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Deaths

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20 June 2014

CONSTANTINE. - On 11 June, the Revd Elaine Muriel Constantine: Deaconess of St Martin's, Bedford (1986-87); Parish Deacon (1987-88); Leighton Buzzard with Eggington, Hockliffe and Billington (1988-94); Assistant Curate (1994-98); Team Vicar in the Dunstable Team Ministry (1998-2004); Priest-in-Charge of St Elizabeth's, Earlham (2004-08); Rector of Earlham (2008-10); aged 63.

GRAY. - On 25 May, the Revd Percy Gray: Vicar of St Crispin's with Christ Church, Bermondsey (1959-99); Chaplain to the Forces (Territorial Army (1957-67); Chaplain to the Forces (Territorial Army Volunteer Reserve) since 1967; Chaplain to the Forces (Army Cadet Force) since 1976; aged 86.

HAMMON. - On 15 Juwne, the Revd David Edward Hammon: Priest-in-Charge of Lampeter Velfrey and Llandewi Velfrey and Eglwys Gymyn since 2010; St Davids Diocesan Officer for Social Responsibility (2010-12); aged 65.

McGRANAGHAN. - On 13 May, the Revd Patrick Joseph Colum McGranaghan: NSM of St John's, Johnstone (1991-99); St Margaret's, Renfrew (1997-99); Priest-in-Charge of Kilmacolm and Bridge of Weir (1999-2012); aged 68.

THOMAS. - On 11 June, the Revd Theodore Eilir Thomas: Vicar of Holy Trinity with St Matthew, Worcester (1967-74); Priest-in-Charge of St Francis's, Dudley (1974-79); Vicar (1979-83); Rector of St Maurice's, Plympton (1983-03); Priest-in-Charge of St John with Millbrook (2004-12); aged 78.

THORNLEY. - On 14 June, the Revd Geoffrey Pearson Thornley: Royal Navy Chaplain (1953-73); Domestic Chaplain to the Bishop of Lincoln and Warden of Lincoln Diocesan House (1973-75); Curate-in-Charge of Riseholme with Grange-de-Lings (1973-82); Vicar of Dunholme (1975-77); Dunholme with Scothern (1977-85); Hon. Priest Vicar of Lincoln Cathedral (1975-85); Chaplain of Allnutt's Hospital, Goring Heath (1985-96); aged 91.

WEDDERSPOON. - On 10 June, the Very Revd Alexander Gillan Wedderspoon: Lecturer in Religious Education of the University in London (1963-66); Education Adviser of the Church of England Schools Council (1966-70); Canon Residentiary of Winchester Cathedral (1970-87); Canon Treasurer of Winchester Cathedral (1980-85); Vice-Dean (1980-87); Dean of Guildford (1987-2001); Dean Emeritus since 2001; aged 83.

WHITAKER. - On 14 June, the Revd David Arthur Edward Whitaker: Chaplain to the Forces (1956-58); Vicar of St Francis's, New Clifton (1958-63); Rector of St John's, Maseru, Basutoland (1963-66); Lesotho (1966-69); Feniton (1969-76); Buckerell (1969-76); Priest-in-Charge of St Peter's, Tiverton (1976-78); Rector (1978-92); 86.

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