Christchurch Cathedral dean Lynda Patterson dies

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014

Christchurch has lost a great treasure with the death of Cathedral Dean Lynda Patterson, her predecessor says.

The Anglican diocese confirmed Northern Irish-born Patterson, 40, died of natural causes in her home yesterday after a recent, undisclosed illness.

Last year she succeeded Peter Beck in the role, becoming the cathedral’s first female dean. Continue reading

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