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described in section xxx, that their home was close to the property
occupied by Emma and Cecil Gardner and ‘Polly’ and James Fibbens.

Prior to his retirement, James worked as a ‘Lorry Loader’ and ‘Despatch

Clerk’ for a Mineral Water Company. In 1964, James suffered a heart
attack at his home in Holmewood Gardens, Streatham, and died later in
hospital in Stockwell, leaving ‘Beatie’ as a widow. The cause of James’
death was certified as ‘Myocardial Infarction due to Coronary Thrombosis’.

It is not known where ‘Beatie’ lived after her husband’s death.

48 Holmewood Gardens: Contemporary View

‘Beatie’s’ last address was in Hollybourne Avenue, Roehampton, close to
Putney Heath. The property has since been demolished as part of the
redevelopment of Roehampton University’s Whitelands College. ‘Beatie’

died in hospital in 1975. The cause of her death was recorded as
‘Myocardial Infarction’. Her son, James John Joy notified her death.

6.23.8 Edward John Blaker (1896-1973)
Born: 23 December 1896, 110 Rommany Road, West Norwood, London
Married: 25 December 1922, aged years, married Edith May Jonas; All
Saints’ Church, Clapham
Died: 8 August 1973, Farnborough Hospital, Farnborough, Hampshire

Edward was known as ‘Ted’. On 11 February 1901, aged 4 years, ‘Ted’ was
admitted to Eardley Road School, Mitcham Lane, Streatham.. He was
recorded in the 1901 Census, living with his parents and siblings at 63
Eardley Road, Streatham.

In the 1911 Census, ‘Ted’ was recorded working as a 15 year-old
‘Greengrocer’, living with his parents and siblings at 9 Wellfield Road,
Streatham. On 13 June 1915, at the age of 19 years, ‘Ted’ entered military
service with the 154 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, on a ‘Short Service’
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contract. His regimental number was: L/30201. At that time, he was
working as a ‘Milk Carrier’, living with his parents at 4 Wellfield Road,
Streatham. On 27 November 1915, ‘Ted’ transferred to France, where he
served as a ‘Driver’. He was recorded in the 1918 Absent Voters’ List,
giving his address as 4 Valley Road, Streatham. His date of discharge from
the Army has not been established.

On his return to England after WWI, it is not clear where ‘Ted’ lived. In
1922, ‘Ted’ married Edith May Jonas.

6.23.8.1 Edith May Jonas (1899-1975)
Born: 17 April 1899, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Married: 25 December 1922, aged years, married Edward John Blaker; All
Saints’ Church, Clapham
Died: 18 October 1975, aged 76 years; 39 Oakley Avenue, Chesterfield,
Derbyshire