FRIENDS, neighbours and members of Thurrock Rugby Club were among those who lined the streets to pay a final tribute to former vicar of St Giles in Orsett and a former Queen's Chaplain, Rev Canon Glyn Jones who died in Basildon Hospital where he was admitted suffering from coronavirus and underlying health conditions.

A funeral cortege left his home on The Close, in Stifford Clays, yesterday (Monday, 4 May) prior to a service and committal at Pitsea crematorium, where just a bare handful of family members including his widow Nita were allowed. A service was taken by Rev Sue Mann, current vicar at Orsett.

Rev Canon Jones' ashed will be interred at Bulpha and after lockdown is over it is hoped to hold a memorial service at Horndon on the Hill.

As it passed through the streets, including Long Lane, Blackshots and the Old A13 the cortege was warmly applauded.