The Reverend Canon Robert. 'Bob' passed away peacefully on 22nd November 2012 in Sidmouth Cottage Hospital, aged 96. He had faithfully served the church in Durham and Carlisle Dioceses, and then in retirement in Devon since 1981. During his time in the Lake District he held posts of responsibility where he was well-known and loved as parish priest, Rural Dean and Canon of Carlisle Cathedral. His wife Jean died in 1986. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and neighbours and by ex-members of the Bible study group he led. Funeral Service at Sidmouth Parish Church on Friday 30th November at 2 p.m. If desired donations to 'The Children's Society', c/o Potbury's Funeral Directors, 107 High Street, Sidmouth, EX10 9LF.
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