Statement on the Death of the Revd Bob Thorn

The Right Revd Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury, has made a statement on the death of the Revd Bob Thorn.

Bishop Nicholas said:

“I was devastated to learn of the death of the Revd Bob Thorn, Rector of the Bride Valley Benefice, in a rowing accident on Monday 7 April.

“Bob was a remarkable man of incredible determination. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Jean, who is also a priest and with whom he shared much of his ministry, and with his children.

“Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.”