The Right Reverend Claude Charles Vaché, retired bishop of Southern Virginia, dies on November 1.

The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia sadly announced the passing of the Right Reverend Claude Charles Vache’ who died at 2:30 a.m. on the Feast of All Saints in Hospice care at Westminster Canterbury, Virginia Beach.  The funeral will be held on Friday, November 6, at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Church in Portsmouth (click here for directions). 

The church suggests parking in one of the two public parking garages nearby: County Street Garage (between Court Street & Crawford Street) or the Middle Street Garage (behind the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, off of High Street).

Bishop Vache’s family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be sent to:  Mission of the Holy Spirit (P.O. Box 1427, Norfolk, VA 23501) or Portsmouth Humane Society (2704 Frederick Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23704).

Bishop Vache’ was Bruton’s Interim Rector from 1996 to 1999.  His ministry is gratefully remembered by many.

published obituary click here.

 

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