Deaths notices due to enemy action in the May Blitz 1941

Blitz statue St Nicholas Church
Liverpool Daily Post, May 5th, 1941

BOWDEN, May, through enemy action, Elizabeth Mary [Bessie] beloved daughter of the late W. J. BOWDEN, sister of Harold and Wilfred, and devoted aunt of Peter, Patrick and JOHN. R.I.P. 5 Melling Rd, Wallasey [interment Allerton Cemetery, Wednesday.

EDWARDS, May, killed by enemy action, while performing his duty, John the dear and devoted precious husband of Florence [nee ARCHER], and dearest Daddy of Maureen [Constable Liverpool Police] “In the midst of life we are in death” Funeral arrangements later, 17 Malvern Rd, Fairfield, L 16. Was interred Anfield Cemetery, May 8th.

LEVER, Suddenly by enemy action, Len, beloved and youngest son of Margaret and Thomas W. LEVER, 47 Mimosa Rd. Funeral arrangements later. McAUSLAINE, suddenly, William and Mary Gill, interment at Wavertree Churchyard tomorrow.

PHILLIPS, killed by enemy action doing his duty, Walter Raleigh, dearly beloved son of Mrs and the late C. PHILLIPS, of St James St and 305 Upper Parliament St. Sadly missed by all.

PLATT, POWELL, DOMMETT, Suddenly, Mary beloved wife of Hugh PLATT, also sons Hugh and Harry, sister Ida Winifred POWELL, beloved wife of Baden POWELL, and son Kenneth and daughter Patricia, also Margaret DOMMETT, sister of above, Mary PLATT. Interment at Landican Cemetery tomorrow, 13 St Vincent Rd, Birkenhead.

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 6th, 1941

BALL, due to enemy action, aged 35, Francis, beloved husband of Lucy, eldest son of Joseph and Mary BALL. “In the midst of life we are in death” Funeral arrangements later

BARNETT, suddenly, Clara, loved sister of Sarah BARNETT, and Mrs Ralph ATKINSON, Funeral arrangements later

BOARDMAN, Suddenly, May 4th, William aged 29, many years faithful servant of Messers Thomas PORTER and Sons Lid, dearly beloved husband of Francis, 439 Smithdown Rd, Funeral arrangements later. Interred Allerton Cemetery May 8th.

BOYLE, Suddenly, Joseph dearly beloved husband of Annie [nee MALLON] and loving son of the late Mr and Mrs J. BOYLE, R.I.P, Sadly missed by all. 32 Summer Seat

BRISTOW, May, Suddenly by enemy action, Dora beloved sister of Elsie PEARSON, also dear nephews Tony and Colin, sadly missed by all, 71 Water Park Rd, Prenton

BROOKFIELD, Suddenly, John Charles, cortege leaves 10 Randle St, Tranmere, tomorrow at 2pm for Landican Cemetery

CASHIN, May, Joseph Henry, beloved husband of Sarah Elizabeth, also Annie Margaret, dearly beloved daughter of above. 13 St Vincent Rd, Birkenhead, interment Landican Cemetery tomorrow

COTTER, Suddenly by enemy action, Arthur aged 38, dearly beloved youngest son of Mr and Mrs COTTER, 32 Orrell Lane, inquiries 55 Endborne R, Orrell Park. Funeral arrangements later

COOPER, by enemy action, Gladys dearly beloved wife of Ernest Job COOPER, also Gladys their darling daughter, interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow. As above Mrs G. COOPER, a token of esteem and affection from colleagues and directors of Elsie Ltd, 17 Erskine St.

COADY, May 4th, Very Rev Martin Canon, COADY, V.F, parish priest of St John’s the Evangelists, Fountains Rd, Liverpool and native of Carrick-on-Suir, Ireland. Interment at Ford Cemetery on Thursday

CORMACK, On duty, F.A.P, by enemy action, William Victor [Jock] of 22 Catherine St, Lpl 8, [he died that others might live] Funeral arrangements later GARNER, Killed by enemy action, William Edward, aged 49, husband of the late Mary [nee HODGSON] and darling Daddy of Doris and Billy, 74 Paley St, Funeral arrangements later

DALRYMPLE, May, Suddenly, Archie dearly beloved husband of Edie and loving father of Ken, Patsy and Billie. Funeral arrangements later. As above, dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs J. DALRYMPLE, 42 Warnerville Rd, Broadgreen

DAVIS, Suddenly by enemy action, Stan and Renee DAVIS.

And say, when death dew lies cold on my brow,

If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, tis now.

From Holdsworth, 93 New Chester Rd, Newferry

DENNETT, Suddenly, Mary Ellen wife of the late William Edward, 25 Staley St.

DEUS, nee SMITH, suddenly Elizabeth [Betty] aged 23, daughter of Mr and Mrs SMITH, R.I.P. Was interred Ford Cemetery, May 8th.

DIXON, May, suddenly Jack dearly beloved husband of Lil, and darling Daddy of John, R.I.P, To dearly loved to be forgotten. Funeral arrangements later. As above fond memories of Jack from Rose and Walter, 10 Lytton St. Jack eldest son of John HORSLEY and Mary DIXON, 100 Francis way, sadly missed by all. Jack, treasured memories from Norman, Doris, baby, 56 Broadgreen Rd.

DUMBILL, May, suddenly, Ellen of 32 Linnet Lane, beloved sister of Janet and Peter, interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow.

EDWARDS, Suddenly, Robert [Bob] dearly loved husband of Marion and loving son of Mr and Mrs G. EDWARDS, cortege leaves father’s residence, 11 Brenton St, today for interment at Allerton Cemetery at 4pm.

FARMER, May 4th, Sarah the beloved wife of the late James, 49 Copperfield St. Funeral arrangements later

FAY, May 3rd, suddenly, Henry Charles, aged 61 dearly loved husband of Alice F, dear father of Edgar and Jess, 1 Clarendon Rd, Seaforth, interment at St Luke’s tomorrow.

GRACE, suddenly, Robert, also Elisabeth, wife of the above, also Margaret beloved daughter of above, R.I.P, sadly missed by Lily and son-in-law Tom As above, sadly missed by Ann, Bob and Lily and Neil, also daughter-in-law Marion and grandchildren Joan and Pat, 5 Nith St

GRAY, by enemy action, William GRAY, M ch, orth, F.R.C.S, beloved husband of Violet Irene, 7a Denman Drive. Son of Dr and Mrs J. A. GRAY, Canada. Funeral arrangements later. Was interred Allerton Cemetery, May 8th.

GRIFFITHS, May 4th, Margaret Ellen, dearly beloved wife of David, 32 Micklesfield Rd. Funeral arrangements later, inquire 10 Harthill Rd, Lpl 18. Was interred Allerton Cemetery, May 8th.

HAYWOOD, May 2nd, at 28 Beechtree Rd, Lilian late of Winchester, daughter of the late John HAYWOOD, Liverpool. Funeral at Childwall today.

HILLIARD, May, suddenly, aged 28, Cecilia, also Maureen aged 5, dearly beloved wife and daughter of R. J. HILLIARD. And beloved daughter and granddaughter of Annie KEENAN. Interment at Ford Cemetery, Thursday next.

HARRISON, by enemy action, Thomas J. HARRISON, Bootle, dear youngest son of Ellen and the late John HARRISON, dear brother of John HARRISON and Ellen

FERNYHOUGH [Fighting to save life not take life] inquiries 81 Bailey Drive, sister’s residence.

HODGSON, by enemy action, at his post, Ainsworth Spence [Major] dearly beloved husband of Linnie, 46 Teehey Lane, Bebington, Cheshire. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Flaybrick Hill, Cemetery, May 10th.

INCHLIFFE, Suddenly, Alice, aged 71, beloved mother of Grace and grandma of Vincent. Funeral arrangements later, inquire 37 Woodlands Rd, Lpl 17.

JONES, by enemy action, William Edward, dearly beloved son of Edward and Margaret Ellen JONES, 36 Royston St, sadly missed by all.

KEENAN, May, suddenly Annie aged 67, also Eileen Josephine , aged 33, dear daughter of above, R.I.P, sadly missed by Mary KEENAN, and Mrs McCAFFERY, late Coltart St. Interment Ford Cemetery Thursday, inquiries 9 Windsor St.

LEESON, by enemy action, Norman darling son of Thomas and Margaret LEESON, also Nana PARKER, late of Wallasey, deeply missed

LEVER, by enemy action, Len beloved and youngest son of Margaret and Thomas W. LEVER, 47 Mimosa Rd, Funeral arrangements later. Funeral Smithdown Rd, Cemetery, May 8th.

MARSLAND, Suddenly doing his duty, Ernest aged 49, dear and devoted husband of Mary E, and beloved father of Ernest and John [R.A.F], and his precious Pearl, of 36 Childwall Valley Rd, Our irreparable loss. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Childwall Parish Church, May 7th.

LLOYD, May, Sidney Owen, darling son of Charles and Nora LLOYD, loving brother of Ron, Jean and Brian, interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow, inquiries 53 Tunstall St

In my Father’s house there are many mansions,

If it were not so, I would have told you,

I go to prepare a place for you,

That where I am, ye may be also.

McCURDY, May, by enemy action, Marjorie aged 28 [our Marge] darling and only daughter of Alex and the late Grace McCURDY, and loved sister of Cherry. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow, inquiries, 53 Tunstall St.

A light is from our household gone,

A voice we loved is still’d,

A place is vacant at our hearth,

Which never can be filled.

McHUGH, May 2nd, John dearly beloved husband of Sarah, 39 Derby Rd, Birkenhead, R.IP, interment at Bebington Cemetery today

McHUTCHON, suddenly Beatrice S.G, dearly beloved daughter of the late William and Helen A. McHUTCHON, interment at Flaybrick Hill, tomorrow

McKANE, May, Suddenly by enemy action, Thomas beloved eldest son of Robert and Mary McKANE [nee MURPHY] 15 Easby Rd, Kirkdale, R.I.P, To dearly loved to be forgotten.

MANDLEY, suddenly Enid Constance [nee GAY], dearly loved sister of George and Agnes, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Florence and Jack. Was interred Flaybrick Hill, May 7th.

MELVILLE, suddenly Alice dearly beloved wife of the late Clarence MELVILLE [buried Montreal] and darling mother of Clarice and Hilda. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 9th.

MORRIS, May, by enemy action, whist doing his duty, Thomas Forbes, aged 39, darling husband of Christina, and loving Daddy of Norma and Brenda [darling how we miss you] 33 Plimsoll St, present address 229 Netherfield Rd. North.

MYERS, Suddenly by enemy action, Frederick aged 52 dearly beloved husband of Dora 17 Green Lane, late of Owen Peck and Co, funeral at Holy Trinity, Church, Wavertree tomorrow.

REDDY, by enemy action, Edward dearly beloved husband of Florence, 58 Breck Rd. Funeral arrangements later Air Raid Warden. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 12th.

SILKER, by enemy action, Mary daughter of Francis and Mary SILKER, 92A Burlington St, sadly missed by sisters and brothers, granddaughter of John and Mary SILKER. Sadly missed by Gran, Pop, Maria and Dolly, Sadly missed by Aunty Mag, Eddie and sisters, 18 Fontenoy Gardens, Lpl 3. Died at St. Bridget's R.C. Church.

SILVAIN, by enemy action, Fred and Mary, mother and father, Albert and Nora, brother and sister-in-law, and Lena DONALDSON sister of Dolly HAUGHTON. HAUGHTON Pamela aged 12, also Kenneth aged 10, beloved children of Sam and Dolly HAUGHTON of Waterloo. Interment at Thornton Garden of Rest on Thursday next.

ROBERTS, Suddenly, Edward, dearly beloved husband of May [nee DOWLING] and dear Daddy of Mavis [goodnight Dad]. Funeral arrangements later. As above aged 34, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs DOWLING, 20 Bridwell St. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.

ROBINSON, May 4th, 16 Rose Lane, Mossley Hill, William Watson, 2nd son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth ROBINSON Interred at Rake Lane Cemetery May 8th.

STEADMAN, May 2nd, suddenly at the Dock Hotel, Ellesmere Port, Dorothy aged 19, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph STEADMAN. Interment at Ellesmere Port, Cemetery today

STRINGFELLOW, by enemy action, Norman dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs Edmund STRINGFELLOW, 49 Abbeystead Rd, Liverpool. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Allerton Cemetery, May 8th.

TITLEY, May 2nd, suddenly, 28 Church Rd, West Kirby, William David, beloved husband of Agnes, R.I.P, Interment at Grange Cemetery today.

WEBB, May, by enemy action, George Henry and Sarah Alice [nee HESKETH] beloved parents of Herbert, George and Elsie, sadly missed, Funeral arrangements later, inquiries 38 Durden St. As above faithful and valued friend and servant of H. G. GRACE for 35yrs, also Sarah his wife.

WEBSTER, Suddenly by enemy action, Alfred [Alf] late Liverpool Gas Company, dearly beloved eldest son of Mr and Mrs WEBSTER, also his wife Ada and daughters Gladys, Dorothy and Eileen and Audrey [twins]. Funeral arrangements later, 20 Penndennis St. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 8th.

WILLIAMS, by enemy action, doing his duty, John Cutler, aged 50, loving husband of Mary Elizabeth and father of Jackie and Olive. Funeral arrangements later, 8 Monville St [Boston America, papers please copy] Member of the Liverpool City Police Force [in the midst of life we are in death] Interred Kirkdale Cemetery May 13th.

WILLIAMS, R. T. [Tich] beloved husband of Ellen, 13 Sonning Ave, Ford, interment at Bootle Cemetery tomorrow.

WILLIS, May, Suddenly by enemy action, Thomas, beloved husband of Gladys A. Helm House, Askrigg, Yorks. Funeral arrangements later, inquiries 52 Stoneycroft Crescent, Lpl 13. Interred Anfield Cemetery, May 7th.

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 7th, 1941

ABRAM, Suddenly, Elizabeth beloved wife of George and devoted mother of Charles, Flo and Annie, 21 and 23 Fountains Rd, Kirkdale. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Longmoor Lane Cemetery May 12th.

ALCOCK, May by enemy action, Rob dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs J. ALCOCK, dearly loved brother of Nellie and Nancy, also Glad his beloved wife and their darling daughter Annie, interment at the Garden of Rest Thornton tomorrow. As above daughter Gladys, son-in-law Bob, granddaughter Ann of Mrs S. LEE, 7 Alton Ave, Litherland, late Percy St Bootle. Devoted in life united in death.

ALLISTER, May, Suddenly, by enemy action, Doris, Joan aged 14 and Irene aged 13 darling wife and dear children of David ALLISTER, Liverpool Salvage Corps. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 13th.

ALTY, Suddenly, by enemy action, Margaret E, aged 17, our darling only daughter, Margaret and Robert ALTY, and loving sister of Peter and Rob, R.I.P. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Ford Cemetery, May 7th.

ANDERTON May, Suddenly, Alfred dear husband of Maud, interment at Smithdown Rd, tomorrow

ARMITT, by enemy action, Florence Gertrude dearly loved and devoted wife of Herbert of 41 Fallowfield Rd. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 12th.

ARON, Killed on duty, Eric of Eric’s Moss St. Sadly missed by all his staff.

BARRATT, May, George Morris, beloved husband of Elizabeth, funeral at St Michael’s Huyton, tomorrow

BLAGDEN, May, suddenly Denis youngest son of May and the late George BLAGDEN, 31 Molyneux Rd, Waterloo, interment at St Luke’s, Crosby tomorrow.

BURNS, May, suddenly, Alice beloved daughter of Catherine and the late Marti BURNS, sister of Nellie and Bill, 49 Mile End, also above, beloved niece of Alice and Nellie McGUINNESS, 42 Summer Seat.

BYRNE, Suddenly by enemy action, Patrick Francis, dearly loved brother, 75 Bark Rd, Litherland. Burial at Bootle Cemetery on Friday next

CAIN, Suddenly, Annie dearly beloved wife of William, also Barbara Joyce youngest daughter, ever remembered. Cortege leaves 21 Thurstone St tomorrow 10.30am interment at Allerton Cemetery. As above dearly loved daughter and granddaughter of Mrs and the late W. H. ROBERTS. Sadly missed by all at 21 Thurstone St and Bridgnorth.

CARROLL, suddenly by enemy action, John dearly beloved husband of Margaret also his sister Margaret [our Mag] On their souls sweet Jesus have mercy. Interment at Ford Cemetery, inquiries 39 Marion Rd, Orrell, Bootle.

CHAPMAN, Suddenly, Susan dearly beloved wife of Evan, much loved mother of Jackie, Rene, Edna and Doris, 68 Clare Rd, Bootle. Funeral at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow.

CONNOLLY, by enemy action, William Bennett, of Grayson Rollos. son of the late W. D. CONNOLLY of Seaforth and Joan [nee NICHOLLS] his wife, also Richard Edward NICHOLLS and his wife Mabel of Seaforth, parents of Joan, sadly missed by all. Interment at the Garden of Rest, Thornton, tomorrow. Deeply grieved by mother He answered the call and was not found wanting Bill [RAF]

COOKE, May, suddenly, Henry, Superintendent Fire Salvage, dearly beloved husband of Marion, Funeral arrangements later. Inquiries, 37 The Rooley, Huyton. Dearly loved brother of Mary E. McMANUS, uncle of Eileen, Fred [at sea] brother of Cissie in Adelaide sadly missed. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Jesse and Jack WHITTEMORE, dear uncle of Jack, Frank, William, Herbert, Gladys, Doris Jessie and Marjorie. Sadly missed. Devoted father of Harry, Elsie, Betty, Marjorie, Marion and Irene. Interment at Anfield May 12th.

CORMACK, On duty through enemy action, William Victor [Jock] aged 33, F.A.P, beloved husband of Alice, 22 CATHERINE St, interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow. As above, He answered the call and was not found wanting, Bill [R.A.F]

COURTNEY, May, Suddenly through enemy action, John aged 45, beloved husband of Ivy, 30 Delia Rd, Rock Ferry, interment at Bebington Cemetery tomorrow.

CROUGHAN, May, by enemy action, Henry beloved son of Mrs CROUGHAN, and the late Mr CROUGHAN, 22 Limekiln Lane. Funeral arrangements later.

CUMMINS, by enemy action, John Joseph, funeral at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow, cortege leaves 7 Jermyn St at 11.30am. As above the Communist Party announce his death, Comrade Frank BRIGHT will officiate, all friends and comrades requested to attend.

CUNNINGHAM, Suddenly, Irene aged 21, dearly beloved wife of John and beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs J. BLAIN, 2 Cornwall St Bootle. Interment at Bootle Cemetery on Saturday.

CUNNINGHAM, Suddenly through enemy action, Mary beloved wife of Arthur and devoted mother of Dolly, Tom, Violet, Ernie and Jean, inquiries 41 Fowler St.

D’ARCY, May, suddenly, Thomas beloved husband of Mary [nee ROPER.] Late 2 Plan St. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Ford Cemetery May 15th.

DOWNEY, through enemy action, Martha aged 84, also Arthur aged 47, dearly loved son of Martha and loving mother and brother of Emma, Annie and Polly. Interment at Holy Trinity Wavertree today.

EDWARDS, May, suddenly John R. O, dearly beloved husband of the late Mary C. late of 348 Westminster Rd. Funeral arrangements later. Inquiries 131 Chirkdale St.

EMERY, by enemy action, Robert J. dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs EMERY. Sadly missed by all.

ENGLISH, May, suddenly, Jack dearly loved husband of Sarah, 54 Hawkstone St, loved father of Jack, Joe, Mary and Lily. Funeral arrangements later.

FERGUSON, Suddenly by enemy action, Marie aged 42, only daughter of Mrs J. FERGUSON and the late Finlay FERGUSON, of 10 Woodchurch Rd, Birkenhead. Interment a Flaybrick Hill, Cemetery tomorrow

GAMBLE, by enemy action, Catherine and Doris the wife and darling child of William GAMBLE, mother and sister of Margaret 168 Woolfall Crescent. Funeral arrangements later. Beloved daughter and grandchild of Margaret GALBRAITH, sister and niece of William, Margaret, John, Minnie, George and Anne and son-in-law Andy. Interment at Anfield on Monday next from 17 Herschell St.

HANKEY, suddenly by enemy action, Raymond aged 12, darling only child of Albert and Violet HANKEY, and loving grandson of Arthur and the late Mary CUNNINGHAM, inquires 41 Fowler St. Interment at Anfield

HANNAH, May suddenly, Emily dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph HANNAH

HOLT, Suddenly by enemy action, James Harold beloved husband of Sarah of 8 Albert Parade, dear father of James, Stanley, Thomas and Charles. Sadly missed by all. Cortege leaves 37 Daneville Rd, Friday next for interment at West Derby Cemetery.

JACKS, Suddenly, William Herbert beloved husband of Dorothy [nee Peten] AND William Michael aged 18mths and Dorothy May Ann aged 4mths beloved children of above. Always remembered by Marion Bob and ANN.

JONES, Suddenly by enemy action, Charles beloved husband of Bessie and Daddy of Little Val, 103 Gentwood Rd, Huyton. [At rest].

JONES, Suddenly by enemy action, Harry and Flo [nee DERNEY] dear brother and sister-in-law of Nellie, Oliver, Ada, Ethel and Ernie. Funeral arrangements later. Late of 71 Bentham Drive. Interred Allerton Cemetery May 10th.

KILGALLON, May suddenly, Caroline wife of the late William and Nora youngest daughter of the above. Sadly missed by daughters and son and son--n-laws, 62 Orwell Rd. Interred Ford Cemetery May 12th

KYNASTON, Suddenly, Julius Reginald aged 39, dearly beloved husband of Evelyn and dear father of Edgar and Norman, 15 Dorking Grove, Wavertree. Interment Holy Trinity Church, Wavertree

LANDE, suddenly by enemy action, George William, dearly beloved husband of Margaret [safe in the everlasting arms will always be in his wife’s thoughts] Interment at St Luke’s Crosby, Friday next. As above, dear Dad of Mollie and Bess [his rest well earned] always remembered by his daughters and granddaughters Ruth and Olive.

MAGEE, May 4th, suddenly, Margaret aged 22, darling loved daughter of Robert and Mary MAGEE, 167 Broadgreen Rd. [Eternal rest give unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her may she rest in peace] interment Yew Tree Cemetery, Friday next.

MARTIN, Suddenly through enemy action, William T, dearly beloved husband of Jean, elder son of the late Mr and Mrs Hugh MARTIN, inquiries 25 Sefton Rd, Litherland. Cremation Landican May 12th.

McKEOWN, by enemy action, George beloved husband of Elizabeth [Bessie] 21 Altcar Rd, Bootle, interment at Bootle Cemetery on Friday next.

McKERNIN, May, by enemy action Catherine [our Katie] nee FISHER, devoted aunt of Cis and all at 77 Cambridge Rd, Bootle, R.I.P, interment at Ford Cemetery today.

MULRAY, by enemy action, Kate aged 31, dearly beloved wife of T. H. MULRAY, and Valerie Alma aged 3, Funeral arrangements later. Interred Landican Cemetery, May 8th.

MURPHY, May 3rd, suddenly, 9 Hermia St, Norman dearly loved son of Mrs MURPHY, 7 Ajax St, also dearly loved uncle of Cissie, sadly missed by all.

MURPHY, Killed by enemy action at his residence, Lieut Colonel Ernest MURPHY son of the late William M and Louisa MURPHY, also Dennis aged 16 and Kevin aged 14 sons of the above. Interment Allerton Cemetery Friday next.

PENNY, Suddenly by enemy action Albert Edward dearly beloved husband of Annie, 5 Celia St. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Longmoor Lane Cemetery, May 8th.

PHILLIPS, May suddenly, 9 Bedford Place, Hannah beloved wife of the late J. PHILLIPS and dear mother of Vera, Nellie, Nancy and John, 22 Alton Ave, interment at Bootle Cemetery today

RAMSAY, Suddenly by enemy action, George Samuel dearly beloved husband of Lena, loving father of Lucille. As above 3rd son of Edith and the late William RAMSEY and loving brother of Jack, Albert, Willie, Norman and Stanley. Funeral arrangements later

READ, May through enemy action, Ronald Arthur aged 11, dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs W. H. READ, and loving brother of Jennie and Doris. Deeply regretted by aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral from 8 Ashcombe Rd, tomorrow at Anfield Cemetery.

RIMMER, May suddenly, George Frederick aged 29, dearly loved husband of Alice, dear father of Jean and Anne. 71 Tiber St, interment tomorrow at Allerton Cemetery. As above youngest son of the late Henry and Frances RIMMER, deeply mourned by his brothers and sister.

SHERWOOD, by enemy action, Elizabeth Gertrude aged 59, 28 Latham Rd, Bootle, interment Bootle Cemetery tomorrow.

SINTON, through enemy action, whilst on duty, William beloved husband of Phyllis and dear Daddy of Lorna. Funeral arrangements later

SMITH, suddenly Lily dearly beloved wife of Robert H, loving mother of John and Joyce, 18 Aspley Rd, West Derby. Funeral arrangements later

TATTERSALL, Suddenly, Herbert H, dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, father of Betty, Margaret and Graham, 277 Broad Lane, Lpl 11

THOMPSON, May, by enemy action Em, dearly loved wife of J. W, of Barrow-in-Furness, youngest daughter of the late George PICKERING, of Liverpool, also her dear baby Irene, beloved sister of Clarice, Hidegarde and Ince, deeply mourned

TOBIN, May 3rd, suddenly Joseph, 9 Hermia St, beloved brother of Cissie, sadly missed by all.

TOOTLE, Clara, suddenly, beloved eldest daughter of John TOOTLE, dear sister of Grace, John and Jim. Funeral at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow

TYRER, May suddenly, Hugh Lawrence [Harry] dearly loved husband of Annie father of Hugh and Kathleen. R.I.P. Interment at Landican Cemetery tomorrow

VALENTINE, Suddenly through enemy action, George Morgan and John William. Cortege from Derby Rd, Huyton today for interment at Huyton Parish Church.

VARIAN Suddenly Eldred George Hudson, aged 55, beloved husband of Grace Maud, and son of the late Captain J. J. VARIAN, of Holyhead. Interment at Maghull Church, Friday next.

WADDINGTON, Suddenly Lewis Albert aged 65 beloved husband of Frances, sadly missed by all. Inquiries 168 Stalisfield Ave, Norris Green. Late Threlfall’s Brewery. Interred West Derby Cemetery May 14th.

WAINWRIGHT, Suddenly, Mary beloved eldest daughter of John and Mary WAINWRIGHT, 20 Summer Seat. R.I.P.

WALDUCK, May suddenly through enemy action, Colin Thomas, dearly beloved younger son of Charles and Anne WALDUCK, brother of Ken and Pat [Tis only goodnight little one] 11 St Andrews Rd.

WALKER, Suddenly through enemy action, Alice beloved wife of the late Robert John Grove, late of the Liverpool Health Department and 42 Larkhill Lane, Clubmoor.

WILSON, by enemy action, Bessie sister of Mrs RILEY and her beloved husband Harry and their children Margaret and Robert, sadly missed by all at 40 Ionvilla Rd.

WOOD, May, suddenly through enemy action, Stanley beloved husband of Margaret and Rene’s Dad, and eldest son of the late James and Annie WOOD late of 301 Smithdown Rd. The call sudden the shock severe. Funeral arrangements later. Interment West Derby Cemetery, May 12th.

WOOTTON, May by enemy action, doing his duty, Eric aged 19, dearly loved son of Alice. Resting where no shadows fall. Sadly missed by his sorrowing mother and aunt. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Allerton Cemetery, May 9th.

YOUNG, by enemy action, whilst on duty in hospital. Harold Stuart Leslie, aged 20, medical student, dearly beloved son and only child of Stuart John and Janet Mary YOUNG. Funeral at Prestatyn Parish Church today. Home address, Bryneithin Ave, Prestatyn. Died at Mill Rd Hospital

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 8th, 1941

ADAMS, Suddenly, Frederick, funeral at Kirkdale Cemetery today.

ANDERSON, May, passed away in hospital, by enemy action, Ronald J, aged 20, son of J. A. and S. ANDERSON, Interment at Bootle Cemetery on Monday next

ARMSTRONG, May by enemy action, George William beloved son of Mr and Mrs W. F. ARMSTRONG, 67 Ince Ave Anfield. Funeral arrangements later

BAKER, May 4th, Accidentally killed, Walter, beloved husband of Anne, dear father of Jack, Norman and Doreen, 47 Garden Lane, Fazakerley

BARR, by enemy action, Thomas aged 53, beloved husband of Helen, father of Colin, 21 Windsor St. Interment tomorrow at Rake Lane, Cemetery

BATTERBY, May suddenly, Harry, also Mary wife of above, 17 Melling Rd, Bootle, funeral at Bootle Cemetery tomorrow. May 9th.

BLACK, suddenly, Mary wife of the late Peter BLACK, 127 Towson St, R.I.P, [Reunited], sadly missed by daughters, sons and sons-in-law, Funeral arrangements later

BRENNAN, Suddenly through enemy action, Joseph, dearly loved husband of Ellen, 11 Natal Rd. Funeral arrangements later

BROADBENT, Suddenly by enemy action, Ernest George, beloved husband of Ann father of Ernest. I Stafford Drive. Interment at Anfield tomorrow

BROOMHEAD, May suddenly, Arthur George, dearly loved brother of Eleanor, George and Ted. 9 Mersey Rd, Aigburth, interment at Anfield Cemetery today

BYRNE, Suddenly by enemy action, Frank dearly loved and devoted husband of May, 8 Ewart Rd, Seaforth. Burial at Bootle Cemetery tomorrow

CLARKE, May suddenly, George, beloved husband of Ethel, 3 Berwick St. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 9th.

DAVIES, suddenly aged 74, William Henry, also aged 36 Violet, beloved husband and daughter of the late Elizabeth DAVIES. Sadly missed by family. Funeral service Wellington Rd, Baptist Church, Saturday

DAVIES, May 5th, Thomas, Greenbridge Rd, Tarbock, interment Halewood Church tomorrow

DIXON, Jack, interment from 100 Frances Way at Anfield today, as above with deepest regrets from brother-in-law Jim 60 Allington St.

EDWARDS, May suddenly, John Charles, dearly beloved husband of Margaret [Miff] and dear Daddy of John. Treasured memories. 2 Cranbourne Ave, Birkenhead. Interment Landican Cemetery Saturday next

FARMER, May 4th, Sarah Ann, dearly loved wife of the late James. 49 Copperfield St. Interment at Allerton Cemetery today

FITZGERALD, nee CHARNOCK, May, by enemy action, Mary Elizabeth [Lil] beloved wife of William, also May and Eileen their daughters, deeply mourned by all at 86 Yelverton Rd, Anfield. As above never forgotten by husband and son, deeply mourned by Auntie Lucy and sisters. Civic Funeral May 13th.

FLANNERY, May by enemy action Elizabeth [Cissie] 3rd daughter of J. J. FLANNERY, sadly missed by Dad, Mum, Nora, Eileen and Harold. 22 Ancester Rd. As above sadly missed by Jack, Belle and all at 3 Larkfield Rd. As above sadly missed by Bernie, Marie and all at 75 Florentine Rd. As above, sadly missed by Edie and Fred, 90 Larkfield Rd. As above, deeply mourned by uncles aunts and cousins, Seacombe, New Brighton. Eternal rest grant to her, O Lord.

FRASER, May 6th, aged 3, Keith Alan, darling baby of Alan and Jess, 34 Brodie Ave, Lpl 18. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow. Gentle Jesus meek and mild, has taken back our little child.

FRYER, Suddenly aged 67, Edgar beloved husband of Mary, 10 Northdale Rd, Wavertree. Interment at West Derby Cemetery tomorrow.

GARRETT, Killed by enemy action, Charles Reginald aged 36, dearly loved husband of Gwendoline. Greatly and sadly missed by his wife and family. Interment Plymyard Cemetery, Eastham Saturday next.

GARRETT, May by enemy action, Francis Christopher, aged 18, dearly loved only son of Mr and Mrs F. GARRETT, dearly loved brother of Peggy and Joan, late of 145 St Johns Rd, Bootle. Interment at Ford Cemetery Saturday next

GIBSON, Suddenly by enemy action, Charles beloved eldest son of Charles and Myra GIBSON, dearest brother of Myra, Lily, George and Wink [my Garlie] Funeral arrangements later. A above beloved husband of Nora, daddy of Hilda, Irene and baby Charles. [Gone where no shadows fall] Interment at Anfield Cemetery Monday next.

HALIWELL, Suddenly by enemy action, John beloved husband of Louisa, 13 Westcombe Rd. Funeral arrangements later

HAYES, May suddenly by enemy action Thomas beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, 12 Abbey Rd. Anfield. Over 40yrs with the Liverpool Corporation, Sorrow vanquished, labour ended, Jordan passed. Cortege from 52 Neston St, Walton, for interment at Anfield May 13th.

HERBERT [WRIGLEY] by enemy action, William beloved husband of Edith of Wrigley’s Laundry Ltd. Granville Ave, Maghull. Funeral arrangements later. Interred St Luke’s Crosby, May 10th.

HOLMES, May by enemy action, George beloved husband of Jenny [NEVE], Funeral arrangements later. As above beloved father of Olive and Edward LAMBERT, 84 Firdale Rd, Lpl,9. Cremated at Landican, May 10th.

HOUGHTON, May suddenly, Cyril Harcliffe, very deeply loved and devoted husband of Lizzie Napier and loving father of Jim. 745 Queen’s Dr. Interment at Everton Cemetery tomorrow

HUDSON, Suddenly by enemy action, William James, his beloved wife Gertrude nee CARVER and Eric only son of the above. 31 Johnston Ave. Orrell, funeral, Bootle New Cemetery tomorrow.

HUGHES, May by enemy action, Griffith Robert, beloved husband of Annie, darling Daddy of Griff and Kenny, 33 Moore St. Funeral arrangements later

JONES, Suddenly by enemy action, Charles dearly beloved father of Doris and Marie, father-in-law of Joe, granddad of Kenneth. Funeral arrangements later. From 28 Ouse St for interment 12th May Smithdown Rd.

JONES, Suddenly by enemy action William Thomas, aged 18, beloved only son of William Stamper and Ivy JONES, [nee STEELIE], 28 Gonville Rd. Interment at Longmoor Lane Cemetery tomorrow

KELLY, Suddenly, Mabel Lilian dearly loved wife and Louisa Lilian dearly loved daughter of William Philip KERLLY, 4 Richmond Terrace, Seaforth, funeral at St Luke’s Crosby today

LEESON, the funeral of Norman will take place at Everton Cemetery tomorrow. 32 Coronation Dr, Lpl, 14.

LOPEZ, May suddenly by enemy action, Lilian beloved wife of W. G. LOPEZ, 29 Newburn St, Walton, Darling mother of Kenneth, sadly missed by husband, Ethel and Kenneth. [In the midst of life we are in death] Interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow.

LOWE, Suddenly, Catherine Vera, beloved wife of John L. Interment at Halewood Church today. As above beloved daughter of the late Clara and George DOLMAN of Aigburth. Deeply mourned by brothers and sisters. As above H.M.P, beloved son of Mrs Theresa LUNNY, 38 Barkley Dr, Seaforth.

LUNNY, May suddenly, Gerard beloved husband Ann McLAUGHLIN, R.I.P

LYANE, May, suddenly Denis aged 63, beloved husband of May, 18 Falconer St, Bootle. R.I.P. Interment today at Bootle Cemetery

MACTAVISH, Suddenly, Archibald James beloved husband of Josephine BOOTH. Funeral arrangements later

McLAUGHLIN, suddenly Gerard, James, Honora, Angela, Lawrence, beloved sons, daughter-in-law and grandchildren of Mr and Mrs McLAUGHLIN. R.I.P.

MOONEY, Killed whilst doing his duty, Ronuell, aged 19, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J. T. MOONEY, 80 Marmion Ave, Orrell. Sadly missed by his mum and dad, brothers Jack and Bob, may he rest in peace, interment at Bootle Cemetery today.

NEWHOUSE, May, Frank 102 Brassey St, Birkenhead. Funeral arrangements later. Aged 53, husband of the late Catherine, funeral leaves 1 Cranbourne Ave. Cremation Landican May 12th

PARKER, through enemy action, Jane Ellen dearly beloved mother of Francis, Charles, William and the late Lucy. Requiem mass at St Joseph’s, Seacombe today.

PEARSON, May suddenly through enemy action, Frederick dearly beloved husband of Catherine Mona and dear father of Harry and Freddie, 30 Greek St, Lpl, 13. Funeral arrangements later

PEARCE, Suddenly George dearly beloved husband of Flo, darling dad of Leslie and Dorothy. Deeply mourned by all at 82 Gorsley Rd.

PUGH, May, Suddenly by enemy action, Richard aged 19 dearly beloved son of Richard and Mary PUGH, Interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow

PUGH, suddenly by enemy action William aged 57, Catherine aged 53, Alice aged 32, Sylvia aged 21, inquiries 27 York Terrace, Lpl 5.

REID, Suddenly by enemy action Allan dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs A. REID, 17 Altway, Old Roan, Aintree. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow

RALPH, May through enemy action, Walter dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs RALPH of Lenthall St, Walton. Sadly missed by brothers and sisters and sweetheart Kitty. Funeral tomorrow at Anfield Cemetery.

REID, May whist on duty, Mavis Joy dearly beloved daughter of Robert W. REID and the late Mrs REID of 80 Quarry Ave, Lower, Bebington. Interment Bebington Cemetery today

ROBERTS, Robert on duty. L.F.B, dearly beloved husband of Ruth sadly missed. Interment Roby Parish Church on Monday next from 7 Macfarren St

ROBERTS, Suddenly Edward beloved husband of May nee DOWLING, dear daddy of Mavis. Interment at Everton Cemetery today from 56 Garden Lane, Moor Park.

ROBINSON, May by enemy action, Elizabeth daughter of Mrs SCARISBRICK, also Doreen. R.I.P, 19 Clapham Rd, Anfield. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 13th

ROGERS, Suddenly by enemy action, Grenville, beloved husband of Cecilia and dear father of Joyce, Phyllis and Marjorie. Funeral at SS, Peter and Paul’s, Crosby today.

RONEY, May by enemy action, John beloved husband of the late Catherine Gertrude, late 145 St John’s Rd, Bootle. Will be sadly missed by his beloved and only son Tony. Requiem mass at St Michaels on Saturday next.

SIMISTER, May by enemy action, James aged 32, beloved husband of Florence dear dad of James and Joyce, 35 Cowley Rd. Interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow.

His end was sudden the shock severe,

He was always willing and had no fear.

Sadly missed by all. As above always remembered by Tom, Win and George, 7 Twyford St, Anfield.

We didn’t see you suffer,

We didn’t see you die,

We only know you left us,

And didn’t say goodbye.

But, some day we will meet again.

SMITH, Suddenly by enemy action, George beloved husband of Anne, 92 Raymond St, sadly missed by Josie, John and George.

SUTHERLAND, suddenly by enemy action, George William, 24 Chelsea Rd, Litherland. Interment today at Bootle Cemetery.

SWETHAM, May suddenly, Herbert [Bert] on his 27th birthday, beloved fiancé’ of Mollie CLUCAS, from all at 88 Gwendoline St, Lpl 8. As above dearly loved eldest son of Mr and Mrs SWETHAM, 10 Pecksniff St, brother of Dorothy, George, Harold and Jim. Interment at Allerton Cemetery Tuesday next.

SWIFT. In deepest sympathy of our Rene died May by enemy action. Will never be forgotten by Auntie Flo and Uncle Herbert.

THOMAS, Suddenly by enemy action, Mr and Mrs THOMAS also daughters Jessie and Muriel, 30 Harvey St, sadly missed and remembered by family. Interred Allerton Cemetery May 15th

TUFT, May, suddenly by enemy action, Charles J, youngest son of M. TUFT and only brother of George of Skellitt Rd, Wavertree. Funeral arrangements later

TRAYNOR, May as a result of enemy action, Francis and Agnes [nee WALSH] beloved husband and wife, sadly missed by all. Funeral at Ford Cemetery tomorrow [Harlech papers please copy]

UNSWORTH, May suddenly by enemy action, Maria beloved wife of the late Thomas also John son of above, dearly beloved mother and brother of Bob, 63 Beacon Lane, and Ethel, 154 Hartnup St. Funeral arrangements later

WESTON, Suddenly Thomas and Gladys [nee BLACKBURN] dearly beloved eldest son and daughter-in-law of May and the late Thomas sadly missed by mother, brothers and sisters, 169 Muirhead Ave. Interment at West Derby Cemetery tomorrow. As above dearly beloved 2nd daughter and son-in-law of Mrs BLACKBURN, sadly missed by mother brothers and sisters, 4 Garrick St.

WILL, May by enemy action, whilst on duty William Sinton, beloved husband of Phyllis and dear daddy of Lorna, 83 Watling Ave, for, interment Longmoor Lane, Cemetery tomorrow.

WILLIAMS, age 24, Emily Eleanor, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs WILLIAMS, sister of Joan, brothers, Bill, Arthur, Tommy and Anthony, sadly missed by all. Interment at Ford Cemetery tomorrow. As above died on duty, sadly missed by her friend Mac and all.

WILLIAMS, May by enemy action, Gertie beloved only daughter of Mr and Mrs WILLIAMS, 29 Blair St. Funeral arrangements later. At the end of the lane of shadows she will meet us with a smile. Dear sister of Harry [RAF] Funeral cancelled.

WOOD, May suddenly by enemy action Nurse Lily, beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs WOOD, of Fleetwood, [Duty nobly done] Interment at Fleetwood today.

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 9th, 1941

ANDREW, May suddenly, Fred dearly loved son of Martha ANDREW, also Edith his wife, dearly beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs BOYER, also their baby Fred, aged 3. Funeral at St Anne’s Church, Prescot Rd, tomorrow, 26 Woolfall Crescent.

BENSON, May through enemy action, whilst doing his duty, Chris aged 21, dearly loved youngest son of Thomas H. BENSON. Our grief too great for words to express. Funeral arrangements later. And aged 23 Reginald Alex beloved youngest son of R. H. and Edith WRIGHT, brother John, Irene and May of 105 Hornby Rd. Bootle [together in life and death] Funeral Bootle Cemetery Tuesday next. BENSON, Loving remembrance of Chris who was taken doing his duty, Jennie and Bill

BIRD, through enemy action, Joseph beloved husband of Eva, 18 Bartlett St. Funeral Allerton Cemetery Monday next

BRADLEY, nee FORD, May 6th, Ellen aged 56, widow of Peter and dearly beloved mother of Bella, May, Elsie, Peter, Owen and Tommy [H.M.F] Interment at Smithdown Rd today

Out of the world of trouble,

God called her home to rest.

We do not know His reason,

We know it is for the best.

BROCK, Whilst on duty, Harry dear father of Bessie and dearly loved Granddad of Margaret and Michael. As above as a result of enemy action whilst doing his duty, aged 66, Harry [Duty nobly done]

BULMAN, May through enemy action, Albert aged 41, beloved husband of Catherine, also Mary CONELLY, aged 26, stepdaughter of above. Interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow.

CAREY, Suddenly Maurice, beloved son of Morris and Henrietta CAREY, Till we meet again. Cortege leaves 74 Kendrick St tomorrow

CAVE, suddenly Fred, dearly beloved son of William and Elliot [Bunty] CAVE of 8 Warnerville Rd. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Allerton Cemetery May 12th.

CONDON / LOUGHRAN, May suddenly, Bridget beloved mother and Terence beloved husband of Eileen R.I.P Interment at Ford Cemetery Monday next.

COTTER, May by enemy action, Arthur youngest and dearly loved son of Mr and Mrs COTTER, 32 Orrell Lane [Duty Nobly done] R.I.P. Interment Kirkdale Cemetery tomorrow

CULLEN, May by enemy action, James ARP, Ambulance driver, beloved husband of Ann Jean, beloved father of his sons and daughters, 6 Vesuvius St [The call was sudden the shock severe] 56 Phoebe Ann St, Mill Rd, Lpl. Funeral arrangements later

DAVIES, Suddenly John dear husband of the late Vida, and esteemed father of John Emerson and Alexander Orme. Interment at Landican Cemetery tomorrow, inquiries 7 Linwood Rd, Tranmere

DEVINE, May through enemy action, Edward beloved husband of Mary. Sadly missed by wife, daughter and dad. Interment Ford Cemetery tomorrow

DISLEY, Suddenly by enemy action, Fred and Lilian [nee HODGSON] dearly beloved daughter and son-in-law of Mr and Mrs HODGSON, 61 Malvern Ave. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Longmoor Lane Cemetery, May 14th

DODD, by enemy action, Thomas Ellward, aged 32, beloved husband of Elizabeth [nee BURKE] also the beloved mother of the above. Sadly missed. Interment at Allerton Cemetery on Monday next. Inquiries 48 Holen St.

DODD, May 6th, in hospital, aged 67, Amy wife of the late Thomas Edward, beloved mother of George, Nellie, Annie, John, Edith, Margaret, William and Arthur. Also suddenly through enemy action Thomas Edward beloved son of above aged 32. Sadly missed by all.

DUNN, May, Sarah Ann beloved wife of the late John, R.I.P, Sadly missed by all her family.

EDWARDS / CROFT, May by enemy action, William aged 63, beloved husband of Bridget. Also Philip aged 20, Anna CROFT, aged 29, Rita aged 7, Patricia [Pat] aged 5. Funeral arrangements later, 48 Louisa St, Lpl 5.

ENGLAND, on duty by enemy action Frank Herbert beloved husband of Emma and son of Annie ENGLAND [Duty nobly done] Interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow

FERGUSON, May 5th, 8 Virginia St, Bootle, Alexander dearly beloved husband of Margaret, loved father of Betty, sadly missed. Interment Bootle Cemetery tomorrow.

FITZGERALD, suddenly by enemy action, Eileen dear friend of Maureen LEWIS. R.I.P.

FORREST, May suddenly by enemy action, Frederick James [Fred] devoted husband of Emma, beloved father of Renee, Fred, Joan, 137 Boaler St, interment at Anfield Cemetery Monday next.

FORTUNE, May suddenly by enemy action, Elizabeth also Patrick [the old folks at home] dearly beloved mother and father of John and Hugh, inquiries 22 Brookfield Ave Waterloo. Funeral arrangements later

GRAY, May suddenly by enemy action, John aged 57, beloved husband of Sarah E [Late of Smithdown Rd, Tramway Dept], 45 Milton Ave, Liverpool 14. As above beloved father of Lottie, John, Peggy, George and Albert. Interment at Holy Trinity, Wavertree on Tuesday next.

GREATEX, May suddenly in hospital, William James, Leslie, aged 42, dearly loved eldest son of William and Mary J. GREATEX, 55 Derby Lane

GREENBERG, May killed on duty, Nat aged 33, adored husband of Annie and darling daddy of baby Philip [A wound that can never heal] 204 Smithdown Rd.

GRIFFITHS, May 4th, Margaret Ellen dearly loved wife of David, 32 Micklefield Rd, Lpl 15. Interred Anfield Cemetery on Thursday.

HANDLEY, May, killed by enemy action doing his duty. Thomas Edward aged 38 dearly and much loved husband of Violet Hazel, dearest daddy of Tommy and Roy. Funeral leaves 29 Wavertree House, Binns Rd, for interment West Derby Cemetery , Monday next. Sadly missed by all. As above, eldest son of Isabella and Joseph HANDLEY.

HARRISON, by enemy action, John beloved husband of Dolly, 39 Milman Rd. Interment at Anfield tomorrow

HESKETH, Suddenly by enemy action, Henry [Joe] and Margaret [nee WHITTINGHAM], 78 Kenmore Rd, Wavertree Funeral arrangements later, inquiries 43 Bartlett St, Wavertree. Interred Holy Trinity Wavertree, May 14th.

HIGHCOCK, May 7th, aged 5 days, Betty Lorna, darling baby of Lawrence and Betty [nee MORRIS], 42 Sandstone Rd, Liverpool 13 [only lent], interment at West Derby Cemetery tomorrow.

HOLMES, suddenly, George the dearly loved father of Austin and Marion and dear grandfather of Bunty Reg and Dorothy [Too dearly loved to be forgotten] 70 Winskill Rd, West Derby, Lpl 11

HOUGHTON, Suddenly Alan aged 4, darling son of Noel and Alice [late Ringcroft Rd] 37 Farnworth St. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow.

HOWARD, Suddenly by enemy action Mr and Mrs Thomas HOWARD, Catherine JONES and Margaret JONES, nieces of the above. Interment at Bootle Cemetery tomorrow, from 21 St Matthews Ave, Litherland.

HOWARD, May suddenly, aged 17, Rene the dearly loved daughter of Walter and Elizabeth HOWARD of 27 Whitley St. Interment at Anfield Cemetery today.

JEFFERS, May suddenly Mary aged 18 daughter of Elizabeth and the late Francis JEFFERS of 56 Rushmere Rd, Liverpool 11. Sadly missed.

JONES, May suddenly by enemy action George Matthew and Leah JONES devoted husband and wife, beloved father and mother of Maud, George, Edward, Walter, Gertrude. Inquiries 39 Lingmell Rd, West Derby. Funeral arrangements later. Interred West Derby Cemetery, May 17th.

KEHOE, suddenly by enemy action, Thomas beloved son of Elizabeth and the late Dennis. Funeral Ford Cemetery 3pm, all inquiries 130 Whitehedge Rd, Grassendale

KENNEDY, May suddenly by enemy action Jack dearly beloved husband of Lily and dearly loved dad of Billy [Army], John [RAF], Ronald [RN], Stanley and Lily, sadly missed Duty Nobly done.

We didn’t see you suffer,

We didn’t see you die,

We only know you left us,

And didn’t say goodbye.

Interment at Allerton Cemetery, May 12th. As above with deepest regrets from sister-in-law Mary.

LEATHERBARROW, May by enemy action, while doing his duty Robert the dearly beloved husband of Nellie and dearest daddy of June [little chicken]. Funeral at Ford Cemetery on Thursday last.

LOHRE, Suddenly by enemy action, John Henry beloved husband of Elsie, devoted father of Jackie, Joan, beloved son of John and Ellen LOHRE, 113 Radcliffe St. Interment at Ford Cemetery on Tuesday next.

McLAUGHLIN, Suddenly by enemy action, Gerard, cherished memories of my darling Jerry, Phyl.

MOORCROFT, Suddenly Edward aged 36, dearly loved husband of Edith. Two dearly loved to every be forgotten, wife Edith, sisters-in-law Flo and Susie.

I have lost heaven has gained,

One of the best the world contained.

Interment at Anfield Cemetery today. As above dearly loved son of Edward and Mary MOORCROFT. [Some day somewhere we will understand] Sadly missed by all at 88 Grey Rock St.

MOON, by enemy action, Alec aged 40, dearly loved husband of Edith and darling daddy of Eileen, Alec and Doreen. Funeral at Allerton Cemetery Wednesday next. As above dearly beloved eldest son of Catherine and the late Walter MOON. Interred Allerton Cemetery May 14th.

MORRIS, May 6th, the result of an accident, George Whitfield beloved husband of Jessie Patterson, interment at Flaybrick Hill tomorrow.

His end was sudden the shock severe,

His willing hands will toil no more

NIXON, Suddenly Jessie aged 21, darling daughter of Bob and Jessie, sister of Ruby, Doris, Leslie and Bob. [Those who loved you will never forget your smiling face] Also aged 47 Florence ANDERSON beloved wife of John and mother of Florence and auntie of above, also Thomas SHAW, aged 45, beloved husband of the late Bella and father of Tom, uncle of Jessie [Memories will never fade] All at 102 Herschell St Anfield. As above darling sister of Ruby and Doris and sister-in-law of Bill.

Quickly and quietly came the call,

Her sudden death has shocked us all,

Only those who have lost can tell,

The pain of parting without farewell.

Goodnight my love your broken hearted sisters, 24 Houghton Rd, Upton.

NOLAN, by enemy action, James Patrick, beloved husband of Annie and devoted dad of Billy and Vera [Postman Kirkdale] Funeral arrangements later. James Patrick NOLAN, beloved son of above, loving brother Billy and Vera. Interment at Ford Cemetery, May 10th.

In the fierce incessant combat,

Let our tranquil war-cry be,

Omnia pro Te Cor, Jesu,

Heart of Jesus all for thee.

As above James Patrick, devoted brother of Queenie, Kitty, Agnes, Tom, dearest pals [may heaven be your bed] also James Francis our beloved nephew [ O sweetest mother of Jesus take them to the feet of thy divine son, there to receive the peace which this world cannot give] 83 Latham St.

PEET, May 6th, James Seller beloved husband of Maude, dear daddy of Lilian, 63 Cotswold St. Interment at West Derby Cemetery on Monday next

PUGH, May suddenly by enemy action, Thomas Sandon, beloved son of George Herbert and Elsie. Interment at Anfield Cemetery today.

RICHARDS, May by enemy action, Olive youngest daughter of Richard and Winifred, 29 Chancel St, Kirkdale. Interment at Anfield Cemetery today.

ROBERTS / BEDFORD, by enemy action, beloved wife and daughter of John ROBERTS, Mother and sisters of Ann, James and Sall, 28 Shallcross St, Lpl 6. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Monday next.

ROSS / LANCELEY, May by enemy action, Isabella wife of the late Albert ROSS of 83 Smith St, Lpl, and their dearly beloved daughters Dorothy beloved wife of Capt LANCELEY [RA], 30 Ince Ave, Crosby, and Elsie and Marjorie. Interment at Longmoor Lane Cemetery on Tuesday. As above our dear friend Elsie sadly missed by her workmates, Dept 37, 108 ATM, God’s gracious gift remembrance, her pal Elsie.

SCRUTTON / D’ARCY, by enemy action, Dad, mother, Irene, Charles Margaret and Robert [D’ARCY] loving daughters, son and grandson of the above. Inquiries 48 Stonehill St, Lpl 4.

SCOTT, Suddenly Alice Ann dearly beloved wife of Walter and beloved mother of Agnes and Florrie, interment at Bootle Cemetery tomorrow

SHUTTLEWORTH, May 3rd, suddenly, William aged 60, dearly loved husband of Constance Charlton [in hospital] Interment Smithdown Rd, today.

SLATER / CLAYTON / LANGTON, by enemy action, Mary SLATER wife of the late William, eldest daughter of the late Ellen HUME, also Joan CLAYTON, daughter of the above and the late George CLAYTON, also Doris LANGTON nee CLAYTON, and her baby June, dear wife and baby of Robert LANGTON [serving in the Middle East] dearest mother and sisters of Elsie CLAYTON and Gladys KNOWLES, and very dear sister and nieces of Edward HUME, and Dora HARTLEY, Ashbourne, Cantonfield Rd. Cortege leaves above address for interment at Smithdown Rd.

SPENCER, May by enemy action, Joan beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs W. E. SPENCER, 26 Dallas Grove, Aintree. Funeral arrangements later

STALKER / THOMPSON, suddenly Henry Edward eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs STALKER, formerly of 21 Newlands St, Everton. Also Robert and Caroline THOMPSON and their daughter Lilian, sadly missed by both their families. Funeral arrangements later. As above Henry Edward STALKER, beloved fiancé of Florence McLOUGHLIN. Sadly missed by all at 18 Fordlea Rd. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 15th.

STURGEON, Suddenly by enemy action Robert aged 30, dearly loved son of William and Jane STURGEON, 64 Albany Rd, Lpl 9. To live in the hearts of our loved ones is not to die. Bill, Eva, nephew Bobby, 7 Braithwaite Crescent. Interment Longmoor Lane Cemetery tomorrow

TAYLOR, Suddenly by enemy action, George dearly beloved husband of Millicent and devoted father of Annie and John, 55 Moorgate St. Funeral West Derby Cemetery tomorrow.

THOMPSON, May by enemy action, Margaret [Stella] beloved wife of Albert [with HM Forces] also darling baby of above, 32 Beechdene Rd, Lpl 4. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Wednesday next.

TRICKETT, Suddenly William Derek, aged 17, dearly beloved only son of George and Beatrice [our pal] 32 Beechdene Rd, Lpl 4, interment at Heywood Cemetery tomorrow.

TRUSLER, May by enemy action, Lily beloved wife of Edward deeply loved sister of Mary BOLD. R.I.P.

WEBB, May suddenly by enemy action, George Henry aged 61, Sarah Alice aged 69, beloved parents of Herbert, George and Elsie 75 Whittier St. Interment West Derby Cemetery today. As above the dearly loved father and mother of Herbert and Lucy, and granddad and Nan of Norman and Brian [Till we meet again]. As above dearly loved parents of Elsie and son-in-law George and grandma and granddad of Joan [Granddads little pal] Sadly missed. As above devoted father and mother of George and Lena.

We have lost heaven has gained,

Two of the best this world contained.

WILLIAMS, May 7th, accidentally, Howell Garfield dearly loved husband of Margaret, 5 Grainger Ave, Prenton. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Woodchurch Parish Church May 12th.

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 10th, 1941

BARNETT, by enemy action, Clara beloved sister of Sarah of Kelvin Grove, and Mrs ATKINSON of California. Interment at Allerton Cemetery on Tuesday next

BARTLETT, May by enemy action whilst on duty, Frederick aged 44, dearly loved husband of Eva.170 Queens Drive. Interment at Anfield on Wednesday next

BEAUMONT, by enemy action, Mary Elizabeth [nee LAWSON] dearly beloved daughter of Thomas E. LAWSON, sister of Dorothy. Cremation on Wednesday next Landican

BLACOE, May by enemy action Margaret dearly beloved wife of the late William of Orrell Park. Funeral arrangements later. As above dear sister of Mr and Mrs SCOTT, Globe St, Kirkdale. Interred Anfield Cemetery May 19th.

BRADSHAW, May by enemy action, while on duty Albert Victor. Funeral arrangements later

CAHILL, by enemy action, Charles aged 15, darling 7th son of James and Margaret CAHILL, late of 110 Venmore St, Anfield. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Wednesday next from 7 Oakfield Rd.

COCHLAN, suddenly by enemy action, John and Mary Ann employed by the GPO, also Margaret MOLYNEUX, employed at Walton Hospital [On whose souls sweet Jesus have mercy] Interment at Ford Cemetery today, 53 Louis St.

COLE, May by enemy action, Harold T, beloved husband of Millie dear dad of Eddy [Thy will be done] inquiries 5 Dyson St, Goodison Rd.

DAVIES, May by enemy action, Charles Richard beloved eldest son of Sarah DAVIES, 21 Landsdown Place, beloved brother of Dorothy, Lily, Betty, Fred and John. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Tuesday next.

DAVIES, May enemy action, Alfred dearly loved husband of Bella. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Wednesday next.

DUFF, May 7th, 22 Rothsay Drive, Crosby, Mary Catherine devoted wife of John Stephen and darling mother of Maud, Jack, Pat and Kathleen. Interment at St Peter and Paul’s, Crosby, Monday next.

EDWARD / WHITEHEAD / RITTENBURG, May by enemy action, Maud beloved wife of Albert Edward and their beloved son Richard and daughter Clara, also Douglas WHITEHEAD, dearly beloved wife and son of Thomas WHITEHEAD, also Charles RITTENBURG, dearly beloved husband of Josie and son-in-law of Maud and Albert. Interment at Anfield on Monday next.

ELLIS, enemy action, whilst of duty, William David ex sergeant Liverpool Police Force, dearly beloved husband of Grace and father of Little Ann. Late of West Derby. Funeral at Llangerniew on Monday next. As above the dearly loved brother of Liz, Mary, Meg, Nance and Jack of Ruthin. Never to be forgotten.

EVANS, May suddenly by enemy action, Thomas Edward, beloved husband of Anne, interment at Anfield on Monday next.

EVANS, May 7th, William R, 79 Glendevon Rd, Childwall, dearly beloved husband of Katie [MACKAY] and loved elder son of Mrs M. EVANS and the late John R, formerly of 36 Margaret Rd, Walton. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Tuesday next.

FARRELLY, by enemy action, Lance Corporal Joseph FARRELLY, dearly beloved son of Matthew and Bridget FARRELLY. R.I.P, On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy. 14 Canterbury St. Funeral arrangements later

GIBBON, Suddenly by enemy action, Alfred aged 30, first born son of Mr and Mrs T. GIBBON, brother of Tom [Middle East], Irene and Billy, brother-in-law of Stan. Funeral at St Anne’s, Stanley today.

GRANT, May by enemy action, Norman Frederick, dearly loved son of Florence and William. Funeral arrangements later. As above dearly loved fiancé of June.

HARRISON, May by enemy action, Walter Charles [Charlie] devoted husband of Ellen, 4 Berwick St. Funeral arrangements later

HENDERSON, Suddenly, Percy aged 42, dearly loved husband of Florence, 2 Okehampton Rd, Childwall 16. Funeral arrangements later. As above beloved son of Mrs and the late D. HENDERSON, 191 Ackers Hall Ave, deeply mourned by Auntie Lizzie and Uncle Bob, 64 Aberdale Rd. Interred Allerton Cemetery May 13th.

HUTCHINSON, as result enemy action, while on duty, Richard aged 47, beloved husband of Annie. 13A Hawthorne Rd, Litherland. Interment Bootle Cemetery on Tuesday next.

JOHNSON, May by enemy action, Walter dearly beloved husband of Amy [nee JONES], 66 Score Lane, Broadgreen. Funeral arrangements later. As above dearly loved youngest son of the late William and Mrs JOHNSON, also brother Will. Cremated Landican May 13th.

JONES, Suddenly John beloved father of Stan and Mary. Interment at Smithdown Rd, Tuesday next.

JONES, May suddenly by enemy action, Sidney beloved son of Lottie. Interment at Everton Cemetery on Tuesday. 68 Granville Rd.

McTAVISH, Suddenly Archibald James, dearly loved husband of Josephine BOOTH, Interment at Flaybrick Cemetery today.

McCARTHY, May by enemy action, Arthur aged 50, dearly beloved husband of Sarah Ann, loving father of his children, 34 Beloe St. Funeral at Allerton Cemetery on Tuesday next.

MORROW, May by enemy action, John beloved husband of Florence, loving father of Johnnie and Bobby, 30 Blythwood St. Interment at Allerton Cemetery on Wednesday.

MOCKBRIDGE, May by enemy action, Albert dearly beloved husband of Janet, dear dad of Thomas and Ethel [He heard the call and answered] Sadly missed by all. Funeral at Anfield Cemetery today.

MARLEY, May suddenly, James and Margaret and their daughter Mary and Agnes. Interment at Allerton Cemetery on Monday next.

McNALLY, May 9th, Edmund, aged 12ngest beloved child of James and Mary, R.I.P, 63 Waresly Crescent, East Lancashire Rd, Fazakerley.

NICOL, Suddenly by enemy action, aged 46 also Mary aged 18, daughter of above, beloved daughter and granddaughter of Ellen ORR. Sadly missed by George and family, cortege leaves 98 Radcliffe St for burial at Anfield Cemetery, May 12th.

PALES, May suddenly, Catherine and Margaret beloved wife and daughter of Alfred PALES, 68 Pemberton Rd, Old Swan. RIP, Interment at Yew Tree Cemetery today.

PARRINGTON, as a result of enemy action whilst on duty, Police Sergeant, Francis Winder, Liverpool City Police, dearly beloved husband of Agnes, 37 Lyford Rd, West Derby, precious father of Frank and Marjorie. Member of Walton Lodge 1086. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Everton Cemetery, May 13th.

PARRY, Suddenly, aged 44, John dearly beloved husband of Phyllis and devoted daddy of Doreen, Brian and Michael, 2 Withnell Rd. Not goodbye just goodnight. Interment at Allerton Cemetery on Monday next.

PATTERSON / SEFTON, Suddenly by enemy action Gordon dearly loved son of Catherine and the late John PATTERSON, also Beryl the dearly loved daughter of Thomas and Mary SEFTON. Interment at Kirkdale Cemetery today from 57 Sackville St.

POOLE, By enemy action, George Sutton POOLE, Muriel POOLE and Stanley POOLE [Late corporal RAF] the dearly loved husband, son and daughter of Mrs POOLE [ Sadly missed by all, Harold, John, George HMF] Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Monday next, inquiries 24 Nelville Rd, Fazakerley.

PRATT, May 7th, Albert E, beloved husband of Hannah dear dad of Walter, Harry, Sarah and Ernie. Interment at Allerton Cemetery on Tuesday next. 13 Claypole St.

SARSON, Suddenly as a result of an accident, Christopher George aged 69, beloved husband of Anne, 5 Wilton Rd. Rock Ferry.

SHAW, By enemy action Richard dearly beloved father of James and Richard.

SHELLSHEAR, May by enemy action, whilst on duty, George Albert PC 194, beloved husband of Eva [nee LLOYD]. Sadly missed by all at 18 Sulgrave Close. As above, dearly beloved brother of Edie and Irene, brother-in-law of Ted [goodnight uncle Alb] Eddie and Irene.

A loving brother true and kind,

A beautiful memory left behind.

Sadly missed by all at 73 Elmhouse Rd.

Interred St John’s Church, Knotty Ash, May 14th.

SIMM, By enemy action, John aged 54 beloved husband of Sarah aged 21 and Evelyn youngest daughter of above. Interment at Allerton Cemetery on Monday next.

STEVENS, May suddenly Frederick William aged 58, dearly loved husband of Robina. Funeral Tuesday next at Allerton Cemetery

USHER, By enemy action, Florence Rebecca only daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas USHER. Interment at St Luke’s Crosby on Monday next.

WILLIAMSON, May suddenly, Irene dearly loved wife of Edward Frederick, loving mother of Arthur Winston, loving aunt of Muriel Sylvester FOWLER, 78 Fitzgerald Rd. Interment at West Derby Cemetery on Monday next.

WILSON, May by enemy action, Elizabeth [Bessie] also Harry beloved husband of above, also Peg and Bob son and daughter. Sadly missed by daughter Tess, son-in-law Arthur, son Harry and daughter-in-law Betty. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Monday next.

WOODS, May 7th, 45 Adlam Rd, Fazakerley, Patrick dearly beloved husband of Sarah [late Mersey Docks and Harbour Board] RIP. Funeral arrangements later

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 12th, 1941

ANDREWS, May 2nd, suddenly, Harriet Mary. Funeral arrangements later

BARNES, Suddenly by enemy action, Marjorie the only beloved daughter of Fred and Louise. Interment at Anfield Cemetery today.

BARROW, May, suddenly by enemy action, Reginald and his wife Winifred and son Ronnie. Interment at Yew Tree Cemetery today.

BOYD, Suddenly, Ernest and Rose BOYD [nee CRITCHLEY], 93 Roscommon St. Funeral arrangements later

BRAMELL, May by enemy action, James aged 29, beloved brother of Olive, Stanley, Joseph and William. Interment at Smithdown Rd, Friday next.

CHRISTIE, May by enemy action whilst on leave, Alexander only son of Andrew CHRISTIE, and the late Ann, dearly loved brother of Kitty of 10 Peveril St, Walton. Interment at Kirkdale Cemetery Wednesday next.

COOPER, May 8th, as the result of an accident William aged 67, dearly beloved husband of Eliza, 115 Mount Rd, Rock Ferry. Interment at Bebington Cemetery tomorrow

DARBY, May by enemy action, Percy dearly beloved husband of Ethel [matron of Mapleton’s] 21 Alderson Rd. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow

DAVIES, May 8th, William beloved husband of Janet 67 Walton Hall Ave [late 40 Woolhope St] Funeral Everton Cemetery Wednesday next

DORAN, May through enemy action Police Constable 132, Frederick Walter [Fred] dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth [nee GLENDINNING], 26 Queen’s Court Rd, West Derby [in the midst of life we are in death] Cortege leaves above address tomorrow Tuesday 3.30pm for interment at Everton Cemetery [County Tipperary papers please copy] As above uncle of Irene and Ted, brother of Agnes and “Mick” HENNESSY [Duty nobly done] Memories of you will always bring happiness, though your passing caused such pain. As above, O for the touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still. Mother.

FINNIGAN, May suddenly by enemy action Catherine dearly beloved mother of Tom, John, Mildred, Dan and Eva.

FISHER, by enemy action on Ambulance Duty, aged 32, Samuel [Mick] 47 Arundel Ave, beloved husband of Pearl and darling daddy of Joy. [Deeply mourned by his wife, child and mother, sisters, brothers, relatives and friends] Shivah at 54 Onslow Rd, Fairfield.

FORTUNE, May 7th enemy action, Michael dear father of Anne and Molly, brother of Joseph America, and Thomas. Funeral from 28 Chatsworth Rd, Rock Ferry.

FRANKLAND, May by enemy action, Ronald RAF, darling husband of Pauline [nee TOZER] 16 years Liverpool Corporation. Interment West Derby Cemetery tomorrow.

HANDLEY, The funeral of Louisa, Deputy Matron, Mill Rd, Infirmary takes place from Walton Hospital tomorrow to Birkenhead Crematorium.

HANLON, Suddenly by enemy action Arthur beloved husband of May dear father of Eileen. Cortege leaves 21 Wapshare Rd on Wednesday next for interment Smithdown Rd. As above beloved brother of Jim, Bill and Henry [Duty nobly done]

HEANEY, May 7th William 32 Bodmin Rd, interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow

HEBRON, by enemy action aged 77, Ellen wife of Robert dear mother of Arthur, Edith, Fanny, Lola, Nellie and Minnie [Free from sorrow grief and pain in God’s keeping till we meet again]

HINCKS, May enemy action dearly loved husband of Kitty [nee McKENZIE], 57 Croxteth Rd, Bootle. Funeral arrangements later

HUGHES, by enemy action John Hugh dear husband of Annie M, 60 Paley St. Interment at Smithdown Rd tomorrow.

HUGHES, May 7th, suddenly George Charles dearly beloved son of George and Elizabeth and darling grandson of Mrs WAINWRIGHT, late of 25 Chapman St, present address 99 Mardale Rd, Huyton. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow

JOHNSON, suddenly by enemy action Fred aged 34, dearly loved youngest son of Mrs JOHNSON and beloved brother of John, Catherine and Tessie [In the midst of life we are in death] 22 Gidlow St, Old Swan [late 13 Cubbin St, Kirkdale] Funeral arrangements later.

JOHNSON by enemy action Anthony dear and most beloved son of Mr and Mrs P. T. JOHNSON, Meadowcroft, Plymyard Ave, Bromborough. Funeral tomorrow [private]

JONES, May, Alfred Lewis beloved husband of Ethel 11 Brewster St [Severed only till He come] interment at Kirkdale Cemetery tomorrow

JONES, May suddenly by enemy action, Charles dearly loved dad of Doris and Marie cortege leaves 28 Ouse St today for interment Smithdown Rd.

KNIGHT, Suddenly by enemy action Victor Herbert dearly loved son of George and Drucilla [Safe in the arms of Jesus] [Nannie’s boy] 56 Crosswood Crescent, Huyton. Interment at Huyton Churchyard on Wednesday next.

LANE, May by enemy action, Helen dearly beloved daughter of Helen FROST, 16 Nesfield St, also Walter beloved husband of above and Ronald their darling baby [sadly missed. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Friday next.

LEES, Suddenly by enemy action, Harold Percy aged 36, dearly loved husband of Anne, father of Joyce and beloved eldest son of Mr and Mrs W. T. LEE, 22 Brookland Rd. Funeral arrangements later. Interred Allerton Cemetery May 15th

LEY, May by enemy action, Herbert beloved husband of Lily and dear dad of Doreen, Alex and Lily [they took the sunshine from our home the one we loved so dear] 49 Dacy St. Interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow

McLAUGHLIN, suddenly by enemy action Alfred dearly beloved husband of Beatrice, 20 Munster Rd. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Wednesday next

MEIKLE, May by enemy action, John Francis beloved son of J. F. and Mary MEIKLE, 150 Fontenoy St. Funeral arrangements later

MURPHY, through enemy action whilst doing his duty Michael [our Mick] beloved eldest son of Michael and Catherine and brother of Sarah, Peter, Catherine, Patrick, Edward, Joseph and Mary [Mother of sorrows pray for him, most sacred heart of Jesus, grant him eternal rest] 15 Nursery St. Funeral arrangements later

PARKES, by enemy action Evelyn sadly missed by mother and family 175A Wavertree Rd. Funeral arrangements later

ROBSON, May suddenly by enemy action Edwin beloved husband of Lucy, also Gladys beloved daughter of above.

RUTHERFORD, May by enemy action, William aged 46, son of John H. RUTHERFORD and the late Ellen, 9 Harlech St.

SMITH, May 8th Elizabeth beloved mother of Florence E. SMITH, 15 Cranbourne Rd. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Thursday

TEBBUTT, May 8th suddenly, 34 Liverpool Rd, St Helens, John dearly beloved husband of Edith D [nee SIMONS] Cremation at Manchester tomorrow.

THOMPSON, In loving memory of Stanley and E. THOMPSON and their three children Stanley, Mary and David, killed by enemy action. Funeral postponed.

WARD, Suddenly by enemy action Joseph dearly beloved husband of Harriett [Dot] loving dad of Nancy and Charles, 16 Norman Rd. Interment today at St Luke’s Crosby.

WATT, May by enemy action, Percy dearly beloved brother of Eva Doris and Elsie [Our dearest pal] Minnie and Albert, 6 Fairfield Crescent. Sadly missed by all.

WHITTLE, May by enemy action, William dearly beloved husband of Mary [CLIFFE] 128 Fontenoy St. Funeral arrangements later

WILLIAMS, May by enemy action, Mary [our Auntie Pollie] 15 Hermia St sadly missed by her loving nephew Jack and Molly, also Dolly and Muriel [her little kids] Goodnight Auntie Pollie Muriel and Poll Poll, remembered by all at 16 Portico St, Kirkdale

WORTHINGTON, by enemy action Jim always remembered by Mr and Mrs PARKER and Son.

WRIGHT / BENSON, Service at St Matthews Church Bootle tomorrow.

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 13th, 1941

ADOLPH. May suddenly by enemy action, Charles Ernest Frederick, Charles Alan and Ronnie, 68 Rawson Rd, Seaforth. Sadly missed by all at 96 Russell Rd, Lpl 15

ANDERSON, May suddenly, Alice Callister Lace, beloved wife of William. Funeral private.

ANDERSON, May suddenly, John aged 29. M.A [and H.M.Inspector of Taxes] beloved son of William. Funeral private.

ATAMIAN, Suddenly Mesag, dearly beloved son of Mr and Mrs A. D. ATAMIAN, 54 Shaw St. Interment at Anfield Cemetery today

BAGULEY, May, suddenly by enemy action William beloved husband of Agnes, 63 Tagus St, Interment at Allerton Cemetery [South African papers please copy]

BARNES, May 8th, Mary twin sister of Betty [Mummies Baba] R.I.P. Sadly missed by Mummy and Daddy, 2 Owen St.

BLACK, May by enemy action, 127 Towson St, Mary beloved wife of the late Peter, loving mother of Mary, Peter, Annie, Lily and John [OHMS] Sadly missed by her sons and daughters in-law. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Thursday next

BLAZEY, May by enemy action, John aged 68, beloved husband of Lilian, Funeral arrangements later. Inquiries 15 Kemble St

BROADBENT, killed by enemy action doing her duty, Ellen dearly beloved wife of John Percival. Sadly missed by all the family. Passed from the world of strife to a haven of rest. Funeral arrangements later, inquiries 8 Desford Rd, Lpl 19.

CRUIKSHANK, May by enemy action James aged 29 dearly beloved 3rd son of John and Elizabeth, 19 Wyatt St [Eternal rest give to him O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace] Interment at Ford Cemetery tomorrow

CRUIKSHANK, May suddenly by enemy action, Marie aged 26 [nee COOMBES] dearly beloved wife of Joseph of 43 Howley St. R.I.P. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Friday next. As above the beloved daughter of Lilian and the late Thomas COOMBES, loving sister of William, Sissie and Lilian [Mum’s pal]

DALZELL, by enemy action Mary Francias aged 65, beloved wife of the late John of Kirkdale. Sadly missed by Mary, Lily and family

DAVIES, by enemy action Amy Lilian beloved daughter of William and Edith, beloved sister of William and Bert, 54 Gaerwen St. Sadly missed. Interment at Anfield Cemetery today

DICKSON, May by enemy action, Audrey beloved and only sister of Mrs Violet LAMB, 11 Highfield Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire

DITCHFIELD, May suddenly by enemy action, Alice aged 90, widow of Thomas DITCHFIELD [Former secretary Mersey Quay and Railway Carters Union] cortege leaves 118 Marfine Crescent, Park Lane Aintree, today for interment Everton Cemetery.

DONOHUE, by enemy action Patrick beloved husband of Mary father of Joan. Sadly missed by wife and daughter 57 Lindley St

DOYLE, May by enemy action, Aiden devoted husband of Mary [nee O’SHAUGHNESSY] Ex Sergeant Liverpool City Police. R.I.P. Sadly missed by his wife and nine children. 124 Lawrence Rd. Funeral arrangements later.

DYBELL, May by enemy action, Charles aged 38, beloved son of Mary Ann and Edward, beloved brother of Teddy, Mary, Tilly and Nelly. Funeral arrangements later.

EDWARDS, May by enemy action Robert Percy beloved youngest son of Elizabeth and the late John Frederick. Sadly missed by all [At the end of the lane of shadows he will meet us with a smile] 51 Troughton St. As above dearly loved fiancé of Mabel HUDSON [He will live in my heart forever. Love like ours never dies]. Sadly missed by all at 25 Ewart Rd and Alf and Edna.

EDWARDS, May by enemy action, Richard beloved husband of Ellen [Nell] 7 Carnarvon Rd. Interment at Kirkdale Cemetery today. As above Our Dick, dearly beloved 4th son of Mr and Mrs EDWARDS [In the midst of life we are in death ] deeply mourned by his mother and father and all at 5 St Hilda St.

ELLERY, May by enemy action, while on duty, Walter beloved eldest son of Sarah and the late William James ELLERY of 100 Webster Rd. A great sorrow. R.I.P.

FAIRCHILD, from injuries received through enemy action, Annetta Adelina, of Collins St, Bootle, wife of Thomas Ebenezer and dear little mother of Rosie and Lily.

FOURTUNE, by enemy action, Michael dearly beloved husband of the late Bridget, son of the late John and Deborah FORTUNE, Kilcotty, Eire and dear father of Anne and Molly and brother of Joseph America, and Thomas. R.I.P. Funeral arrangements later.

GARNER / NICHOLSON, By enemy action, William aged 44, John aged 40, Margaret aged 33, the beloved brothers and sisters of George and James GARNER, also Agnes NICHOLSON, aunt of the above. Interment at Allerton Cemetery Thursday next. Inquiries 59 Alwyn St.

GASKELL, May by enemy action, Ellen, Peter and baby Peter loving daughter son-in-law and grandchild of Mr and Mrs ROACH, 39 Heriot St.

GASKIN, May suddenly by enemy action Frank aged 31 dearly beloved husband of Mary [nee CULSHAW] and loving daddy of Brian. Interment at Ford Cemetery on Friday next from 7 Wentworth Grove, Roby. As above Our Frankie dearly loved eldest son of Frank and Agnes GASKIN, 24 Thornes Rd.

GUEST, May in hospital through enemy action, Alfred Ernest devoted husband of Eva and loving father of Olive, Gladys, Ruth and Irene, son-in-laws Jack and Fred. Funeral arrangements later.

GRAHAM, Through enemy action, Marion beloved sister of Maud LEIGHTON, Lyndhurst Rd, Meols [late of Orrell Park] Interment at Kirkdale Cemetery tomorrow

HENSON, by enemy action 43 Edinburgh Rd, Amy aged 65 beloved wife of the late Sergeant Major HENSON of the Worcestershire Regt and Corps of Commissionaires.

HODGE, Suddenly by enemy action, John aged 63, Elizabeth aged 55, Frank aged 13, Edward aged 10mths grandson, of 50 Arthur St. Cortege leaves 89 Peter Rd for interment at Kirkdale Cemetery on Friday.

HUGHES by enemy action, William dearly loved husband of Dora and only son of William and Alice HUGHES late of Queen’s Drive and Chantrey St. Cortege leaves 18 Lindale Rd for interment West Derby Cemetery

HULME, May 9th, James suddenly beloved husband of Jessie of Derby Rd, Huyton. Interment Huyton Church today.

HYSLOP, by enemy action, John James beloved husband of Cissie and dear father of Esther and Angus, 95 Townsend Lane. Interment at West Derby Cemetery tomorrow.

JAMES, Suddenly by enemy action, Margaret dearly beloved wife of the late James William, sadly missed by sons and daughters.

The call was sudden the shock severe,

We little thought her death was near.

Only those who have lost can tell,

The pain of parting without farewell.

Thy will be done, cortege leaves 34 Gladstone St at 3.15pm.

JONES, May by enemy action, Arthur James dearly loved son and only child of Joseph and Lila JONES, 17 Ringwood Ave, Bowring Park, late of 44 Salisbury Rd, Everton. Funeral arrangements later.

KEHOE, May killed on duty by enemy action. Robert dearly beloved husband of Clara, devoted father of his children, R.I.P. 61 Oakleigh. Interment at Anfield Cemetery Friday next.

KELLY, in hospital as a result of enemy action, Edward Patrick, dearly beloved husband of Mary, 27 Hurry St, Dingle. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow.

LAWTON, by enemy action whilst on duty, James [Joe] dearly beloved husband of Lilian, 50 Hilary Rd, Anfield.

LITTLE, May by enemy action, Catherine beloved wife of John N, 30 Lathom Rd, Bootle. Dear daughter of George and Julia ATHERTON of Wallasey, deeply mourned.

MACCABE, by enemy action, Amy Beatrice and Constance Cheshire, daughters of Mrs and the late Thomas MACCABE, Interment at St Luke’s, Crosby tomorrow.

MARTIN, May suddenly by enemy action, Charlotte Ann, [Nan] mother of John and daughter of Mrs D. BYRNE, R.I.P, Deeply mourned by all. Funeral arrangements later.

MATTHEWS, May by enemy action, Charles dearly beloved son of the late Mr and Mrs W. MATTHEWS [Late Ince Ave] dearly loved brother of Mary and Lilian, 11 Halsey Crescent. Funeral arrangements later.

McCOOL, Killed on duty John the dearly loved husband of Esther and dear father of John and Derek. [Eternal rest give unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him] R.I.P, Cortege leaves 8 Harebell St for interment at Ford Cemetery today.

MORLEY, May by enemy action, 22 Wykeham St, Herbert, George, Margaret, Kathleen, Mary and Fred. R.I.P, Funeral from 24 Snowdrop St for Anfield Cemetery tomorrow.

MUNDAY, May suddenly, Herbert [Bert] dearly beloved husband of Alice [Duty nobly done] Interment at Anfield tomorrow. As above beloved eldest son of Mr and Mrs MUNDAY, 33 Oakdene Rd, brother of Cyril, Leslie U.S.A, , Eric [Middle East] As above beloved son-in-law Mrs WILLIAMS and brother-in-law of Archie,. ARTHUR AND Hilda.

MURRAY, by enemy action May my beloved wife ,Gladys our daughter, William JOHNSON, Son-in-law, John [still missing] Funeral Long Lane, Thursday. From father and daughter, Mabel E. LEAH.

NALL, by enemy action William Holland, interred at Anfield Cemetery Monday last.

O’SHAUGHNESSY, May suddenly Joseph dearly beloved husband of Margaret, 49 Myers Rd, West, Crosby. R.I.P, Requiem mass at St Peter and Paul’s tomorrow.

OWEN, By enemy action Edward. Teddy, beloved youngest son of Annie and the late William OWEN, dear brother of William, Annie and Alf, sadly missed 20c Mansfield St. Funeral arrangements later.

OWENS, May by enemy action, Sid aged 40, beloved husband of Polly and caretaker of St Thomas’s School. Sadly missed by his wife and children at 19 Hawarden Grove

PALLISER, by enemy action Florence beloved wife of Jim [sadly missed by her little boy and hubby] Interment at Walton Park tomorrow.

PAYNE, by enemy action, William Henry and his beloved wife Mary. Sadly missed by her brothers Thomas and Michel, nieces and nephews, Cathleen, John, Daniel and Peter GANNON, John and Mary SHEARON. Interment at Ford Cemetery today

RAMSAY, by enemy action George Samuel beloved husband of Lena and loving father of Lucelle, 3rd son of Edith and William RAMSAY, 129 Venmore St. Funeral at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow

RILEY, by enemy action, Arthur [S. J. Liggett Ltd] dearly beloved husband of Lena father of Douglas, Gordon, John, Alan and Norman. Interment Thornton Garden of Rest today

ROBERTS, by enemy action, Winifred aged 23 dearly loved wife of Richard, also aged 5mths Winifred Doreen cherished daughter [together in peace] Dick, sisters and all at 84 Yelverton Rd.

ROBERTS, suddenly Richard F and his beloved wife Margaret [nee CLAGUE] also their dear boys John, Richard and Henry. Funeral arrangements later. As above dearly loved brother his wife and boys of Martha deeply regretted by Martha, Dorothy, Kathleen and Edward and Walter [HMF]. As above sadly missed Kate, Emily, Henry, also Henry and Willie [HMF], 20 Leicester St

ROBSON, Suddenly by enemy action Gladys, deeply mourned by her partner and all her students at The Apollo [Nicholl’s] 18 Colquitt St. Her end was sudden the shock severe. She was so friendly, and oh, so dear.

ROBSON, suddenly by enemy action, Edwin ROBSON and his daughter Gladys deeply mourned by Nickie, Frances, Nora, Joyce and Ken

ROGERS, May suddenly by enemy action Thomas and Catherine, father and mother, also Eileen, Joan and Josie beloved parents and sisters of Tommy, Lily, Kitty and Mag. R.I.P. Safe in the arms of Jesus. Interment at Ford Cemetery Thursday next.

ROSSITER, May suddenly whilst on duty ARP. Ambulance driver, John aged 50, dearly beloved husband of Elizabeth and loving father of Jack [HMF] and Leonard, late Smithdown Lane [Only those who have loved can tell the grief of parting without farewell] [Goodnight dad Len] Cortege leaves his mother’s residence 30 Powls St, tomorrow for interment at Allerton Cemetery.

ROSSITER, May suddenly on Duty

Just a thought amid confusion and strife,

An honoured friend we loved in life.

Care for others in welfare true,

Kind hearted we all knew.

Right well we worked to bring the maimed,

O’er pathways torn and fire above,

Sustained by faith and someone’s love,

Straight from the heart of those in need.

In kindly thought, in word, in deed.

Today we mourn you, yet you live,

Enshrined in hearts, respected still.

Rest be your portion, Wither God’s will.

Sadly missed by staff and customers of O’CONNOR’S, Parliament St.

SINCLAIR, suddenly by enemy action Mary [Cissie] beloved wife of the late Robert and loving mother of William. Interment at Ford Cemetery today.

SINNOTT, by enemy action whilst on duty Samuel Edward beloved husband of Helen, 62 Hardings Rd, Allerton No Funeral. As above beloved brother of Mrs Ada CHRISTIAN 206 Derby Lane and beloved brother of Lily, Harry and Harold.

SKYNER, aged 4mths Trevor the darling baby of Irene and Cyril, 125 Portlet Rd, Lpl 13. Funeral arrangements later

STALKER / THOMPSON, Suddenly Henry Edward eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs STALKER formerly of 21 Newlands St, also Robert and Caroline THOMPSON, and their daughter Lilian. Interment at Anfield Cemetery at 2.30pm, cortege leaves 35 Byng Rd, Clubmoor at 1.30pm.

STOCKDALE, [nee LADSON] suddenly by enemy action, Ivy May beloved daughter of Sarah J and Jarvis LADSON, dearly loved sister of Lizzie, Ethel and George. Also Joe darling husband of above [undivided in death] As above Joe beloved son of Thomas and the late Mary STOCKDALE. Ivy beloved wife of above and beloved daughter of Sarah and James LADSON. Sadly mourned by all. Funeral arrangements later.

SUTTON, May by enemy action on duty aged 24, Henry dearly beloved eldest son of William and Ethel SUTTON, 60 Hannan Rd. Interment at Holy Trinity, Thursday next. As above dearly beloved Fiancé of Edith CLEMENT, 1 Hay Green Rd, Wavertree.

TAYLOR, Suddenly by enemy action whilst on duty, Stanley Bainbridge, dearly beloved husband of Dilys, late of 41 Croylands St, Lpl 4, cortege leaves 27 Ruskin St tomorrow for funeral at Anfield Cemetery. As above beloved 2nd son of Mrs TAYLOR, now at 14 Alstonfield Rd. Sadly missed by mother, sisters and brothers.

THRELFALL, By enemy action, John dearly beloved eldest son of Albert and Celia, 37 Virginia St, Bootle. [Thy will be done O God]

TIPTON, Suddenly by enemy action, Edward dearly beloved husband of Catherine [nee STEVENS], Interment at Anfield Cemetery today.

TIPTON, Suddenly by enemy action, Thomas beloved husband of Margaret. Interment at Bootle Cemetery today.

TRUSLER, May by enemy action, Lily beloved wife of Edward of 155 Church Rd, Litherland. Cortege leaves 10 Fleetwood Lane Sefton, tomorrow for requiem mass at the English Martyr’s Church, Litherland. Interment at Ford Cemetery

VERNON, Suddenly by enemy action, Agnes beloved aunt of Dolly, Edna, Les and Jack. Inquiries 12 Rothsay Drive or 26 Watling Ave, Litherland.

WALTON, May by enemy action Dorothy aged 55, beloved wife of William, late 131 Towson St. Sadly missed by all. Sad, Stan, Dolly, David and Walter, 47 Sutherland St, Edge Hill. Funeral arrangements later

WARRINGTON, May by enemy action, Thomas Henry aged 30, beloved eldest son of Tom and Margaret. Interment at Anfield Cemetery tomorrow.

WATLING, May by enemy action, Eric, of Walton. Funeral at Longmoor Lane Cemetery, tomorrow.

WATTERSON, May 8th, suddenly Alfred aged 73 late Registrar of Births and Deaths, beloved only brother of Elizabeth, 65 Granville Rd, Wavertree. [Love can never lose it’s own, beloved brother of mine] Interment at Anfield Cemetery, Friday next.

WILKINSON, By enemy action, Alice nee GOODWIN, beloved wife of the late James [reunited], dear mother of Harold. Cortege leaves 28 Harrowby Rd, Seaforth, Thursday next for interment at Bootle Cemetery.

WILSON, May by enemy action, Cecil aged 24, dear husband of Gladys darling daddy of Sylvia. As above son-in-law of Mr and Mrs PEVIE, 7 Evesham Rd [he died doing his duty]

I did not see you suffer,

I did not see you die,

I only know you left us,

And did not say goodbye.

WRIGHT, May by enemy action, Jeanie dearly beloved eldest daughter of Elizabeth and the late James Walter WRIGHT [Some day some time we will understand] 6 Ibstock Rd, Bootle.

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Liverpool Daily Post, May 14th, 1941

BEATTY, May by enemy action Robert W, dearly beloved husband of Frances, dearest dad of Laura [late pier master M.B.H.B] Interred Anfield Cemetery May 13th. As above dearly loved brother-in-law and pal of Mr and Mrs S. W. YOUNG, 6 Oak St, Bootle. Sadly missed by all. As above beloved brother-in-law of Mollie, George and Courtney, uncle of Edna, and Ronnie sadly missed by all at 44A Swinbrook Green.

BRAITHWAITE / CORKHILL, Suddenly by enemy action, Robert dearly beloved husband of Mary BRAITHWAITE [Till we meet again] Also my dear father Daniel CORKHILL, dearly loved husband of the late Mary, also Daniel my dear brother son of the above reunited. Interment at Everton Cemetery on Friday next.

CARTER, May 11th, accidentally killed 2nd Lieut William Douglas CARTER [Our Billy] dearly loved youngest son of Mr and Mrs S. CARTER, 14 Bilston Rd, Aigburth. Funeral arrangements later

CHILDS, May by enemy action doing his duty, Robert, 7 Crouch St. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Monday next

COBB, May suddenly by enemy action, Ethel Hallwood, aged 34, beloved wife of Harry and June Elizabeth aged 5 darling daughter of above. Funeral Bootle Cemetery Friday next.

The call was sudden the shock severe,

We little thought their death was near,

Only those who have lost can tell,

The pain of parting without farewell.

CRAIG, by enemy action, James aged 35, beloved husband of Elizabeth and devoted father of James, 37 Bulwer St, Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Monday next.

In health and strength he went to duty,

Little thinking death so near,

But it pleased the Lord to bid him come,

And in his sight appear.

CURRAN, Suddenly by enemy action, John Donald, beloved husband of Christina [nee WAYNE] also John Donald aged 16, Alice aged 14 darling children of above. Sadly missed by Lal, Billy and Cissie. Cortege leaves 33 Copperfield St, for interment at Smithdown Rd, tomorrow. As above the beloved eldest son of John and the late Amelia CURRAN. Dad brothers and sisters.

DUNN, Suddenly Harold of Plumpton Abbey Hotel, dearly beloved husband of Lilian [His presence is forever ours] Cortege leaves 1 Ogden Close, Muirhead Ave, tomorrow for interment West Derby Cemetery. As above deeply mourned and loved by brother J. J. DUNN

EDWARDS / CROFT, Interment at Ford Cemetery on Friday next.

EMERY, by enemy action Robert aged 40, beloved husband of Annie 27 Plimsoll St. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow.

FAIRCLOUGH, by enemy action John Edward aged 55, dearly beloved husband of Pattie, late of 22 Woodcroft Rd. Interment Smithdown Rd on Monday next.

FERGUSON, May by enemy action Ada dearly beloved wife of James, darling mother of Lil, Ag and Bert.

GOSS, May by enemy action, Emma GOSS’S mother and daughter late of Hector St. Cortege from 60 Burford Rd, Broadgreen to Kirkdale Cemetery on Thursday.

GRIFFIN, May by enemy action, Alice aged 36 beloved sister of Ada DARBY. Funeral at Bootle Cemetery Friday next.

GRIFFITHS, May suddenly by enemy action, Sam aged 28, dearly beloved son of Edith and the late Joseph, 63 Carisbrooke Rd, Walton. Sadly missed by family and sweetheart Anne.

HARRISON, May by enemy action aged 64 Josephine dearly beloved wife of George also Ronald aged 17, much loved youngest son of above. Interred at Bootle Cemetery.

HART, May whilst on duty Mildred beloved wife of Thomas J, dear mother of Tommy, Barbara, Freddie and Joyce, dear daughter of Mrs C. BREWER and the late W. BREWER of Wavertree. Cortege will leave 28 Warham Rd on Friday next for interment at Anfield Cemetery

HUGHES, May by enemy action Eliza aged 56 dearly beloved wife of Hugh Alun, also Gwendoline Alwyn aged 14yrs 11mths dearest youngest daughter of above, late of 26 Creswick St.[ In the midst of life we are in death] Inquiries 26 Cotswold St, Kensington. As above darling mother of Hugh Alan and mother-in-law of Olive, treasured memories, also darling grandma of Sylvia and Keith. Goodnight God bless Gran. As above dearly beloved Mum of Doris and dearly loved sister, too dearly loved to be forgotten, 3 Valley Drive, Great Sutton. [God’s greatest gift remembrance]

The call was sudden the shock severe, I little thought their end so near.

HUNT, May by enemy action, Stanley dearly loved son of Harry and Margaret of Inchkeith, Lingham Lane, Moreton.

JOUGHLIN [nee CRAGG] by enemy action, Martha beloved wife of Herbert also baby Brenda, funeral from 22 Penrhyn Ave, to Bootle Cemetery today

KIRBY, May suddenly by enemy action Jane Emily aged 31, beloved wife of James, also James aged 4 and Marjorie aged 2, Joyce aged 4mths, children of the above, 118 Towson St. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Thursday next from mother’s residence, 25 Alderville Rd.

LEATHERBARROW, May by enemy action doing his duty, Bob much loved husband of Nellie and dear daddy of June [daddy’s little chicken] late of 25 Murfield St. Funeral at Ford Cemetery tomorrow

LESTER, Suddenly by enemy action Iris [nee ROBINSON] dearly beloved daughter of Mary RILEY and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Owen JONES, also Joseph dearly beloved husband of above and their darling baby Mavis [Devoted in life united in death] Interment today at West Derby Cemetery

LOWRY, Suddenly by enemy action, Catherine dearly beloved wife of George P. LOWRY. Cortege leaves 34 Sackville St tomorrow for interment at Ford Cemetery

LYON, May by enemy action, George and Alice, beloved daughter and son-in-law of John and Ellen WILLIAMS, also their five children. Cortege leaves 79 Cockerell St today for interment at Longmoor Lane Cemetery. As above Alice much loved sister of Minnie, Annie, John. Also their five children and husband George. God has them in his keeping, we have them in our hearts.

LUNN, May by enemy action, Thomas and Emily dearly loved father and mother of Tom [Out of a world of trouble, safe in the harbour of peace] Interment at Anfield on Tuesday.

MAHER, Suddenly by enemy action Martha loving sister of Frances and Ernest. Funeral Bootle Cemetery on Friday next.

MALONE, May by enemy action Rebecca dearly beloved wife of Peter loving mother of Ann and John, also son’s daughter in U.S.A, Peter Alex, Rebecca grandchildren R.I.P [On whose souls sweet Jesus have mercy] 3 Cartmell Terrace. As above dearly beloved mother of Phil R.I.P, sadly missed by Madge and grandchildren 102 Inner Forum. As above beloved mother of Catherine R.I.P [Thy will be done] Deeply mourned by Kate and son-in-law Joe and grandchildren, 62 Fieldton Rd.

MANN, May by enemy action Percival Arthur beloved husband of Mabel father of Allan and John [He died that others might live] As above eldest son of Lily MANN, brother of John and Willie, 18 Empire St [Duty nobly done] Funeral arrangements later

MANNING, Suddenly by enemy action Henry Alfred [Harry] aged 19 dearly beloved eldest son of H and M. MANNING, loving brother of Jackie, May and Kathleen R.I.P, Sadly missed. Interment at Everton Cemetery today

MARTIN, [nee LYNCH] May by enemy action, Mollie dearly loved only daughter of James and Ann and beloved wife of Joseph MARTIN also killed by enemy action. Interment at Anfield Cemetery on Friday next.

McKEOWN, May suddenly by enemy action, Thomas L, aged 32 beloved husband of Violet [nee COOPER] and darling daddy of Clare R.I.P, Interment from 15 Empire St for Ford Cemetery on Friday next. As above Our Tom, dearly beloved son of Catherine and the late Thomas McKEOWN and beloved brother of Rose and Rita. R.I.P. We have lost heaven has gained. One of the best this world contained. 104 Gregson St.

MUIR, May suddenly by enemy action, Jennie aged 65, late of Litherland Rd, funeral a Bootle Cemetery tomorrow

MUIRHEAD, May by enemy action, Elizabeth Annie, beloved wife of William, also James 4th son of above. Cortege leaves 55 Broadgreen Rd for interment at Kirkdale Cemetery tomorrow

OSBORNE, by enemy action Ethel Gertrude aged 51, late employee Liverpool Corporation Welfare Department. Sadly missed by brothers and sisters. Funeral at Anfield Cemetery Monday next.

PAPE, by enemy action whilst on duty, David dearly beloved husband of the late Ethel [MOORHOUSE] dearly beloved brother of Agnes, Mary, Lizzie, and Kate, uncle of Willie and Leslie [No funeral] As above dearly beloved brother of Will and brother-in-law of Amy, uncle of Amy, Marjorie and David. As above dearly beloved brother of Greta and brother-in-law of Jack, uncle of Greta and Joyce. As above dearly beloved brother of Doris and brother-in-law of George , Dorothy’s Pal. As above dearly beloved brother of Tom and brother-in-law of Laura.

PARKES, By enemy action Evelyn aged 17 the beloved daughter of Mary and the late Leo PARKES. Interment at Everton Cemetery on Friday next.

PARRY, Suddenly by enemy action, 25 Dallas Grove, Edna and baby John dearly beloved daughter and grandson of William and Amelia BOVILL. Funeral arrangements later

PATTERSON, May suddenly by enemy action Sarah E, beloved wife of the late James also Henry P, the son of above and Elsie his wife, and children Alan and Audrey. Sadly mourned by relatives of 57 Edinburgh Rd

REDMOND, By enemy action, Jackie aged 19, darling and beloved son of Mr and Mrs Jack REDMOND [On whose soul sweet Jesus have mercy] [No greater love hath this man, who laid down his life for his friends] R.I.P. Cortege leaves Vauxhall Vaults, 31 Vauxhall Rd for a special service at Ford Cemetery.

RITCH, May by enemy action Isabella also beloved husband John in hospital. Sadly missed by Jim and Rhona. Funeral arrangements later

ROBERTS, by enemy action, John H and Edith, dearly beloved father and mother of John S. ROBERTS, also William and Harriet Alice dearly loved brother and sister-in-law [peace perfect peace] 237 Stanley Park. Ave.

SHEPHERD, May by enemy action, Jesse Harold aged 37, dearly beloved husband of Eileen, late of 25 Annie Rd. Cortege leaves 39 Eaton Ave, Litherland tomorrow for interment at Bootle Cemetery

SIMPSON, May by enemy action, the dearly beloved husband of Ethel of 40 Croxteth Rd, Bootle. Funeral arrangements later

SMITH, Through enemy action, Police Sergeant Frank SMITH, beloved husband of Jane and father of Pauline, Phyllis and Violet, late of 26 Annie Rd, Orrell. Interment follows service at Denton’s Green Lane Church, St Helens today.

STUART, By enemy action, David and his beloved wife Lily. Deeply mourned by their children, Albert, Dave, Lily, John, Mary and Tommy. Cortege leaves 65 Salisbury St for interment at Anfield Cemetery, Saturday next.

TAYLOR, by enemy action, Leonard aged 18, youngest son of Kenneth and Mary TAYLOR, 14 Plimsoll St. Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow

THOMAS, May by enemy action Albert Edward [Bert] Butcher. Interment at Bootle Cemetery Friday next.

THOMAS, May by enemy action, Caradoc Arfon, aged 38, only son of the late Mr and Mrs Bonner THOMAS, Llangaffo, Anglesey. Inquiries 5A Woodchurch Rd, Birkenhead

THOMASEN, May of 10 Station Rd, by enemy action, Thomas Jensen also Thomas, Marjorie, Ivy and Andrea beloved children of above and beloved nieces and nephews of John M. N, and Margaret, 3 Bereford Rd Birkenhead. [Gone but not forgotten always in our thoughts. As above beloved eldest son of Annie HUNT, and beloved brother of Ivy and Neil [MN], Billie [RFA], late of 9 Chapman St, Toxteth [MDHB] Salvage Department. [Lofty] Thomas Jensen, also his beloved children [He loved them in life and was not separated by death] Funeral at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow. As above dearly loved brother of Julie, children will always be remembered by Auntie Julie and cousins Thelma, Ivy and Ronnie. [Safe in the shelter of the Lord] 3 Beresford Rd, Oxton

WALKER, Suddenly Joseph dearly beloved husband of Francis late of 24 Stratton Rd, Lpl 13. Inquire 12 Blenheim Rd or 18 Byford St.

WATERSON, May by enemy action, Fred dearly beloved husband of Hetty and loving brother of Willie, Arthur and twin brother George. Funeral arrangements later, 22 Essex St, Lpl 18.

You left us so suddenly Fred, You could not say goodbye,

But we know that you are watching yet, from that beautiful home on high.

WELLER, May suddenly by enemy action, Henry interment at Everton Cemetery tomorrow. Also Edith WELLER and Ada LESTER [nee WELLER] No Funeral. Remembered by brothers and sisters, Louis, William and Lily.

WHITEHEAD, By enemy action, James Christopher aged 41, beloved husband of Bertha, 7 Plimsoll St [21yrs Edge Hill Loco] Interment at Allerton Cemetery tomorrow.

WHITLEY, May whilst on duty, Elizabeth Frances beloved wife of Charles mother of Dorothy, 82 Venmore St. Sadly missed by all. Cortege from 151 Muirhead Ave for interment at Anfield Cemetery.

WILSON, by enemy action, Charles beloved son of Emma loving brother of Emma and Peg [sadly missed but never forgotten] by all at 4 Holly St. Interment Bootle Cemetery Friday next.

WINDSOR, May suddenly by enemy action, Bertram beloved husband of Helen [nee Richardson], 125 Mill Lane, Wallasey. No private funeral.

WORTHINGTON, Suddenly by enemy action, James and Peter beloved husbands of Phoebe and Frances, and devoted fathers of Doreen, Dorothy, Marjorie and Ken. Also Barbara. Interment at Yew Tree Cemetery on Friday next.

We did not see you suffer,

We did not see you die,

We only know you left us,

And did not say goodbye.

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On going project, will add to some if there are any further updates

Interment of the dead at Anfield Cemetery, of the May Blitz

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