The Rev. Dr. F. Jay Deacon died on July 23, 2020, at the age of 74.

Jay is survived by his long time and much-loved friend Steve L’Heureux; his brother Tim Deacon; his sister Pat Sherwin and her three sons (Brian, Chris, and Davis) and their families; and his beloved dog Thunder.

A virtual gathering of remembrance was held on Saturday, August 15 by the Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Oak Park, IL. Another virtual memorial service is being planned by Channing Memorial Church, Newport, RI, sometime in September 2020.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s own choosing or to Friends of the UUA; the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation; or the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. UURMaPA will contribute $50 to the UUMA Endowment Fund, in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be sent to Steve L’Heureux at 287 Hillside Ave., Holyoke, MA, 01040.

Jay’s body was laid to rest in a green burial on August 11, 2020.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed.