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Bill Brison

1929 – 2022

British Archdeacon

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About Bill Brison

Lived 1929 – 2022 (aged 92–93). Bill Brison was a British vicar.

William Stanley Brison (20 November 1929 – 27 October 2022) was an Anglican priest who held senior positions on both sides of the Atlantic.

He was educated at Alfred University and Connecticut University. He trained for ordination at Berkeley Divinity School and was ordained both deacon and priest in 1957. He was Vicar of Christ Church, Bethany, Connecticut from 1957 to 1969; Archdeacon of New Haven, Connecticut from 1967 to 1969; Rector of Stamford, Connecticut from 1969 to 1972; Vicar of Christ Church, Davyhulme from 1972 to 1981; Rector of All Saints', Newton Heath from 1981 to 1985; Area Dean of North Manchester from 1981 to 1985; Archdeacon of Bolton from 1985 to 1992; with the CMS in Nigeria from 1992 to 1994; and the Team Rector of Pendleton from 1994 to 1998. During his time at Newton Heath, he was once robbed at gunpoint.

He married the love of his life Marguerite Adelia Nettleton in June 1951, they were married for 69 years, had four children, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He died on 27 October 2022, aged 92. After being cared for by both his daughter and his granddaughter, he lived to see his first great grandchild.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
2022
Occupation
Vicar
Nationality
Education
Alfred University
Positions held
Archdeacon of Bolton
Also known as
William Stanley Brison, William S. Brison

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Brison?

British Archdeacon

When was Bill Brison born?

Bill Brison was born on 20 November 1929.

When did Bill Brison die?

Bill Brison died in 2022.

What was Bill Brison's occupation?

Bill Brison was a vicar.

What nationality was Bill Brison?

Bill Brison was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Brison

· Wikidata: Q16091138

· DBpedia: Bill Brison

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