Arthur Westall Vivian-Neal
1893–1962 (age 69)
Biography
Arthur Westall Vivian-Neal, born in 1893, was a devoted member of the Claverton parish community, offering steady support to the rural families around St Mary’s. During a life shaped by two world wars, he remained a calm presence, balancing practical kindness with patient counsel in times of need.
In later years he could be seen tending the churchyard and encouraging younger generations to preserve the simple rhythms of worship; the Church of St Mary, Claverton now keeps his memory among the stones of its quiet nave and gardens.