ILFORD HOSPITAL CHAPEL
The Hospital Chapel of St. Mary & St. Thomas of Canterbury 48 Ilford Hill, |
Office of the Friends of the Hospital Chapel: Peel House, |
STOP PRESS!Latest News We, at the Hospital Chapel, have all been saddened by the news of Peter’s death on Wednesday, 20th January. He will be greatly missed. Fortunately, on our recent DVD which only went on sale in December, Peter filmed his guided tour of the Chapel so this will help us to reme . "and there will be a guided tour of the Chapel given by our senior guide, Peter Foley should you wish to join in" ........... How many times have I heard or read those lines. When Peter's family have had the opportunity to grieve privately, it would be very interesting to know if he ever recorded on how many occasions he had done just that. Many years ago, Peter approached Bert and asked if he would lend his slide collection of the Chapel for copying in order that he could be independent . Bert agreed although by 2010 some of the slides have probably been enhanced thanks to modern photographic techniques and more accessibility in the Chapel. Peter's deep affection for his extended family was a private thing but most knew of his abiding interest in Council meetings & decisions, his devotion to the Ilford Football Club (greatly assisted by his son, Michael) and his tours of St.Margaret's Church, Barking and the Abbey grounds to name just a few. But for myself, I knew Peter personally as a man who loved all God's living creatures and who would always find time to talk with me about such matters. There will be many tributes and yes, some comments on this controversial man but it is not for us to judge now and we must give thanks for his complete devotion to our Chapel on the hill. May he rest in peace. Dorothy Lockwood Peter’s funeral will take place on Friday next, the 29th January at 11 am at St. Peter & St. Pauls Roman Catholic Church, High Road, Ilford IG1 (near the junction of Green Lane and High Road). Donations in Peter’s memory can be made to MacMillan Nurses. |
