BENTLEY. — On 4 March, the Rt Revd David Edward Bentley: Rector of All Saints’, Headley (1966-73); Esher (1973-86); Rural Dean of Emly (1977-82); Hon. Canon of Guildford Cathedral (1980-86); Suffragan Bishop of Lynn (1986-93); Bishop of Gloucester (1993-2003); aged 84.

ILLING. — On 28 February, the Revd Eric James Illing: Vicar of Middleton (1965-74); Felpham with Middleton (1974-76); Rector (1976-81); Team Rector of Heavitree with St Paul’s, Exeter (1981-91); Chaplain of Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (1981-91); Rector of Bradninch and Clyst Hydon (1991-94); aged 86.

NICOLSON. — On 5 March, the Revd Paul Roderick Nicolson: Assistant Curate of the Hambleden Valley (1982-99); aged 87.