DILKE, Rev Sir Charles John Wentworth Cong Orat, 6th Bt (1937-2022)

[colinp]

I heard this afternoon that he had passed away.  From the London Oratory website:

Of your charity, please pray for the repose of the soul of Father Charles Dilke of the London Oratory, who died on Monday 14th November. He departed from this life in the Oratory House at the age of 85, 61 years in the habit of St Philip Neri, and 56 years a priest. Requiescat in pace.

His brother Timothy Fisher Wentworth DILKE b 1938 succeeds as 7th Baronet (subject to being entered on the Official Roll).  He m 1965 (div 2001) his cousin Caroline Sophia DILKE  and has issue:

Felix Wentworth b 1967 (ha)

Rosemary Frances b 1970 m with issue

[marquess]

Does anyone remember a programe from the early 80's called the Member for Chelsea?, which was about one the late baronet's ancestral namesake Sir Charles Dilke who was spoken of as a perspective  PM?

[colinp]

From the London Oratory website:

TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER: FUNERAL FR CHARLES DILKE

Monday 12th December, 6.30pm: Reception of the Body & Vespers of the Dead. Tuesday 13th December at 10am: Matins & Lauds of the Dead, 11am: Requiem Mass. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.