Overview
- Arthur Aspinall died peacefully in Bolton on Monday, June 1, 2026, at the age of 109 years and 231 days.
- LongeviQuest validated his age in February 2026 and offered condolences to the family after confirming his status.
- Aspinall began work in his father’s forging business at 14, became a foreman at 16, founded Arcon Engineering after World War II and retired in 2006 at age 90.
- He married Constance Nellie Cheadle in 1944, had two children, and is survived by his son Marcus, eight grandchildren, and other descendants while his daughter Heather predeceased him in October 2025.
- His death makes him the last known British man born in 1916, leaves the UK’s male longevity ranking below Scotland’s Hugh Kerr, and comes as funeral arrangements remain to be announced.