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351 Corporal Norman, Douglas Campbell (I78824)
 
352 Corset Manufacturer Sheppard, Rosina (I97300)
 
353 CRADDOCK Bernhard Of Westfield, Radstock.

Passed away on the 28th March 2017 aged 88 years. Much loved by all his family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at Norton Down Methodist Church on Monday 24th April at 1:30pm followed by a Committal at Haycombe Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired can be made payable to Norton Down Methodist Church c/o B H Mears Funeral Directors, Pows Orchard, Midsomer Norton, Bath BA3 2HY Telephone: 01761 412160 
Cradock, Bernhard (I97149)
 
354 Cwm Cynon Colliery Vranch, Herbert James (I9794)
 
355 Cyril Brian Nash of 9 Sheppard Road, Fishponds, Bristol who was last seen alive on 20 August 1958 and whose body was found 25 August 1958 at Sea Mills, Bristol died at the age of 30.

Probate was granted to Reginald Gordon Nash tool maker 
Nash, Cyril Brian (I36604)
 
356 Daisy Gertrude Fisher continued to use her maiden name in her theatrical and playwright work even after her marriage to Samuel George Herbert Mason.

See The Author, The Incorporated Society of Authors, Playwrights and Composers, 1927, Volume 36-37, Page 64

https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Author_Playwright_and_Composer/THh621wI5yQC?hl=en&gbpv=0&bsq=herbert%20mason%20and%20daisy%20fisher


See The London Stage 1920-1929: A Calendar of Productions, pages 215, 379, 555

https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=5vFEAwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=%22daisy+fisher%22+%22samuel+mason%22&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwje2-TKnrX-AhWYQUEAHWQYANAQ6AF6BAgIEAI 
Fisher, Daisy Gertrude (I44350)
 
357 Daisy Gertrude Fisher was born on 7 November 1887 to William Edgar Fisher, an accountant and Emma Louisa Fisher (nee Beasley) daughter of Benjamin Beasley who ran a school for stammerers at Brampton Park, Huntingdon.

She joined the theatre as a chorus girl after her childhood home burned down. Fisher eventually met a stage actor, Herbert Mason and they were married on 23rd June 1914. Sadly this was just before the First World War broke out. Her brother, Leslie was killed in action on 14 August 1915. Nevertheless, her husband survived and they both continued their careers.

In the 1920s and 30s, she wrote several books, lyrics for some of Eric Coates' compositions and was also a playwright. She acted in several plays including The Punch Bowl in 1924 - 25. Fisher wrote the story for the 1935 musical comedy film, Things Are Looking Up with Albert de Courville, Stafford Dickens and Con West. Her husband worked on the film as associate producer.

After the Second World War, she and Herbert Mason wrote several plays together - Lend Me Robin in 1948 and Dangerous Woman in 1951.

They were married for nearly 46 years. She survived him with their daughter and son and two grandsons. Her granddaughter was born a few years later.

Daisy Gertrude Mason (nee Fisher) died on 2nd April 1969 in London, aged 81.

Even nearly 55 years after her death, she remains fondly remembered by her daughter-in-law and grandchildren and admired by her great-grandchildren. She is described by her daughter-in-law as affectionate and a strong personality. She is described by her grandchildren as loving and always smiling. 
Fisher, Daisy Gertrude (I44350)
 
358 Dame Alice Rosa Diamond of 168 Newport Road, Cardiff (wife of Sir William Henry Diamond KBE) died 11 May 1941 at the age of 74 giving probate to Hilda Rosa Diamond spinster and George Labbett Diamond retired shp repairer. Her personal effects came to over ?25,000. Cottle, Dame Alice Rosa (I9775)
 
359 Dana Lasbury Meeks quietly passed on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 75.

Dana was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Clyde Penny Lasbury and Leah Bartlett Lasbury. Later relocating to Englewood, Florida at the age of four. She attended Ray Vogue College of Design in Chicago, Illinois where she pursued a degree in interior design. Shortly after obtaining her degree, Dana began staging window displays in various department stores. Dana was a devoted artist and often dreamt of travel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Leah Lasbury, sister Cherick Lasbury Cope, late husband Frank Meeks, and son Troy Clyde Cleveland.

Dana is survived by her children Shannon ( Jason) Libhart, Victor ( Amy) Cleveland, Courtney Cleveland, eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister Leah Lasbury Jr; and many friends. Dana will especially be remembered for her love for life, desire to be different, and spirit served to strengthen everyone she met.

A celebration of life will be held summer of 2022 in Englewood, Florida.

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Englewood Art Center in Dana Lasbury Meek's name.

Published by Sun Newspapers from Feb. 13 to Feb. 10, 2022. 
Lasbury, Dana Lynne (I402)
 
360 Date: 29 April 1893

Magistrate: Rev. W. Hickman, Chrishchurch Vicarage, Warminster

Charge: Feloniously marrying and taking to wife Hannah Macey, at Frome on the 26th October 1892, his former wife, Jane Lasbury, to whom he was previously married, being then alive.

Trial: 11 Jul 1893

Judge: Mr. Justice Day

Verdict: Confesses bigamy

Sentence: 5 years penal servitude
 
Lasbury, Henry (I4828)
 
361 Daughter of Elizabeth Emma Rodway and Harry Newburn Baxendale

LOUISE EDITH HOUSTON, 93, OP, KS, died Friday, October 29, 2004, at the Rose Estates. A private memorial service is planned. Louise was born Dec. 17, 1910, in Peoria, IL, and is survived by two sons, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. (Arr: Cremation Society of KS/MO, 913-383-9888) 
Baxendale, Louise (I3059)
 
362 Daughter of John Lasbury and Sarah Simpkin; wife of John Waddington Stead

Mary Lasbury, the oldest child of John and Sarah (Simpkin) Lasbury was born January 29, 1859 near Griggsville, Illinois and passed away Tuesday morning, October 1, 1940, at the Stead home, where she lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cadwell.

She received her education in Walnut Grove and Griggsville Schools. On January 9th, 1884 she was united in marriage to John W. Stead who passed away on December 20, 1925. To this union were born four children. John Walter Stead of Chicago, Anne Elizabeth, wife of George A. Cadwell, William who passed away on 8th of August 1908 and Winifred Louise.

Mrs. Stead has been a faithful communicant of the St. James' Episcopal Church ever since its establishment in this community and has always been active in its organization.

Her interests were centered around her home and her church.

Besides her children she leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, Mrs. C.P. Hatch and Mrs. L.W. Parker, two brothers John and Vincent Lasbury, all of Griggsville, four grand children, an number of nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Stead will be greatly missed in her church, her home and her community. She was a woman of the highest Christian character, patient and unassuming.

The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 in St. James Church, the Rev. J.K. Putt, D.D., officiating. Burial will be held in the Griggsville, Cemetery.

"Grant her rest eternal, o Lord, and my light perpetual shine upon her."
 
Lasbury, Mary (I601)
 
363 Daughter of John Lasbury and Sarah Simpkin; wife of John Waddington Stead

Mary Lasbury, the oldest child of John and Sarah (Simpkin) Lasbury was born January 29, 1859 near Griggsville, Illinois and passed away Tuesday morning, October 1, 1940, at the Stead home, where she lived with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cadwell.

She received her education in Walnut Grove and Griggsville Schools. On January 9th, 1884 she was united in marriage to John W. Stead who passed away on December 20, 1925. To this union were born four children. John Walter Stead of Chicago, Anne Elizabeth, wife of George A. Cadwell, William who passed away on 8th of August 1908 and Winifred Louise.

Mrs. Stead has been a faithful communicant of the St. James' Episcopal Church ever since its establishment in this community and has always been active in its organization.

Her interests were centered around her home and her church.

Besides her children she leaves to mourn her loss two sisters, Mrs. C.P. Hatch and Mrs. L.W. Parker, two brothers John and Vincent Lasbury, all of Griggsville, four grand children, an number of nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Stead will be greatly missed in her church, her home and her community. She was a woman of the highest Christian character, patient and unassuming.

The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10:30 in St. James Church, the Rev. J.K. Putt, D.D., officiating. Burial will be held in the Griggsville, Cemetery.

"Grant her rest eternal, o Lord, and my light perpetual shine upon her." 
Lasbury, Mary (I601)
 
364 DAVIES Terence Suddenly on 1 October at Home Terence Price (Terry) of Lakin Drive, Barry.

Dearly loved husband of Marlene. A loved father of Kerry, Julie and father-in-law of Thomas and Kerry's partner Inma.

Cherished Grandfather of Catalina, William and Daniel.

Terry will be sadly missed by all of his family and friends.

Resting at A G Adams Funeralcare, Gladstone Road, Barry where flowers may be sent until the funeral on Monday October 16.

Service in the Chapel at 1-00pm followed by interment at Barry Cemetery. 
Davies, Terence Price (I50142)
 
365 Dearest mother of Geoff and David, mother-in-law of Katrina, Julie and John. Grandmother and great-grandmother.

Now reunited with her beloved husband Harry and daughters Linda and Jean.

Funeral Service at St. John's Church, Midsomer Norton on Friday 24th June at 10.30 am followed by interment.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for St. Teresa's Nursing Home or Dementia U.K., to Bryan G Bishop Funeral Service, Farrington Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7LW 
Hearse, Ivy (I42510)
 
366 DEATH NOTICE
LASBURY-In Enfield Oct 13, 1933 William Morgan Lasbury at age 75, Funeral at the house 1236 Enfield St. at 2:30 p.m.. Burial at Melrose, East Windsor

OBITUARY
Hartford Courant, October 15, 1933
WILLIAM M. LASBURY, TEXTILE LEADER, DIES
Thompsonville, Oct. 14
William Morgan Lasbury, 75, for ,many years an executive of the American Woolen Company, died at his home in Enfield Street Friday after a short illness, He had been retired since 1918. Born in Broad Brook Mr Lasbury began his career in the textile field at the Bolding Brothers silk mills, Rockville. Later he worked in Broad Brook mills and in 1906 went to the American Woolen Company. He resigned in 1913 but returned to the company two years later to become the head of its worsted division 
Lasbury, William Morgan (I347)
 
367 DEATH OF MR. THOMAS LASBURY, Snr.

Mr. Thomas Lasbury, Sr. in whose memory this article appears, was born in Kensington, England, June 8, 1832. At the time of his death he had nearly attained the age of score-four years. May 18, 1858, while yet in England, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Wall White. Seven years later this noble couple emigrated to America.

Coming to Pike County, Mr. Lasbury was a successful man in Griggsville, and in Pittsfield for many years. Those who knew him speak in the highest terms of his business integrity. He was a good and true citizen. Since retiring from business, Mr. Lasbury has lived in the west part of Griggsville.

Up till the death of his wife, in December 1909, the Lasbury home was a model of quiet happy home life. In his home, Mr. Lasbury was best known. There his quiet manliness made the hearthstone a cheerful place. Since the death of his wife Mr. Lasbury lived with his daughter, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway. While he has not been a well man for sometime, Mr. Lasbury was a cheerful, contented man. He was not a selfish man, but in a noble sense he spent most of his life tending strictly to his own business. If all were like him peace and harmony would generally prevail.

Thursday March 2 he appeared to feel as well as usual. He made his usual trip to town and talked in congenial and social ways to many of his dear friends. He returned to his home about 5:00P.M. and gave Mrs. Rodway a bottle of medicine from Dr. Watson, and delivered a message sent by the Dr. to her. He then inquired about the health of Mrs. Ezra Doane and family, from whom Mrs. Rodway had received a letter. He expressed his pleasure in knowing that they were well. Then there was a short struggle for breath, a bowing of the head and in less than a minute he yielded his spirit to God who gave it. Thus suddenly passed away a faithful citizen, a true man and a kind friend. It was the way he wanted to go. In him we see what the quiet service to the Episcopal Church will do to mold substantial character and a life that wears well to the end.

To mourn the loss of this good man are four children, Thomas Lasbury of St. Louis, Mo., Mrs. Emma McConnell of Peoria, Illinois, Mrs. Mary H. Rodway and Mr. M.M. Lasbury of Griggsville. There are also nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Mary H. Rodway, Sunday afternoon 2:30P.M., Rev. G.E. Young officiating. Interment Griggsville Cemetery. A good man has gone to rest.

Pallbearers were Thomas Lasbury, M.M. Lasbury, C.H. McConnell, J.W. Stead, C.P. Hatch and John Lasbury, Jr.

Inscription: Son of Benjamin Lasbury and Mary Turnbull, husband of Emma Wall White 
Lasbury, Thomas I (I419)
 
368 Death recorded in De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour Carpenter, Edgar Stanley (I43053)
 
369 Death registered in Bromley Ruddock, Elsie May (I92025)
 
370 Death registered in Chichester Cull, Louis George Worden (I92030)
 
371 Deceased Record

Interment Number:
207734
Interment Date:04/14/2000
Location:MM-101BN-14D-0

Name:
MANUEL A PYLES

Date of Birth:
03/09/1914
Birth Place:ST LOUIS MISS

Date of Death:
12/31/1999
Death Place:NEWPORT BEACH, CA

Name of Father:
THOMAS
Name of Mother:ADA BELLE CLARK

Sex:
M
Marital Status:W

Name of Spouse:
MARY

Funeral Home

Funeral Home:
PRIVATE FAMILY
Address:SPRING GROVE CEMETERY
City, State, Zip:
Phone:()
 
Pyles, Manuel A. (I549)
 
372 Declared bankrupt in Bristol, England, 20th July 1835 Lasbury, James (I653)
 
373 Decorated war hero dies aged 88

A Chilcompton resident of 50 years and holder of the Croix de Guerre, Aim? Pierre Duval has died at the age of 88.

Born on a farm in 1920 in Brittany, he was the eldest of 10 children and, in his early teens, was sent to a Roman Catholic seminary to prepare for the priesthood.

However, much to his parents' disappointment, he soon left and joined the French Merchant Navy as a steward on a cruise ship.

The onset of the Second World War changed his life when his ship was impounded in Marseilles by the Germans. He managed to get to Scotland, where he joined the Free French Army and trained as a parachutist in various parts of Britain.

It was at Aylesbury that he met Edna Peel, a teacher from Midsomer Norton; they married at Norton Down Methodist Church in March 1944 and lived initially at Fosseway.

In June 1944, Mr Duval was parachuted into France and took part in harassing operations on convoys and enemy detachments during the German retreat from Brittany. These actions earned him the Croix de Guerre with Gold Star.

Mr Duval and his wife settled in Chilcompton in 1959, where he greatly enjoyed tending his large garden, planting woodland trees, which grew to maturity in his time there. Most of his working life was spent at Clark's shoe factory.

His other interests included a love of the local countryside, which was often the subject of his paintings, and learning to sail on Chew Valley Lake.

Mr Duval's wife died in 2003, marking the end of 59 years of marriage. He coped alone with the help of neighbours until recent years, when he moved to Glastonbury Care Home.

His funeral took place at Norton Down Methodist Church, with a eulogy by his nephew, Andrew Poyner, recording that Mr Duval was a brave man who fought for the liberation of his country, a man of many talents and who will be remembered with great affection.

Marlene Pickford
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 
Duval, Aime Pierre (I17217)
 
374 Dennis F. Weaver, 75, of Alton, died at 2 a.m. today, Feb. 2, 1988, at Eldercare of Alton.

Weaver formerly owned and operated several area service stations, including Airline Service Station in East Alton, and was a former Wood River volunteer fireman.

Born in Pike County, he was the son of the late John and Alma (Doil) Weaver.

Nieces and nephews survive.

Visitation will be after 4 p.m. Wednesday at Marks Mortuary in Wood River, where masonic rites will be conducted at 7 p.m. by Wood River Lodge No. 1062.

He was formerly married to Miss Beatrice Lasbury of Wood River.

Services will be at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Dennis Armstrong officiating.

Committal rites will be conducted at Nebo Cemetery in Nebo by VFW Post 1208 of Alton. 
Weaver, Dennis (I5561)
 
375 Departed Liverpool, England
Arrived New York, USA on board Adirondack 
Lasbury, Edward George (I342)
 
376 Departed Liverpool, England
Arrived New York, USA on board Adirondack 
Silcock, Frances (I290)
 
377 Departed Southampton 28 Feb 1952 aboard the Queen Elizabeth arriving at New York 4 Mar 1952 Pitt, Zena Doris (I99019)
 
378 Deputy Commandant of the Police Training School in Tadworth, Surrey Lucas, Thomas William A. (I36496)
 
379 Described in the census as a 'pit boy', he died in Pontefract after being crushed by a wagon on the pit stack. Seymour, Oliver (I10616)
 
380 Destined for Jamaica Heal, Frederick William (I21146)
 
381 Details from Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Name: LASBURY, FRANCIS PERCY
Initials: F P
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Aircraftman 2nd Class
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 5012 Airfield Construction Sqdn.
Age: 32
Date of Death: 01/10/1943
Service No: 1660100
Additional information: Son of Percy and Elizabeth Lasbury, of Stroud; husband of Catherine Edna Lasbury.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Plot G.2. Grave 110.
Cemetery: STROUD OLD CEMETERY

Stroud Old Cemetery
This is on the Bisley road, was begun in 1855. It now covers 13 acres, and contains 13 Commonwealth burials of the 1914-1918 war and 4 of the 1939-1945 war. 
Lasbury, Francis Percival (I699)
 
382 Details from Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Name: LASBURY, GEORGE FRANCIS
Initials: G F
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Leading Aircraftman
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: 2867 Sqdn., R.A.F. Regt.
Date of Death: 16/08/1944
Service No: 1414789
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 4.
Cemetery: NAPLES WAR CEMETERY

The Naples War Cemetery lies in the locality of Miano at Via Vincenzo Ianfolla, off the Corso Secondigliano, in the Commune and Province of Naples. Take the autostrada A1, the Rome to Naples road. After the last toll booth, carry on following the signs for the airport. Pass the end of the airport approach road and turn right at the next T junction, following the main road for about 4 kilometres.

On 3 September 1943 the Allies invaded the Italian mainland, the invasion coinciding with an armistice made with the Italians who then re-entered the war on the Allied side. Allied objectives were to draw German troops from the Russian front and more particularly from France, where an offensive was planned for the following year. The 65th and 92nd General Hospitals were in Naples from late in 1943 until the end of the war, also the 67th General Hospital for the greater part of that time. The site for the war cemetery was chosen in November 1943 and burials were made in it from the hospitals and garrison. Later graves were brought in from a number of small cemeteries in the immediate vicinity.

Naples War Cemetery contains 1202 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. There are also some non war burials and war graves of other nationalities. 
Lasbury, George Francis (I47)
 
383 Details from Royal Navy and Royal Marine War Graves Roll, 1914-1919

Name: Robert Hamilton
Rank: AB
Birth Date: 31 Oct 1880
Birth Place: Cirencester, Gloucester
Branch of Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Cause of Death: Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action
Official Number Port Division: R./382.
Death Date: 3 Feb 1917
Ship or Unit: Hawke Battalion Royal Naval Division
Location of Grave: Not recorded
Name and Address of Cemetery: Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy, France
Relatives Notified and Address: Wife: Kate E Ivy Cot, Horns Rd, Stroud, Glos

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Details from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Name: HAMILTON
Initials: R
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Able Seaman
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
Unit Text: Hawke Bn. R.N. Div.
Age: 36
Date of Death: 03/02/1917
Service No: R/382
Additional information: Son of Arthur Ernest Hamilton; husband of Kate Ellen Gould (formerly Hamilton), of "Ivycot," Horns Rd., Stroud.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. L. 2.
Cemetery: QUEENS CEMETERY, BUCQUOY 
Hamilton, Robert (I116)
 
384 Died aboard the SS Osterley Barnes, Ernest (I91003)
 
385 Died aboard the SS Taplow.
Commemorated at Tower Hill Memorial 
Gay, Hubert Lee (I94144)
 
386 Died after being bitten by a mad dog. Seymour, Carey (I9979)
 
387 Died after falling into a coal pit Pratten, Thomas (I13289)
 
388 Died at 10 weeks old Hubbard, William James (I31572)
 
389 Died at 11 weeks Garrett, Job (I12352)
 
390 Died at 22 days old Gulliford, Harold Wilfrid (I44151)
 
391 Died at 5 months old Dando, Peter (I7863)
 
392 Died at age 98
Had no formal education but could speak english fluently

Shown in 1901 Census living with wife and 3 children John, James & Winifred.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Buried: Ross Abbey, near Headford, Galway, Ireland

Called "Billy, The Weaver" . Billy was a weaver by trade and owned nine acres of land. The old homestead had been in the family for over 300 years and is currently lived in by his granddaugher Mary Agnes McDonagh, daughter of John McDonagh (his son). The old homestead originally had a thatch roof that has been replaced with a modern one and the home stands in good condition to this day. 
McDonough, William Francis (I2977)
 
393 Died at Brandon Colliery. Fall of stone while drawing chocks out of a broken jud while working with other three deputies (recorded as Alfred Cheesey). Chedgy, Alfred (I59898)
 
394 Died at Bristol Royal Infirmary Dyson, John Bernard (I7570)
 
395 Died at Lower Writhlington Colliery. Coroners warrant issued. Lear, John Sharpe (I16889)
 
396 Died at RAF Castel Benito, Tripoli, Libya Martin, Sydney Francis William (I68085)
 
397 Died at Salisbury District Hospital. Dowling, Leslie Albert (I25643)
 
398 Died at sea

Name: PIDDELL, JOSEPH JOHN
Initials: J J
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Mess Room Boy
Regiment/Service: Merchant Navy
Unit Text: S.S. Euphorbia (North Shields)
Age: 20
Date of Death: 14/12/1940
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 48. 
Piddell, Joel Joseph (I2277)
 
399 Died at sea whilst aboard the Norwegian ship SS "Isbjorn".

Isbjorn was in service on the coast of Gt. Britain. Took part as supply ship for the Normandie invasion in June-1944 (Operation Neptune), arriving Omaha on June 12, departing June 18. In December 1944 Isbjorn was at the Prince of Wales Dock, Swansea, undergoing extensive repairs and overhaul. She departed Swansea at 18:00 on December 14th with a cargo of about 650 tons Anthracite coal for Poole (Goole?) and joined a convoy the following morning.

The next day a storm was encountered and at 00:30 on December 17th 1944 a heavy sea swept over her, causing her cargo to shift to port, and she immediately developed a list. The captain gave orders to heave to and to start filling the starboard No. 2 ballast tank, which seemed to stabilize the ship and decrease the list somewhat. However, the winds increased to hurricane force, and about 04:30 the electricity to the navigation lights and compass broke down, the paraffin oil lamps were lit, the compass being lit up by an electric torch. It now became more and more difficult to keep Isbjorn under control, and she suddenly started to move off course, with the wind and sea coming in from aft while she listed more and more to port (every effort had been made to keep the wind and sea on the port bow prior to this).

They attempted to get the ship up against the wind again, but to no avail. With the situation now being critical, orders were given to stand by the lifeboat. The motorboat had already been lost when the forward davit gave way. An SOS signal was sent to a nearby ship by Aldis lamp, and a number of rockets were also sent up, but in the poor visibility it was believed their signals were not seen. Two heavy seas now washed over the after deck, and in a matter of seconds Isbjorn capsized and sank by the stern (the hatches were believed to have been broken in). Because of the list they had not been able to launch the lifeboat, but as the ship went down, the boat unhooked itself with 1 man in it who picked up another man from the water.

Later, another 6 were picked up by this boat, including the captain, who had gotten his foot jammed and was pulled down with the suction, but had managed to get himself free and to the surface. The lifeboat was badly damaged and was full of water. 6 hours later they were spotted by the Dutch M/S Osterhaven (position 50 27N 03 00W, Captain H. A. A. Breent) and in spite of the bad weather managed to maneuver the ship close to the lifeboat and take the men on board. However, during this transfer, the steward fell overboard and disappeared. Upon being told there might be more survivors the Dutch vessel went to the place where Isbj?rn had gone down and found 4 men on 2 rafts, but no more survivors could be found, so they left the scene.

http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?11072 
Phillips, Leon (I23862)
 
400 Died at sea, off Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK Phillips, Arthur Joslin (I80367)
 

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