03.02.2016
Death of The Venerable W.F.H. (Harley) Vanston, Former Archdeacon of Glendalough
The Venerable W.F.H. (Harley) Vanston, former Archdeacon of Glendalough and former Rector of Arklow, Inch and Kilbride Parishes died peacefully on February 1 in Brabazon House Nursing Home after a long illness.
Archdeacon Vanston (late of Sandycove, Dublin and Arklow, Co. Wicklow) was pre–deceased by his wife Rita (née McMeaken). He will be sadly missed by his loving son Stephen, granddaughter Katie, grandson Matthew, great–grandson Hugo, great–granddaughter Astred, sister–in–law Eva Sythes, also Sophie Vanston and Wendy Vanston, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Removal this evening (Wednesday February 3) to St Saviour’s Church, Arklow arriving at 5.00 pm. Funeral Service tomorrow (Thursday February 4) at 12.00 noon followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, Dublin at 3.00 pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Arklow Lifeboat.