Arksey Cemetery A - M

Arksey Main Cemetery

 The Project

Arksey Cemetery lies to the south side of Station Road. Filled mostly with 20th century memorials, this is the main burial place for Bentley and Arksey residents.

The purpose of this project is to provide information for genealogists and those interested in local history, as well as families searching for family graves. 

Some of the older memorials are now in a dilapidated state, and may not survive much longer, therefore I feel it is important to record as many of them as I can, while they can still be read.

The cemetery contains a huge number of graves, and to record them all would take many months. Therefore I have concentrated on the older sections, A1 and A2, and a selection of those in sections B, C, D, E, and F, with just a few from other sections (see map below). Plot number, where known, are listed alongside names, in brackets.

If you would like to submit a memorial photo for inclusion, then I would be happy to add them, just email a good resolution photo to the address below, providing a transcription if necessary, and also section and plot number if known. Please ensure your family's agreement before submitting.

If anyone objects and requires a record to be removed from this page, or to send your submissions, please email me at: 

arkvillhistory@yahoo.co.uk.

For Arksey Old Cemetery and Church Graves, please visit sister-site Arksey Village, A History.

Locating A Specific Grave

I am often contacted in the hope that I might be able to locate specific graves for people. While this has not always been possible, I am now in possession of some cemetery records. I have plot maps for sections A to N, and names for the plots in sections A, B, C and L. Use the contact form at the top right of this site if you wish me to look up a plot.

Anyone wishing to find the whereabouts of graves I don't have records for can contact Doncaster's Rose Hill Cemetery and Crematorium. By completing an online form and paying a fee (currently £26), they will be able to give you a plot number and directions for finding it. Follow the link below to complete the form.

Record Search For Burials Link.

Cemetery Map

 

  

The cemetery is divided into the sections as in the plan above. Older graves are to be found at the western end, starting in section 'A'. Plot numbers are typically given with the section letter first, followed by the plot number, e.g. 'A100'.

List of Memorials

The graves are listed A - Z, and include an image of each one. Missing information is replaced with a bracketed question mark. Information which is not visible on the photo and has been sourced elsewhere is in square brackets.

 

Allport

In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great-Grandad.

Ernest Allport G. C. Died 6th Oct 1987 aged 94 years. and his dear wife Grace, Mum and 'Nanny' to all. Died 12th May 1995 aged 99 years.

Also a dear daughter Audrey, died 23rd July 1932 aged 15 years.

Reunited.

Allport

Ernest was honoured with the George Cross for heroic assistance in the rescue efforts following the Bentley Pit disaster of November 1931. For more on this click here.

Ashworth (F232)

In Remembrance of  William Henry, the beloved husband of Gertrude E Ashworth, who died May 14th 1937 aged 66 years. 

Also, the aforesaid Gertrude E Ashworth, who died 23rd January 1953, aged 72 years. 

Ashworth

Ashworth

Submitted by Janet Roberts.

Askew

Sacred to the Memory of My Dear Husband.

John Walter Askew, accidentally killed 26th September 1944, aged 49 years.

Also his mother Rose Askew, died 26th February 1934, aged 74 years.

"At Rest." 

 

Askew

Ball

In Ever Loving Memory of

George Ball, who died October 4th 1928, aged 70 years.

Also Mary Ball, beloved wife of the above named, who died November 27th 1928, aged 70 years.

"In Death United."  

 

Ball

 

Barber (L153)

Treasured Memories of a dearly loved husband, Dad and Grandad, Herbert Barber, died 9th Dec 1979, aged 78 years.
Also his beloved wife, a dear Wife and Nannan, Violet Maud Barber, died 24th March 1980, aged 76 years. Together.

Barber

Herbert Barber was born at Newbold Moor, Chesterfield.  He married Violet Maud Austin, who, although born at Bury St Edmunds lived close by, in the next village. Before moving to Roslyn Crescent, Bentley Herbert played for Matlock Town Football Club. He worked as a miner and became the President of Bentley Colliery Football Club for many years.

The couple had 5 children including twin boys born 28th May 1928. Sadly, Roy lived for only a short time and is buried in the Old Cemetery, Arksey. Violet was gifted at sewing and knitting. The couple grew their own fruit and vegetables which they often sold.

Submitted by Janet Roberts on behalf of a Barber family member.

Barkes 

In Loving Memory of

Lily Barkes, died 4th (?) Jan 1982, aged 85 years. Rest in Peace.

Barkes

Beer

In Loving Memory of

Thomas Beer, died May 22nd 1921, aged 48 years.

Also Angelina, wife of the above, died Oct 17th [1932], aged 58 years.

Thy Will Be Done. 

Beer

On viewing the memorial, Angelina Beer's year of birth was obscured by a loose number '3', further research via Ancestry.co.uk revealed her year of death as 1932.

Birch (C257)

In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband and Father.

Arthur Birch who died 1st June 1935, aged 42 years.

Also his dear wife Maude who died 3rd Feb 1980, aged 86 years. Reunited.

Also their dear son Arthur Kenneth who died 5th March 1983, aged 58 years.

At Rest.

Birch

Boothby

In Loving Memory of

Douglas Boothby, died 16th Dec 1945, aged 9 months.

Boothby

Bostock

In Loving Memory of

Herbert B. Bostock, the beloved husband of Maggie Bostock, who died Sept 3rd 1938.

"Loves Last Gift, Remembrance."

Also of the above named Maggie Bostock who died Aug 3rd 1945, aged 46 years.

"In Death United."

Also their son Donald Bradford Bostock, who died Aug 17th 1989, aged 65 years.

And his dear wife Betty Bostock, who died Nov 21st 1989, aged 61 years. 

Bostock

Herbert Bostock had a boot and shoe repair business in Chapel Street, Bentley. His son, Don Bostock had a shoe shop at number 104 Bentley High Street.

Brookes

Isaac Brookes, born 23rd July 1896 in Warrington. Died 1941 in Doncaster. 

Sheila Brookes, born 27th April 1925 in Campsall. Died 20th July 1925, at Rostholme Square, Bentley.

No memorial.

Submitted by Symeon Waller. 

Brough (P370)

Treasured Memories of - 

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Joyce Brough, died 11th March 2008, aged 86 years. 

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, Charles Brough, died 20th September 2013, aged 93 years.

Brough

Submitted by Jill Lowe

Brough/Don (B206)

Ivy Brough, died 28th March 1924, aged 7 years. 

Mary Emily Brough, died 2nd Sept. 1938, aged 58 years. 

Sarah Annie Brough, died 5th Dec. 1985, aged 86 years. 

George Brough, died 12th Oct. 1954, aged 75 years. 

Mary Ellen Don, born 4th Feb. 1901, died 30th May 1991, aged 90.

Brough/Don

Submitted by Jill Lowe

Brown

Treasured Memories of Our Dear Parents.

George Brown, died 26th Feb 1951, aged 60 years.

And Maria Lucy Brown, died 24th July 1988, aged 95 years.

also our sister Joyce, died in infancy 1922.

Re-united. 

Brown

Brownsword (F408)

Peace, In Loving Memory of Margaret Brownsword, a dear wife, mother and daughter. 

Who passed away 28th July 1951, aged 24 years. 

"Resting where no shadows fall." 

Brownsword

Brownsword (long shot)

Margaret had the unusual maiden name of Loversuch and was married to Nathan John (Jack) Brownsword in 1944. He was a full back footballer, born in Campsall in 1923. He played for Hull City from 1946 - 1947, then Scunthorpe from 1947 - 1964. Jack remarried in 1953 and died in Burton - upon - Slather, Lincolnshire in 2009. 

Submitted by Janet Roberts.

Bruce (C72, C73)

In Loving Memory of

Ann, the beloved wife of John J Bruce, who died Dec 7th 1936, aged 44 years.

Also of their daughter Monica, who died Nov 27th 1918, aged 15 months. Interred at South Shields. 

A loving wife and devoted mother.

Also of their son Edgar, who died June 29th 1943, aged 23 years. a loving son and brother. 

Bruce

Bunting

In Loving Memory of a Dear Wife and Mother.

Mary Elizabeth Bunting, died May 21st 1948, aged 68 years.

Rest in Peace.

Also George Bunting, husband of the above, died October 15th 1954, aged 74 years.

Reunited.

Bunting

Burrows

In Loving Memory of

Arthur, beloved husband of Mary Ann Burrows, who died April 14th 1922, aged 60 years.

Also Mary Ann Burrows, who died Sept 28th 1940, aged 83 years.

Re-united.

Burrows

Bysouth/Pinder/Hemsworth (C390)

In Loving Memory of a Dear Father.

Arthur Bysouth, died 15th July 1923, aged 35 years.

Also a dear mother Elizabeth Pinder, died (?) Aug [1968], aged 81 years.

Also Patricia M Hemsworth died in infancy. 

Bysouth etc

Elizabeth Pinder's death date was missing from the memorial. Further research revealed she had died in 1968, although the date in August was not recorded. Patricia M Hemsworth was born and died in 1939.

Carrier (C325)

In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband and Father.

Frank Carrier, accidentally killed at Bullcroft Colliery on February 7th 1934, aged 45 years.

Also Kate, beloved wife of the above, died May 6th 1956, aged 63 years.

Carrier

Clark

In Loving Memory of Alexander Clark, died 7th April 1931, aged 65 years.

"At Rest"

Also his beloved wife Alice Mirriam, died 31st December 1958, aged 75 years.

"Re-united".

Clark

 

Submitted by Jayne Guy.

Clark/Naylor

In Loving Remembrance (of) James Naylor, died 4th August 1933, aged 25 years,

"At Rest".

Also Bertha Clark, died 17th May 1965, aged 88 years.

"Loved and remembered always".

Clark/Naylor

 

Submitted by Jayne Guy.

Clay (C148)

Treasured Memories of

Horace, the dearly loved husband of Ivy Clay, who was accidentally killed at Bentley Colliery 8th July 1937, aged 48 years.

How little we thought when we said good bye, we parted for ever and you were to die, the grief that we feel, words cannot tell, for we could not be with you to bid you farewell.

Also of Audrey Cynthia, their daughter, who died 10th April 1939, aged 17 years.

Always remembered.

Clay

 

Clegg (C70, C71)

To the Sacred Memory of

Margaret, the beloved wife of Joshua B Clegg, died Oct 3rd 1936, aged 63 years.

"Until we meet again."

Also the above Joshua B Clegg, died June 3rd 1944, aged 65 years.

"Re-united."

Also Thomas William Keith, died Jan 1st 1960, aged 62 years.

   

Clegg

 

Coates/Tock

In Loving Memory of

Henry Coates, died Jan 3rd 1945, aged 59. 

Also daughter Beatrice May Tock, left us 24th June 1986, aged 79.

Still still with thee.

Frank Tock, 1907 - 1999.

Reunited with Mum.   

Coates and Tock

 

Cockin/Roberts

Cherished Memories of

Rose May Cockin, 1883 - 1931. 

Also dear husband of above, William, 1874 - 1940.

Their dear Grandson Raymond Roberts, died April 1947, aged 3 (?) months.

Cockin and Roberts

  

Collas

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Daughter

Mildred Elsie Collas, who died 31st July 1924, aged 9 1/2 years.  

Collas

Connor

In Loving Memory of

Hilda Margaret, beloved daughter of J and E M Connor, died Oct 18th 1936, aged 10 years.

Also James Connor, died 2nd July 1968, aged 68 years. 

Connor

Cooke (C34)

Sacred to the Memory of

Ferdinand, the beloved husband of Harriet Cooke, who died Nov 21st 1921, aged 39 years.

Peace, perfect peace.

Cooke

Cooper

In Loving Memory of

Sarah Jane, the beloved wife of William Cooper, who died July 10th 1924, aged 68 years.

"Thy will be done."

Also William Cooper, the beloved husband of the above, who died March 5th 1931, aged 75 years.

Also Hannah E Cooper, daughter of the above, who died April 4th 1947, aged 64 years.

Cooper

Cooper

In Loving Remembrance of My Dear Husband.

Walter Cooper, who fell asleep Nov 6th 1926, aged 70 years.

God be with us till we meet again.

Also Alice Ann, wife of the above, passed peacefully away Sept 18th 1929, aged 72 years.

God takes our loved ones from our homes, but never from our hearts. 

Cooper

Cottle

Pray for the Soul of

Edward Cottle, died 19th May 1937, aged 65 years.

Also of Alice, beloved wife of the above, died 7th Jan 1949, aged 71 years.

Re-united.

Cottle

Crawshaw

In Loving Memory of

Sara, beloved wife of Jack Crawshaw, passed away 2nd November 1958, aged 59 years. Also the above Jack Crawshaw, passed away 28th October 1966, aged 70 years.  

Crawshaw

Jack Crawshaw was a milkman based on Arksey Lane, Bentley.

Crich

In Loving Memory of a Dear Mother and Father.

Helenor Crich, died 29th Jan 1971, aged 78 years. Luther Crich, died 9th April 1974, aged 86 years. 

Also their dear son Levi, died 14th (?) May 1923, aged 8 years.  

Crich

BMD records show 'Helenor', spelt as 'Eleanor'.

Cunningham/Martin

In Loving Memory of

Mabel E Cunningham died Oct 1981, aged 95.

Also her beloved husband, Mark died April 1953.

And son James, died July 1927, aged 4.

And Grandaughter Doris M Martin, died Feb 1927, aged 9 months. 

Cunningham/Martin

Deakin

In Loving Memory of Edith, a dearly loved Wife, Mother and Grandmother of John Deakin and family. Died Sep. 11th 1954, aged 65. 

"A day of memory sad to recall, without farewell she left us all" 

Also the above John Deakin, died April 13th 1964 aged 72 years.

Deakin

 Submitted by Janet Roberts.

Deakin

Treasured Memories of John Deakin, Husband, Dad and Grandad. Died 9th Jan 1988 aged 76 years. Loved and remembered always. 

Loving Memories of Nellie Deakin, a dear Wife, Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Died 18th Jan 1997 aged 82 years. Re-united forever.

Deakin

 Submitted by Janet Roberts.

Dean

In Loving Memory of

Annie Jane Dean, born 28.5.1904, died 15.5.1954.

John Thomas Dean, born 2.4.1902, died 10.5.1958.

John Thomas Dean 'Tom', Born 2.3.1926, died 20.11.1981.

Dean

John Thomas Dean (b.1902) was the son of John Thomas Dean (1863-1937), former tenants of the Plough Inn, Arksey. For more click here.

Dean

In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband.

Levi Dean, died 22nd October 1973, aged 69 years.

Also Martha Dean, died 25th February 1988, aged 84 years.

Re-united. 

Dean

Levi Dean was a younger brother of the above John Thomas Dean (b.1902).

Disaster Memorial (Section C1)

In Memory of

The forty-five men and boys who lost their lives in the Bentley Colliery Explosion on the 20th November 1931.

And of the seven men who lost their lives in the Bentley Colliery Disaster on the 21st November 1978.

Disaster Memorial

For a full account of both disasters and a list of the deceased, please click here.

 

Dobb (C12)

In Loving Memory of

Richard Brian Dobb, died 9th July 1934, aged 3 years.

Also Christina Francis Dobb, mother of the above, died 17th September 1949, age 59 years.

Also James William Dobb, husband of the above, died 10th April 1951, aged 59 years.    

Dobb

  

Don (see Brough/Don)

Doy

In Ever Loving Memory of My Dear Husband.

Ernest Edward Doy who was accidentally killed at Bentley Colliery, Feb 24th 1926, aged 50 years.

"A bitter grief, a shock severe, to part from one I loved so dear. My loss is great, I'll not complain, but hope in heaven to meet again."

Also Eliza Lavinia, beloved wife of the above, died June 10th 1931, aged 55 years.

Re-united.

Doy

Ewles

In Loving Memory of My Dear Husband.

Clarence Arthur Ewles, who passed away March 31st 1930, aged 38 years.

When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee. Isaiah XLIII.

Also his dear wife Edith Mabel Ewles, passed away April 21st 1980, aged 88 years.

Reunited.  

Ewles

Fisher (C236)

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Sister.

Mabel Fisher died 11th Aug 1976, aged 71 years.

Also our dear brother, George Fisher, died 25th Feb 1988, aged 85 years.

And of Arthur Farril Fisher, a devoted brother, died 2nd Oct 1993, aged 89 years.   

Fisher

Fisher (C235)

In Loving Memory of

David Fisher, died 8th March 1935, aged 69 years.

Also Mary Ann, his beloved wife, died 2nd November 1958, aged 87 years.

Re-united.

Fisher

Forkes

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Son.

Albert Forkes, who died 11th June 1928, aged 8 years.

Loved and Remembered.  

Forkes

Fretwell

Treasured Memories of

Alfred, the dearly loved husband of Winifred Myra Fretwell, and dear Daddy of Jean, died from injuries received at Bentley Colly Nov 11th 1940, aged 39 years.

"Our life together was a garden of beautiful memories."

And the above named, Winifred Myra, who died Nov 18th 1990, aged 83 years.

"Together Again."

Fretwell

Gibbs

In Loving Memory of

Sarah J. Gibbs, aged 32, 24th Nov 1928.

William H. Gibbs, aged 73, 14th Feb 1963. 

Gibbs

  Giles

Loving Memory of

Charles Vincent Giles, died 14th Nov 1923, aged 52.

Also Anna Giles, wife of the above, died 5th November 1938, age 71.

"At Rest."  

Giles

Gunn

Treasured Memories of a Dear Husband and Father.

Herbert Gunn, died Aug 31st 1954, aged 74 years.

"A Life's Work Well Done."

And beloved wife and mother, Mary Alice Gunn, died Sept 29th 1958, aged 75 years.      

Gunn

Guy

In Loving Remembrance of our dear parents Alice Guy, who passed away 1st May 1938, aged 69 years.

Benjamin Guy, who passed away 30th April 1948, aged 81 years.

Guy

 

Submitted by Jayne Guy.

Hall

To The Dear Memory of

Alan, the beloved son of Archer and Helena Hall, died May 12th 1928, in his 18th year.

"Thy Will Be Done."

Also Ruth, beloved sister and daughter, died Nov 11th 1993, in her 85th year. 

Also Adeline, beloved sister and daughter, died Feb 24th 1995, in her 91st year.

Hall

Ruth and Adeline Hall kept a small grocery shop in Arksey for many years, in a property next to the old school playing fields.

Hall

Treasured Memories of

William Henry, (Billy), dearly loved husband of Lilian Hall, died 22nd November 1935, aged 32 years.

"Swift to its Close, Ebbs out Life's Little Day".   

Hall

Hardy (C315)

In Loving Memory of

Penelope, the beloved wife of John Thomas Hardy, who departed this life January 22nd 1936, aged 52 years.

Also John Thomas Hardy, who departed this life Feb 17th 1956, aged 72 years.  

Hardy

Hemsley

In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and Gran Helen Brown Hemsley, died 17th January 2000 aged 79 years. Sadly missed.

Also, a dearly loved Dad and Grandad Albert Hemsley, died 9th September 2001 aged 92 years. Reunited.

 In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day.

Hemsley

Submitted by Janet Roberts.

Hemsworth 

Florence Hemsworth, aged 91 years.

Always Remembered. 

Hemsworth

Further research could only match this memorial with a Florence Hemsworth who was born on September 6th 1908 and died in 2000.

Hill

(a) In Loving memory of

Walter, the beloved husband of Phoebe Hill, died 2(?) Nov 1924, aged 61 years.  

Hill (a)

(b) Also of (?) Phoebe H Hill, who died 11 Sept 1945, aged 78 years.

Hill (b)

(c) Also Leonard Hill, who died in infancy.

Hill (c)

Hines

In Loving memory of 

Elizabeth Emma Hines, died 30th Oct 1923, aged 53 years.

And her dear husband Frederick Henry Hines.  

Hines

 

Hopper

Sacred to the Memory of Our Son.

Herbert Hopper, RFN 2nd 18th London Regt. Killed in action in Jerusalem, Dec 23rd 1917, aged 27.

Also Peter, dearly loved husband of J. A. Hopper, died Feb 2nd 1922, aged 61.

R. I. P. 

Also Jane Ann Hopper, who departed this life Feb 13th 1944, aged 79 years.

R. I. P.

We have Loved them in Life. Let us not Forget them in Death. Sacred Heart of Jesus have Mercy on their Souls, and May they Wear the Crown of Everlasting Bliss.

Hopper

Howcroft

In Loving Memory of

Ada Howcroft, died 29th March 1929, aged 56 years.

Also Dallas Howcroft, died 26th July 1931, aged 7 years.

Treasured Memories.  

Howcroft

Hull

In Loving Memory of a Dear Daughter.

Georgina Hull, died 18th July 1980, aged 8 weeks. 

 

Hull

Photo courtesy of Stone Revival, who have cleaned this memorial free of charge.   

Isaac

In Loving Memory of 

Irene Isaac, died 12th Sept 1929, aged 17 months.

Also Freda Isaac, died 21st July 1999, aged 76 years.

Reunited. 

Isaac

Jones

Sacred Remembrance of 

Isaac, the beloved husband of Louisa E Jones, who died July 11th 1929, aged 55 years.

Faithful Until Death (followed by some possible Welsh text).

Also the above Louisa E Jones who died (?) March 1971, aged 88 years.

Reunited.  

Jones

Kemp

In Loving Memory of

Rose, the beloved wife of Tom Cargill Kemp, died 2nd December 1924, aged 49 years.

Also of the above named Tom Cargill Kemp, stationmaster of Arksey, 1910 - 1938. Died Jan 21st 1947, aged 68 years.

"Life More abundant."

Kemp

 

Lane

(a) In Remembrance of Anne, the dearly beloved wife of Arthur Lane, born 2nd December 1888, died 11th June 1940.

R. I. P.

Lane (a)

(b) In  Loving Memory of our dear son, Arthur Raymond Elwess Lane, born February 11th 1917, died August 2nd 1936.

Dona Ei Pacem Tuam [Grant Unto Thy Peace).

Lane (b)

Ludlam (C228)

In Loving Memory of 

Edingal, the beloved wife of Joseph Ludlam, who died Jan 28th 1933, aged 59 years.

"Resting Where no shadows Fall."

Also of the above named Joseph Ludlam, who died March 1st 1949, aged 76 years.

"Re-united." 

Ludlam

 

Marsden 

In Loving Memory of

Ada Alice Marsden, 1893 - 1947.

And her dear husband Charles, 1897 - 1960.

Also sons Sydney Charles E. R. A. 1921 - 1941, killed at Devonport.

And Dennis Julian, 1928 - 1930.

Marsden

Martin/Shaw

In Loving Memory of

Annie E Martin, 1892 - 1940, a dear wife, mother and grandmother.

Her Grandchildren,

Robert, 1953 - 1953.

David, 1953 - 1953.

Gordon, 1956 - 1956.

Ann E, 1957 - 1958.

Frank, 1957 - 1958.

Also husband John, 1888 - 1961.

And daughter, Prudence A Shaw, [1913 - 1995]. 

Martin/Shaw

Mills/Tasker

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth, widow of the late George Mills, of Eckington; who died Nov 6th 1932, aged 88 years.

Also Mary Elizabeth Tasker, who died June 27th 1961, aged 72 years.

Mills/Tasker

Submitted by Jayne Guy.

Continues in Arksey Cemetery N - Z