Michael Pollit: – [Heath 1938–1950]
Michael Pollit entered the Junior School in 1938 and, among other things, was a member of the School Choir and Captain of the First XV Rugby team from 1949-1950, was awarded the C.E. Fox Prize and went on to study at Worcester College, Oxford. He also wrote an article for the Heath Grammar School Quatercentenary booklet in 1985.
He subsequently entered the priesthood and was successively Curate-in-Charge of the Holy Cross, Bilbrook (1959–62); Vicar of St Peter’s, West Bromwich (1962–67); Rector of Norton-le-Moors (1967–76); Rural Dean of Leek (1972–76); Vicar of St Chad’s, Shrewsbury (1976–87) and St Chad with St Mary (1987–95); Prebendary of Lichfield Cathedral (1981–95); Priest-in-Charge of St Alkmund’s, Shrewsbury (1991–95).
He passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family on , a devoted husband to Claudine, a much loved father of Anne, Rachel, Simon, Ruth, Rebekah and Matthew and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather.
His funeral took place at St Chad’s Church, Shrewsbury on Monday, followed by a Private Committal Service at Emstrey Crematorium, Shrewsbury.
Donations, if desired, will be divided between St. Chad’s Church and Voices from the Nations charity.
The Order of Service for his funeral which also contains photographs of Michael can be downloaded in PDF format.