Archbishop David Somerville died on Monday afternoon, July 25th, 20ll a little after 3pm PDT. For the past two weeks he's been surrounded with love by his niece Monica, and many friends including clergy who have kept vigil with him as his earthly life drew to a close.
Archbishop David's Memorial Service took place at St. Catherine's, Capilano Saturday, August 6th, The Feast of the Transfiguration. The Reverend Canon Herbert O'Driscoll, preached, Bishop Michael Ingham presided at the Eucharist and Bishop James Cruickshank did the committal.
Please click the link to download a BRIEF BIOGRAPHY of Archbishop David prepared by Neale Adams based on content found in Julie Ferguson's 2006 book, Sing a New Song.
It is fitting that he died on the Feast Day of St. James the Apostle
May he rise with Christ in glory, and flights of angels sing him to his rest