Tuesday 2nd July 1996:
St. Georges RC Church, Warminster
Farewell To Father David
The Reverend Denis Brett spoke both as Chairman of Churches Together In Warminster and as Vicar of the neighbouring Anglican parish of St. John’s, Boreham, at Father David’s farewell.
He began by saying that he was looking for something original to say, and used the little story of Sir Walter Bromley-Davenport, MP, 1945-70, who, at a farewell speech of a priest said:
“Y’ve asked me to write something original,
Some brain wave from within.
But I’ve nothing original in me
Excepting original sin.”
On a more serious note he expressed his sense of gratitude for all that Father David had, over his eight years, contributed to the development of Christian unity in the town. Denis also thanked him on behalf of St. John’s Church for the great friendship he had shown over the years. Much had been shared – in pilgrimage, fellowship, worship and love – and even buildings, during the refurbishment of St. George’s!
Denis said that Father David would be greatly missed but was sent on his way with every blessing in the knowledge that he would enrich the lives of those to whom he is now ministering.
Gifts of a bottle and a book token were presented by St. John’s.