Charles Derek Bond (4 July 1927 – 20 July 2018) was a British Anglican bishop, the Bishop of Bradwell, from 1976 until 1993,[1] during which time the diocese's area scheme was founded in 1983.[2][3]
Derek Bond | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bradwell | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chelmsford |
| In office | 1976–1992 Area bishop: 1983–1992 |
| Predecessor | John Gibbs |
| Successor | Laurie Green |
| Other post(s) | Honorary assistant bishop in Chelmsford (2006–present); in Gloucester and in Worcester (1992–2006) Archdeacon of Colchester (1972–1976) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1952 (deacon); 1953 (priest) |
| Consecration | 1976 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 July 1927 |
| Died | 20 July 2018 (aged 91) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Charles & Doris |
| Spouse | Joan Meikle |
| Children | 2 sons; 2 daughters |
| Alma mater | King's College London |
Biography
editBond was educated at Bournemouth School and King's College London before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with a curacy at St Peter-le-Poer, Friern Barnet.[4] After incumbencies at Harringay and Harrow Weald he was appointed Archdeacon of Colchester[5] before being elevated to the episcopate.
In retirement he continued to serve the Church as an assistant bishop – first within the Diocese of Worcester and then in the Diocese of Chelmsford.[6] He died on 20 July 2018 at the age of 91.[7]
References
edit- ^ ”Debrett's People of Today 1992” (London, Debrett's) ISBN 1-870520-09-2)
- ^ "4: The Dioceses Commission, 1978–2002" (PDF). Church of England. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
- ^ The Church of England Year Book. Church Information Office. 1978. p. 1973.
- ^ Church web site
- ^ “Crockford's clerical directory, 1995” (Lambeth,Church House ISBN 0-7151-8088-6)
- ^ "Diocese of Chelmsford – Bishops, Deans and Archdeacons". Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
- ^ Bond
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