John Reginald Sperry CM[1] (2 May 1924 – 11 February 2012)[2] was Bishop of The Arctic[3] from 1974[4] to 1990.
John Sperry | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of The Arctic | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Diocese | Arctic |
| In office | 1974–1990 |
| Predecessor | Donald Marsh |
| Successor | Chris Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 May 1924 |
| Died | 11 February 2012 (aged 87) Hay River, Northwest Territories, Canada |
Born on 2 May 1924, educated at King's College, Halifax and ordained in 1951, he began his career at St Andrew's Mission in the Northwest Territories.[5] Later, he was a canon at All Saints’ Cathedral, Aklavik and then Archdeacon of Coppermine now Kugluktuk. From 1969 to 1973, he was Rector of Fort Smith when he was elevated to the episcopate.[6][7] He served as a Canadian Rangers officer.[8]
References
edit- ^ John R. Sperry, C.M., C.D., D.D.
- ^ Bishop John R. Sperry, 87, former Bishop of the Arctic, dies in Hay River
- ^ NWT Library Newsletter
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 Lambeth, Church House Publishing 0108153674
- ^ Who's Who 2008: London, A & C Black, 2008 ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8
- ^ Montreal Gazette
- ^ "The Right Reverend John Sperry".
- ^ P. Whitney Lackenbaeur, The Canadian Rangers: A Living History
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