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Deaths

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29 November 2024

BENTLEY. — On 15 November, the Ven. Frank William Henry Bentley: Rector of Kingsdon with Bodymore Milton (1962-66); Curate-in-Charge of Yeovilton (1962-66); Babcary (1964-66); Vicar of Wiveliscombe (1966-76); Rural Dean of Tone (1973-76); Vicar of St John the Baptist-in-Bedwardine (1976-84) Rural Dean of Martley and Worcester West (1979-84); Hon. Canon of Worcester Cathedral (1981-84); Priest-in-Charge of St Michael’s, Worcester (1982-84); Archdeacon of Worcester (1984-99); Residentiary Canon of Worcester Cathedral (1984-99); Chaplain to the Queen (1994-2004); aged 90.

FINLAY. — On 8 November, the Revd Michael Stanley Finlay: Vicar of Newton-le-Willows (1985-90); Orford (1990-98); Priest-in-Charge of St Elphin’s, Warrington (1998-2000); Rector (2000-11); Hon. Canon of Liverpool Cathedral (2007-11); aged 79.

ROBERTS. — On 13 November, the Revd Cyril Roberts: Team Rector in the Great Snaith Team Ministry (1986-2012); Area Dean of Snaith and Hatfield (2003-11); Hon. Canon of Sheffield Cathedral (2005-12); aged 83.

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