• 20 December 2012

Death and funeral of Canon Brian Mayne

We announce the sad news that Canon Brian Mayne died on 19 December after a long battle with cancer. Please pray for his wife Valerie and the wider family.

Brian was Rector of the Lecale Group, which includes Down Cathedral, from 1984 –2001 and, among many other things, was the Editor of the Book of Common Prayer 2004.

The funeral will be in Down Cathedral at 2.15 pm on Sunday 23 December. 

The service will be conducted by The Bishop of Connor, The Right Revd Alan Abernethy and the Bishop of Down and Dromore, The Right Revd Harold Miller, will give the address.

A service of thanksgiving for Brian’s life and ministry will be held in the New Year. Date and venue to be announced.