Monster - I won't add to comments on the eulogy as I like the suggestions already made and think it's a beautiful tribute as it is.
As for suitability for being read out at a C of E service, it's perfect. It's not dissimilar in tone to the one my Uncle sent from Australia when my Grandmother died. I was charged with reading that, so it sticks in my mind. Although ours was a Catholic service I can't imagine the atmosphere being any different.
Bearing in mind many non-churchgoers attend, I don't think eulogies need to have any religious content these days - certainly at my (other) Uncle's funeral a friend stood up and rambled on about my Uncle's love of darts & beer!
Sorry for your loss btw.
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