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Saturday, February 12, 2011

Farewell

And so it came to pass that the spark that still glowed in the embers flickered, diminished to a glow, then disappeared. The Bishop left us to join his brothers and parents at four o’clock this morning.

He had led a good life, with a spell in the Navy at the end of the War, a successful career in business that took him to the pinnacle of one of the world’s most prestigious companies, and a peaceful retirement here in West Sussex. He leaves a wife, three grown up children, and a number of grandchildren.

Farewell, and the Gorse Fox promises to do his best as responsibility moves down a generation and he becomes the new Patriarch of the family.

4 comments:

Bill said...

Much sadness for you & your family.

Tricia Ryder said...

Sorry to hear your news GF. Best wishes to you and your family.

The Gorse Fox said...

Thanks for the kind thoughts. The Bishop was fine man, and as a family we celebrate what he achieved, we cherish our memories of him, and we believe he has gone to a far better place. This should not be a time of sadness, but rather one of reflection and optimism.

The Gray Monk said...

My prayers are with you and your family - the Bishop sounds like a rmarkable man, one to be admired and emulated if possible and certainly one who deserves to be celebrated.