John Lennon spent most of his childhood estranged from his father. By the time Lennon had risen to fame with The Beatles, he’d gone two decades without seeing the man. This changed in 1965 when Lennon ...

Lennon was born to Julia and Alfred Lennon in 1940. Alfred, who was a merchant seaman, was often away from his wife and child but regularly sent money home. However, after going absent without leave ...

Q: Through the years, I've heard about John Lennon’s mother, Julia, and how she, too, was killed at a rather young age. However, I have heard virtually nothing about John’s father. Whatever happened ...

Obviously, John Lennon was destined for greatness. Why else would Julia and Alfred Lennon, looking down at their bawling, gurgling baby 80 years ago, have chosen the middle name "Winston"? "It was a ...

Passed away Dec 14, 2005, following a couragous battle with Leukemia. Survived by husband, Dr. Michael Ratliff; daughter, Sarah Ann; mother, Karen Lennon; and brother, Alfred Lennon. Preceded in death ...