The life of the late Lord Clinton was celebrated at Exeter Cathedral on Monday (July 15 2024) attended by around 1,000 people.

The Lord Lt of Devon, David Fursdon, representing King Charles III, joined the Clinton family, distinguished guests, staff from the Clinton Devon Estate.  Led by the Dean, the Very Reverend Jonathan Greener.

Gerard Neville Mark, 22nd Baron Clinton, died in April this year at the age of 89 after almost 60 years as head of the 25,000-acre Clinton Devon Estates, which has farmland, forestry, commercial property and homes for rent in East and North Devon. He leaves his widow, Nicky, to whom he was married for 65 years.

His son and successor, Charles, the 23rd Baron Clinton, paid tribute to his father.

The Dean of Exeter Cathedral, the Very Reverend Jonathan Greener gave the address.

The late Lord Clinton’s five grandsons, Edward Fane Trefusis, James Fane Trefusis, William Fane Trefusis, Tom Fowle and Gus Fowle all paid tribute to their grandfather. 

Lord Clinton’s daughters, the Honourable Caroline Fowle and the Honourable Detta Keane, both addressed the congregation. 

The conclusion of proceedings, which included the hymns.