After serving in various other parishes he became vicar of Waterhead in 1957; he remained vicar until 1994 and is commemorated by a memorial window in the church. A song about him called "The' Parson o' Waterhead" was written about him by Harvey Kershaw of Rochdale.
He held various priestly roles before becoming vicar of Waterhead in 1957; he remained vicar until 1994 and is remembered with a memorial window in the church. A song about him, "The Parson o' Waterhead," was written by Harvey Kershaw from Rochdale.