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Edith Frances Ferguson Lilley

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 72 Hogarth Street

Age: 34

Edith was killed by falling masonry on Hogarth Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

In total, at least 69 people were killed on Hogarth Street, including her son Albert, father Albert and brother James.

Edith's body was taken to St George's market where she was identified by a brother.

She is buried in Belfast City Cemetery with her son.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Lilley Albert William 3 - 16 April 1941 72 Hogarth Street View
Irwin Albert James 72 - 16 April 1941 72 Hogarth Street View
Irwin James 35 Plumber 16 April 1941 72 Hogarth Street View

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