Lionel du Toit explained

Lionel Meiring Spafford du Toit (26 January 1903 – 23 January 1979) was Dean of Carlisle[1] from 1960 to 1973.[2] [3]

Rev du Toit was born in Urmston, Lancashire.[4] He was educated at Manchester Grammar School and Merton College, Oxford[5] and ordained in 1928.

He was a curate at Rochdale Parish Church until 1931 and then Swinton Parish Church until 1935. He was Rector at Christ Church, Moss Side.[6] until 1943 and Vicar of St Mary's, Windermere until his elevation to the Deanery.[7] He retired in 1973 and died on 23 January 1979.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.stevebulman.f9.co.uk/cumbria/dean_and_chapter_f.html Deans of Carlisle
  2. News: Obituary . . 24 January 1979 . 12 .
  3. Who was Who 1897–1990. London, A & C Black, 1991
  4. 1911 England Census
  5. Book: Levens. R.G.C.. Merton College Register 1900-1964. 1964. Basil Blackwell. Oxford. 151.
  6. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]
  7. "Ecclesiastical News New Dean Of Carlisle". The Times Wednesday, 4 Nov 1959; pg. 14; Issue 54609; col D