Philip wished all donations in his memory to be made to Thorney Abbey Church. The Abbey held a special part in his life - a focus point for his strong Christian faith that was so important to him; a faith that carried him through the challenges of this year with such courage and conviction and a formidable support for both him and his family. Philip and Kathie first joined the Abbey congregation when they came to the village nearly 40 years ago. He served as a lay reader, taking and assisting in services up to the week before his death.

Thorney has been a place of Christian worship for more than 1,300 years. At one time there was a Benedictine monastery here but Henry VIII  caused havoc and destruction leaving a scene of desolation. In 1638 a parish church was formed from these ruins and this is where Philip and Kathie worshipped. Being a historic building, it takes a lot of money to keep the Abbey open. It was very important to Philip that Thorney Abbey continues to be a place of worship, meeting the ever changing needs of the modern world, providing a place where all people can find comfort, support and an open door into faith with Christ.

Thank you very much for your contributions.