Letitia Irene Filsell
She was a housewife in 1941 but also served in the WRVS.
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Letitia was the daughter of George (a stonemason) and Emma Elizabeth Knight and the sister of Harold Seymour Knight. In 1911, they lived at 8, Henry’s Terrace, Rodney Street, Hull. By 1921, they had moved to 94, Cawdor Road, Fallowfield, South Manchester. Towards the end of 1931, Letitia married Harry Filsell in Manchester and their son Harry Norman was born June 2nd 1934. On the outbreak of hostilities in 1939, their home was 113, Trent Boulevard, West Bridgford.
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Nottingham Evening Post, Deaths, Monday May 12th 1941: FILSELL – In May due to enemy action, Letty beloved wife of Harry and loving mother of Norman and baby Anthony. Service Friary Church 3.0 Friday. Flowers to 5, Highfield Road, West Bridgford.Grave Reference: Wilford Hill: J34/33 Buried: May 16th 1941
Letitia Filsell was laid to rest 16/5/1941 at Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill).
Photo: David Nunn