Raymond Furnell
Raymond Furnell (18 May 1936 – 10 July 2006) was the Dean of York from 1994 to 2003.[1]
His first ministry position was as a curate at Cannock,[2] in the Diocese of Lichfield, from 1965 to 1969. From there, he moved to become vicar of Clayton part of Newcastle-under-Lyme, a position he held from 1969–1975. He then became Rural Dean for Stoke North[3] — a post he held until 1981 when he became Provost of St Edmundsbury. He remained in that post until his move to York Minster in 1994.[4] He retired from York Minster in late May 2003.[5] Following his retirement, he returned to Bury St Edmunds[6] but was a regular visitor to York. While Dean of York, he played a major role in the presentation of the York Mystery Plays to celebrate the Millennium.
References
- “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- Crockfords, (London, Church House 1995) ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
- The Times, Friday, Dec 06, 1974; pg. 18; Issue 59263; col E Church news
- Times Obituary
- "Insults fly after Canons decide to close library". Church Times (#7317). 30 May 2003. p. 4. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 8 May 2016 – via UK Press Online archives.
- The Very Reverend Raymond Furnell - Telegraph Retrieved 2011-04.
| Church of England titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Maddock |
Provost of St Edmundsbury 1981–1994 |
Succeeded by James Atwell |
| Preceded by John Southgate |
Dean of York 1994–2003 |
Succeeded by Keith Jones |