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
DioceseDiocese of Chelmsford
In office1976–1992
Area bishop: 1983–1992
PredecessorJohn Gibbs
SuccessorLaurie Green
Other post(s)Honorary assistant bishop in Chelmsford (2006–present); in Gloucester and in Worcester (1992–2006)
Archdeacon of Colchester (1972–1976)
Orders
Ordination1952 (deacon); 1953 (priest)
Consecration1976
Personal details
Born(1927-07-04)4 July 1927
Died20 July 2018(2018-07-20) (aged 91)
DenominationAnglican
ParentsCharles & Doris
SpouseJoan Meikle
Children2 sons; 2 daughters
Alma materKing's College London

Biography

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Bond 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

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  1. ^ ”Debrett's People of Today 1992” (London, Debrett's) ISBN 1-870520-09-2)
  2. ^ "4: The Dioceses Commission, 1978–2002" (PDF). Church of England. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  3. ^ The Church of England Year Book. Church Information Office. 1978. p. 1973.
  4. ^ Church web site
  5. ^ Crockford's clerical directory, 1995” (Lambeth,Church House ISBN 0-7151-8088-6)
  6. ^ "Diocese of Chelmsford – Bishops, Deans and Archdeacons". Archived from the original on 9 October 2011. Retrieved 31 October 2011.
  7. ^ Bond
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Bradwell
1976–1992
Succeeded by