Mabel Emily Clarke

A Civilian, Mabel died on 22nd of July 1941 at the age of 62. 

Mabel was born at Lowestoft in 1879, a daughter of David and Susannah King. In 1881 her family lived at North Raglan Street and in 1891 their address was 314 Raglan Street. In 1901 Mabel worked as a kitchen maid for the Gunn family at Helen Holme, Holland Road, Clacton. 

On 24 April 1905 Mabel married Benjamin Thomas Clarke at Saint Margaret's Church, Lowestoft. Mabel lived at 16 Old Nelson Street and Benjamin was a carpenter living at 17 Beckham Road. By 1911 they were living at 24 Saint Leonard's Road, Lowestoft. 

In 1921 Mabel and Benjamin lived at 24 Saint Leonard's Road. In 1939 Mabel and Benjamin were still living at 24 Saint Leonard's Road and Benjamin worked as a bricklayer's labourer and was also a Special Constable.

Mabel and Benjamin were killed, at their home, 24 Saint Leonard's Road, during an air raid.