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In Loving Memory Of: John Savident January 1938 - February 2024 86 Years Old British actor known for playing Fred Elliot in Coronation Street Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: John Savident (21 January 1938 – 21 February 2024) was a British actor, known for his numerous television roles, including his portrayal of Fred Elliott in the soap opera Coronation Street from 1994 to 2006. He is also known for his performance as Monsieur Firmin in the West End cast of The Phantom of the Opera Savident created the role of Monsieur Firmin in the original production of Phantom of the Opera, which opened on 9 October 1986 at Her Majesty's Theatre in Haymarket, London.[1] He appeared as the renegade scientist Egrorian in a 1981 episode of the cult science fiction TV series Blake's 7.[2] He also had other television appearances in Danger Man, The Saint, Callan and Doctor Who. He played Doctor Meredith in The Remains of the Day. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: John Savident 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Sherif Lawal 1995 - 2024 29 Years Old British Boxer Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Lawal had been a stalwart member of the St Pancras Amateur Boxing Club, competing at the top level in the National Elite championships last year. In an article last month in the Camden New Journal Hussein described Lawal as a “real inspiration to all the younger boxers at the gym" Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Sherif Lawal 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Gary Speed September 1969 - November 2011 42 Years Old English professional football player Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Gary Andrew Speed MBE (8 September 1969 – 27 November 2011) was a Welsh professional footballer and manager. As manager of Wales, Speed is often credited as being the catalyst for the change in fortunes of the national team and as setting the pathway to future successes.[4] Having played for the Leeds United youth team, he began his professional career with the club in 1988. With Leeds, he won the English First Division championship in 1991–92, and later played for Everton, Newcastle United, Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield United. He captained the Wales national football team until retiring from international football in 2004. He was the most capped outfield player for Wales and the second overall with 85 caps between 1990 and 2004 until being overtaken by Chris Gunter in 2018,[5] playing mainly as a left-sided attacking midfielder. Speed was appointed manager of Sheffield United in 2010, but left the club after a few months in December 2010 to manage the Wales national team, remaining in this role until his death 11 months later. Rarely troubled by injury or suspension, he held the record for the most appearances in the Premier League at 535, until it was surpassed by David James. At the time of his death, only James and Ryan Giggs had played in more Premier League matches than Speed.[6] Including appearances in the Football League and cup competitions, he made 840 domestic appearances. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Gary Speed 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Cleo Sylvestre April 1945 - September 2024 79 Years old English Actress Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Cleopatra Mary Palmer MBE (née Sylvestre; 19 April 1945 – 20 September 2024), known professionally as Cleo Sylvestre, was an English actress in film, stage and television. She was the first black woman ever to play a leading role at the National Theatre in London, and the first woman to record with The Rolling Stones.[1] She was brought up in Euston, north London,[2] by her mother, Laureen Sylvestre (née Goodare),[3] a cabaret artist at the Shim Sham Club in Wardour Street, who was born in Yorkshire in 1911.[4][5] Sylvestre was educated at Camden School for Girls and also attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. In 1964 she released a single, "To Know Him Is to Love Him", under the name "Cleo", produced by Andrew Loog Oldham and backed by The Rolling Stones.[6] After Brian Jones left the Rolling Stones in 1969, she agreed to rehearse with his new band but abandoned music to concentrate on her theatre and television work.[7] Her West End debut was at Wyndham's Theatre in Wise Child (1967) by Simon Gray, in which she starred alongside Sir Alec Guinness[2] and was nominated most promising new actress. She was the first black actress in a leading role at the National Theatre in The National Health (1969) by Peter Nichols.[2] She did several seasons with the Young Vic Company, including Molière's Les Fourberies de Scapin on Broadway and a tour of Mexico. She subsequently worked in many regional theatres, including the Theatre Royal, Lincoln, the Theatre Royal, Brighton, the Theatre Royal, York, the Derby Playhouse and the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. She played Phaedre at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2007 and Rosa Parks, Josephine Baker and Wangari Maathai in Alison Mead's A Century of Women at Leicester Square Theatre (2011). She appeared with Antony Sher in his play ID (2003) at the Almeida Theatre, toured with English Touring Theatre in Far from the Madding Crowd (2008) and with Northern Broadsides in its 2010 production of Medea. Children's theatre work includes seasons at the Unicorn Theatre and the London Bubble Theatre Company.[citation needed] Her television appearances include: Ken Loach's Up the Junction (1965), Doctor Who (1965),[8] Cathy Come Home (1966) and Poor Cow (1967), as well as appearances in the original Till Death Us Do Part, Z-Cars, Callan, Doctors, New Tricks, The Armando Iannucci Shows, Chambers, The Bill, Who Do You Do and A Bird in the Hand, a Tube Tales episode directed by Jude Law. After a brief appearance as a factory worker in soap opera Coronation Street in 1966, she became the first ever regular black British female character on British TV, in the original series of Crossroads, playing Meg Richardson's adopted daughter Melanie from 1970 to 1972.[9] She was also a regular in Grange Hill,[10] Happy Families and presented Play School and Merry-Go-Round. In 2020 she played Anne Chapman in All Creatures Great and Small, a role she returned to in 2023.[citation needed] Her film credits include Till Death Us Do Part (1969), The Smashing Bird I Used to Know (1969), Trog (1970), My Lover My Son (1970), The Alf Garnett Saga (1972), Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987), The Love Child (1988), The Punk and the Princess (2003), Kidulthood (2006) and Paddington (2014), and she made several shorts with director Isaac Julien, including The Attendant (1992) and Vagabondia (2000), which was shortlisted for that year's Turner Prize.[citation needed] For twenty years until 2016, she was joint Artistic Director of the award-winning Rosemary Branch Theatre. She was also an Ambassador for the Mary Seacole Memorial Statue Appeal (MSMA). In April 2019 she was awarded Screen Nation's Trailblazer Award.[citation needed] Her acclaimed one-woman show, The Marvellous Adventure of Mary Seacole,[11] was performed at numerous venues, including the House of Lords, the National Portrait Gallery, London, the Mercury Theatre, Colchester, the Mill Studio at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, and the Edinburgh Festival.[citation needed] She also reviewed for The Listener magazine and the Times Educational Supplement and contributed a chapter to Theatre in a Cool Climate (Amber Lane Press, 1999). A former council member of Equity, the British actors' union, she was on the board of the Young Vic, Hoxton Hall, Quicksilver Theatre for Children and the Free Form Arts Trust, as well as a judge for the Race in the Media Awards (RIMA) and Croydon Warehouse Theatre's International Playwriting Competition.[citation needed] She was the inspiration for the character of Honey in the Gaspard the Fox series of children's books by Zeb Soanes, illustrated by James Mayhew, first appearing in Gaspard: Best in Show (Graffeg, 2019). Writing in 2020, Soanes said: 'I can’t remember when I realised that my friend Cleo was exactly the character I was looking for but it was a 'lightbulb' moment. Cleo has been a trailblazer throughout her career [...] and it's a real pleasure to be able to pay tribute to her.'[12] Sylvestre was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2023 New Year Honours for services to drama and charity.[13] In August 2024 Sylvestre appeared on BBC's Antiques Roadshow, with treasured mementos from her early career, including a hand-made Christmas card from Jimmy Page.[14] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Cleo Sylvestre 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Sven-Goran Eriksson February 1948 - August 2024 76 Years Old Swedish football player and manager Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Sven-Göran Eriksson (Swedish pronunciation: [svɛnˈjœ̂ːran ˈêːrɪkˌsɔn] ⓘ; 5 February 1948 – 26 August 2024) was a Swedish football player and manager. After a playing career as a right-back, Eriksson went on to experience major success in club management between 1977 and 2001, winning 18 trophies with a variety of league clubs in Sweden, Portugal, and Italy. In European competition, he won both the UEFA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup (the last edition of the latter trophy before its abolition) and reached the final of the European Cup. Eriksson made his debut for Swedish football Division 4 team Torsby at the age of 16.[7] He switched clubs to Sifhälla after moving to Säffle to study economics.[8] In 1972, he joined Swedish football Division 2 team Karlskoga, where he also worked as a physical education teacher in Örebro.[9] Eriksson was heavily influenced by Karlskoga's player-manager, Tord Grip, who favoured the English style of play that Bob Houghton and Roy Hodgson had brought to the country.[9] Eriksson retired from playing in 1975 at the age of 27, after giving up on his dream of playing professional football; he summed up his brief playing career by saying: "I was looked upon as a distinctly average defender, but someone who rarely made mistakes".[10] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Sven-Goran Eriksson 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Kristin Hallenga November 1985 - May 2024 38 Years Old Columnist and philanthropist Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Kristin Hallenga (11 November 1985 – May 2024) was a West German-born British columnist and philanthropist. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, when she was 23, she became an activist for raising awareness about the disease among young people, and founded the charity CoppaFeel!. Kristin Hallenga was born to a German father and English mother in Norden, Lower Saxony, West Germany on 11 November 1985.[2][3][4] Her parents divorced when she was nine, and her mother returned to England with Hallenga and her two sisters, where they lived in Daventry, Northamptonshire.[2][5] She was an honorary graduate of Nottingham Trent University.[6] Hallenga was profiled in Kris - Dying to Live, a documentary that covered her experience with terminal breast cancer. In 2009, she won a Pride of Britain Award.[7] In November 2014, Hallenga was featured as a special guest on Russell Howard's Good News where she talked about her charity and experiences.[8] Her memoir, Glittering a Turd, was published in 2021 and it became a Sunday Times bestseller.[9] She lived in Newquay, Cornwall.[10] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Kristin Hallenga 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Bernie Marsden 1951 - 2023 72 Years Old "Loved By all, Remembered By Many, Cherished Forever" Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Bernard John Marsden (7 May 1951 – 24 August 2023) was an English rock and blues guitarist. He is primarily known for his work with Whitesnake, having written or co-written with David Coverdale many of the group’s hit songs, such as “Fool for Your Loving”, “Walking in the Shadow of the Blues”, “Ready an’ Willing”, “Lovehunter”, “Trouble”, and “Here I Go Again”. Marsden started his musical career with local Buckingham based groups, including Clockwork Mousetrap (previously The Daystroms), before forming Skinny Cat at the age of 17. He got his first professional gig with UFO in 1972. He next played with Glenn Cornick’s Wild Turkey in 1973, before he joined drummer Cozy Powell’s band Cozy Powell’s Hammer. He then joined Babe Ruth in 1975, and played on two releases for Capitol Records, Stealin’ Home (1975) and Kid’s Stuff (1976). During his time with Babe Ruth, Cozy Powell recommended him to Jon Lord, who was forming a post Deep Purple band with Ian Paice, Paice Ashton Lord, in 1976, with Tony Ashton. During his time recording the Malice in Wonderland album with Paice Ashton Lord, Marsden worked alongside saxophonist Howie Casey who recommended Marsden join Paul McCartney’s Wings, but the position never materialised, as Whitesnake was being formed at the same time period. After Paice Ashton Lord folded in 1978, Marsden formed a new band with former Deep Purple vocalist David Coverdale and guitarist Micky Moody. The band started as David Coverdale’s White Snake, which then became Whitesnake. Marsden played on the first EP, first five albums and a live album: Snakebite (1978), Trouble (1978), Lovehunter (1979), Ready & Willing (1980), Live In The Heart Of The City (1980), Come An’ Get It (1981) and Saints & Sinners (1982), contributing many of the songs with David Coverdale and sometimes Moody. Bernie Marsden passed away on August 24th, 2023 at the age of 72 due to bacterial meningitis. A tribute to Bernie Marsden can be found on YouTube. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Bernie Marsden 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Rob Burrow September 1982 - June 2024 41 Years Old English professional rugby player Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Robert Geoffrey Burrow CBE (26 September 1982 – 2 June 2024) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played as a scrum-half or hooker. An England and Great Britain representative, Burrow spent his entire 16-year professional career with Leeds Rhinos in the Super League, making nearly 500 appearances between 2001 and 2017. At 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) tall and weighing less than 11 st (70 kg; 150 lb), Burrow was known for many years as "the smallest player in Super League". Despite this, he was one of the most successful players in the competition's history, winning eight Super League championships, two Challenge Cups, being named to the Super League Dream Team on three occasions and winning the Harry Sunderland Trophy twice. In December 2019, Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.[6] Following his diagnosis, Burrow raised awareness for MND with fellow player Kevin Sinfield. Both were awarded CBEs in 2024 because of their efforts in raising funds and awareness of the disease. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Rob Burrow 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Isabella Thomson "Bella Brave" 2013 - 2024 10 Years Old "God is love, be brave and you are never too old to bring a stuffy.” Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Bella was a strong, amazing and inspiration child who undoubtedly touched numerous lives. May she rest in peace and know she was very much loved. If any of Isabella's family would like to add any additional comments or photos to this memorial, please drop me an email and I will do so straight away - info@digital-gravestones.co.uk Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Isabella Thomson "Bella Brave" 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Meg Johnson 1936 - 2023 87 Years Old "Loved By all, Remembered By Many, Cherished Forever" Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Margaret Mary Foster, better known by her stage name Meg Johnson, was an esteemed English actress with a remarkable career that spanned nearly six decades. Born on September 30, 1936, in Manchester, England, to Eleanor and Stan Green, she grew up to become a beloved figure in the world of television, theater, and musicals. Meg Johnson's journey in the entertainment industry began at a young age when she made her stage debut in Bolton during World War II. She displayed her talent and passion for performance, eventually leading her to take singing lessons to address asthma-related challenges. Her professional acting career commenced in May 1961 when she was cast in the television series "Here's Harry," a role she held until 1964. Subsequent roles in productions like "Family Solicitor" and "The Referees" contributed to her growing presence in the industry. Meg Johnson's television career included appearances in iconic soap operas. She notably played Eunice Gee in "Coronation Street" from 1981 to 1999, earning recognition and admiration for her portrayal. Her work with Victoria Wood in the 1980s further showcased her talent, solidifying her status as a versatile actress. In 1997, Meg Johnson took on the role of Mama Morton in the West End revival of "Chicago," adding musical theater to her repertoire. Her contributions to theater extended to productions like "Follies" and "Gypsy." From 2000 to 2003, Johnson joined the cast of the Channel 4 soap opera "Brookside" as Brigid McKenna, followed by her memorable portrayal of Pearl Ladderbanks in the ITV soap opera "Emmerdale" from 2003 until March 2020. Outside of her professional achievements, Meg Johnson experienced significant moments in her personal life. She was married to Hibbert Johnson, with whom she had a son and a daughter. Although their marriage ended in divorce, she later married Charles Foster, an English actor and ITV Granada presenter, in 1981, remaining together until his passing on February 23, 2023. Tragically, Meg Johnson battled dementia during her later years. She passed away on July 1, 2023, at the age of 86 at her home in Rochdale. Her family, in a statement, acknowledged her unwavering spirit and dedication to her craft despite her health challenges. Meg Johnson's contributions to the world of entertainment, her warmth, and her enduring talent left an indelible mark on the industry. Her legacy is celebrated by those who knew and admired her, and she will be greatly missed by both her colleagues and fans. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Meg Johnson 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Cremated. Specifically: Ashes given to family or friend. Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Steve Halliwell March 1946 - December 2023 77 Years Old "Loved By all, Remembered By Many, Cherished Forever" Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Stephen Harold Halliwell was born on 19 March 1946 in Bury, Lancashire to parents Fred and Jenny Halliwell.[1] He had a brother, Clive, who was two years older.[2] Halliwell was an apprentice engineer and worked mainly in cotton and paper mills before drama training at the Mountview Theatre School.[3] He was a founding member of the Interchange Theatre in Bury.[3] Halliwell was once arrested for sleeping rough in an empty government building in London. He was sent to a prison in Ashford for two weeks and was later released on probation.[4] He also spoke openly about his experiences with depression throughout this period of his life.[5] During the first two decades of his career, Halliwell featured in a number of British television series, including Here I Stand, Threads, Cracker, Crown Court, G.B.H., Heartbeat and Coronation Street.[2] In 1994, he joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Zak Dingle.[5] Together with Emmerdale co-stars Billy Hartman and Alun Lewis, he was a member of UK 1990s country rock trio the Woolpackers who released the single "Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Roll" in November 1996.[2] In 2014, Halliwell released his autobiography titled If The Cap Fits: My Rocky Road to Emmerdale.[6] Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Steve Halliwell 00:00 / 01:51 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous

In Loving Memory Of: Mike Pinder December 1941 - April 2024 82 Years Old Founder of The Moody Blues Your memorial? Click here to edit... Share this Memorial with Friends & Family: Share Memorial on FB Biography: Michael Thomas Pinder (27 December 1941 – 24 April 2024) was an English rock musician. He was a founding member and the original keyboard player of the rock group the Moody Blues. He left the group following the recording of the band's ninth album Octave in 1978. Pinder was renowned for his technological contributions to rock music, most notably in the development and emergence of the Mellotron in 1960s rock music. In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.[1] He was the last surviving of the group's original five members. Gallery: Listen To Their Voice: Mike Pinder 00:00 / 00:27 Location Of Memorial: Not publicly known Memorial Created By: Anonymous