We have been informed that the former Archdeacon of Worcester, Frank Bentley sadly died on Friday 15 November.
Frank had been in hospital and died of heart failure aged 90.
Frank was ordained in 1958, serving in the Diocese of Bath and Wells before moving to Worcester to become Vicar of St John in Bedwardine Church on the edge of the city in 1976. He served as Area Dean and an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral before he became Archdeacon of Worcester in 1984. He continued to serve in that role until his retirement in 1999. From 1994 he was also Chaplain to HM The Queen.
Frank continued to live in the Diocese after his retirement.
We will share funeral arrangements when available.
May Frank rest in peace and rise in glory.
