Freddie Carpenter

Frederick Charles Carpenter (known as Freddie; 24 January 1920–20 February 2003)[1] is a former Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight.

Born on 24 February 1920,[2] Carpenter was educated at Sir George Monoux Grammar School and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. After World War II service with the Royal Signals [3] he was ordained in 1950.[4] He was an Assistant Master and Chaplain at Sherborne School until 1962. He was Vicar of St Mary's Church, Moseley [5] from then until 1968 when he became a Canon Residentiary of Portsmouth Cathedral and Director of Religious Education for the Diocese, posts he held until his island appointment.

He died on 19 February 2003.

Notes

  1. ^ Times Obituary
  2. ^ Who's Who 1996: London, A & C Black, 1996 ISBN 0713642556 p320
  3. ^ During which he was Mentioned in Despatches > Who's Who ibid
  4. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975-76 Lambeth, Church House, 1975 ISBN 0108153674 p 157
  5. ^ Church history
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Ronald Victor Scruby
Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight
February 1977– November 1986
Succeeded by
Antony Hubert Michael Turner