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Tributes to gentleman Reverend following sudden death at 46 from Covid Rev John Anderson (46) passed away on Saturday, just a week after falling ill from Covid-19 19 April, 2021 01:00
A CO Antrim Church of Ireland clergyman who died just a week after contracting coronavirus at the age of 46 has been remembered as a gentle soul .
Reverend John Anderson passed away in Causeway Hospital in Coleraine on Saturday morning.
The father-of-three was rector of Billy and Derrykeighan for 16 years, having previously been appointed to the parish of Ballymena and Ballyclug in September 2002.
His sudden death led to a flood of tributes yesterday, with the Bishop of Connor, the Rt Rev George Davison, describing him as warm-hearted individual who was a faithful pastor.
From homemade bread to tins of biscuits, the parishioners of the Arklow, Inch and Kilbride parishes have been finding unique ways to welcome their new rector, Rev Arthur Barrett.
The Covid-19 pandemic and the current public health guidelines mean the congregation and the local community cannot say hello to the new rector and his family at this moment as they would have liked. Instead, parishioners and the community have found creative ways to make the new arrivals feel at home.
Speaking to this paper, Rev Arthur said he had received many cards and messages since his move to Arklow. We are delighted with the warm welcome. People have been very good and sent cards, letters and good wishes even though we haven t been able to meet. People have offered simple gestures. We found a tin of biscuits and a card on our doorstep one day. Someone else left marmalade and a loaf of fresh homemade bread. Simple things, but they are ways of making us feel welcome, even if we are not able to meet