Carson, Violet b. September 1, 1898 d. December 26, 1983 Actress. At the age of three, she began taking piano lessons, which would be handy in her later years, as she appeared on Songs of Praise, playing the piano and sang in a beautiful soprano voice, which very few could believe came from her mouth. The reason being, on "Coronation Street," she played battle axe 'Ena Sharples,' (1960-1980) "a vicious tongued, interfering old Biddy in a Hair Net," who along with 'Martha Longhurst' ([Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J) Blackpool Cemetery and Crematorium, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England Plot: Wall Tablet – T1345
Evans, Norman b. June 11, 1901 d. November 25, 1962 Actor, Comedian. A native of Rochdale, Lancashire, England, he was a British variety and radio star, who is best remembered for creating the character of 'Fanny Fairbrother.' The Fanny Fairbrother role usually saw Evans dressed up in drag as a toothless faced woman gossiping over a fence. The character was later an inspiration for another well-known comedian and actor, the late Les Dawson. As a young boy growing up in his hometown of Rochdale, Evans first attended the Castlemere Council School...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Blackpool Cemetery and Crematorium, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England
b. September 1, 1898 d. December 26, 1983