at the Gate Theatre, Dublin, and toured with ENSA during World War II. His first appearance on the London stage was in 1950, and had a single appearance on Broadway in 1965. He played character parts in theater and films before achieving fame as "Albert...[Read More] South London Crematorium, Streatham, Greater London, England Plot: Cremated, ashes scattered beneath tree 3
Dekker, Desmond b. July 16, 1942 d. May 24, 2006 Reggae Musician. He was influential to such artists as reggae singing legend Bob Marley, and was the first Jamaican artist to have a song chart in the United States with the hit, "Israelites" in 1969. Born Desmond Dacres in Kingston, Jamaica he was orphaned by his early teens, and was forced to earn a living on his own. While apprenticing as a welder, his workmates first noticed his vocal talents. In 1961 Dacres decided to take a chance at recording and auditioned for both Coxsone Dodd at...[Read More] (Bio by: C.S.) South London Crematorium, Streatham, Greater London, England
Kunz, Charlie b. August 18, 1896 d. March 16, 1958 Musician. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, he was a popular pianist known as "The Medley King". In 1922, he went to England with a small dance band and took up residency performing at the London Trocadero. He played at concert halls, on BBC Radio programs and made his debut as a soloist at the Holborn Empire in 1934. He also recorded a series of solo albums titled "Charlie Kunz Medleys". (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) South London Crematorium, Streatham, Greater London, England
b. March 22, 1912 d. January 18, 1985