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Missionary 'loved to help people' Missionary 'loved to help people'
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The family of a 77-year-old Catholic missionary murdered in Kenya during a robbery has paid tribute to him.The family of a 77-year-old Catholic missionary murdered in Kenya during a robbery has paid tribute to him.
Brian Thorp, originally from Derbyshire, had been working as a missionary in Kenya.Brian Thorp, originally from Derbyshire, had been working as a missionary in Kenya.
His cousin, Malcolm Thorp from Bamford, north Derbyshire, said Brian had always wanted to be a missionary.His cousin, Malcolm Thorp from Bamford, north Derbyshire, said Brian had always wanted to be a missionary.
"He was a carpenter by trade and he just loved helping the people out in Africa to build their own chapels, churches and general living quarters.""He was a carpenter by trade and he just loved helping the people out in Africa to build their own chapels, churches and general living quarters."
He said his cousin had told him he never felt that he was in any danger during his time in the Indian Ocean town of Lamu.He said his cousin had told him he never felt that he was in any danger during his time in the Indian Ocean town of Lamu.
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Malcolm Thorp said he last saw his cousin about 14 months ago on a visit to England.Malcolm Thorp said he last saw his cousin about 14 months ago on a visit to England.
Speaking to BBC Radio Derby, Malcolm Thorp said: "He (Brian) always wanted to join the missionary service. He decided to go out to Africa.Speaking to BBC Radio Derby, Malcolm Thorp said: "He (Brian) always wanted to join the missionary service. He decided to go out to Africa.
"He was a carpenter by trade and he just loved helping the people out in Africa to build their own chapels, churches and general living quarters."
A post-mortem examination is due to take place, the family said.A post-mortem examination is due to take place, the family said.
Brian Thorp had been a Mill Hill Missionary since 1968 and had worked as a missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Uganda.Brian Thorp had been a Mill Hill Missionary since 1968 and had worked as a missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya and Uganda.
Police in Kenya are continuing with their investigations into Mr Thorp's murder.Police in Kenya are continuing with their investigations into Mr Thorp's murder.