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FINCH. — On 24 April, the Revd Christopher Finch: Precentor of Leicester Cathedral (1969-73); Curate-in-Charge of Little Bowden (1973); Rector (1973-81); Vicar of Evington (1981-99); Priest-in-Charge of St Philip’s, Leicester (1995-99); Lower Dever Valley (1999-2000); Rector (2000-07); aged 74.

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