Abbott, A. and M. A.
Alfred Abbot, a postman, died on 3 April 1942, age 55, at his home at 8 Priory Gate Road. His wife, Martha Mary Abbot, was injured there and died, aged 56, at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road. She was the daughter of Mrs Meyers, of 170 Lewisham Road

The funeral left from 28 Douglas Road on 8 April, and they were interred in the same grave at Charlton, Dover, 32 ZC, with the Rev Jenkins of Christchurch and the Rev Horsley of Eythorne officiating. Many postal workers were present at the funeral, alongside the family  

(Article) Mr and Mrs Abbott were remembered in the Service of Remembrance for Civilians - November 2007

Abbott, V. G
Victor Gordon Abbot. He was an ambulance driver who was killed in an ambulance at Limekiln Street on 25 October 1940, aged 28. He was a member of the F A P and was the husband of Violet L L Abbott, nee Wyatt, of 3 Council House Street, and the son of W S and S Abbott, of 2 Old Folkestone Road. They were unable to attend his funeral on 30 October owing to evacuation through illness, but many of his remaining family were at his graveside at Charlton, Dover, ZC 31 as were members of the St John's Ambulance and the First Aid Posts

There were very many flowers laid. The wreath from his wife read: "His loving Wife and Baby Pam, to my dearest Husband and darling Daddy" 

	Just a year ago tomorrow You left this world of strife; We have lost, heaven has gained, One of the best the world contained from his loving daughter Pamela and wife Vi Only goodnight, beloved; not farewell Mum and Dad He left this world without a tear, He said goodbye to none; His spirit flew before we knew That from us he had gone (brother) from Queenie, Ern, and Brian Out of turmoil into eternal peace (brother) Ivy, Fred, Roy, and Colin
Without farewell he fell asleep, With only memories left to keep; Sleep on, dear brother, God knows best, On earth, there's strife; in heaven, rest (brother) from Frank and Nan
October 1941	The call was sudden, the shock severe, I little thought the end so near; Only those who have lost can tell The parting without farewell his loving sister Pat You have taken that last long journey, In God' beautiful ship called "Rest", Away from this world of sorrow To the home of eternal rest. We often pasue and think of you, And think of how you died To think we could not say goodbye Before you closed your eyes from his sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Reg

Victor Abbott's brother Sidney William had previously died suddenly at Swan Hill hospital, Australia, on 31 December 1932, aged 27

Amos, L. E.
Lena Ellen Amos. She died at 1 Townwall Passage on 11 September 1940, aged 20. She was the wife of Albert Henry Amos, First Class Stoker, Royal Navy, and the daughter of Mr F. C. Terry, of 96 Maid Street, Maidstone. Her younger sister Doris Irene Terry also died but her mother was rescued after three and a half hours trapped in rubble. Stoker Lowe tunnelled in to free her, having already helped free Mr Richardson, the only survivor of the Sussex Arms, Townwall Street

Lena had a five month old daughter Jean who survived, protected by the body of her mother. We were told that her pram had been under the stairs. Jean was rescued by Jack Hewitt, who relates in his biography "Greetings, Dover", compiled by Derek Leach, that he was later recommended for a George Medal for this action. Jack met Jean again, in 1980

The funerals were held at St. James, Dover, Mrs Amos, Grave 23 ER, and Miss Terry. The cortege left from 16 Maxton Road, the home of Mr Terry, their grandfather. Mrs Terry, their mother, was still recovering from her injuries, and was unable to attend. The headstone reads:

"In Memory Of Ena Ellen Amos, Killed By Enemy Action, 11 September 1940. Aged 20 Years"

In fondest memory of my darling Leana Ellen Amos, killed by enemy action, 11 September 1940. Gone, but not forgotten. From her loving husband, Bert (H.M.S. Cathay)

photo and transcription, with thanks to Joyce Banks

Ashbee, A.V.
Albert Victor Ashbee. He was the licensee of the Ancient Druids (RH) and died at St James Street on 20 October 1940, aged 57. He was the "dear husband" of Martha Ann Ashbee of 11 Stembrook, and the son of the late George Ashbee

He was buried on 24 October at St Mary's, Dover, 8 GB, with the funeral cortege leaving from 144 Clarendon Street

The call was sudden, the shock severe, I little thought his end so near; Only those who have lost can tell The parting without farewell His loving wife, Martha In the midst of life we are in death (dad) Bert, Dorothy and Marie Jeanne Without farewell, he fell asleep, With only memories left to keep. Sleep on, dear Dad, God knows best, On earth, there's strife; in heaven there's rest Remembered always by Jack and Ella In loving memory - Rene and Wally, Ever remembered - Jack and Em

Ashdown, W. R.
William Richard Ashdown. He was injured by bomb blast on 6 October 1940 while repairing the road at St James Street and died the next day at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, aged 48. He was buried on 12 October at Buckland, Dover. C7 8

He was the husband of Edith Ashdown, 10 George Street, who, at his graveside, laid a wreath, ""In loving memory of my dear husband, from Edie". Others laid included, "To darling "Pop" from Fred and Dorothy" and "To dear Bill" from "Ma""

"Very dearly loved" "Always in my thoughts" - Edie

Aspinall, W. L
William Lewis Aspinall. He died at the Salvation Army Canteen (Red Shield Club) in Snargate Street on 23 September 1944, aged 45. He was from 14 Philip Street, Stockport, Cheshire. He had run the Salvation Army hostel for two years, and was a canteen manager, his wife was seriously injured

He was buried on 29 September at St James, Dover. 2Y KL

Austen, W. E.
William Ernest Austen.  He was a sign writer, and the husband of A E Austen, of 25 Pencester Road. He was a councillor, elected in 1935, and a former Deputy Mayor to Jimmy Cairns in 1938 and 1939. He was also a sergeant in the Police War Reserve, and a veteran of the Great War, having served in France and been commissioned in the Royal Artillery

He died at the Conservative Club on 23 March 1942, aged 57, and was buried at Charlton, Dover, 8 2T, his service being conducted by the Corporation Chaplain, Rev G J Browne. There were many mourners, amongst them Mr and Mrs F Neech, his son-in-law and daughter, The Mayor, Alderman J R Carins, and Alderman Gore, and Mr H Saddleton, the Chief Constable. Many Freemasons were present, including Mr P Goldfinch SB from Peace and Harmony Lodge.   By request there were no flowers

Austin, J.
John Austin. He died on 8 October 1940, aged 63 (77?), at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road.. He was from 6 St. John's Road. He was buried on 11 October at Charlton, Dover. ZC 30

He was a labourer, and was probably injured when H.M.T. Burke, by the Granville Dock, was struck

Austin, L. E.
Laura Emily Austin. She died at her home at 2 Albert Road on 5 September 1942, aged 40. She was the wife of  Lawrence Henry Austin, and East Kent bus inspector (RH). Her four children, Patricia, May, Sheila, and John survived (RH)

She was buried on 9 September at St James, Dover, 15 EV, her coffin draped with the Union Flag, after her body had lain in St Paul's church overnight. There were a number of floral tributes from sections of the East Kent Road Car Company

Austin, W. J.
William James Austin. A labourer, he lived at 51 High Street, and was injured in the High Street on 13 November 1940. He died at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, aged 51. He was the husband of Jane Austin, later of 31 Monins Road

He was buried on 16 November at St James , Dover, 17 DR, his coffin covered with the Union Flag. Wreaths laid included, "His broken-hearted Wife" and "His broken-hearted daughters, Floss and Dot"

November 1941

Quickly and quietly was his call, His sudden death surprised us all: Only those who have lost can tell The pain of parting without farewell From his loving Wife and daughters Flossie and Doris Do not ask us if we miss him, There is such a vacant place; Can we e'er forget his footsteps, And his dear familiar face? Sadly missed by Father, Brother, and Sister

Aylmer, W.
William Aylmer. He was injured on 11 November 1940 at St Margaret's Bay and died the next day at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, aged 66. He was from Rushams, Wingham, Canterbury

Cameron, E. E.
Edith Emily Cameron. She died on 26 September 1940, aged 62, at her home at 10 Church Street, and is buried on 30th September at St James, Dover, Grave 17 EB. She may have been the owner of a small general shop

She was the widow of G Cameron, and may have been a member of Dover Spiritualist Church. She was also the "beloved friend" of Jennie Bourner

"A brighter morn than ours"

~Carberry, E. W.
Ernest William Carberry. He was the son of Patrick Carberry, below, and was a Fireman and Driver in the NFS, living at 16½ Finnis Hill. He was injured by being run over by a trailer pump on 19 December 1941 at a sub Fire Station at Finnis's Hill. He was taken to the Casualty Clearing Hospital.  He had sustained a fractured rib, but his condition was good, and he was able to talk to visitors. He explained that he had been between the car and the trailer, had felt a bump, and then the trailer had run over him. Sadly, his condition deteriorated, and he developed pneumonia and peritonitis. His bladder had been perforated, but the surgeon at the inquest stated that it was a small perforation that leaked intermittently, and  that previous tests had not revealed this. Although an operation was attempted, Mr Carberry died under the anaesthetic on 23 December 1941. He was 43

Mr Carberry is buried at St James, Dover, DR 12, and officers and men of the Fire Service formed a guard of honour at the graveside. His comrades also acted as bearers. His brothers, A and F Carberry, and his sisters, Mrs Golden and Mrs Goldsack, were amongst the mourners, as was his widow, who laid a floral tribute, "In loving remembrance of my dearest one, from his broken-hearted wife" 

Mr Carberry and his wife, Alice Elizabeth, nee Ward, known to all as "Poppy", married in 1930. They had two children, Patrick Ernest Walter, baptised at St James on 5 April 1931, when the family were living at 12 Chapel Street, and Ernest John, baptised on 11 April 1937, when the family lived at 20 Castle Street. On both occasions Mr. Carberry was described as a "motor driver"

At the beginning of the war, Patrick was evacuated to South Wales. Ernie was, however, too young, and remained at home with his mother. With Mr Carberry on night duty, they were sheltering in the Anderson shelter in the garden when their home at 6 Dour Street was destroyed. The blast from the bomb threw debris against the shelter; by the time they were released the remains of their home had been looted and they were left merely with the clothes they were wearing. Mr Carberry senior, who had refused to leave his bed for "the Hun", as he said, was fatally injured

Less than three months later, Mr Ernest Carberry died, and Mrs Carberry and Ernie went to stay with an aunt in Folkestone. They then moved to an uncle in Gravesend, but were forced to move again, this time to London, when a bomb fell into the back garden without exploding. Finally they moved to another aunt's, in Torquay, where Patrick joined them. Mrs Carberry and her sons eventually found a home in the basement of the hotel where she worked long hours to support them all and to give her children a good upbringing and education

Loved and remembered always - his loving Wife and Boys - 1942
Ever remembered by his Brothers and Sisters -1942

illustrations: top left, Mr and Mrs Carberry
right, Mr Carberry
bottom left - Mrs Carberry and her sisters - l to r, back row: Poppy, girl guest of family, Daisy; front row: Wee, Queenie (who lived at Hill Road, Folkestone, all her married life)  

with thanks to Ernie Carberry
obituary and inquest - Joyce Banks

Carberry, P. J.
Patrick Joseph Carberry. He died at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road on 3 October 1941, aged 83, after having been severely wounded at his home at 6 Dour Street the day before. He is buried at St James, Dover. KU 13

He was the husband of Sarah Ann Carberry (daughter of Thomas Wilson, a blacksmith), whom he had married at St James on 10 March 1885. He was an army pensioner, and had seen service in many campaigns, being a veteran of the old 83rd Foot Regiment and a Corporal of the Royal Irish Rifles. In 1901 Mr and Mrs Carberry were living at 2 Castle Cottages, Charlton Green, with their children Maude, Albert, Fredrick, Charles, and Ernest

6 Dour Street was the property of the Wilson family, who sadly lost two sons (Claud and John) on active service. Mr Wilson, their father, also lost his life when his home at Sidcup, Kent was hit by a V2

The headstone at St James reads:

Carswell, P. W.
Percy William Carswell. A smallholder, he died at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, on 20 October 1940, aged 57. He lived at 6 Stanhope Road and was the son of Mrs M A Carswell, of 78 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, formerly 6 Stanhope Road. He was the "dear brother" of his "loving sister" Lily, and Fred

His funeral on 24 October left from 13, The Grove, Dover, and he was buried at Charlton, Dover. YR 2

"Always remembered"

Cashman, D. F.
Donald Frank Cashman died on 22 November 1940, at the age of 19 (CWGC states 28), at his home at 5 Johnson's Terrace, Nonington, Kent. His funeral took place at Nonington church, but sadly his parents and sisters and brothers were unable to attend, owing to illness. Mr G H Beer and Mr R R Beer, his uncles, were present along with members of the local guards and many friends

He was the son of Mr and Mrs F Cashman

November 1941

The call was sudden, the blow severe, To part with one we loved so dear; Only those who have lost can tell The bitter parting without farewell Ever in our thoughts, from his loving Father and Mother, Sisters, and Brother

funeral details: Joyce Banks

#Catchpole, C. F.
Cyril Frank ("Teddy") Catchpole was the son of Cyril Edward Catchpole, 1894-1966 and Madeline Constance Caroline née Utting 1895-1969. Cyril Frank was born on 7 December 1914 in Kessingland, Suffolk, and christened on 4 July 1915, also at Kessingland. 

He was a Lighterman of Davis Cottage, Kessingland Beach, Lowestoft, Suffolk. He was injured there on 11 September 1940 and died in Dover en route to the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, on that date.He is buried at Kessingland cemetery.

Note: we checked with the CWGC the details for Mr Catchpole's injury and death, as they seem inconsistent. This is the reply we received: "The information we hold for Cyril Frank Catchpole is all the details we hold in our records.  This information was supplied to us by the local authority at the time. I am sorry that I cannot help you further in this matter" Family information with thanks to Joyce Banks

Champion, W.
William Champion. A mill employee, he was injured at Chitty's Mills (Granville Street) on 13 September 1944 and died at the County Hospital, aged 55. He was buried on 19 September at St James, Dover. 28 CQ

He was the husband of Amelia Louisa Edith Champion of 30 Balfour Road, and father to two sons and two daughters. Mrs Champion was amongst the mourners, with their son, Roy, and their elder daughter, Ena, accompanied by her husband Mr Hopper. Representatives of the directors and the employees of Chitty's Mills also attended, as did Captain Cole, CGM, DSM, Chairman of the Old Contemptibles Association. Mr Champion had served during the Great War, possibly with the 16th Lancers, and may have spent some time in India

Mr Champion had two brothers, Stephen, and Thomas who lost a leg during the Great War

with thanks to Steve Champion

Chapman, C. W., L., and D.
Although there had been much air activity during the previous week, this was, according to contemporary newspaper reports the first aerial attack on Dover for several months. In a bombing raid under a waning full moon seven houses were destroyed. Charles William Chapman, a labourer/carter, and his wife Louisa Chapman died at their home 126 Mayfield Avenue on 22 May 1943. He was 54 and Louisa was 53. One of their daughters, Doris, also died. She was 17. The other daughter was badly injured (RH)

They were buried on 26 May at Charlton, Dover, 3 2S, their coffins draped with the Union flag. Officers of the ambulance services acted as bearers, and present at the graveside were Inspectors A Fenn, Mrs H Webb, Mrs Elliott, and Mrs Marsh. Included amongst the floral tributes was one from the general manager and staff of the Dover Harbour Board 

"In loving memory ... from their loving daughter Mary Chapman and brother and sisters" (60 Tower Street, Dover) - 1944

Chapman, R. W. J.
Ronald Walter John Chapman. He was injured on 25 September 1944, at London Road, Buckland and died the next day at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, aged 17. He was the son of Walter John and Esther Margaret Chapman, of 60 Tower Street, Tower Hamlets.

He was buried at St James, Dover. 12 CQ

#Clark, D. E.
Daisy Ethelwyn Clark. She died on 22 October 1940, aged 63, at her home at 6 Priory Gate Road. She was buried at St James, Dover, ER 20, which grave was purchased on 24 April 1940, and amongst the floral tributes were those from "Jo, Doll, Mog, and Grace (the girls)" (her daughters), and "brother Albert" and "sister Eunice", along with one from the Officers and Staff of the Naval Store department. Her husband, daughters and sons-in-law, sister, and niece were amongst the mourners

Her husband Ernest died on 24 October 1965, and was buried with his wife. He was 90, and was a retired soldier, and a veteran of the South African Campaign. He had been in the siege of Ladysmith and decorated by Queen Victoria. His coffin was covered with the Union Flag

discovered by the original research of Joyce Banks 

Cleak, A. J.
Albert John Cleak. He lived at 16 Trevanion Street, and died on his way to shelter at Trevanion Cave on 1 November 1940, aged 71. His son W J Cleak was with him

He was originally from Wales, but had lived in Kent more than half his life. He is buried at Eythorne

Gone but not forgotten Florrie, Humphrey, and Children October 1941

Cock, F. E. and F. E.
Frederick Ethelbert Cock and Florence Ethel Cock, nee Adams, died at their home at 8 Randolph Road, Buckland, on 12 June 1941 after an airmine was dropped from a Heinkel (RH). Florence was 57, and was the daughter of Mrs. Adams, of 12 Coleman Road, Belvedere. Frederick was 53, employed in the Borough Engineer's Department and was in the No 6 ARP Rescue Service. Their two sons, George and Harold, survived

Their granddaughter, Doris Smith, living in the next house, was also killed, and was interred in the same grave at Buckland, Dover. C9 8. Several of the family, including Doris' sister Daphne, and mother, Ella, daughter of the Cocks, were unable to attend as they were still in hospital 

In memoriam 1942 - Always remembered by their sons and daughters, Sonnie, Kath, Bert, Horace, Sis, and Georgie and daughters in law, Kath, Alice, and Nancy

Cockcroft, E.
Ethel Cockcroft. She died at 19 De Burgh Hill on 26 September 1944, aged 72. She was a widow(?), the daughter of the late Rear-Admiral Cockcroft. Her address was 24 Templar Street

She was buried on 29 September at St James, Dover. 13 CQ

Collor, D. E.
Delza Ella Collor was born in 1920 in Dover, and died after a long illness at 31 Church Road, Dover, aged 23, on 19 March 1944. She was buried on 22 March at St Mary's, Dover, 12 HH, with the first part of her funeral being at Christchurch   

She was remembered by Mr and Mrs Beardsall, and by Joey, in Italy. Mourners at her funeral included Mr and Mrs J B Collor, her parents, of whom she was their "beloved daughter", the Misses Edna and Eileen Collor, her sisters, Mr. W H Hudsmith (possibly the poet), Miss G Richards, Miss Nickoll, and Mr S Clout. Several other people had been present at the church beforehand

The headstone reads: "In sweetest loving memory of our dear daughter Delza Collor, Died 19 March 1944, age 23 years. If love could have saved her she would not have died"

On the left kerbstone is inscribed; "Also of John Benjamin, father of the above, died 16 June 1960. Aged 77 years"

Cook, W. E. and E. J.
William Ernest Cook and his son Ernest James Cook lived at the Dover Patrol Hostel and died there on 11th September 1940.  It was 10 days before their bodies could be recovered from the rubble 

William was 59 and Ernest was 28. William had been the Steward of the Hostel for 18 years, and was well-known to many seamen. Ernest was a news printer. Florence B Cook was William's wife and Ernest's mother.  At their funeral on 24th September at Charlton, Dover, 3F 27, she laid a wreath, "In affectionate and loving remembrance of my dear Husband and devoted Son"

The Committee of the Hostel also laid a wreath, "With profound regret but sincere remembrance of one who never ceased to serve the Sailor"

"God's greatest gift is Remembrance"

Cook, W. H.
William Henry Cook. He died on 1 September 1944, aged 67, at 5 Military Hill and was a retired General Labourer. He was buried on 5 September at St. Mary's, Dover. 28 ZE

Cooper, A. R.
Alfred Reginald Cooper. He died at the High Street on 13 November 1940, aged 16. He was an Assistant Mechanic, the "dearly loved son" of Mr A L Cooper, and his wife, nee Kirk, of 28 Farthingloe Road

He was buried on 18 November at Charlton, Dover, 1V 27, and floral tributes included, "To our loved one, from his sorrowing Mum, Dad, and brother Alan"

November 1941

Not one hour do we forget him, in our hearts he is always near, we, who loved him, sadly miss him From his loving Mum, Dad, and Alan In loving memory of my dear nephew  From Aunt Alice, Uncle John, and family

Court, A. J.
Alfred James Court. He was 50 years old when he died on 2 October 1941 at his home at 122 Limekiln Street. He was buried at Alkham. His brother and sister-in-law were amongst the mourners, and floral tributes were sent from the Dover working Men's Club and Institute and his friends at the Valiant Sailor, as well as officers and members of the White Lion Slate Club.

funeral information Joyce Banks

#Coveney, T. D.
Thomas Daniel Coveney was buried on 7 January 1944 at St James, Dover, 29 PE. Aged 41 and a Motor Body Builder, he had died at Trevanion House after a long illness as a result of enemy action (on 3 January 1941?). The first part of his funeral service was held at St Mary's, with his body being taken from 20 Trevanion Street. Amongst the floral tributes were one from Mrs E Coveney and one from the Trevanion Street Caves

In memoriam, 1945:
In ever loving memory of Thomas Daniel Coveney, who passed away January 3 1944, from his loving Mother, Brothers, and Sisters  

funeral information Joyce Banks

Davis, S. and E. L.
Sidney Davis and his wife Elsie Louisa Davis died at their home at 38 Stanhope Road on 21 October 1941. He was 60 and she was 58.

They were buried on 25 October at St Mary's, Dover, 2 NK. Their daughter Elfreda Denne, with Ernest Dunford, brother of Mrs Davis, and Mrs L A Daniels, sister, and Mr Edwin Dodd, brother-in-law attended, along with many personal friends and representatives of the Office of Works at Ashford and Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers

Decent, G. H.
George Henry Decent. He died at Tower Hill on 25 October 1940, aged 52. He was the "beloved husband" of Emily Maria Decent, of 4 Lowther Road, Tower Hamlets and the son of Maria Decent, of 62 Balfour Road, and of the late John Decent, a boatman. He had married his wife, daughter of James Newing, a carter, at St James on 1 May 1915. At the time of their marriage, their address was 7 Russell Place, Dover 

According to the ARP warden, Mr. Decent had just come off shift from the railway, and had enjoyed a pint in the King William on his way home with colleague Ernest Silk. As he was leaving the public house, the blast hit them both. Lying in the road, but not knowing how severely he was injured, Mr. Decent's last words were a wry "bl**dy Germans", before he lost consciousness and then died

Mr. Decent was buried on 30 October at Charlton, Dover, 1C 29, with his coffin borne by Locomotive Drivers. Many flowers were laid, including wreaths from his wife "To one of the best, from his broken-hearted Wife, Em" and his children, "Dearest Dad, from his daughter and son-in-law, Em and Arthur" and "To dearest Daddy, Gracie and Rosie", and one from his little granddaughter, "To my darling Grandad, from Baby Shirley". Harmony Lodge of the ROAB also laid a wreath and a number of flowers were laid from Railway groups 

The inscription on the right kerbstone of his grave reads:
In loving memory of my dear husband, George Henry Decent, killed by enemy action 25 October 1940, aged 52 years
The inscription on the left kerbstone reads:
Also of Emily Maria Decent, his loving wife, who died 24 April 1967, aged 74 years Re-united

I often sit and think of you, dear, And think of how you died, To think you could not say goodbye Before you closed your eyes. Do not ask me if I miss him, Life for me is not the same; All the world would be like heaven Just to have him back again from his loving wife Em He had a nature you could not help loving, A heart as true as gold, And to us, who knew and loved him, His memory will never grow cold Loved always by his daughter and son-in-law Em and Arthur, and granddaughter Shirley

We are thinking of your words, dear Dad, And what you said is true: That we should always miss you, And from our hearts we do Goodnight Dad, from his loving daughters Rosie and Grace In the midst of life we are in death From Mother, Edie, and Fred Rest in peace Lucy and Alf In loving memory (brother) from Jack, Kit, and Ray

October 1941

grave and kerbstone transcription by Joyce Banks

Illustrations: (above) part of an application for membership of the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen,  filled in by Mr Decent on 18 September 1935  (left) Mr. Decent's name, recorded in the Benevolent Fund book of the Society in 1929. This book was kept by Maggie S-K's grandfather, Alexander Webb. Below Mr Decent's name is an entry for F Decent, believed to be his brother Frederick, and further down are entries for Isaac (Ike) Easton and Robert (Bob) Easton, Maggie S-K's great-grandfather and grandfather, respectively

Deverson, L. D.
Leonard Douglas Deverson. He was a hairdresser and an Air Raid Warden. He died on 13 November 1940, aged 38, at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, after being injured at the High Street. According to the St Mary's book of Remembrance he had been on duty as an Air Raid Warden; it is reported that he had been sheltering a woman from a bomb, and a splinter went completely through his steel helmet

He was the "beloved husband" of Doris Gertrude Deverson, of 23 High Street

The first part of his funeral service was held at 10 Wood Street, and he was buried on 15 November at Charlton, Dover, 8 AG , his coffin covered with the Union Flag. Floral tributes including, "To dearest Len, from his broken-hearted wife, Doris" and "To dear Dad, from his loving daughters, Rita and Brenda"

November 1941

I often sit and think of you, dear, And think of how you died, To think you could not say goodbye Before you closed your eyes. Do not ask me if I miss him, Life for me is not the same; All the world would be like heaven Just to have him back again From his loving wife, Doris Time has changed in many ways, But one thing changes never: The memory of those happy days When we were all together From his loving daughters, Rita and Brenda Away from this world of sorrow to a place of eternal rest Mother and Winnie

Dewell, G. W.
George William Dewell. He died on H.M. Trawler Burke by Granville Dock, Dover Harbour, on 8 October 1940, aged 37 (or 33). He lived at 5 Maison Dieu Place and was the husband of Sylvia Dewell. He was the "beloved son" son of Mr and Mrs Dewell, of Gardners Cottage, Sandwich Road, Eythorne

His funeral took place on 18 October at Eythorne churchyard, with an address of 36 St John's Road, Elvington

"Until the day break"

You have taken the last long journey, In God's beautiful ship called "Rest", Away from this world of sorrow To the home of eternal rest For ever in our thoughts, Mum and Dad Without farewell, he fell asleep, With only memories left to keep; Sleep on, dear brother, God knows best, On earth there's strife; in heaven, rest From Syd and Muriel

Dive, E. H. and F. S.
Edward Henry Dive, aged 58, a carter, and his son Frederick Stephen Dive, aged 14, died at 25 Bartholomew Street on 17 September 1941. Edward's wife and Frederick's mother was A L Dive, and she was injured in the attack. Mrs Dive was in the Union Road trenches shelter when nine people were killed by a bomb on Good Friday, 3 April 1942.  Nearly blind, her courage was said to be "wonderful"*

Edward and Frederick were buried on 22 September at Charlton, Dover. 25 1

"Out of a world of turmoil, into a world of peace." From loving wife Nance and Mother - 1942
"No burdens yonder. Home at last." - 1942
"Loved and remembered always" from loving children, and "Suffer little children to come unto me"  from loving brothers and sisters, Stant, Nancy, Ted, Peter, Elsie, Jack - 1943

* from later article by Bob Hollingsbee

Dixon, E.
Ella Dixon. She died at Market Square on 23 March 1942, aged 17. She was the daughter of Mrs F Dixon, of Clements Cottage, East Langdon, and of the late Frederick William(?) Dixon.  She is buried at East Langdon

She went to school in East Langdon before the war and was said to have been a very bright girl. She and a lad alternated every term in being top of the school. There was a cup awarded if one was top of the school for three terms running -  neither of them ever received the cup as the results were always so close. When Ella was killed she was waiting for a bus to take her home to Langdon. The bus station was in the Market Square, but in the later part of the war it was relocated to Pencester Gardens because the Square seemed to be a target

A correspondent says, "She was a lovely girl, who I am sure would have made something of her life if she had been spared"

In Memoriam 1943

Bert, Ella's brother, was Albert Charles Dixon, G/4913. He served in The Buffs, 2nd battalion, D company, as a Private, and was killed in action near Ypres on 25/24 May 1915. He was 19, and is commemorated on the Menin Gate. His parents were Frederick Walter Dixon and his wife Annie Susannah, nee Hopper, from East Langdon.  1916 - Never forgotten by his sorrowing Mum, Dad, Sisters, and Brothers. "Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends"

Doherty, T.
Thomas Doherty. He died on 13 September 1944, aged 52, at Granville Street. He lived at 1 Enfield Road, Gravesend and was the husband of A M Doherty

He was buried on 20 September at St James, Dover. 29 CQ

Dowdell, H.
Herbert Dowdell. He died at Folkestone Road on 12 September 1944, aged 30. He was a fireman in the NFS.  He was the husband of Jessie Catherine Dowdell, of 8 Kenilworth Road, Cadoxton, Barry, Glamorgan, and the son of Dora Phillipa Dowdell, of 53 Kenilworth Road (not Dover), and of the late Robert Dowdell

Dutnall, W.
William Dutnall. He died on 30 September 1940, aged 66, at Barwick's Yard. He had been a Shop Foreman for Barwick's for 25 years 

He was the husband of Florence Rose Dutnall, of Malmains Cottage, Church Alkham, and had a son and daughter. He was buried at Alkham, with workmates acting as pall bearers 

Dyer, M. F.
Mary Frances Dyer. She was injured at her home at 37 Military Road on 2 October 1941 and died at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, on  4 October 1941, aged 60. She was the "dearly loved" wife of George Dyer

She was buried on 9 October at St James, Dover. 16 EW. Her coffin was covered with the Union Flag, and the first part of her service was held at St Paul's Church. There were many floral tributes, amongst which were:

"To my beloved wife, from her broken-hearted husband, George"
"To my loving mother, from her broken-hearted daughter Evelyn and son-in -law Jack"
"To my darling mother from her broken-hearted daughter Doris and little granddaughter Shirley"
"from her broken-hearted sister, Maggie"

There were also tributes from the Kent Mine Workers, Tilmanstone branch, from the caves, from the "King William IV", from "The Crypt", and her "old pals" and "dear pal" amongst the flowers

Dyer, S. J.
Sydney James Dyer. He died at his home at 18 Randolph Road on 12 June 1941, aged 58 years and 11 months. He was the "dearly beloved husband" of Emily Eliza Dyer. She, along with two of their sons and a daughter, had gone to Yorkshire to seek refuge from the constant bombardment of Dover, where work in the coalmines was sought. Mr Dyer was therefore alone in the house when the mine fell 

He was a Gasworks employee, and was buried at Buckland, Dover, C10 16, with workmates acting as bearers for his Union Flag-draped coffin

Three of his children predeceased him: Rene, who died on 18 October 1933, Leslie, 20 March 1930, and Hilda, 15 May 1910. He also had sons, Sid and George, and married children, Ted, Cyril, and Elsie.  Elsie was married to Walter Nadin, landlord of The Crown, which once stood at the bottom of Military Hill, and then The Falcon, once on the corner of Bridge Street, Dover. Cyril was stationed in Dover during the war, and worked up on the cliff tops as part of the anti-aircraft corps   

His parents lived in Dover, and he had a sister, Hilda, living at Wyboston. His brother Fred had died on 28 February 1915. Sydney Dyer died just six weeks before his new little granddaughter, Jean, was born

with thanks to Jean Sampson