Dearest Michelle, Frances and Family, Our thoughts and prayers were with you on Friday 9th June as you commended your beloved father into heaven. We were sorry that we couldn’t be present at his funeral but watched the beautiful service on YouTube and shared with all there the wonder of his life and dedication to the Anglican Church and to all who knew him. Archbishop French, was such a kind and wonderful man. He touched the lives of so many including those of my family, who are eternally grateful for having known him. My grandfather, George Funston always made a point of visiting him whenever he came to Seychelles. Archbishop French was also greatly admired by my father, Panos, who asked him to become a member of the Archbishop Makarios Association. I also had the great pleasure of working with him on the Archbishop Makarios Foundation. He was such an avid member, never missing a meeting and always giving good advice. My mother also fondly remembers Archbishop French as both him and your lovely Mum, Suzie were good friends to my parents.  I will always remember that Archbishop French attended our Skychef parties held for children from the orphanages …

Sincere condolences to the family. Bessie remembers you from the past and all your kindness. Bessie Smith nee Anacoura …

An absolute honour and privilege to have known this wonderful man, Bishop French Chang-him. He has touched the lives of many and certainly has blessed my wife and I in a very special way. We thank the lord for gracing us with his presence. Our sincerest of condolences to his daughters and rest of the family. May he rest in peace and finds eternal peace and happiness.    …

My wife Iris and I were privileged to know Father French when I worked in the Seychelles in the 1970s and honoured to spend an afternoon with him and his family at his house in 1992 and to have him visit us at our house in Hereford UK in 1994. He was a lovely gentle man and we are proud to have known him. Rest in peace Father French. Tony and Iris Bayley. …

Bishop Chang-Him Your existence made our world more beautiful to live in, in you we found solace and comfort in moments of need. May you rest in the Lord’s greatest peace. Blessings to your family, especially your daughters and grandchildren. Lina and family …

Bishop French had a true servant heart – after my late wife and I left Seychelles in 1980 he made sure that the grave at Mount Fleuri of our first daughter, Kim, who died one week old in 1976, was well looked after. I treasure the memories of our fellowship together, playing the organ at his wedding and enthronement as Bishop. It was a joy and privilege to visit him just a few months ago and renew our friendship.  He had a wonderful gift of making people feel they were important to him.  He truly modelled his Saviour’s love.  My love and prayers are with Michelle, Frances and all the family. …

My deepest Condolences to the daughters , Family and to the Anglican Diocese of Seychelles on the great loss of the Bishop. May his soul rest in peace. …

Our condolence to the Chang-him family. Bishop French was a gentle, caring and humble man. He will be missed. May he RIP.      …