Russell Lanchester

M, #417, b. 12 August 1918, d. 15 May 2009
     Russell was born at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England, on 12 August 1918. He was the son of James Lanchester and Frances Maria Briggs.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1921 census at Kenninghall, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: James Lanchester, head; Frances M Lanchester, wife; Leonard Lanchester, son; William N Lanchester, son; Frederick G Lanchester, son; Charles B Lanchester, son; Hilda M Lanchester, daughter; Alfred Lanchester, son; Norman T Lanchester, son; James Lanchester, son; Albert E Lanchester, son; Frank Lanchester, son; Walter Lanchester, son; Russell Lanchester, son.1
Russell never married. Russell died on 15 May 2009 at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, England, at age 90.2 A funeral service was held at Holy Trinity Church, Spooner Row in the parish of Wymondham. Russell Lanchester was buried on 27 May 2009 at Wymondham Cemetery, Cemetery Lane, Wymondham, Norfolk, England.2

Citations

  1. [S9336] 1921, English Census, "Russell Lanchester, son, age 2 years 11 months, male, both alive, born in Norfolk, Kenninghall, personal occupation: school whole time, resident at Kenninghall, Attleborough, Norfolk."
  2. [S1931] Obituary Announcements, Russell Lanchester, Eastern Daily Press, "LANCHESTER RUSSELL. Passed away peacefully on Friday May 15th at N&N University Hospital aged 90 years. Dearly loved partner of Joyce and loved by all her Family. Life's work well done. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday May 27th at Holy Trinity Church, Spooner Row at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at Wymondham Cemetery. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to The Stroke Association may be sent to R. J. Bartram & Son, 42 Fairland Street, Wymondham, NR18 0JS."