He was born in Devon on the 25 October 1920 and educated at Exeter School and St Peter's College, Oxford.
[1] Snell entered the Anglican ministry from the parish of Emmanuel, Northwood, London where he was a member of the laity.
The Bishop of London suggested that he remain in his own house and serve as a second curate in the Parish of Emmanuel.
He brought to the ministry immense gifts of mind and heart, and the then vicar, Martin Parsons declared "it was a joy to have him and Margaret with us in the work."
Stuart Snell was also Bishop to the Forces and in 1983 visited the Falkland Islands to conduct a memorial service for all those who died in the conflict.