Derek Palmer (priest)

Derek George Palmer (24 January 1928 – 20 March 2002)^[1] was an Anglican priest, most notably Archdeacon of Rochester^[2] and Canon Residential of Rochester Cathedral from 1977 to 1983.^[3]

Palmer was educated at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and Wells Theological College.^[4] He was ordained in 1953 and began his ministry as Priest in charge of the Good Shepherd, Bristol. He held incumbencies at Hartcliffe and Christ Church, Swindon (1968 - 1977)^[5] before his time as Archdeacon; and Dronfield afterwards. He was an Honorary Chaplain to the Queen from 1990 to 1998.^[6]