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A Civilian, Dora died on 23rd of January 1942 at the age of 43. Dora was born at Lowestoft on 7 May 1898, a daughter of George William and Sarah Anne Parker. She was baptised at Saint Peter's Church, Kirkley, on 17 June 1898 and her family lived at 92 Clement Terrace. In 1901 her family lived at 92 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, and this was still their home in 1911. From 4 September 1905 Dora was a pupil at Kirkley School. 230142 raid
A Civilian, Gladys died on 13th of January 1942 aged 26. Gladys was born at Lowestoft on 31 December 1915, a daughter of Herbert Walter and Lilly Maud Bull. Gladys was baptised at Saint Margaret’s Church on 20 January 1916 and her family lived at 66 Crown Street. In 1939 her family lived at 55 Wollaston Road, and Gladys was a shop assistant selling underwear. Later her parents lived at Blackheath Road. In 1941 Gladys married Jack Frederick Wright, this was registered in the Lothingland district. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Edith died on 23rd of January 1942 aged 52. Edith was born at Lowestoft on 14 January 1890, a daughter of Walter Alexander and Matilda Budds. In 1891 her family lived at 55 Tonning Street, and by 1901 they were living at 57 Stanley Street.In 1911Edith was in domestic service, working for Alice Ditchfield at Belvoir Villa, 1 Church Road. On 23 September 1924 Edith married Albert Edward Walker at Saint John’s Church. Albert was a shop assistant living at 35 Saint George’s Road, and Edith lived at 57 Stanley Street. 230142 raid
A Civilian, Barbara died on 13th of January 1942 at the age of 16. Barbara was born at Lowestoft in 1926, a daughter of Doris Ethel Wright. In 1928 Barbara’s mother married Charles Reginald Brown and by 1933 Doris and Charles were living at Hackney, London. In 1939 Barbara’s mother lived at Queen’s Road School Fire Station, Hackney, and worked with the Auxiliary Fire Service. In 1939 Barbara lived with her grandmother, Maud Rackham, formerly Wright, at 16 Worthing Road, Lowestoft. Barbara died at Morling’s Music Shop, 106 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Jean died on 23rd of January 1942 aged 6. Jean was born at Cambridge on 17 January 1936, the daughter of Megan Remblance. In 1939 Jean lived with Alfred and Alice Reynolds at 10 Stevens Street. Later her home was at 31 Till Road. Jean died at 31 Till Road during an air raid. 230142 raid
A Civilian, Dorothy died on 13th of January 1942 aged 43.Dorothy was born at Ford, Northumberland on 16 May 1898, a daughter of Reverend Edward Ewer and Florence Annie Ward. In 1901 her family lived at The Parsonage, Etal, Ford, Northumberland, and by 1911 at Mulbarton Rectory, Norfolk.In 1933 Dorothy married Ernest Bonsall, this was registered in the Great Yarmouth district. 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 Dorothy assisted Ernest in their business. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Mary died on 23rd of January 1942 at the age of 73.Mary was born at Norwich on 16 March 1868, a daughter of John and Ruth Kirby. In 1869 her family spent a month at Saint Andrew's Workhouse, Norwich. By 1871 they were living at John Bull Street, Heigham, Norwich. In 1874 Mary, and her mother and sisters, were again admitted to Saint Andrew's Workhouse. On 14 June 1875 Mary became a pupil at Saint Stephen's School, Norwich. By 1881 her family were living at Shoulder of Mutton Yard, Norwich. 230142 raid
A Civilian, Daisy died on 13th of January 1942 aged 28. Daisy was born at Lowestoft on 5 August 1913, a daughter of William and Edith Emily Constance. In 1921 her family lived at 9 Coronation Terrace, Pakefield Street, and this was still their home in 1939. In 1939 Daisy lived at Wilson Square, Redenhall Road, Harleston, and was seeking work in domestic service. Daisy died at Waller’s Restaurant, 90 London Road North, during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
A Civilian, Dora died on 13th of January 1942 aged 13. Dora was born at Lowestoft on 23 December 1928, a daughter of Frederick Victor and Alice Maud Aldred. In 1939 her family lived at 2 Premier Road and later at 2 Princes Road. Dora died at London Road North during the Waller Raid. 130142 The Waller Raid
