Tributes have been pouring in for a very popular former Vicar who was well respected and remembered with great fondness.
Vicar Revd Canon Brian Young, who was Vicar of St Philip's Church for almost 25 years, sadly passed away on Thursday, 28th January, on the eve of his 75th birthday.
Local residents have visited our Facebook page to leave tributes to Brian who was a big part of the local community and described by many as a lovely man.
Alex Barrie said "So sad. Such a pillar of the community and always a friendly face. Thoughts are with his family at this very sad time xxx"
Nicky Stannard said "He was such a lovely man; I remember that smile from 30 years ago, when he was the Chaplain at St Hilary's xx"
Sanne Lauw posted "So sad! I'll never forget how he taught us in the chapel at St Hilary's, and his ever friendly face! Thoughts are with his family!"
Jeanette Lanz-Bergin said "Awwwwww soooo sad. Brian was our school vicar and he was who did our wedding. A lovely, kind, funny caring man. God bless him and he will be sadly missed."
Jayne Carpenter said "Lovely Brian ... A very special man. He was such an important part of village life in Alderley for a long time. So sorry to see that he has passed away. He was so caring and always had a cheery or compassionate smile .... You'll be sadly missed Rev Brian."
Nick Banner commented "So sad, a real gentleman who enjoyed a laugh. He performed our marriage and Christened our 4 Children. Wish there were more like him. RIP."
Lindsey Wordley said "Very sad, he married my sister and baptised Ciara really very sad. My sister is good friends with Anna. God bless x"
Louise Alexandra Trotter wrote "I'm not religious at all. But I remember how lovely he was generally and to all of the girls at school on Friday service. Very sad indeed."
Stephanie Jones said "So Very Sad to hear this as he is a big part of Alderley Edge & we had so many happy & sad times in his church."
Victoria Colledge said "How very sad, wonderful man. Part our joint families for 4 decades."
Ellen Cail posted "Very sad news. He was such a lovely man. another star in the sky xx"
Sophie Abbott said "Arh such sad news, he was a real inspiration. He had a great smile and fabulous sense of humour."
Kathryn Pryer added "Best vicar ever."
Brian's wife Pam died six years ago. He leaves his daughter Anna, and twin grandsons Theo and Elliot.
The funeral service will be held at St Denys Church in Sleaford at 12pm on Friday 12th February. This will be followed by Thanksgiving Service at St Philip and St James Church on Friday 11th March at 2pm.
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At the ceremony Brian praised us for our devotion,love,and affection. We thanked him for this tribute adding that only arthritis impaired our devotion over the years ! Afterwards, we all repaired to The Edge Hotel for suitable refreshments where Brian enjoyed a glass or three. A great man sadly missed .