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Florence Simon

Florence Simon

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Housewife

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: 7 Sunningdale Park

Age: 45–50

Florence was killed at her home on Sunningdale Park during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Her husband Henry and son Geoffrey were also killed.

Her body was taken to the Falls Road Baths where she was identified by a friend.

Florence is buried at Carnmoney Public Cemetery with her husband.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Simon Henry Nathan 55–60 Sales Manager 16 April 1941 7 Sunningdale Park View
Simon Geoffrey Ronald 19 Student 16 April 1941 7 Sunningdale Park View

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