Find A Grave - Coronation Street television show

Bradley, Elizabeth b. May 20, 1922 d. October 30, 2000
Actress. The youngest of two daughters born to senior civil servant Sir John Abraham and his wife, She attended Wentworth School, which she left at the age of 17 , and after studying nursing, joined the Voluntary Aid Detachment with the British Red Cross where she worked at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London. She joined the Webber Douglas Academy where she studied acting and met an Army officer, Garth Adams. After their marrage in 1950 she had 2 children and a 13 year break from...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
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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)
Carleton Cemetery and Crematorium, Carleton, Lancashire, England
Plot: Wall Tablet – T1345
Dudley, Peter b. June 21, 1935 d. October 20, 1983
Actor. He appeared in the movie The Ragman's Daughter, and on TV, in Siege of Golden Hill, Have Bird, Will Travel, Against The Crowd, Here I Stand, The Shabby Tiger, Strangers and Crown Court. After playing some small roles in "Coronation Street", Peter was cast to play "Bert Tilsley" Husband of Ivy and father of Brian. Peter was openly gay, and had a few "Run-ins" with the local police, who, in those days, were under instruction to arrest anyone who was that way. He suffered a stroke while...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Cremated
Dyson, Noel b. December 23, 1916 d. June, 1995
Actress. An RADA graduate, Westend veteran, and film star, Noel was cast as 'Ida Barlow,' from December 9, 1960, to September 11, 1961, in "Coronation Street." She had appeared in many plays, as well as being part of the 'Carry On' team (Carry On Constable & Carry On Cabby). After 'The Street', her television career was extensive, staring in shows like The Two Ronnies, Father Dear Father, Prime Suspect, Waiting For God and dozens more. Her final appearance was with Helen Mirren in "Prime...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Cause of death: Cancer
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Evans, Jesse b. August 1, 1918 d. 1983
Actress. Born in Mountain Ash, South Wales, She played 2 roles on "Coronation Street." Mrs Cooke in 1967, and she returned in 1974 as shop keeper Megan Hopkins, the Welsh dragon with a vile tongue, for nine months. Her movie career started in 1954 with The Happiness of Three Women, Aunt Celia, Doctor In Distress, Countess Dracula and The Extra Day. Stage work included Blithe Spirit, A Bell For Adano, Night Must Fall, Love For Love, The Wind of Heaven, Letter From Paris, The Country Wife, The...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
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Feast, Frederick b. October 5, 1929 d. June 25, 1999
Actor. Fondly remembered for his role on "Coronation Street," playing "Delivery man(1970)/Cellar man/Barman Fred Gee from 1975-84. His fims's included All Creatures Great and Small, Soldier and Me, The Red Beret, Little Voice. On TV, he appeared in Emmerdale Farm, Family at War, Nearest and Dearest, as well as many guest spots on many British shows. After discovering he had Cancer in 1990, he was operated on to remove a tumor from his throat. He continued to act till his health completely...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Cause of death: Abdominal cancer
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Francis, Joan b. 1920 d. November 22, 1995
Actress. Born in 1920, she started her career in musical comedies and dramatic plays. Working in the repertory companies with actors like Doris Speed, Patricia Phoenix, Bernard Youens and [Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
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Howarth, Jack b. February 19, 1896 d. March 31, 1984
Actor. Played 'Albert Tatlock' on "Coronation Street" from 1960-1984. Jack went to school with Gracie Fields and at the age of 12, started to play juvenile parts in the Theatre Royal in Rochdale, his home town. After WWI, he toured in the original productions of Dracula and Frankenstein, where he met his soon to be wife, Betty Murgatroyd. He ran the Colwyn Bay theatre, playing most of the Male roles...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
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Leslie, Arthur b. 1901 d. June 30, 1970
Actor, "Coronation Street." Nicknamed 'Gentleman Jack' by his fans, he played the long suffering husband of Annie Walker, and Landlord of the "Rovers Return" from December 14, 1960 to June 24, 1970. The series has been airing internationally for over 40 years.
Cause of death: Heart attack
St Stephen On-the-Cliffs Churchyard, Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Lloyd, Kevin b. March 28, 1949 d. May 2, 1998
Actor. Appeared in "Coronation Street" (1980) as 'Wally' the security guard. Other appearances include "Misfits"(1981), "Boon" (1988), "Dear John" (1987), and "Brittania Hospital" (1982).
Cause of death: Alcoholism
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Lowe, Arthur b. September 22, 1915 d. April 15, 1982
British-born stage, motion picture, and television actor. Highly skilled in comic roles, he is fondly remembered as the pompous 'Captain Mainwaring' in the hit BBC TV series "Dads Army." He also played the part of 'Leonard Swindley' for many years on the popular "Coronation Street." (Bio by: A.J. Marik)
Sutton Coldfield Crematorium, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England
Plot: Ashes scattered in area DL1
Mosley, Bryan b. August 25, 1931 d. February 9, 1999
Actor. He appeared in several films; in 1962 he starred alongside Thora Hird in the northern drama A Kind of Loving, the following year he joined Rachel Roberts and Richard Harris in This Sporting Life, in 1964 he joined Thora Hird and [Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Cause of death: Heart attack
Nab Wood Cemetery and Crematorium, Shipley, West Yorkshire, England
Moss, Jennifer b. January 10, 1945 d. October 5, 2006
Actress. She is best remembered for role as 'Lucille Hewitt' in the British soap opera television series, "Coronation Street" from 1960 to 1974. She also appeared in television series, "Hetty Weinthropp Investigates", and the 1963 film, "Live It Up." Also a talented singer, Moss recorded several songs in the 1960s for music producer Joe Meek including, "When My Boy Come Marching Home", " Please Let It Happen To me", and "Please Don't Say Goodbye."
Wigan Cemetery, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Owen (Rowbotham), Bill (William) b. March 14, 1914 d. July 12, 1999
Actor. He was famous as 'Compo' in "Last of the Summer Wine."
Cause of death: pancreatic cancer
St John the Evangelist Churchyard, Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, England
Phoenix (Pilkington), Patricia b. November 26, 1923 d. September 17, 1986
Actress. She was the larger than life 'Elsie Tanner' on "Coronation Street." Portraying the strong, big hearted "loose woman," who really wasn't. She was a consumate stage actor and one of the most popular characters in the history of "the Street." Pat had a disasterous audition for the role of 'Elsie Tanner' in August 1960, but she had that something that the producers needed, and she remained in that role 23 years. After leaving "the Street," she did various radio and TV roles, and she also...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Cause of death: Lung cancer
Cremated, Ashes scattered
Summers (Fuller), Jill (Honour Margaret Rosell Santoi) b. December 8, 1910 d. January 11, 1997
Actress. Performing in music-hall with her brother Tom from the age of six, was where Jill (Honour) started her long career in show business. She married her first husband at 16, but he died a few years later. With a lifetime of singing and performing behind her, she was cast in the popular "Coronation Street," firstly as 'Bessie Procter' from 1972-73, then later as 'Phyllis Pearce' from 1982-97, the long-time nemesis of 'Percy Sugden,' played by [Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
Cause of death: Kidney failure
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Youens (Popley), Bernard b. December 28, 1914 d. August 27, 1984
Actor. Having a velvet smooth voice helped by earlier stage training, in 1956 Bernard was offered a position as continuity announcer with Granada Television. In 1960 he was offered a chance to audition for the new serial Coronation Street, and turned down the opportunity, but in 1964, with The Street a firm hit, he went for it again, and got cast as Hilda Ogden's long suffering husband Stan. In the 1970s Bernard suffered a series of heart attacks, followed by two strokes. His speech was badly...[Read More] (Bio by: Jeff J)
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