David Halsey
Henry David Halsey[1] (27 January 1919 – 16 May 2009)[2] was an Anglican bishop.[3]https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2009/29-may/gazette/obituary-the-rt-revd-henry-david-halsey
Life
Bishop Halsey was educated at King's College School, Wimbledon and King's College London. After this he took holy orders at Wells Theological College and was ordained in 1942 to a curacy at St. Peter's Church, Petersfield.[4] He became a naval chaplain in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve where he met his wife Rachel whom he married in 1947, and had four daughters Sarah, Jill, Jane and Mary. He then served the Christian ministry successively in the West Country (Plymouth and Netheravon), Kent (Chatham, Bromley[5], Archdeacon of Bromley (1966-68) and Tonbridge[6]). He was Bishop of Carlisle from 1972[7] until his retirement in 1989.
In retirement, David and Rachel moved to their home of many years on the Isle of Wight, which they also made a place of welcoming and loving hospitality. He and his wife Rachel had four daughters: Sarah, Jill, Jane and Mary. Rachel died in October 2013 in Cumbria.[8]
References
- ^ Who's Who: London, A & C Black, 1992 ISBN 0-7136-3514-2
- ^ The Daily Telegraph Obituary p 29: Issue no 47,909 dated Monday 15 June 2009
- ^ During his tenure, Bishop Halsey’s focus was essentially as a pastoral bishop, and the care of the clergy and their wives was his first priority. By supporting the clergy, he was able to support the people of the diocese. Furthermore, through his hospitality, his humility and clear and amicable approach, he was able to reach out across the community – including from farming groups to the police to charitable groups – and forged links within the community which flourished thanks to his ministry.
- ^ A history of Christianity in Petersfield: the stories of the local churches: Petersfield, Petersfield Area Historical Society, 2001 Monograph No 4 ISSN 0262-5970
- ^ List of rectors of St Peter and St Paul Archived 29 July 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Suffragan Bishop, 1968–72 Who's Who: London, A & C Black, 1970 ISBN 0-7136-1140-5
- ^ The Times, Thursday, 31 Aug 1972; pg. 14; Issue 58567; col A Church News: New Bishop of Carlisle chosen
- ^ "Halsey Rachel - Obituary - News and Star Announcements - News and Star". www.myfamilyannouncements.co.uk. Retrieved 14 June 2019.