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Deaths

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06 December 2024

BENJAMIN. — On 7 November, the Revd Samuel Nadir Benjamin: Assistant Curate of All Hallows’, North Greenford since 2023; aged 30.

BROWN. — On 13 November, the Revd Philip Anthony Brown: Vicar of Hattersley (1995-98); St George’s, Harold Hill (1998-2009); Priest-in-Charge of Chartham (2009-14); Assistant Diocesan Director of Ordinands (2009-20); Priest-in-Charge of the Stone Street Group (2011-14); Vicar of Chartham and Upper Hardres with Stelling (2014-20); aged 70.

EVANS. — On 15 November, the Revd John David Vincent Evans: Bishop of Peterborough’s Adviser for Children’s Work (1972-74); Rector of Greens Norton with Bradden and Lichborough (1990-96); Vicar of Christ Church, Northampton (1996-2006); aged 83.

GRIFFITH. On 1 December, the Ven. David Vaughan Griffith: Rector of Llanfair-Talhaiarn (1970-82); Llanfairtalhaiarn and Llansannan (1982-85); Priest-in-Charge of, Llangernyw with Llanddewi and Gwtherin (1977-85); Vicar of Colwyn (1985-98); St Asaph Diocesan Warden of Readers (1991-99); Canon Cursal of St Asaph Cathedral (1995-98); Vicar of Berriew and Manafon (1998-2002); Archdeacon of Montgomery (1998-2002); Prebendary of St Asaph Cathedral (1998-2002); aged 88.

HANFORD. — On 15 November, the Revd William Richard Hanford: Assistant Curate of Llantwit Major with St Donats (1967-68); Priest-Vicar of Llandaff Cathedral (1968-72); Chaplain to the Royal Navy (1972-76); Hon. Canon of the Chapter of Gibraltar Cathedral (1974-76); Hon. Assistant Curate of St Saviour with St Peter, Eastbourne (1976-77); Assistant Curate of St Peter’s, Brighton (1977-78); Canon Precentor of Guildford Cathedral (1978-83); Hon. Canon (2003-09); Vicar of Ewell (1983-2009); Tutor and Lecturer of Chichester Theological College (1979-86); aged 85.

MORETON. On 19 November, the Revd Ann Louise Moreton: OLM in the Whitstable Team Ministry (2002-11); aged 92.

ROWE. — On 11 October, the Revd Dr Peter Anthony Rowe: NSM of Ashford (1998-2003); Assistant Curate (Associate Vicar); of St Michael’s, Maidstone (2013-16); Priest-in-Charge of St Saviour’s, Westgate (2016-18); aged 78.

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