Archbishop David Somerville died on Monday afternoon, July 25th, 2011 a little after 3pm PDT.

For the two weeks prior to his death, he was surrounded with love by his niece Monica, and many friends including clergy who kept vigil with him as his earthly life drew to a close.

Archbishop David's Memorial Service took place at:

St. Catherine's Capilano
at 3 pm
on Saturday, August 6th, 2011 - The Feast of the Transfiguration

The Reverend Canon Herbert O'Driscoll - sermon
Bishop Michael Ingham - preside
and Bishop James Cruickshank - committal.

At Archbishop David's Memorial Service on August 6, 2011, The Reverend Canon Herbert O'Driscoll delivered this homily to Archbishop David.

Click the Podcast image on the left to listen to this recording.

David gave his last sermon
at St. Catherine’s on March 11, 2007. Fortunately for us, it was recorded.
His message was a summary of his beliefs and they hold true today for us more than ever.

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March 11, 2007 Sermon at St. Catherine's.

March 11, 2007 Sermon at St. Catherine's.
David with his wife Frances.

Archbishop T. David Somerville pioneered the ordination of women in The Anglican Church of Canada; supported the inclusion of children at communion; and began a movement to care for the disadvantaged in the Downtown Eastside.

Archbishop Somerville was a graduate of Anglican Training College; he was a former Professor of Pastoral Theology at ATC and a former chaplain at VST.