19/12/2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Fr. Hendry, who returned to the Lord early this morning.
Fr. Hendry served our parish, for more than 30 years, with faithful devotion, humility, and love, touching countless lives through his ministry, prayer, and kindness. We give thanks to God for his life and priesthood, and we entrust his soul to the mercy of our Heavenly Father.
We ask all parishioners and friends to please keep him, his family, and our parish community in your prayers during this time of mourning.
Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared as they become available.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace and rise in eternal glory! 🕯️🙏🏻
It is with sorrow that the death is announced of Canon Tommy Hendry, former Parish Priest of St. Teresa of Lisieux, Possilpark Canon Tommy died this morning at St Joseph's Home, Robroyston. He was 85 years old.
He was ordained in June 1966 after studying for the priesthood at St Peter's College, Cardross. His life as a priest was full and varied and wherever he went his trademark smile and kindness were much appreciated.
1966-1980: Assistant Priest St Gregory's;
1973-1980: Chaplain Notre Dame High School;
1973-1983: Chaplain Sisters of Notre Dame Dowanhill;
1980-1985: Assistant Chaplain Glasgow University;
1985: Assistant Priest Sacred Heart Cumbernauld;
1990: Parish Priest St Teresa's Possilpark;
2018: Installed to the Chapter of Canons;
2024: Retired
Funeral arrangements will be notified in due course.
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