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Deaths

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12 February 2016

DOUBTFIRE. — On 7 February, the Revd Samuel Doubtfire: Vicar of Ripponden with Rishworth (1968-76); Vicar of St Kentigern’s, Crosthwaite, Keswick (1976-81); St Matthew’s, Barrow-in-Furness (1981-87); Rector of North Reddish (1987-92); aged 83.

HOUGHTON. — On 17 January, the Revd Evelyn Mabel Houghton: Assistant Curate of St Agnes with St Paul, Reading (1998-2002); St Agnes with St Paul and St Barnabas (2002-10); aged 71.

ROBINSON. — On 5 February, the Revd Roger George Robinson: Curate-in-Charge of St Aidan’s, Southcoates, Hull (1954-55); Vicar (1955-60); St Philip and St James, Clifton (1960-70); Chaplain of Clifton Hospital (1961-70); Vicar of Far Headingley (1970-81); Rural Dean of Headingley (1972-81); Hon. Canon of Ripon Cathedral (1981); Emeritus Canon since 1981; Rector of Drayton with Felthorpe (1981-2013); aged 92.

SHARPE. — On 18 January, the Revd Cecil Frederick Sharpe: Vicar of Wythall (1958-80); aged 92.

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