Church Times

Obituary: Canon Jim Garrard

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Revd Dr Jeremy Morris writes: CANON James (Jim) Garrard, who died unexpectedly in December just before his 60th birthday, spent more than 17 fulfilling years as Precentor of Ely Cathedral. It was a fitting end to a ministry of abundance. Born...

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