The Venerable Arthur J. Monk, former Archdeacon of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, passed away June 29, 2014 in Shelton, Conn. He was 95. Arthur Jameson Monk was born December 1, 1918 in Fall River, Mass. He was graduated in 1942 from New York University with a B.S. in business administration and was employed by the New York Trust Co. and then Pan American World Airways. During World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Following the war he enrolled at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, where he earned a master's in divinity degree in 1949, the same year he was ordained a priest. Following his ordination he was named vicar of St. John's Church in Yalesville, Conn. From 1951-62 he served as rector of Trinity Church in Bristol, Conn., after which he was named rector of Christ Church in Stratford, Conn., the oldest church in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut, where he served until 1973. In that year he was named Diocesan Archdeacon, in effect chief administrative officer of the diocese, representing 77 churches in southwestern Connecticut. He also served as a chaplain attaining the rank of major in the Connecticut National Guard, was president and a trustee of Berkeley Divinity School and received the Bishop's Award for Distinguished Service for the Church and Community Following his nominal retirement in 1982, Fr. Monk remained active in the church until well into his 80s, serving as pastoral associate at Trinity Church in Seymour, Conn. He also continued to take services at St. Paul's, his summer chapel in Otis, Mass., near his longtime vacation home in Monterey, Mass. He is predeceased by his wife, Mary Oliver Quackenbos Monk. He is survived by three children - William Thomas Monk and his wife, Diane Monk of Atlanta, Ga., Roger Martin Monk and his wife, Darlene Monk of Warwick, R.I., and Nancy Alice Monk and her husband, Michael Bingham of Stratford, Conn. - and five grandchildren: Ellen Pixler of Chicago, Ill., Christina Geruso of Johnston, R.I., Susan Monk of Atlanta, Ga., Jason Monk of Pawtucket, R.I. and Christopher Monk of Columbia, S.C. A Service of Requiem will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5 at Trinity Church, 91 Church St., Seymour. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mary Quackenbos Monk Fund at the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, Mass. 02215. Arrangements have been entrusted with the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. To share a memory or directions please go to www.hullfh.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 2, 2014.

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Karen DeMott

September 1, 2014

So sorry to hear of Arthur's passing. We have many fond memories of his visits to our home on Long Island. It was a pleasure to have had him be a part of our lives.
The DeMott & Belrose family

July 6, 2014

Dear Bill, Roger, and Nancy,
We were saddened to learn of your father's passing; however you are blessed in knowing that he is in the arms of our savior, Jesus Christ. Your dad played a huge part in our lives as being a wonderful friend to my parents, Clint and Nellie Brelsford, he officiated at our marriage 47 years ago, baptized both of our daughters, and gave Carrie her first communion. We were able to visit him occasionally when he resided at Crosby Commons, and we are thankful to have known such a wonderful and dedicated priest and friend. May the memories you treasure bring you peace and serve as a source of strength in time to come.
Much love,
Fred and Sharon Callahan

Fred Cotter

July 5, 2014

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Although we were not a member of his church, I would see him periodically as I lived in the same neighborhood. He was truly a wonderful vicar and someone we always admired. May God's strength be with you and your yours.

Diane Gray

July 4, 2014

Rest in peace Fr. Monk. I was the organist at Christ Church Ansonia.

george french

July 2, 2014

Roger and the monk family i am offering my condulances on the tragic loss of your father. many prayers and gods blessing for all the lives he touched.

July 2, 2014

My prayers and blessings to Archdeacon Monk. He had been appointed by the Bishop of Connecticut, one of the oriinally appointed Episcopal priest to the Anglican/ Roman Catholic Dialogue when I was the first Roman Catholic lay person appoointd by my Bishop, Walter Curtis. I was a Pastoral Associate in the Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport, the first and long time, only woman on the Dialogue. Arthur was so very kind and thoughtful of my position and his gentle manner made me very comfortable and respected. He was instrumental in my being chosen as Chair for the Dialogue and participating in the Annual Pulpit Exchange. He was so very highly revered and respected on the A/RC Dialogue by both Roman Catholics and Episcopalians. He is in my prayer and fond memories. He is remembered as a truly a great church leader. We were so blesded in having known and prayed wth him.
Jackie Musante
Dame Jacqueline M. Musante

Linda Walley

July 2, 2014

Bill, Roger, and Nancy,
Your Dad and my family crossed paths many times over the years. I remember fondly our YPF days at Christ Church, Stratford. When I moved away after marriage, he turned up to baptize one of my children at Christ Church, Ansonia. Most recently, I would see him as part of my work at the Diocese of CT. He always asked about my parents and brothers-remembering everyone's name! That's a gift in itself. I am truly sorry for your loss, but am thankful that we all had him in our lives for such a long time.
Wishing you peace, Linda (Hulley) Walley

July 2, 2014

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will advise my mother, Betsy Stosse. I know that my parents were close friends for a long long time.
Bob Stosse

Tom Impellitteri

July 2, 2014

Dear Billy and Roger, I fondly remember all the good times we shared with your family when your dad was at Christ Episcopal Church in Stratford. He was a great man. May God bless him.

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