We regret to report the sad news of the death of Mr A L Byrd, of Badsey, in Evesham Hospital, from coronary thrombosis. A memoir will appear in our next issue.
Published in the June 1958 Parish Magazine.
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Burial May 23rd 1958, Arthur Leslie Byrd, aged 55
The sudden illness of Leslie Byrd, followed soon afterwards by his death, deprived us in the Church Militant of a loyal Christian worker and good friend. We rejoice that like other faithful servants of Christ, he has gone to his rest in certain hope of the Resurrection. One of the last things he did was to rehearse the part, for the Deanery Pageant, of St Peter running to the Empty Tomb on the first Easter morning. Rather appropriate for a man of such restless energy. May he, like the Apostle, know the joy of finding the Risen Lord.
His fine work as a Head Teacher, and his contribution to the cultural life of the district, have been recorded in the local press. He was a man of wide talent and noble taste. At St James’ Church we miss his reverent and thoughtful reading of the lessons on the third Sunday. He was a sidesman, secretary of the Bible Reading Fellowship branch, and for some years a Parochial Church Councillor. Mrs Byrd and Angela have our warmest sympathy and prayers.
Published in the July 1958 Parish Magazine.