Thomas, known as Tom, was born on March 5th, 1925 in Birkenhead.1
Birth Notes
Was 56 when he died
He died due to Lukemia at the age of 56 on July 12th, 1981 in Birkenhead. The funeral took place on July 17th, 1981 in Tranmere. He was cremated on July 17th, 1981 at the Landican Cemetery.22
Death Notes
Died of Lukemia while working for Camel Lairds in their Photography Dept. Believed to have been an industrial injury, caused by inhaling chemical fumes.
MORTIMER – TOMMY July 12, 1981, peacefully, in hospital, aged 56 years, beloved husband of Glennie and dear father of Michael and Hazel. Cortege leave 65 Willowbank Road, Tranmere at 9:30am Friday July 17 for service and cremation at Landican Crematorium at 10:00am. Family flowers only … etc
General Notes
Thomas H Mortimer was and errand boy and still with his parents in 1939. His father, also Thomas H was born 1 Jun 1898 and his mother's, Elanor (nee Swan) was born 3 Sep 1899. He also had a younger brother Geoffrey, born 30 June 1930 who was still at school.
Occupation Details
Tom's occupation was Overlooker in manufacturing for Cammell Laird Shipbuilders.3