The Rev Gavin Wilcox passed away yesterday morning, Thursday, December 18.

Born in 1962, Dr Wilcox was ordained in Sydney Diocese in 1997 and served as an assistant minister at St Barnabas', Broadway from 1997 to 2002.

He then served as the rector of All Saints', Nowra from 2002 until August 11, 2008 when he resigned due to ill health.

Dr Wilcox had suffered with cancer in recent years and the Rev Joe Zagninski took over as acting rector upon Dr Wilcox's resignation.

Dr Wilcox passed away surrounded by his family in their home located in the outskirts of Berry on the south coast.

The funeral will be held at 1pm at All Saints’, Nowra on Tuesday, December 23. The address is 70 Plunkett Street, Nowra. Close friend the Rev Tom Henderson-Brooks will conduct the funeral and Archbishop Peter Jensen will speak.

This will be followed by the burial at 3pm at Shoalhaven Memorial Gardens and Lawn Cemetery. The address is Worrigee Road, Worrigee. This will be followed by an afternoon tea.

Gavin remembered

The Bishop of Wollongong Al Stewart paid tribute Dr Wilcox today.

“Gavin Wilcox did a wonderful job at Nowra. The church grew in numbers and unity during his time as rector. He was a very gifted leader,” Bishop Stewart says.

“The way in which Gavin dealt with his illness was a great testimony to his walk with Christ. His death is deeply sad to those close to him yet inspirational at the same time because of his faith. It is a deep loss to his family, friends and the Diocese.”