Background
Shearlock, David John was born on July 1, 1932 in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Son of Arthur John and Honora Frances (Hawkins) Shearlock.
Shearlock, David John was born on July 1, 1932 in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Son of Arthur John and Honora Frances (Hawkins) Shearlock.
Bachelor in Geography with honors, University Birmingham, England, 1955. Postgrad, Cambridge, England, 1957.
Curate of Guisborough, Yorkshire, 1957-1960; curate, Christchurch Priory, Hampshire, 1960-1964; vicar of Kingsclere, Hampshire, 1964-1971; vicar, Romsey Abbey, Hampshire, 1971-1982; honorary canon, Winchester Cathedral, 1978-1982; dean, rector, St. Mary's Cathedral, Truro, since 1982.
Chaplain Cornwall Fire Brigade, 1990-1997. Chairman Truro Victim Support, 1983-1995, Truro Diocesan Board Ministry, 1985-1997, Cathedral Music Working Party, 1992-1997. With Royal Artillery, 1950-1952, Honourable Artillery Company, 1952-1956.
Fellow Royal Society Arts, Royal Geography Society. Member Royal School Church Music (associate).
Married Jean Margaret Marr, May 30, 1959. Children: Ann Margaret, Timothy John.