Rowarth Avenue

Rowarth Avenue: Claude Rowarth was born and brought up in Ipswich. He joined Messers Fisons after the Second World War, where he worked until his retirement. If it were necessary to argue the case for part time ministry, the life and work of Claude would provide convincing evidence of its value. He served as part time minister at Colchester Road Baptist Church and then, for many years, at Kesgrave Baptist Church in Cambridge Road, the building of which was in large measure due to his initiative and encouragement. He also held the unique distinction of being President of the Suffolk Baptist Union and Moderator of the Suffolk and Norfolk Association of Grace Baptist Churches. He retired from his business early, so that more time could be spent in the ministry, but died a few months later. The naming after him of the avenue on Grange Farm has unfortunately fallen to the common error of mis-spelling.