Hilda Emma Mary Bessey

A Civilian, Hilda died on 1st of February 1942 aged 35. 

Hilda was born at Lowestoft on 30 June 1906, a daughter of William Ernest James and Harriet Jane Steele Rose. She was baptised at Saint Margaret's Church on 27 July 1906 and her family lived at 180 Raglan Street. In 1911 her family lived at 61 May Road, and this was still her mother’s address in 1939.  

On 9 October 1926 Hilda married Stanley William Bessey at Saint Margaret's Church. Stanley was a plater living at Oulton Broad, and Hilda lived at 61 May Road. By 1939 they were living at 5 Hill Top, Kirkley Run. 

On 1 February 1942 German aircraft dropped three high explosive bombs. One exploded in the Hill Top area killing Hilda and her children Peter and Pamela who all died at their home, 5 Hill Top.