Born in Higher Walton, Lancashire, 22 April 1912,was an English contralto, she died on 8 October 1953, aged 41. (breast cancer, which had spread to her bones).
Opera singer (contralto).
The Kathleen Ferrier Awards, instituted 1956, are considered Britains most prestigious singing awards.
She was awarded the CBE in the 1953 Queens New Years Honours List for her services to music.
She was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium in Golders Green, London, England.