Passing of Agnes O’Sullivan

Agnes O’Sullivan, wife of the Reverend Richard O’Sullivan, Rector of Peterhead, Longside and Old Deer, sadly passed away yesterday morning.

The Rt Rev Dorsey McConnell, Acting Bishop of the Diocese, paid tribute to her “grace and courage” in her battle with illness.

He said: “Our dear sister in Christ Agnes O’Sullivan, wife of the Reverend Richard O’Sullivan, Rector of Peterhead, Longside and Old Deer, passed away yesterday morning. For a long time, she fought her cancer with grace and courage, and we give thanks to God that she is now at home with Christ and at peace.

“Her funeral will take place this coming Wednesday, February 7th, at 10:30 am in Saint Peter’s Church, Peterhead, followed by a reception at the Palace Hotel. Please keep Richard, her husband of 28 years, and all their family and friends in your prayers.

“May she rest in peace and rise in glory.”