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John Reverdend Delfgou

Published on 03/03/2016

John Reverdend Delfgou

Reverend John Delfgou Passed away on Wednesday 24th February, aged 80 years, was lately vicar of Trinity Church, Debden. He had been a priest for 32 years and previously Lay Reader for 19 years. During his retirement he carried on working helping many churches as their need arose. Having been a Samaritan he organized and counselled at the Loughton Bereavement Service. As a young man in the RAF he served as a Fighter Pilot in Squadron ‘Shiny’ Six in Habbaniya, Iraq & also at Akrotiri, Cyprus during the Suez War. He met his wife Marian at St Michael’s Youth Club when they were both just 14, a happy 57 year marriage gave them two very dear children Lallie (Mrs Godfrey) and Jo (also a priest now) and last year a little great grandson Isaac. Our thanks to the staff at Maple Down Ward, Forest place for their amazing care and love. Funeral Service will take place at St Michaels’, Roding Road, Loughton on Thursday 3rd March 2016 at 12.00noon. Donations if desired can be made via www.drobinson.co.uk or alternatively made payable to Daniel Robinson & Sons and sent c/o 4 Church Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1LA. Tel: 0208 508 1008

Candle image Chris Mumford and Family xx March 3rd, 2016

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Richard Witham March 9th, 2016
Such sad news. Our church was one of those lucky enough to have had his support while we were without a permanent vicar. Our prayers are with him and his family at this sad loss of a true gentleman.

Richard & Jane Witham
Mumfie March 3rd, 2016
I am deeply sorry to hear about John and my family and I pass on our sincere wishes and deepest sympathy to his family. My father Len was in hospital in Romford recently, and John occupied the next bed. As soon as we saw John we realised we knew him. It turned out that he used to be my Grandmother's vicar in Debden many years ago and we used to have very enjoyable chats about life past. He remembered my Grandmother very well, and backed this up by saying "She used to make me these lovely Easter cakes!" which she did!
John gave us a signed copy of his book "Jackpot" many years ago. We still treasure it. It is a brilliant read and he was a very talented author.
Such a small World.
He told me just before Christmas when I messaged him to see how he was, that he will see me in heaven.
Rest in peace John. God bless you and your loved ones.

Chris Mumford and Family. X