Ven Jim Rone Obituary

Venerable Jim Rone 1935 - 2014

The Ven Jim Rone, former Archdeacon of Wisbech in the Diocese of Ely, died on 27th January 2014 after a long illness. He was a clerical member of the Ely DA.

Jim came to the Diocese of Ely after serving his Title in the Diocese of Oxford. He was appointed to the parishes of Fordham and Kennet in 1982. In 1989 he became Canon Residentiary of Ely Cathedral, assuming the portfolio of Canon Treasurer in 1992. In 1995 Jim was appointed Archdeacon of Wisbech, holding this office until he retired at the end of December 2002.

The Bishop of Ely, the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, said: “We give thanks for Jim’s generous and warm ministry which exemplified the very best of the catholic tradition of the Church of England. We celebrate his service as parish priest, residentiary canon and Archdeacon of Wisbech.

“He bore great witness to his faith and to his deep humanity throughout a long illness, during which he has been cared for devotedly by his wife, Mary. We pray for her and for Jim's children and grandchildren. We pray that Jim may rest in peace and rise in glory.”

The Requiem Mass for the Ven Jim Rone was held at 12 noon on Monday 10 February in Ely Cathedral. A quarter peal was rung beforehand at St Mary, Ely.