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Deaths

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21 February 2014

CATCHPOLE. - On 14 February, the Revd Guy St George Catchpole: in Kenya (1982-89); Assistant Curate of Woodford Wells (1989-95); aged 83.

CROOKS. - On 24 January, the Revd Eric Crooks: Rector of Aghaderg with Donaghmore (1977-80); Dundonald (1980-2001); aged 79.

HILL. - On 25 January, the Revd James Arthur Hill: Rector of Inver with Mount Charles (1979-81); Killaghtee (1979-81); Inver with Mount Charles, Killaghtee and Killybegs (1982-87); aged 66.

LOFTHOUSE. - On 9 February, the Revd Alexander Francis Joseph Lofthouse: Vicar of Airedale with Fryston (1960-70); Maryport (1970-78); Vicar of Levens, of Underbarrow, and of Helsington (1978-95); Hon. Canon of Carlisle Cathedral (1985-95); aged 83.

ST JOHN-CHANNELL. - On 12 February, the Revd Michael Alister Morrell St John-Channell: Priest Vicar of Lincoln Cathedral (1982-85); Priest-in-Charge of St Mary-le-Wigford with St Benedict and St Mark, Lincoln (1982-85); Rector of Cranford (1985-92); Vicar of St Mary and St Peter, Staines (1992-99); Cirencester with Watermoor (1999-2006) Rural Dean of Cirencester (2001-06); Canon Precentor and Sacrist of Winchester Cathedral (2006-13); Vicar of Hurstbourne Priors, Longparish, St Mary Bourne and Woodcott, and Winchester Diocesan Rural Officer since 2013; aged 60.

VINCENT CR. - On 14 February, the Revd Fr Vincent CR (Francis Richard Girling): Member of the Community of the Resurrection since 1957; aged 85.

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