It is with great sadness that we have received the news of the death of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford, on Tuesday 3rd March.
Bishop Andrew died peacefully surrounded by family, less than one month after he received a terminal diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Prior to his death, he had shared his prognosis with the wider diocese, and he reassured them that he was “cheerfully persisting towards a good death”, and that his “faith in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting, had only grown stronger”.
Special Prayer prepared by Bishop Paul
Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for Andrew, our brother and bishop: for his faith and faithfulness to you in life and in leadership.
As we mourn his death and commend him to your loving arms, give us the same faith, hope and love rooted in the death and resurrection of your son, Jesus.
We pray especially for Beverly, Hannah, Sam, Joe, Lydia, and the whole family.
Comfort them with your Holy Spirit and protect them in their grief.
And bring us, at the last, with Andrew and all your children, to that eternal joy where you live and reign in glory forever, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
