Shellrock Benefice

It was with great sadness that a much-loved member of our congregation and longstanding member of the PCC, Pat Patridge passed away during February. She could frequently be found manning the refreshments, not only at services but at events too. She organised flowers, church cleaning and held the role of verger, attending to funerals, weddings and baptisms. She had also been an active member of the benefice choir until ill health meant she had to take a step back. After a bad fall at home, four years ago, she had been living at St Edmond’s care home in…