Obituaries in 2021

The Revd James Donaldson: 1927-2021

A generous man of warmth and humour, Jim was renowned for his pastoral care, which he continued into his nineties by telephone

Kevin Mayhew: 1942-2021

The founder of Kevin Mayhew Publishers had a life-long love of music, fervently believed in social justice for all, and was genuinely open to people of all faiths and none

The Revd Geoffrey Wilson: 1929-2021

Minister and author who pastored Baptist churches in Yorkshire and highlighted the rich heritage of Reformed thought in various New Testament commentaries

The Revd Peter Wilson: 1933–2020

Baptist minister and gifted musician and composer who encouraged musicians within his churches to use their gifting in services

The Revd Jeremy Sewell: 1960-2020

'A deeply missed husband, father, pastor and friend, now in his eternal home'

The Revd Ronald Rivers: 1932–2021

Baptist minister and linguist who led churches in Bexley, Exmouth and Felixstowe

Jean Trueman (nee McKee): 1933–2021

In loving memory of Jean Trueman, who spent a lifetime serving God faithfully

The Revd Ruth Ann Davis: 1943-2021

A Deaconess who also trained and worked as a social worker, Ann was a dedicated follower of Jesus and the church

Denis Stuart MacGregor MBE: 1935-2021

Denis staunchly attended Mansfield Road Baptist Church, and was awarded an MBE for his services to The Boys’ Brigade in 2015

Eric Rowland Mountford: 1932-2021

Former chairman of Tools With a Mission, long-time employee of Startrite Machine Tool company, and church treasurer

Cynthia Mavis Helen Dowdeswell: 1931-2021

A life-long Baptist who became a Deaconess before working for Bible Society

The Revd Geoffrey Whitfield MBE: 1933-2017

Baptist minister and psychotherapist who brought Palestinian and Israeli youngsters together through football

The Revd Michael Andrew Smith: 1949-2021

?Baptist minister and chaplain, Mike was a quiet man, a person of deep knowledge, a good listener, a keen walker, had an excellent sense of humour and a great love for his family

The Revd Robert Howie (Bob) Younger: 1935-2021

Bob and and his wife Pam touched a great many lives through their work at Knaphill Baptist Church and in the community

The Revd Dr Robert Alastair Campbell: 1942-2021

A New Testament scholar and Baptist minister, Alastair was a lover of learning and always trying to educate others. His generosity, thoughtfulness, razor-sharp wit and brilliant mind will never be forgotten

The Revd Wilfred Bryan Stanbury: 1940–2021

Minister with “a pastor’s heart” who leaves many people, both young and old, indebted to him for his care and friendship, both spiritual and practical