Torch's co-founder, Stella Heath, died peacefully in hospital on the evening of 29th September 2009. Though this will come as very sad news to many, we can rejoice and be thankful for a wonderful fruitful life.
The Torch Trust of today was formed in 1959 by Stella and her husband Ron who died in 1999. The gentle but purposeful way she and Ron developed the work of the Torch Trust led to those involved with them becoming known as the 'Torch Family' with Stella as 'Mum'.
Through Torch, and latterly 'Shalom', the ministry she started in retirement, many, many blind, partially sighted and deafblind people have been touched, helped, encouraged and blessed, right across Britain and around the world.
Please take a moment to thank God for her life and work
Members of the Norwich TFG can remember Mum and Dad Heath visiting Norwich in the mid seventies to encourage the fledgling fellowship group. Norwich TFG members also joined them for holidays and training weekends at Torch House at Hallaton and on holiday at Filey Week.
The family have planned a service of thanksgiving at Pulborough, West Sussex on 16th October. For more information call Torch House on 01858 438260 or email:info@torchtrust.org
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