Deaths

28 June 2024

RITSON. — On 22 June, the Revd Gerald Richard Stanley (Bill) Ritson: Assistant Curate of St Mary’s, Goldington (1965-69); Rector of Clifton, Befordshire (1969-76); Priest-in-Charge of Aldenham (1976-87); Chaplain to the Bishop of St Albans (1980-87); Hon. Canon of St Albans Cathedral (1980-87); Residentiary Canon (1987-2000); aged 89.

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