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St Paul’s Sexton retires after 32 years

Friday May 26th 2017

The Rev Arthur Young makes a presentation to Mr Ken Burns on his retirement as sexton of St Paul’s, Lisburn, after 32 years. Also pictured are Ken’s wife Edith and his daughter Diane Thom. Picture: Norman Briggs

Presentations have been made to Mr Ken Burns who has retired having been Sexton at St Paul’s Parish Church, Lisburn, for 32 years.

Ken had worked alongside three rectors during this period – Canon Ken Cochrane, Canon James Carson and the current incumbent, the Rev Arthur Young.

At a retirement tea held immediately after the service on Sunday May 24, Arthur made a presentation to Ken on behalf of the Parish and Select Vestry, Linda Dickey presented a gift on behalf of the GB, and Andrew Maze presented a gift on behalf of the Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade.

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