Memories of The Church
My best friends father used to be Vicar here back in 1960's (Rev J Gaunt). Sabrina and I would hang around Hatch End at various places getting up to all sorts of mischief. I had my confirmation at this Church under the guidance of Rev Gaunt but carried out by the Bishop of Singapore who was visiting at the time. When Rev Gaunt moved on the fabulous Rev CLive Pearce took up residence. Clive carried out my wedding service in this church on 31/12/1977, and also the wedding of my sister Lorna just two weeks after me. Subsequently my two children and my two nephews were christened also here. Clive was affectionately known to all my family as "Father Up". He was named this as he lived farther up the road than us!!!
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RE: RE: Memories of The Church
Eric Gaunt "did" our wedding too, in 1971.
I have a lovely photo of him outside the church with his immaculate dark suit, shiny black shoes and horn-rimmed glasses with a bible tucked under his arm!
Comment from John Howard Norfolk on Friday, 17th July 2009.
RE: RE: Memories of The Church
I would love to see that photo!
Comment from Elaine Stephens (nee Ockwell) on Saturday, 18th July 2009.
RE: RE: Memories of The Church
Father Clive (My Dad!!) is still going strong at St Anselms, just celebrated his 71st birthday!
Comment from Elaine P on Monday, 23rd April 2012.