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Rev Peter Davis, who served as Deputy Superintendent of Wesley Mission from 1980-84 (the only time the post was in operation) died on Monday, 26 March at the age of 81. His funeral service, to be led by Rev Ken Cornwall, will be held in Wesley Church, Wesley Mission, Pitt Street, Sydney on Tuesday, 3 April at 11am.  

Peter Keith Davis was a former Moderator of the Uniting Church NSW. He is beloved among Fijians, who remember him as a former President of the Methodist Church in Fiji, the position crowning many years of devoted missionary service in that country. His late wife, Betty, worked hard at his side during all those years.

A friend of long standing, Bryce Bridges (Wesley Mission’s Corporate Solicitor) notes that in the 1960s, when the Davises worked in Fiji, there were quite a few Fijian babies who were named Peter or Betty in honour of the couple! Bryce also remembers that Peter Davis was a gentle, avuncular presence at Wesley Mission, where he was held in great affection by staff and congregations. 

After leaving Wesley Mission in 1984, Mr Davis served as Superintendent of Leichhardt Mission. 

Rev Keith V Garner, Superintendent of Wesley Mission, said: “Rev Peter Davis will sorely missed, especially by the Fijian Methodist community who held him in the highest regard because of his work in Fiji.  I would want to pay tribute to his valuable work at Wesley Mission and throughout Sydney.  Our thoughts are with his family at this time.” 

Peter Davis is survived by his sons, Graham, John and Andrew.

Dinoo Kelleghan 
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