THE 45 VICTIMS

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WILFRED CHARLES PHIPPS

Born 20 January 1900 Abertillery

Son of Charles John Phipps & Eva Jane née Jones (married 1899)

Husband of Lily Cooper formerly Thomas (married 1956)

Address – 68 Arrael Street, Six Bells

Occupation – Cutterman

Age at death – 60

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Together forever sleeping”




ALBERT GARDNER

Born 24 March 1901 Rhymney, Monmouthshire

Birth registered as Albert Gardener; known as “Alb”

Son of Amos Albert Gardener & Isabella née Matthews (married 1893)

Husband of Flossie Lavinia née Edwards (married 1925)

Address – 5 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Pantypwdyn, Abertillery

Occupation – Assistant Cutterman

Age at death – 59

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Sunshine passes, shadows fall,
but precious memories outlast all”




WILFRED HUGHES THOMAS

Born 7 February 1902 Abertillery

Son of John Thomas & Mary Ann née Meredith (married 1901)

Husband of Alice Bronwen née Griffiths (married 1924)

Address – 36 King Street, Nantyglo

Occupation – Repairer

Age at death – 58



FREDERICK WHITE

Born 13 May 1902 Abertillery

Known as “Fred”

Son of Charley White and Clara née Davies (married 1900)

Husband of Ellen Christina Alexandra née Whelpton (married 1928)

Address – 11 Llwynon Road, Six Bells

Occupation – Under-Manager

Age at death – 58

Burial/Cremation – Gwent Crematorium, Croesyceiliog



JOHN PERCIVAL JONES

Born 1 September 1903 Abertillery

Son of Lewis Jones & Susan née Jones (married 1899)

Husband of Evelyn Venetta née Parsons (married 1930)

Address – 8 Cwm Cottage Road, Abertillery

Occupation – Repairer

Age at death – 56

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



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




HERBERT AMOS MAYBERRY

Born 29 December 1904 Abertillery

Known as “Bert”

Son of William Mayberry & Clara née Jones (married 1886)

Husband of Gladys née Jones (married 1928)

Address – 9 Adam Street, Abertillery

Occupation – Dumper

Age at death – 55

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Just as you were you will always stay, loved and remembered”




GEORGE HENRY LUFFMAN

Born 23 January 1905 Abertillery

Son of Tom Luffman & Catherine Jane née Thomas (married 1891)

Husband of Minnie Margaret née Florence (married 1949

Address – 26 Maeshafod, Blaina

Occupation – General Worker

Age at death – 55



SIDNEY MOORE

Born 19 April 1906 Abertillery

Known as “Sid”

Son of Thomas Henry Moore & Cinderella née Blacker (married 1902)

Husband of Lilian née Richards (married 1927)

Address – 34 High Street, Six Bells

Occupation – Repairer

Age at death – 54

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“Beautiful memories treasured ever,
of happy days we spent together”




PHILIP JOHN WATKINS

Born 20 October 1906 Six Bells

Son of Sydney Watkins & Emily Jane née Payne (married 1906)

Husband of Lily née Taylor (married 1930)

Address – 30 New Woodland Terrace, Aberbeeg

Occupation – Engine Driver

Age at death – 53

Burial/Cremation – Christ Church Churchyard, Aberbeeg



PERCY GORDON ELSEY

Born 15 August 1907 Riegate, Surrey

Son of Albert Amos Elsey & Fanny Elizabeth née Barden (married 1898)

Husband of Ada Gwendoline née Britton (married 1934)

Address – 49 Arrael Street, Six Bells

Occupation – Repairer

Age at death – 52

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“To have you here in the same old way,
would be my dearest wish today”




WILLIAM JOHN MORDEN

Born 17 January 1908 Blaina

Known as “Bill”

Son of William John Morden & Margaret Ann née Watkins (married 1893)

Husband of Emily May née Smith (married 1934)

Address – 47 Cwmcelyn Road, Blaina

Occupation – Engine Driver

Age at death – 52

Burial/Cremation – Glyntaff Crematorium & Cemetery, Pontypridd



RICHARD JOHN WILLIAMS

Born 17 October 1908 Six Bells

Known as “Jack”

Son of David Aaron Williams & Mary née Russell (married 1906)

Husband of Violet May née Fisher (married 1932)

Address – 3 Winifred Terrace, Cwmtillery

Occupation – General Worker

Age at death – 51

Burial/Cremation – St. Paul’s Churchyard, Cwmtillery



“To us you were someone special, someone fond and true,
you will never be forgotten, we thought the world of you”




ALBERT JOHN EVANS

Born 18 January 1909 Blaina

Son of Theophilus Evans & Sarah Jane née Powell (married 1887)

Husband of Olwen Annie née Stephens (married 1934)

Address – 27 Lancaster Street, Blaina

Occupation – Packer

Age at death – 51

Burial/Cremation – Blaina Cemetery



“At night when all is silent, and sleep forsakes my eyes,
my thoughts go to that lonely grave, where my dear brother lies.
Friends are friends, if they are true, but I lost my best friend when I lost you”




ERNEST VICTOR HARDING

Born 11 April 1909 Abertillery

Known as “Vic”

Son of Charles Harding & Ruth née James (married 1898)

Husband of Sylvia née Morgans (married 1935)

Address – 67 Queen Street, Abertillery

Occupation – Deputy Grade I

Age at death – 51

Burial/Cremation – Gwent Crematorium, Croesyceiliog



JOB CORBETT

Born 3 April 1910 Abertillery

Birth registered as Job Cobbett; also known as Joseph Corbett and “Joe”

Son of David George Cobbett & Selina Edith Kate née Waite (married 1909)

Husband of Elsie née Trapp (married 1930)

Address – 164 Alma Street, Abertillery

Occupation – Haulier

Age at death – 50

Burial/Cremation – New Cemetery, Brynithel



“I often think and wonder, I often speak your name,
all I have to remember is your photo in a frame”




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