Marjoram, A. V
Alice Violet Marjoram. She died at 19 St Andrews Terrace (lived at Chestnut Cottage, Crabble Avenue) on 29 August 1944, aged 61. She was buried at St James on 1st September, 31 DR.

She was the widow of David John Marjoram.

Marklew, H.
 Henry Marklew. He died on 14 November 1940, aged 59 in the Sick Bay, H.M.S. Lynx. He was the husband of Mrs. Marklew, of 134 Folkestone Road.

 

November 1941

The time is passing swiftly, But we shall never forget; In the hearts of those who loved you Your memory lingers yet. From his wife Mag Beautiful memories are all we have left of him we loved, and shall never forget From his sons Jack, Peter and Frank, and daughter Betty Never forgotten Fondly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Roland, Ernest, Ada and Jenny

Marsh, D. G. and E.
Dorothy Georgina Marsh died, aged 13, on 3 April 1942, in the Union Road Trenches. She was the daughter of Sidney George and Rosina Elizabeth Marsh, of 84 Union Road. Her grandmother Emma also died, aged 71. She was the daughter of Henry and Ann Hopper, of West Langdon and the widow of George Marsh. She lived at 96 Union Road.

They had a double funeral, with the first part of the service being held at the Primrose Mission Hall. Dorothy is buried in grave T-1, and Mrs Marsh in grave H-10

Mrs Easton, sister

Marsh, F.
Florence Jane Marsh. She died on 26 September 1944, aged 67, at her home at 41 Salisbury Road. She was probably the last civilian casualty in Dover, as just over four hours later, at 19.15 the last shell fell on the town before the guns were captured by Canadian troops. She was buried at Charlton on 3rd October, 7 2S

The badge was given by a Canadian to Mrs F D Heasman, who worked in the Ferry Cafe at Snargate Street. Before she was married she and her fiance narrowly escaped becoming the last victims themselves (see more at Last Shell).

The badge is a German Coastal Artillery Badge, awarded for "merit in action" in Coastal Defence. It is believed the badge was obtained when the guns were captured. Accompanying it is a piece of shrapnel, believed to be air-burst, and probably from a 16" calibre shell, and a Canadian forces badge. The shrapnel is sized 2.5" by 0.5" by 0.5" and weighs about 2oz. 

with thanks to Tim Heasman for badge photo and information

see also Frontline Britain

Marsh, W. G.
William George Marsh. He died on 5 October 1942, aged 36 at his home at 28 Adrian Street. He was the son of Mr. W. H. Marsh. His father and mother were injured and were rescued from beneath deep rubble (RH).

He was buried at St Mary's on 10th October, the cortege leaving from 239 London Road. His coffin was draped with the Union Flag and borne by workmates from Messrs Hoare, Gothard, and Bond, Ltd.

May, E. N.
Ethel Nellie May. She died on 7 May 1941, aged 21, at the Market Square, during a shelling attack at sunset, and remained unidentified until the following day. She is buried at Charlton.

She was the daughter of T. C. and E. M. May, of Hougham Lodge Farm, Church Hougham, who laid a wreath, "Her broken-hearted Mum, Dad, and family"..

Maycock, M. A. and W. C.
Mary Alice Maycock and William Charles Maycock. They died around 10 o'clock on Saturday night, 24 August 1940 at their home 15 Chevalier Road, Elms Vale, after an aircraft had hit a barrage balloon cable and crashed into their house (RH). The funeral was held at St James' cemetery, 22 EX, and a large number of mourners attended. There were many floral tributes.

Mary was the daughter of the late Charles Francis Coughlan and Ethel Lilian Rose Coughlan, of Folkestone, while her husband William,  was 31, and son of Louisa Maycock, of 20 Chilham Road, Cheriton, Folkestone, and of the late William C. Maycock.

PC Maycock had joined the force in 1931, and was a keen athlete. He was a swimmer and water polo player, member of the Police and Dover Swimming Clubs, and was also a boxer, having on three occasions competed in the Police Boxing Finals at the Albert Hall.

When they died, PC Maycock had just arrived home from duty. It was Mrs Maycock's thirtieth birthday, and she had that week traveled home from Southall, in order to spend the day with her husband. One of their cousins recollected the tragedy. "I saw the plane come down and explode ... They said at the time the plane may have hit a barrage balloon cable. They were both killed. I remember going over to see it (the wreckage). There was nothing left, not a brick standing. ... So very sad, they were such a lovely couple."

Mrs Maycock had been expecting the couple's third child.  Their son, Peter, aged 6, and their daughter, Stella, aged 2, had remained in Southall, where they had been evacuated with their mother. 

In 1960, Stella qualified as a SRN at Charing Cross Hospital.  in 1960. She is married to Keith, and they now live in North Wiltshire, close to their three sons, Andrew, Mark, and Clive. Her brother Peter joined the Royal Navy, and was serving as a Lieutenant when he was sadly killed on 27th November 1962, in a flying accident at Greencastle, Northern Ireland. He was 27. He is buried at Helston, Cornwall, in the RNMAS Culdrose RC section. 

 

The bench is on the sea front at Dover	The plaque reads: This seat was presented by former members of the Dover Police Force in memory of PC W Maycock and PC R Thain, killed in World War II
The grave is at St James' cemetery	The headstone reads: In loving memory of William Charles Maycock, late Dover police, aged 31 years, also of Mary Alice, wife of the above, killed by enemy action on 24th August 1940, and of their son Lieut Peter Maycock RN, killed on active service 27th November 1962, aged 27 yearsi

Stanley Maycock, William Maycock's brother, continued the family's sporting  traditions. He was a President of the Channel Swimming Association, and, like William, swam in cross-Channel relay teams. He also joined the police force, and was a keen boxer. He died in 1986, his beloved wife Grace in 2003.  

with thanks to Stella Scott-Green
with thanks to Chris Cooke

McDonald, W.
William McDonald. He was killed by a shell on 9 September 1940, aged 54, at his home at 5 Clarence Lawn. He was the "darling husband" of Cicely Sophie McDonald.

His funeral was on 14th September at St Mary's, and his wife laid a floral tribute "To my darling husband, from his sorrowing Wife".

McGuire, E. L.
Ernest Lionel McGuire. He was aged 15 when he died at Folkestone Road on 12 September 1944. He was the son of John Joseph McGuire, of 27 Clarendon Road.

He was buried on 16th September at St James, 10 NF

McKenzie, D.
Donald McKenzie. He died on 23 March 1942 at the Conservative Club, aged 53. He had been the bakery manager at the Co-op for some ten years. He was the husband of  of Thirza Ada McKenzie and lived at 69 Barton Road

His funeral was held on 27th March, with the first part of the service at the Methodist Chruch, in London Road. He was buried from 69 Barton Road, in grave 18 QV. His coffin was draped with the Union Flag. Along with his family there were a large number of work colleagues and managers, with representatives from the Oddfellows Manchester Union Club, the Conserviative Club, from Women's Own at London Road, and from the Freemason Peace and Harmony Lodge, No 199.

Mead, F. W.
Fred Wilshaw Mead. He was a smallholder, and died on 10 September 1944, aged 53, at London Road. He was the husband of Dorothy Adelaide Mead, of 7 De Burgh Street. and the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Mead, of Hull. He was buried at Charlton, Dover on 16th September, 23 TT.

The inscriptions on the grave read:

In Loving Memory of Fred Wilshaw Mead Killed by Enemy Action 10th Sept 1944 aged 53 years Rest in the Lord

also his Beloved Wife Dorothy Adelaide Mead who Passed Away Peacefully 11th Feb 1983 aged 89 Years Re-United

Dear Dad and Dear Mum Sadly Missed and Never to be Forgotten In God's Care and of their Daughter Vera Emma Mead 1929 - 1993 Re-United in Heaven

Mills, E. K. and Y. M.
Ellen Kate and Yvonne Mary Mills. They died on 1 September 1944, as they were running across the High Street towards Peppers Close and Lagoon Cave to shelter  They lived at 9 Peter Street.

Ellen was the wife of  Private Bert Thomas Mills, Corps of Military Police, and Yvonne, their  daughter Yvonne's grandmother, Ellen's mother-in-law, just escaped, as she had remained on the pavement.  

Ellen and Yvonne Mills were buried at Charlton, Dover, on 5th September, 15 2S. The headstone reads:

Mills, H. M.
Hilda May Mills. She died on 12 June 1941, aged 22, at her home at 14 Randolph Road. She was the wife of Pte Ronald Edward George Mills, The South Lancashire Regiment, and daughter of James and Hilda Wills, who, with her brothers Horace and Brian and her sister Vera, also died.

She is buried with her brother and sister at Charlton, 2 T7. Her parents and young brother Brian lie in the neighbouring grave.

Mische, F. C.
Frederick Charles Mische. He died on 23 March 1942, aged 45, at the East Kent Garage. He was the husband of R. Mische and lived at 11 Winchelsea Street. He was in the Home Guard and an A.R.P. Ambulance Driver.

His funeral was held on 28th March, at St James, 10 JL and six East Kent Road Car Company employerrs carried the Union Flag draped coffin. Many of his colleagues attended with his family, and there were repsresentatives from the West Mount First Aid Party and the Transport and General Workers' Union.

Moore, D. W. A.
Doris Winifred Agnes Moore. She died at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, on 12 December 1942, aged 16, the day after being injured at her home at 31 Victoria Street. She was buried at Charlton on 26th December, 26 2S. .

She was the daughter of Rose Doris Lillian Potter (formerly Moore).

Moore, F. W., I. V., M. E. and F. R.
Frederick Walter, a Lorry Driver, Ivy Victoria (daughter of Mrs. A. E. Chatwin (formerly Wilson), of 201 London Road, and of the late H. J. Wilson), and their children, Minyon Elsie and Frederick Ronald Moore. They died at their home at 20 Randolph Road on 12 June 1941.

Their funerals left from the "Duke of Wellington", 201 London Road, and their coffins were draped with the Union Flag. Little Freddy was laid in the same coffin as his mother. There were many mourners at their graveside, in Charlton cemetery, on 16th June. .

Their gravestone at 2T 2 reads:

	In Loving Memory of Frederick Walter Moore Aged 33 Years Also Ivy Victoria Moore Wife of the Above Aged 26 Years	Also Minyon Elsie Moore Daughter of the Above Aged 4 Years And Frederick Ronald Moore Son of the Above Aged 10 Weeks Killed by Enemy Action 12th June 1941
Loved in life, treasured in death, A beautiful memory they have left, Now it’s only a grave that needs our care, The ones we loved are sleeping there. photo and transcription, Joyce Banks

"At rest, loved ones. Sudden death; sudden glory"

See Memorial for In Memoriam verses 1942

He was the husband of Daisy Mullane

Nicholls, R.
Rosa Nicholls. She died on 31 March 1941, aged 77/8, at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, after being injured at 22 Bartholomew Street.

She had two sons, Arthur and Edward, and she was buried on 9th April at St James, 9 FR, where Major Flannigan, from the Salvation Army officiated.  

"Always in our thoughts" - Arthur, Elise, and grandchildren, March 1942

Norley, W. J.
William John Norley. He died on 1 November 1941, aged 52, at Astor Avenue. He was the "dear husband" of A. M. Norley, of 4 Northbourne Avenue, and the "dear Dad" of Phyllies, with Albert and little Glenis

He was buried at Charlton, and many floral tributes were sent.

Parfitt, J. T.
John Thomas Parfitt. He died on 28 June 1943, aged 54, at the General Post Office. He was the husband of Frances Winnie Parfitt, of 5 Halisfredd Terrace, Lower Road, River. He was a telephone operator and a Corporal in the Home Guard

Payne, P. S.
Phoebe Sarah Payne. She died on 25 October 1943, aged 58, at her home at 20 Glenfield Road. She was the wife of Edmund John Payne and the daughter of Mr. Mockett, of Whitstable. She was buried on 30th October with her daughter, Alice Shearn, and grandchildren, at Charlton, 1 3S.

Pearson, W.
William Pearson. A bus conductor, he died on 23 March 1942, aged 56, at the East Kent Garage. From 134 Mayfield Avenue, he was the husband of Mrs. Pearson, later of 140 Mayfield Avenue.

His funeral took place at St James, 14 CR, on 30th March, his coffin borne by six work colleagues.  His two sons were away on war service, and sadly unable to attend, but his widow and many workmates were present..  

Perkins, P. M. A.
Patricia May Ann Perkins. She died on 25 September 1944, aged 7, at London Road. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Perkins

Pilcher, V. W.
Victor William Pilcher. He died at the Casualty Hospital, Union Road, on 27 (26?) March 1942, aged 43, after being injured on 23 March 1942 at the East Kent Garage. He was the husband of G. E. L. Pilcher, of 2 Knights Way, Buckland.

He was buried at Buckland churchyard (C11-16), his coffin draped with the Union Flag. Six EKRC Home Guards were bearers.

Playford, C. T.
Cyril Thomas Playford. He died on 8 October 1940, aged 20, at Crosswell Lockgates, Dover Harbour. He was the "beloved son" son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Playford, of 2 Pilgrims Way, and brother to Maurice. Miss Sylvia Morris was his fiancee. Two of his brothers had predeceased him, George William in 113th March 1937 and Philip Spencer on 11th December 1932

Wreaths laid on his grave at St Mary's included, "From his sorrowing Mum, Dad, and Maurice" and "To Ginger, his old pal, Owen (River)"

Pratt, W. A.
William Ashworth Pratt. Major Pratt died on 13 November 1940, aged 50, at the Salvation Army Citadel, High Street, and was the Commanding Officer of the Salvation Army. He lived at 24 Charlton Avenue and was the husband of N. S. Pratt. His wife chose to retire after his death. They had a son, Will, who later became a Commissioner in the Salvation Army.

Major Pratt was buried at Charlton, on 16th November, QV 2

Price, J. A.
John Arthur Price. He died at Kearsney Avenue on 13 September 1944, aged 40. He was the husband of Ruth E. Price, of Elstow, Laleham Road, Margateand the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Price, of 26 Windsor Avenue, Margate. He was in the Home Guard

Pritchard, L. E.
Louie Elizabeth Pritchard. She died on 7 May 1941, aged 18. She was a firewatcher and was injured at Igglesden and Graves, Market Square by plate glass blown from their window (RH) during a shelling attack at sunset. She died at Royal Victoria Hospital, High Street, and was buried at St James, 16 ER, on 12th May.

She was the daughter of Ernest James Pritchard, of 142 Clarendon Place