03/03/2026
The Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Revd Paul Davies, has announced the death of The Rt Revd Andrew Watson, Bishop of Guildford. Bishop Andrew died peacefully on Tuesday 3 March, surrounded by family, less than a month after he received a terminal diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Bishop Paul commended the following prayer:
Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for Andrew,
our brother and bishop:
for his faith and faithfulness to you
in life and in leadership.
As we mourn his death
and commend him to your everlasting arms,
give us the same faith, hope and love,
rooted in the death and resurrection of your son, Jesus.
We pray especially for Beverly, Hannah, Sam, Joe, Lydia and the whole family.
Comfort them with your Holy Spirit and protect them in their grief.
And bring us, at the last, with Andrew and all your children,
to that eternal joy where you live and reign in glory forever,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
St Mary's Church Chiddingfold will be open tomorrow from 9- 5pm for prayer and for any who want to light a candle. Guildford Cathedral will remain open from 8am to 8pm tomorrow and Thursday. Those wishing to do so may use the online Book of Condolence at: www.cofeguildford.org.uk/condolences
Funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
