V.W.Bro. John Lyness
Meridian Lodge No.513
Passed November 7,2023
97 years old of Hamilton passed away peacefully at Macassa Lodge. John was predeceased by his wife Audrey. He is survived by his daughter Wendy (James), grandson Ryan and nieces and nephews Catherine, Doreen, Peter and Hadyn. John was an employee of the formally known Henderson Hospital for 25 years. Was also a member of the Masons for many years. Many thanks to the staff of Macassa Lodge for their care and kindness. As per his wishes there will be no service and cremation has taken place.

John was Initiated into Wardrope Lodge No. 555 on March 1, 1960, Passed April 5, 1960, Raised May 3, 1960 and upon amalgamations became a member of Harodim Lodge No. 513 and Meridian Lodge No. 513. John Passed to the Grand Lodge above on November 7, 2023


John was a pioneer of our District newsletter and pictorial records of District events and a life member of Meridian Lodge No. 513.

 

Bro. Carl Bruce MacLeod
Hugh Murray Lodge No.602
Passed 26th October 2023
Initiated: 20th of September 1977
Passed: 18th of October 1977
Raised: 7th of December 1978
Passed to the Grand Lodge above: 26th October 2023

In Life Respected, In Death Regretted.
We Shall Cherish His Memory In Our Hearts.

The family has asked for a private family service

Bro. Ron Hugh Buttrum
Dufferin Lodge No.291
Passed October 5,2023
Brother Ron Buttrum passed away quietly and peacefully at home.
Ron had been a member of Dufferin for 64 years. His son Scott has requested a masonic funeral in recognition of his father.

A masonic memorial service has been planned for this
Friday October 13, 2023, at Turner Family Funeral home,
(the old Cattel & Eaton) across from the Town Hall on main street Dundas

Masonic service will begin at 11:30,

Please if you are able come and support Scott and family in this very difficult time.
Arrive early to prepare with regalia, change room will be provided.

Garry Harris Smith
Seymour Lodge No.272
Passed September 9,2023
Garry passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital I month short of his 79th birthday. Devoted husband to his wife Ruth for 59 years. Loving father to his daughter Kim and her husband Paul Croonen, and dedicated Papa to his grandsons Troy and wife Lindsey and Kyle and wife Kelsey and great
grand-children Cooper and Logan.
Worked for the Hamilton Fire Department for 31 years, retiring as Fire Chief.
As per Garry's request, cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral service.

Initiated May 11, 1971
Passed June 8, 1971
Raised October 26, 1971
52 year member of Seymour Lodge