News was received in Shanghai yesterday of the death at George-ham, Devon, of the Rev. James Amor Heal, former business manager of the Lester Chinese Hospital. Death occurred on May 17 and the interment was at Georgeham Churchyard.
The late Mr, Heal was well-known in Shanghai up to the time of his retirement ten years ago. He originally came out to China for the China Inland Mission, was later transferred to the Postal Mission, and finally joined the staff of the Lester Chinese Hospital. He took considerable interest in civic affairs in Shanghai and was ohe: of the leading workers in the Moral Welfare Society.
On his retirement to Georgeham in North Devon, he became interested in the civie affairs of that place and in 1997 was chairman of the Parish Council. He is survived by three daughters and four sons, all of whom at one time were known in this city.
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