Derek Bond | |
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Bishop of Bradwell | |
Diocese | Diocese of Chelmsford |
In office | 1976–1992 Area bishop: 1983–1992 |
Predecessor | John Gibbs |
Successor | Laurie Green |
Other post(s) |
Honorary assistant bishop in
Chelmsford (2006–present); in
Gloucester and in
Worcester (1992–2006) Archdeacon of Colchester (1972–1976) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1952 (deacon); 1953 (priest) |
Consecration | 1976 |
Personal details | |
Born | 4 July 1927 |
Died | 20 July 2018 | (aged 91)
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Charles & Doris |
Spouse | Joan Meikle |
Children | 2 sons; 2 daughters |
Alma mater | King's College London |
Charles Derek Bond (4 July 1927 – 20 July 2018) was a British Anglican bishop, the Bishop of Bradwell, from 1976 until 1993, [1] during which time the diocese's area scheme was founded in 1983. [2] [3]
Bond was educated at Bournemouth School and King's College London before embarking on an ecclesiastical career with a curacy at St Peter-le-Poer, Friern Barnet. [4] After incumbencies at Harringay and Harrow Weald he was appointed Archdeacon of Colchester [5] before being elevated to the episcopate.
In retirement he continued to serve the Church as an assistant bishop – first within the Diocese of Worcester and then in the Diocese of Chelmsford. [6] He died on 20 July 2018 at the age of 91. [7]