Fr. Esmond Peter Drury, b.1924. Sheffield University BSc43, Newcastle University DipEd64, Coll of Ressurrection Mirfield 47, d.1949, p.1950.

Curate - Alfreton Derby 49-53; Curate - Long Eaton Saint Laurence 53-55; Curate Beighton 55-57; Min Hackenthorpe Christ Church CD 57-60, rtd 89.

Famous for his dry Lancashire wit and ability to say something provocative to make you think, Fr. Peter (who also taught Physics at the Kings' School Tynemouth) will be greatly missed by the many people who love him.

Our prayers go out to his wife Wilma.