Notable Births & Deaths for Canterbury ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Canterbury. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• Astrid Allwyn     (Actress)
  • She was born in Manchester (CT) on November 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 31, 1978 (a Friday) at the age of 72. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Manchester is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Astrid Allwyn<1>
• George Thorndike Angell     (Social reformer)
  • He was born in Southbridge (MA) on June 5, 1823 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on March 16, 1909 (a Tueday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Southbridge is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Thorndike Angell<1>
• Gus Bivona     (Musician, composer)
  • He was born in New London (CT) on November 25, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 5, 1996 (a Friday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gus Bivona<1>
• Mary Lydia Bolles Branch     (Author)
  • She was born in New London (CT) on June 13, 1840 (a Saturday) and died in New London (CT) on April 17, 1922 (a Monday) at the age of 81. She is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery (New London County, Connecticut).
  • New London is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Canterbury.
  • New London is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Lydia Bolles Branch<1>
• James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday) at the age of 38. He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery (Providence County, Rhode Island).
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
• Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in New London (CT) on March 26, 1850 (a Tueday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 6, 1910 (a Sunday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • New London is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Morris Arthur 'Morrie' Critchley<1>
• Hal K. Dawson     (Actor)
  • He was born in Rockville (CT) on October 17, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Loma Linda (CA) on February 17, 1987 (a Tueday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Rockville is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hal K. Dawson<1>
• Walt 'Moose' Dropo     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Walter Dropo
  • He was born in Moosup (CT) on January 30, 1923 (a Tueday) and died in Peabody (MA) on December 17, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Windham County, Connecticut).
  • Moosup is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walt 'Moose' Dropo<1>
• Hugh Duffy     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Cranston (RI) on November 26, 1866 (a Monday) and died in Boston (MA) on October 19, 1954 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Suffolk County, Massachusetts).
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Duffy<1>
• Eileen Farrell     (Opera singer)
  • She was born in Willimantic (CT) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Park Ridge (NJ) on March 23, 2002 (a Saturday) at the age of 82. She is buried at Castine Cemetery (Hancock County, Maine).
  • Willimantic is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eileen Farrell<1>
• Johnny Gagnon     (Professional hockey)
  • He was born in Chicoutimi (QC) on June 3, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Cranston (RI) on March 22, 1984 (a Thursday) at the age of 78.
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Gagnon<1>
• Peter 'Pete' Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Baltic (CT) on September 6, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (MA) on January 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 43.
  • Baltic is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter 'Pete' Gilbert<1>
• Leo Edgar Hafford     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Somerville (MA) on September 17, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Willimantic (CT) on October 1, 1911 (a Sunday) at the age of 28. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Middlesex County, Massachusetts).
  • Willimantic is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leo Edgar Hafford<1>
• Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Montville (CT) on August 22, 1857 (a Saturday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on April 14, 1937 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at New Cathedral Cemetery (Baltimore City, Maryland).
  • Montville is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward Hugh 'Ned' Hanlon<1>
• Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Cranston (RI) in 1853 and died in Lewiston (ME) on February 6, 1891 (a Friday). He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Androscoggin County, Maine).
  • Cranston is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas F. 'Tom' Healey<1>
• John William Hiland     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Baltic (CT) in September 1860 and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 10, 1901 (a Wednesday). He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania).
  • Baltic is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John William Hiland<1>
• Gladys Hurlbut     (Actress, playwright, screenwriter)
  • She was born in Norwich (CT) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on January 25, 1988 (a Monday) at the age of 89. She is buried at Wiltwyck Cemetery (Ulster County, New York).
  • Norwich is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gladys Hurlbut<1>
• Jay Johnstone     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: John William Johnstone
  • He was born in Manchester (CT) on November 20, 1945 (a Tueday) and died in Granada Hills (CA) on September 26, 2020 (a Saturday) at the age of 74. He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Manchester is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jay Johnstone<1>
• Harold Loeb     (Actor, director, producer)
  • He was born in New London (CT) on September 21, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 17, 2003 (a Saturday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Eden Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • New London is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Loeb<1>
• Ty Longley     (Musician)
  • He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 31.
  • West Warwick is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ty Longley<1>
• Frank 'Monk' Maznicki     (Professional football)
  • He was born in West Warwick (RI) on July 19, 1920 (a Monday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on December 14, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 93. He is buried at St. Mary Cemetery (Kent County, Rhode Island).
  • West Warwick is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • West Warwick is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Canterbury.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank 'Monk' Maznicki<1>

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