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.
Much sadness for you & your family.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear your news GF. Best wishes to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThanks 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.
ReplyDeleteMy 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.
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