The Rt Revd Ian MacDonald Griggs
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of The Rt Revd Ian MacDonald Griggs, who served on the UWC Atlantic Council and as a Governor of UWC Atlantic for many years. Ian passed away peacefully on the 11th January 2021, aged 92. May He Rest In Peace.
As described by his son, Julian Griggs (UWCA 80-82), “He had a long and rich life, as an athlete, a mountaineer, a husband and father to six children, a Cambridge graduate, a parish priest and later a Bishop, a delightful storyteller with a twinkle in His eye, and as a much-loved grandfather and great-grandfather.”
Ian was special to so many people. Positive and thoughtful in His manner and being, He exemplified a man who cared so much for the world and for people around Him, whether He knew them or not.
Ian was involved for decades with UWC Atlantic and in numerous ways, including being an important, regular leader and contributor to the annual Inter Faith Conference. “I remember him walking around the College and enthusiastically introducing Himself to whoever He met,” reminisces Jill Longson, Chair of the UWC Atlantic Board of Governors. “Everyone warmed to him, smiled with him, and you could see people felt so much better in themselves and the world having met him. He will be sorely missed”.
Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time.