News of the death of John Fransham, who had been admitted to hospital in Chichester shortly after his 99^th birthday, came in too late to be included in the last bulletin.  John was well known to parishioners at Belper prior to his relocation south nearly ten years ago.  Of your charity, pray for the repose of his soul, and for his family as they mourn his loss.
John’s funeral will be held at Our Lady’s Church on Friday 9^th September at 2pm, after which his body will be laid to rest in Hazelwood Cemetery (DE56 4AL), next to his beloved wife, Rita.  Parishioners are of course welcome to attend the Requiem Mass.  Also the reception afterwards at The Lion Hotel, Bridge Street.  On leaving church, a retiring collection will be taken for two causes which John strongly supported, UNICEF and NSPCC.