Vicar and his wife named as couple killed in horror Anglesey crash
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA recently retired vicar and his wife have been named as the two pedestrians who died in a crash in Anglesey, North Wales. North Wales Police said Reverend Stephen Burch and his wife Katherine, both 65 and from Alcester, Warwickshire, were killed in the collision on Alma Street in Beaumaris shortly after 2.45pm on Wednesday.
In a statement, the Diocese of Coventry said: “This comes as a shock for the diocese as many will know Steve, who only retired at the end of last year after serving with us in many roles for over 35 years, most recently as Vicar of St James, Fletchamstead, for 19 years. “Steve was a popular member of our diocese and well known for his good humour and unwavering faith and many will also know Kathy well from her work with CPAS and worship ministry.
As a couple they were still very active in retirement this year, running an alpha course leading to baptism and confirmations. READ MORE: Beaumaris crash: Police reveal new details after three people killed “Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve and Kathy’s family at this time especially their children, David, Jonathan and Sarah as they come to terms with this devastating, unexpected loss.” The 81-year-old driver of an Audi A8 was also pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
Their family asked for privacy and said: “Thank you for your understanding and prayers.” A tribute, issued through police, also included a prayer which said: “Dear Lord, as Jesus’ followers asked him to help their friends, so we ask you today to help our friends struggling in the darkness of grief. “May they know moments of peace in their pain, moments of joy in their memories, and moments of hope in your love.” Investigations into the cause of the crash are continuing.
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