The Rev. Cyril Edward Wade-Dalton, deacon of the Diocese of Oklahoma, died March 11 in Oklahoma City. He was 72.

Deacon Wade-Dalton was born in The Plains, VA. He graduated from Strayer College and Oklahoma City University. He was ordained deacon in 1955. Deacon Wade-Dalton was a certified public accountant. He served as assistant of St. Alban's, Tokyo, Japan, 1966-70, and as assistant of St. John's, Oklahoma City, OK, 1955-65, 1971-present. He was secretary of the diocesan convention and served on the standing committee and constitution and canons committee. He is survived by his wife, Lola, and one child.