Ernest Bonsall

A Civilian, Ernest died on 13th of January 1942 aged 62. 

Ernest was born at Lowestoft on 18 September 1879, a son of John and Frances Bonsall. He was baptised at Saint John’s Church on 30 January 1880 and his family lived at 13 Piere Terrace. By 1891 their home was at 7 Piere Terrace and this was still their home until at least 1911. Ernest became a watchmaker and jeweller, working with his father, and was, later, a clock repairer.

In 1933 Ernest married Dorothy M. H. Ward Great Yarmouth. By 1939 their home was at Glenesk, 17 Beccles Road, Oulton Broad, and they had a jeweller’s shop at 92 London Road North where Ernest ran the jewellery business and Dorothy was his assistant.

Both Dorothy and Ernest were killed at their shop during the Waller Raid.