Thérèse Vanier, co-founder of L'Arche UK has died

Thérèse Vanier, co-founder of L'Arche UK, died peacefully on Monday 16 June aged 91. She was the dearly loved daughter of former Canadian Governor General Georges Vanier and his wife Pauline, the sister of Benedict, Bernard, Jean and Michel. A former consultant haematologist at St Thomas's Hospital, Thérèse was the co-founder of L'Arche UK and a palliative care specialist.

The Requiem Mass will take place in Canterbury Cathedral (CT1 2EH) on July 10th at 12 noon.

Vigils will be held in Kent and London but neither community has confirmed the date or time of this yet. We will let you know as soon as we have the information.

Donations in lieu of flowers to:
L’ Arche’s Thérèse Vanier Memorial Fund
6 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester M20 4QA
United Kingdom

Watch this moving video tribute to Thérèse from L'Arche UK:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGSINDHkZFs