Mark Santer, 1936

Celebrating the life of Bishop Mark Santer

Our beloved father, Mark Santer, died at home on Wednesday 14th August. Over the last years and months, his numerous health issues were catching up with him. He died peacefully at home with all of us at his side. He bore these last difficult days in a spirit of deep faith in God, and his mind remained as sharp as ever. We witnessed his lack of fear, his sense of peace, his content and preparedness.

This site shares details of his funeral, and links for donations. We would also welcome you to share and upload any favourite pictures of Mark to this site to share with us and others. We have our own images and memories but would be delighted to see yours too.

Hendrika, Miriam & Diederick

There we shall rest and we shall see; we shall see and we shall love; we shall love and we shall praise.

That is what shall be in the end without end. For what is our end but to arrive at the kingdom which has no end?

From St Augustine’s City of God, translated by Mark Santer

Eucharist & Funeral of Bishop Mark Santer

Our father's Eucharist and Funeral took place at St Aldhelm’s Church, Branksome at 11.45am on Wednesday 4 September. A reception was held afterwards at the neighbouring church hall.

Thank you to the many who came and also to those who watched online. We understand there were some interruptions to the online streaming. We have therefore added both the address by and the family talk to the "Thoughts" section of this site. (First click "Visit the Galleries", then click "Thoughts".)

You will also find the Order of Service in "Visit the Galleries".