Obituaries Related to "Davies" from New York Times Archive
John G. Davies, Rodney King Judge and Olympic Medalist, Dies at 90
A record-breaking swimmer, he was credited with helping to prevent further rioting for his handling of the second trial of four police officers.
Notable Deaths 2016: Peter Maxwell Davies
Denys Johnson-Davies, Translator of Arab Writers, Is Dead at 94
Mr. Johnson-Davies translated more than 30 Arabic novels, short-story collections and anthologies. He was best known for his work with Naguib Mahfouz.
Howard Davies, Theater Director in Britain and on Broadway, Dies at 71
Mr. Davies won awards in Britain and enthusiastic reviews on Broadway, where he mounted “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” and “The Iceman Cometh,” among other productions.
Peter Maxwell Davies, Contrarian British Composer, Dies at 81
Although Mr. Davies was anti-establishment, anti-monarchist and avant-garde, he was named Queen Elizabeth II’s official Master of Music.
Mandy Rice-Davies, Figure in Profumo Scandal, Dies at 70
Ms. Rice-Davies achieved notoriety in 1963 in one of Britain’s most spectacular sex scandals, which brought down a government minister.
Mervyn Davies, Welsh Rugby Star, Dies
Mervyn Davies, the Welsh rugby player who died Friday at the age of 65, redefined the Number 8 position while leading his country to years of excellence.
John Howard Davies, TV Comedy Producer, Dies at 72
Mr. Davies, who, as a boy, played the title role in the 1948 film “Oliver Twist,” went on to become a producer and director of some of British television’s most popular comedies.
Jamie Davies Is Dead at 73; Made Sparkling Wine
With her husband, Ms. Davies founded Schramsberg Vineyards and pioneered the production of fine sparkling wine in California.
Paid Notice: Deaths DAVIES, ROSANNE (NEE WIGHAM)
DAVIES--Rosanne (nee Wigham) on May 3, 2006. Loving wife of the late John. Beloved mother of Laurie Xanthoudakis, David Davies and Nick Jenks. Cherished grandmother of John, Irene, George, Jessica, Jeremy, Justin and Juliana. Reposing Saturday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx. Funeral services Monday 10am at Christ Church. Interment Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY.
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