We write to inform you of the death of Father Richard Alton. Information regarding his services can be found below. We give God thanks for his life and for his years of faithful ministry in The Episcopal Church in Connecticut. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Yours in Christ,
Bishop Jeff & Bishop Laura
Let Us Pray
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant, Richard Alton. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, sheep of your own fold, lambs of your own flock, sinners of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
May the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Richard Alton
June 1, 1955 – November 1, 2024
Father Richard Alton died on November 1, in Philadelphia, PA. He was born on June 1, 1955, in Manchester, CT.
A devoted priest, Richard began as organist and choirmaster for St. Maurice Church, Bolton, CT, in 1970. He studied at Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH, and graduated from Boston College in 1978. He was ordained a deacon on June 11, 1988, and a priest on February 25, 1989, after completing degrees at Yale Divinity School and General Theological Seminary. After his ordination, he served as deacon at Saint Mary’s Church, Manchester, CT, in 1988; as associate rector at Trinity Church, Southport, CT, from1990-1994; as a curate and interim rector at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue from 1994-1996; as rector of Saint Mark’s Locust Street, Philadelphia from 1997-2007; priest in charge of Saint Andrew’s Church, Stamford, CT, from 2007-2012; as rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont, PA, from 2012-2014; and died as rector of Saint Clement’s Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Clement’s Church or The Polyphonia Society.
There will be a Reception of the Body & Vespers of the Dead on November 8 from 5:30-6:30 PM at St. Clement’s Church, 2013 Appletree Street, Philadelphia, PA. This will be followed on November 9 with a Requiem & Absolution from 11 AM-12 PM.