Their family said in a tribute: “Dear Lord, as Jesus followers asked him to help their friends, so we ask you today to help our friends struggling in the darkness of grief. We kindly ask you respect our privacy as we grieve. Thank you for your understanding and prayers.”
The Diocese of Coventry has paid tribute to the couple. It said: ” “This comes as a shock for the diocese as many will know Steve, who only retired at the end of last year after serving with us in many roles for over 35 years, most recently as Vicar of St James, Fletchamstead for 19 years.
“Steve was a popular member of our diocese and well known for his good humour and unwavering faith and many will also know Kathy well from her work with CPAS and worship ministry. As a couple they were still very active in retirement this year, running an alpha course leading to baptism and confirmati
Their family said in a tribute: “Dear Lord, as Jesus followers asked him to help their friends, so we ask you today to help our friends struggling in the darkness of grief. We kindly ask you respect our privacy as we grieve. Thank you for your understanding and prayers.”
The Diocese of Coventry has paid tribute to the couple. It said: ” “This comes as a shock for the diocese as many will know Steve, who only retired at the end of last year after serving with us in many roles for over 35 years, most recently as Vicar of St James, Fletchamstead for 19 years.
“Steve was a popular member of our diocese and well known for his good humour and unwavering faith and many will also know Kathy well from her work with CPAS and worship ministry. As a couple they were still very active in retirement this year, running an alpha course leading to baptism and confirmatio
ns.