Norfolk, Virginia
Claude C. Vaché PORTSMOUTH - The Right Rev. Claude Charles Vaché died Nov. 1, 2009. Born Aug. 4, 1926, in New Bern, N.C., Bishop Vaché was the son of the Rev. Jean Andrew Vaché and Edith Fitzwilson Vaché. Bishop Vaché served in the U.S. Navy during the closing years of World War II and later...
Read MoreAs one of the "rectory rogues" as a young naval officer, I benefited greatly by Charles Vache's hospitality, playful humor, and wise counsel. Through many long conversations he had an important influence on my decision to seek ordination. In my ministry I sought to emulate his gracious concern and outreach to young people.
The Rev. Peter Gray, McLean, VA
Peter Gray
November 21, 2009 | McLean, VA
Charles was a man of an angel's wit and singular learning. I know not his fellow. For where is the man of that gentleness, lowliness and affability? And, as time required, a man of marvelous mirth and pastimes, and sometime of as sad gravity...A man for all seasons.
He was loved by many for his good deeds in life. I cherish his memory.
Bernie Kirsch
November 04, 2009 | Virginia Beach, VA
Father Vache, Gayla and David Goodwin 1974
With my utmost love and respect to the memory of Right Rev. Charles Vache. His clarity, confidence and peace was always inspirational. I will not be able to make it back for the funeral, but know that my heart and prayers will be on the day of his memorial.
Love,
David Goodwin
Phoenix, Arizona
P.S. Father Vache married myself and my first wife in March 1974 (picture attached)
David Goodwin
November 04, 2009 | Phoenix, AZ
