THE  DOVER WAR MEMORIAL  PROJECT

 

war memorial at dusk, photographed by Michelle Cooper
 

 

World War II

CIVILIANS WHO DIED IN DOVER
# =not named in book of Remembrance

Surnames I to L

I - none

J

Jackson, M. A. 
Mary Alice Jackson was 56 when she was killed by enemy action on 22nd November 1940. She died at her home at 4 Johnson's Terrace, Nonington. She was the "dear wife" of John Thomas Jackson.

In memoriam, courtesy Dover Express
November 1941

God took you from me without farewell,
Deep is the sorrow, none can tell;
The blow was hard, the shock severe,
To part with one I loved so dear.

From her loving Husband

Many a lonely heartache,
Often a silent tear,
But always beautiful memories
Of the mother I loved so dear.

From Ivy, Godfrey, and John

She bade farewell to no one,
She said good-bye to none,
An urgent call from God on High,
She had no chance to say good-bye.

From Cyril and Gladys

#James, J. H.
John Henry James died at 35 Bell Grove, Aylesham on 5th May 1940. He was 44, and was a "very esteemed member" of the Colliery Welfare Male Voice Choir. Members of the choir attended his funeral at the Baptist Chapel and at the graveside.

He left a wife, Mary James.

Jenkins, A.
Alfred Jenkins. He died on 3 November 1943, aged 67, at 67 Glenfield Road. He lived at 4 Anselm Road

Jenkins, S.
Stephen Jenkins. He was a pensioner, who died on 7 June 1944, aged 72, at 25 Clarendon Place. He was buried at Charlton on 10th June, 5 ZW.

 

K

Kerry, G. E.
George Edgar Kerry. He died on 28 June 1943, aged 49, at the General Post Office where he was a telephone operator (RH). He was the husband of L. A. Kerry, of 52 Maxton Road.

He was buried at St James on 2nd July, 6 DR.

Keyton, A. W.
Albert Walter Keyton. He was injured at his home at 3 King Lear's Way, Old Folkestone Road, Rope Walk, Shakespeare Cliff, and died at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road on 17 November 1941, aged 80. He was buried at St Mary's, his coffin draped with the Union Flag.

He was the son of the late Frederick Ferdinand and Sarah Coleman Keyton.

Kirby, S. T.
Sidney Thomas Kirby was aged 40 when he died on 25th October 1940, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Waldershare, after having been injured on the day before at Martin Farm. Dover AFS.

He was the eldest son of Mr and Mrs T Kirby of Waterworks Road, Martin.

"One of the best"

In memoriam, courtesy Dover Express
October 1941

The call was sudden, the shock severe,
We little thought his send so near.
Only those who have lost can tell
The bitter heartache without farewell.

From his loving Mum, Dad, Brother and Sisters

There is a little patch of ground
We tend with loving care,
And often go and stand and think
Of our loved one lying there.

From his loving sisters and brothers-in-law, Millie, Win, Harry and Jim

Knights, C.
 Cyril Knights. He died on 9 May 1943,aged 34, at 13 Maison Dieu Road. He was the husband of Jessie Grace Knights, who survived, only slightly injured (RH)..

 

L

Lamkin, G. V.
George Victor Lamkin. He was killed by enemy action on 8 October 1940, aged 18, on H. M./ Trawler Burke at Dover. He lived at 28 York Street and was the "beloved son" of William Alfred and Sarah Lilian Blanche Lamkin.

"Until the day break"

In October 1941 there were eight "In Memoriam" announcements for him:
In everlasting memory of our dear son.. Missed so much by his Mum and Dad
In dear and happy memory of our dear brother Always remembered by Bill, Biddy, and family
In loving memory of our dear brother and uncle Always in our thoughts, Fred, Kath, Freddie and Audrey
In ever loving memory of our brother Never forgotten by Lil and Don
In loving memory of our brother Never forgotten by Doris, Jack, and Baby Jill
In loving memory of our dear brother Never forgotten by Ivy, Bert, and Baby Anne
In loving memory Ever remembered by his brothers Bert and Ron
In loving memory Grandma, Granddad, May and Fred

Langley, A.
Alfred Langley. He was a City of London Special Constable and died on 13 September 1944, age 49, at Priory Station. He lived at 113 Cheriton Road, Folkestone.

Leggatt, G.
George Leggatt. He died on 13 November 1940, aged 62, at his home at 36 High Street. He was the husband of Paulina Leggatt and the son of William and Mary Leggatt, of 40 Park Place, Brighton, Sussex

He is buried at St James, with his remains having been taken into St Paul's the previous evening. His coffin was covered with the Union Flag. 

Licence, N.
Margaret Licence. She died on 3 November 1943, aged 72, at her home at 8 Northampton Street. She was the widow of Joseph George Licence, a cycle dealer.

She was buried on 6th November at Charlton, 21 RG

Locke, G. C.
George Glifford Locke. He died at the County Hospital on 10 September 1944, aged 18. He lived at 76 Pembury Road, Tonbridge and was the son of  the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Locke. Died at County Hospital.

Lynch, R. M.
Robert Magnus Lynch. He died on 23 March 1942, aged 37, at East Kent Garage. He was in the C.D. Transport Service. He lived at 43 Elms Vale Road. and was the husband of Violet Maud Lynch.  He was the son of John and Louisa Lynch, of 7 Martells Terrace, Sandgate

Lyus, A. E.
Arthur Edward. He died on 25 October 1940, aged 29, at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, after being injured at the Priory Station. He was an Assistant Linesman on the Southern Railway. From 33 Limekiln Street he was buried at Charlton on 30th October, IG 25

He was the husband of  Doris Ellen Lyus, of 79 Limekiln Street Flats, and was the father of small children.

"RIP"
IN memoriam, courtesy Dover Express
October 1941
We 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 us if we miss him,
Life for us is not the same;
All the world would be like heaven
Juat to have him back again.

From his loving Wife and Babies

Treasured memories of our dear son-in-law

...Remembered always, 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 his ever loving sisters and brothers-in-law
Sadly missed - From Brother and Sisters

Always remembered

(brother) by Violet and Sam

 


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