A light that will never go out...
It is with deepest regret that we announce the deaths of the following valued members, staff and volunteers
St John XXIII Conference are sad to report that Peter Smith, Conference and District President, died suddenly on the 27 August 2025 at the age of 58.
Peter was a very active member, not only of the SVP but also of the Metanoia group in Preston. He also enjoyed being a Steward at Preston North End's games at Deepdale.
A good friend and somebody you could rely on, he was enthusiastic and conscientious. A member of the SVP for 23-years, he will be sadly missed by everybody who knew him.
Rest in peace Peter
Holy Cross & St Francis Conference, Sutton Coldfield, are sad to report that one of it's member's, Brigid Moyles, passed away on 29th August 2025 - at the age of 86.
Brigid was a very active and committed Conference member for over 30 years, retiring only a few months before her passing.
Much loved over the years by all her fellow SVP members; Brigid will be sadly missed however her legacy will live on as her daughter, Mary, and granddaughter, Kiera, have now joined the SVP.
Rest in Peace Brigid.
Christ The King and St Brigid's Conference, Cardiff, is sad to report that one of its retired members Hubert (Bert) Byard, passed away on 12th August at the age of 89.
Bert was very active in the Parish and was a dedicated Conference member for many years. He particularly enjoyed visiting beneficiaries and helping them in all sorts of ways - gardening, DIY tasks (he was a qualified electrician) and anything else he could do to assist.
He was also a keen rugby fan (as a player and referee - a great armchair referee in later years apparently!), a member of Tredegar Male Voice Choir and a committed fundraiser for Cerebral Palsy, a cause which was very dear to his heart.
Rest in peace Bert.
In memory and thanksgiving for Peter Bell - 26/11/1924 -14/08/2025.
Peter Bell was a member of the SVP in St Walburga's and St Mary's parish in Shipley, West Yorkshire for many years from the 1950s through to 1990.
He served as Treasurer for many years and as President. Through the SVP, he offered support to local people in need throughout that period.
He was described by one of his peers as a gentle and self-effacing man who was respected and revered by his colleagues in the SVP.
He died peacefully aged 100-years at The Beeches, Menston. He will be sadly missed and his family and friends will treasure memories of his life as a loving father, skilled artist and engineer, for his service to the cause of peace and justice and not least for his contribution to the work of the SVP
Rest in peace Peter.
