MUNDELL (nee FRY), Celia Ann

Newport Cemetery, Isle of Wight UKCredit: Gary Newman

Civlian War Dead
National Role of Honour

Although not classed as a 'War Grave', William & Celia are still recorded by the Commonweath War Graves Commission as 'Civilian War Dead' as they died as a result of enemy action during World War 2.

William was born on the 22nd of September 1876 to James & Sarah (nee SAUNDERS) MUNDELL & Celia on the 10th of October 1875 to Samuel & Emily (nee ASH) FRY. William & Celia were married in 1897 in St. Thomas' Church in Newport & they lived at 15 Clarence Road in Newport, where they died.

They were both killed during a German air raid on the 7th of April 1943 & were buried with their grand son, Harold Ablitt who was killed at the same time.

CWGC Casualty Record

Cemetary

Newport Cemetery

Location

Situated on Fairlee in Newport PO30 2EJ & established in 1858 at a cost of £3,000 &, in 1898, was controlled by a Burial Board of 9 members - the clerk was William Weeks, Crocker House, Crocker street; the keeper Richard Parsons. The cemetery contains 6 First World War & 5 Second World War graves & is managed by Bereavement Services at the Isle of Wight Council.