Reverend John Richard HenryPALMER (AKC)It is with great sadness that we announce that The Revd John Richard Henry Palmer (AKC) sadly passed away on 28th February 2025, aged 96.
A much-loved priest, he devoted his life to ministry, including time as a RN Nurse, serving with the Bush Brotherhood in Brewarrina, Australia, and 30 years as a hospital chaplain at Holloway Sanatorium and Brookwood Hospital.
In retirement he made his home in West Cornwall, assisting in many local parishes for over 30 years, serving with the Royal Naval Association Helston, the National Coastwatch Institution at Bass Point, and at Truro Cathedral.
Fr Palmer will be remembered for his kindness, faith and gentle presence. He leaves his wife Veronica, four children, fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandsons.
The family warmly welcome all who would like to attend his funeral at 2:00pm on 22nd March at St Sithney Church, Sithney, followed by the committal in the churchyard. Afterwards, please stay for afternoon tea in the church.
Donations in memory of Fr John will go to The Mission to Seafarers by way of a retiring collection. R E Tonkin & Son Funeral Directors Lender Lane, Mullion, TR12 7HW 01326 240752 www.retonkin.co.uk
