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In Memoriam
In Remembrance of those Brothers gone to the Grand Link Above
| Mrs Lillian Rosemary Goodman Mother of Tony Goodman Died 14th February 1998 |
| Jilly, lodge mascot of the Royal Standard lodge and best friend of Tony Goodman died 11th October 2005 |
| Bro. Tom. Neill ROH Grand Primo 1983 of the Grand Lodge of Ontario Died Saturday October . 31st 1998 |
| Bro John Cable CP of the Pride of Manston Lodge 9696 Canterbury & District Province Born 9th October 1945 - Died 11th March 1998 Joined the order 12th May 1995 Second Degree 13th January 1996 Bro John Cable |
| Brother A.D. Youens KOM of the Royal Standard Lodge, Canterbury & District Province Died 11th October 1998 |
| Brother Andre Rault ROH of the Duke of Normandie Lodge 7362 , Jersey Province Died 5th November 1998 |
| Bro Harold Christopher Forster ROH PPGP, of the Joseph Leonard Ingledew Lodge 6216 Stockton and District Province. Died 3rd February 1999 aged 81the 3rd Feb 99 |
| Bro Bernard Childs, of The Dragon No2 Lodge No 10535 of the Nottingham & District Province, Died 20th February 1999 Laid to rest on the 4th March 1999 Aged 67. |
| Bro Jim Rennie KOM, of ThePride of Manston Lodge No 9696 of the Canterbury & District Province, Died 25th March 1999 Laid to rest on the 1st April 1999 . |
| Bro. Ernest Herbert whittaker INIATIATED 6 - 12 - 89 PHILANDTHROPIC LODGE NO.5321 KINGSLYNN PROVINCE DOB. 22 - 3 -1903 RIP. 17 - 8 - 97 |
| Bro. Ron Butcher INIATIATED 8 - 4 - 96 CHARLES WYMER LODGE NO.9970 KINGS LYNN PROVINCE RIP. 17-10-99 |
| Brother George Theodore Schnitzler R.O.H. Lodge Bayview 149 of the Grand Australasian Banner. Died 24th November 1999. |
| Brother Robert Gully was initiated into the order on the 27/12/56 in the Major Gaskell Lodge 2311 RAOB GLE LTD and had recently received his 40 years service Jewel from the "Charles Winn lodge 8869" RAOB GLE. Bro Robert Gully passed to the Grand Link above on the 30/06/00 and will be sadly missed by all Brothers at the Charles Winn lodge 8869. |
| Bro Arthur Tinsley, KOHe was an active member of the three feathers lodge in the stroud and district province, and known and liked by many brothers throughout the country, he passed into the great link on 17/05/2000. |
| Bro. Don Moffitt ROH ( Toronto & District ) |
| Bro. Barney Lynch KOM N.B. Prov. G/Lodge |
| Bro. Gerald Wood ROH ( Hamilton & District ) |
| Bro. Victor Major ROH Grand Primo 1969, Grand Lodge of Ontario 1904-2000 ( 96 Years Old ) |
| Bro. Danny Farnworth ROH PPGP, initiated into the Welcome Lodge, No. 2324, Chorley Province, 15th September '75. Died Sunday, 1st April 2001. During his 25 years in the Order he was a frequent visitor to other Lodges and was well known in a number of local Provinces. In spite of his failing health he continued to attend Lodge until his hospitalization in January. |
| Brother Baden Tapp (Curly) ROH, HM, PPGP. Passed to the Grand Lodge above on the 21st March 2001, after a long illness. He was a Brother of the Lord Wolverton Lodge 4962 for many many years, and he is a great loss to us all. |
| Bro Ray Hayyward ROH of the PRIDE OF BEDMINSTER lodge No 3178 BRISTOL, who passed away on the 31/ 08/ 00 , and laid to rest on the 5/ 09/ 00. |
| Brother Leonard Fredrick Worters K.O.M of The Lord Wolverton Lodge No 4962, who passed to The Grand Lodge Above on the 31st December 1998 |
| Brother Derrick King (1st Degree) passed to the Grand Lodge above, on the 23.07.2001 after a very long illness. Being a long serving Brother or the Lord Wolverton Lodge No 4962. He will be sadly missed by all Officer's and Brother's of the Lodge. |
| BRO JOHN PALETHORPE ROH. Died on June 2, 2001, aged 53, after a very long painful illness. He was the secretary of the William Howell Buckley Lodge 547. During his buff career he achieved PGM, PROH, PKC. Bro John was a stickler for rules of the order and he will be loved and remembered by all the brethren of the province. |
| Bro David Bradshaw KOM Provincial Grand Chamberlain, Gosport & District PGL. Died tragically in a road accident 27th July 2001. Deeply mourned by his brothers in the Sir Harry Knapp Lodge, and throughout the province. |
| Bro James Burrows ROH Founder of the James Tibble Absit Invidia Lodge no 10352, Gosport & District Province. Passed into light 18th June 2001, a day short of his 70th birthday. A good and worthy brother |
| Bro Fred Mead r o h p p g p stewkley lodge no 8084. north bucks province died 25-5-90 |
| Bro Tom Roadnight r o h. stewkley lodge no 8084. north bucks province. died 17-6-97. |
| Bro D.O Pullinger r o h. p p g p. stewkley lodge no 8084. north bucks province. died 21-8-00. |
| Bro Tom Gailbraith r o h. stewkley no 8084, north bucks province died 1-2-92. |
| Bro Ken Mmason r o h. stewkley lodge no 8084. north bucks province died 9-3-98. |
| Bro Edward. a Sutton r o h. stewkley lodge no 8084. north bucks province died may 1998 |
| Brother Charles Stanley Ford Lodge Happy Jack 712. G.A.B. Passed away 3rd October 1999 in Lismore New South Wales Australia |
| Bro Frank Petty R.O.H. Laid to rest on June 1, 2001 P.G.P of the Isle of Wight twice during his fifty years plus with the Order the last time in the year 2000, he will be sadly missed by all brothers on the Isle of Wight especially brothers of the Lion Lodge 4612, Ryde, Isle of Wight. R.I.P. |
| BRO.EDWARD
PEARCE R.O.H. CANTERBURY P.G.L. NEW ZEALAND 22nd.MAY 2001 IN TRAGIC
CIRCUMSTANCES. R.O.H.PEARCE ORIGINALLY JOINED THE N/ DEGE LODGE
NO.9174 RHODESIA IN 1952 AND LATER JOINED UP WITH ST.ALBANS LODGE
NO.89.A GREAT TELLER OF JOKES AND A LOYAL MEMBER TILL ILL HEATH KEPT
HIM INDOORS. R.I.P. BRO.EDDIE. |
| Bro Ernie Leech K.O.M. Pg. Tyler 2001 Three Essentials Lodge 8142 North Kent Province. Who passed away in November 2001 at St Christopers Hospice South London after a battle against Cancer. He was well known in Plymouth, and will be sadly missed by all who know him |
| Deputy Grand Primo of BC, Bro. Royce Newman ROH. Bro. Royce is well known amongst our Lodges and has been battling cancer for a long time. This good Brother will be sadly missed by the Members of our Order. May he rest in peace at the Grand Lodge Link above. Passed away on November 22nd 2001 |
| It is with great regret that I inform you that our Grand Secretary, The "Rt Hon Sir John Scarman" Passed away suddenly Saturday 26th. John has been Grand Secretary for around 27 years and was also the Editor of the Queensland Buffalo Gazette. he was Secretary in Waterloo Bay Lodge No 72 and has supported many other Lodges over the years, he will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. |
| Bro. Robert (Jock) McCartney ROH. He was the oldest serving member of the Crossway Lodge 7061 being 89 years, and had served the lodge loyaly in many capacities including secretary, for about 10 years in the past. The Buffs was his life and always gave any help whenever he could. He will be sadly missed by all members of the lodge both past and present |
| Bro Tony Rankin CP,Mother
lodge Priory(Tynemouth) Initiated 17-7-72. Affiliated to Britannia Lodge
3125,10-4-02. Tragically killed in an RTA on his way home from work. A big man with a big heart. A Man Of Worth. |
| Brother Stanley V Bailey
aged 83 member in the ayrwell lodge No 8777 in the M. Gladback & Dist, West, German No 4. Passed away at 11.0clcock am 25th November 2002 |
| Bro J E F Askey grand primo for the year 1980 passed away friday 10th january 2003 |
| Bro Arthur Ford Aged 86, ROH PGP Leeds Province 1974 passed away January 6th 2003, well liked and respected (Progress Lodge 1166) |
| Sir Cecil James Rich ROH Life Member GLE of GLNZ . Died on the 28th January 2003 age 80yrs This Ex English Bro served 56yrs in the Order. He will be missed by the Brothers of Prince Charles Lodge 229 GLE NZ |
| Bro. Jeff Sampson ROH PGP of Nova Scotia GLO 2002. Born Jan. 19 1930 passed on to the Grand Link June 11 2003. |
| Brother James Monks Lodge Puckapunyal No 724 Passed away January 6 2003 |
| Bro Peter Selby CP passed to rest on the 19th day of October 1995 he will be dearly missed by his sons and the brothers of the cal vic |
| Ronald Whitaker of the Touring Sphinx Lodge No 3738 has passed on. He passed away on the 28th August 2003 at 1145 hours. |
| Walter George Sone ROH, who passed to the Grand Lodge above at 2205hrs on Saturday the 27/10/03 a member of the Vimy Lodge, Canterbury and Disctrict Province |
| IIt is with deep regret I have to inform you of the death of Bro. William Coley R.O.H. P.P.G.P. Epping Forest Province. He has been a member of our Order for over 50 years and was very proud of the Order and what it stands for. He passed over to the Grand Link at 04.00hrs Tuesday morning. |
| Bro. Alan Perkins, R.O.H., Grand Constable 1989 North Pembrokeshire Province passed to the Grand Link above in 2003 |
| The Grand Primo of Queensland Anthony John Pearson passed away at 12.05 AEST on Sunday 2nd 2003 after a long battle with Cancer. may he rest in peace, Tony was only in his early 40's |
| Bro James F Caswell ROH passed away to the Grand Lodge Above on December 27th 2003.He was 88 years old P.G.P 1963 P.Pres exam Council,PPKnigts Chapter Lodge secretary for 32 years and was an honary member London South Essex Province/Gordon Lodge No 7539 very well liked buff and will be dearly missed although never forgotten. |
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| iIt is with great regret I have to announce the passing to the Grand Lodge above of the Rt Hon Sir Laurie Stokes, of Royal Amberley Lodge No 25. Laurie was a past Grand Primo and an original member of our Lodge,attending every meeting since 1972 when it opened, he will be sadly miss by so many in our Order. he passed away at 6am Aest Sunday 11th January 2004. |
| Bro. Bushy Pellett ROH Grand Minstrel
1977 Maidstone Province Passed away in his sleep this morning (Wednesday 19th November) at 01.05. |
| Brother Roly James ROH, after a long battle with prostrate cancer last Sunday. Brother Roly had been our PG Secretary and delegate to Grand Lodge for about 15 years here in the Wallingford and District province. Passed away 25th January 2004 |
| Brother Alfie Lawes Grand Minstrel 1984 at 1.30 am 18th February 2004 |
| He was initiated into the R.A.0.B.
in the Pride of Eastbourne Lodge, 6828. When it was decided to open
a new Lodge to be known as the Royal Sussex Lodge 7892 he became a founder
member. With rhe new Lodge, Brothers took on jobs to get things going and after a couple of months or so, Albert had a go at being City Secretary and must have got something right because he served for 50years in the job until the Lodge, sadly with reduced membership amalgamated with the "Pride"again. He was now quite ill, but he didnt give up, and saw through the transfer of books goods and chattels from his home, which was much appreciated by the new Lodge and a presentation of a H.M.Jubilee jewel was made by Bro Alan Thorne R.O.H. C.Secretary. Alberts last Lodge attendance. Now, at 90 vears ot age Albert has "Left this life" and a shining light has gone from the Brighton Province. Bro Albert died Feb 2004 and was cremated with 13 Bros on the final link. |
| Bro Edward C. Morris Died in 1993 he was Initiated in Aug 1928 at the Astral Lodge 5117. He received 1st degree in 12/28 2nd 6/39 3rd 10/42. Primo from service Lodge 4875 in 1939 Knight of the Order of Merit from service Lodge 4875 Roll of Honour in 1955 Imp Lodge 1714 Fareham. and Honorary Membership Feb 1971. |
| Eric Wright Moore, who died 22nd June 2004 in Cherry Tree hospital, Stockport at the age of 96. He was initiated as a member of the Charity Lodge in the Town of Selby on 2nd December 1929. His number was 2866. |
| Arthur Vernon who was initiated in 1965,he died age 62 on 18/3/92 a member of No 5144 Lodge |
| Bro. Terence "Terry" Brunt ROH, who sadly departed this earth December 2004, will always be a part of Ethelreda Lodge No 8739, Ely, Cambs. He will be missed by all those of the Brotherhood who met him. |
| Brother Bernard Dales aged 49 died
in 1999 1st january part of the legionaires lodge No2660 unexpectedly
died of heartattack deeply missed and loved by son daniel dales and
partner susan dales. |
| Bro Deryk James Howdle RoH pass into The Grand Link on 30th December 2004. both a Father and Brother to me who will not be forgotten by everyone who met him in his time in the Order |
| In memory of Bro Denis Mercer R O H Withington lodge 6406. Passed away on 30thOctober 2004. Very saddly missed by all his family friends and brothers. |
| I wish for the remembrance of my grandfather ( John Thorndyke ) whom passed away June 27 1995 aged 84, |
| Brother Norman Dickinson who died in 1989, HAILFAX PROV- G-L- P.G.P 1978 |
| Bro. Albert David Skidmore was taken from us 18th of June 1962, he will be remembered |
| Bro. Mervyn Benjamin Flynn Member of the lodge at Buranda in 1959 Mem. No. 608. Died aged 64 on the 5th of March 1991. |
| Bro. Arthur Ashton of Stockport died
on Tuesday 15th February 2005. |
| Brother Gordon Leslie Cammack, R.O.H.
of the Loyal Vancouver Lodge No.1, Grand Lodge of British Columbia,
Canada. Passed to Grand Lodge above February 22nd. 2005. Brother Gordon
was admired by all who knew him, a Fifty Year member of the order all
our thoughts go with him. God Bless you Gordy. |
| Brother Gary Nickolas of the Nechako
Frazer Lodge No.16, of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia, Canada,
Passed to the Grand Lodge above Wednesday, April 13th. 2005, and will
surely missed by the good brothers that knew him. |
| Robert [Bob] Willings MacKay born
9 October 1913 in Ashburton , died 15 August 1981 in Christchurch. Bob was a member of Lodge number 128 Star of Islington in the G.A of Canterbury - Worthy Prime was R Muir and Grand Secretary was F Walton. |
| Bro. Malcolm (NOBBY) Clarke. Taken from us 28/08/05 after a long illness. Sadly missed by all the brothers of the ROYAL STANDARD LODGE No. 24 |
| RReginald simmonds (taffy) who died
on 25 th december 2005 was a member of the dewsbury lodge |
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| Edward Owen Francis, Lodge 1807.
Born Woodmancote, England 1917, died in Paeroa, New Zealand 18.2.06.
A brave soldier in war time who continued to be a brave soldier to passing.
Leaving behind his dear wife Betty (age 89), son Nigel, grandchildren
Karen, Andrew & Warwick, great grandchildren Kristin, Georgia, Erica,
Daniel & Kelly. We have been truly bless with this man in our lives. |
| BBro Ivan Cerretti Cornelius R.O.H. of Lodge Bayview 149 passed away on the 26 / 4 / 06 after 53 yrs in the Order |
| Pat Burslem was a brother of the
royal order of antediluvian buffaloes under the Australasian Banner
and according to a certificate in my possession he was initiated at
the Dubbo (NSW) Lodge No. 262 on 11/1/1952. Pat passed away on 14/4/1984 at Bourke in NSW and was buried in the Bourke cemetery on 17/4/1984. |
| Bro. F.S. Roberts R.O.H. G.A.B. Passed away on Monday 25th of September 2006 R.I.P. Stan .your service in the RAOB will long be remembered |
| Edwin Wills, Lodge No 2340. He joined in Whitley bay District, England, in 1945. came out to Australia in 1950. then to Qld in 1961 & as far as I know he remained a member till his death on 21/10/1969 |
| Bro. William Hepplewhite R.O.H.
Pride of Dinnington Lodge 4176. Sheffield Province. Passed Away on the
25th of December 1999. |
| Brother Arthur Edward Smith (Chipper) passed on to the Grand Lodge above on the 1st February 2007,Chipper was initiated as a member in "Ye Olde Lodge Wallingford" No 7055 on the 17th January 1946.Chip always saw the good in people,always had a smile and a joke ready on his lips and was humble and brave to the end. To know him was to love him.Deeply missed by his Brethren,Sons,Daughter in Laws, Grandchildren and Sisters |
| Peter Mallinson, initiated into the Ovenden lodge 1937, to be remembered. He passed away on the 29th of Sept 1996 aged 49. |
| Bro James Willam Smith (Jim) R.O.H,PPGP died 29/7/2002 This much traveled brother is very sadly missed by all who knew him especialy me his son Bro Stuart Smith miss you more than any words can say when god takes peopel he only takes the best and in you he got the best.Bro James William Smith he was a member of the Lewis Robrets Lodge 1629 and in 1982 was PGP of the Scarborough and East Yorkshire. Imiss your loving son Bro Stuart Smith |
| BBro Frederick C. Wiggins K.O.M,
D.G.P. Induction to the Second Degree Rupert Lodge No.6731 Reading and District Province on 26.9.55, Knight Order of Merit 15.12.58 Rupert Lodge No.6731 later moved to Kent - Royal Kentish Banner installed as Provincial Grand Primo on 23.3.74 Pathfinder Lodge No.77 - installation to Grand Primo on 13.4.85 Pathfinder Lodge passed away on February 20th 1998 |
| After a fight against liver failure and heart disease. Sadly missed and remembered by wife Nelly and all his friends and Brethren of the Rumah Pantai Lodge, GLD Brunei. |
BBro.Eric Foster ROH of the Royal Albert Lodge, Sheffield. Passed away following a tragic accident at work, October 17th 1972. He lived for the Buffs and his family. He will never be far from our thoughts. |
Royston Charles Grigg who was initiated 27-8-65 Lodge no.9168 Hameln Germany.
Also attended Crater Lodge 9182 and Shakespeare Lodge 3928
He died July 30th 2001, 3pm at Joseph Weld Hospice, Herringston Road, Dorchester aged 64. |
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary, nor the years condem them. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will Remember them.
Last Updated August 5, 2008
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