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CompanionsRememberedV.E. COMP.DAVID GEORGEWILLIAM BAXTEROctober 10, 2012, peacefully,in hospital, husband of thelate Mabel and father ofDavid and Raymond. Funeral Servicewas held in Wilton Funeral Home,Whitehouse, on Tuesday 16thOctober at 1.00 p.m. and afterwardsto Carnmoney East Cemetery. ToDavid and Raymond, daughter-in-lawAlice and granddaughters Susan,Marian and Jennifer (New Zealand)and all his companions in Chapters162/260, we extend our sincerecondolences. David was VE Dist.Grand Steward in 1999.V.E. COMP.NORMAN CAMPBELLDied December 6, 2012,peacefully, at hospital,husband of Jean, father ofBilly and wife Carol, granda ofNicole and husband Gareth, Naomi,Natalie and great-granda of Sophia.Funeral Service was held in FinaghyMethodist Church at 12.00 noonon Monday December 10th 2012and afterwards to RoselawnCrematorium. Norman was a VEDist Grand Steward in 2005. Heworked tirelessly for Freemasonary.He was a valued member of RAC609 when a member of DGChapter. Norman was the V.W.B.,President and Hon. Secretary of theBelfast Masonic Charity Fund. Hewill be sadly missed by the Trustees,Management Committee, Membersand Beneficiaries of the Fundand greatly appreciated for all hisCharitable works throughout hislifetime.V.E. COMP. GEORGE CECIL IRVINEAnative of Fermanagh, V.E.Comp. Cecil Irvine, devotedhusband of Agnes andloving brother of Ethel, Irene,Derek and Kenneth passed awaysuddenly on August 19, 2012. Cecil,born on February 12, 1937, theeldest of a family of nine, was a sonof the late Lily and William Irvine,Lisgoole Abbey.He spent his childhood onLisgoole estate, attending JonesMemorial School. After leavingschool, he joined the staff of the Sligo,Leitrim and Northern CountiesRailway; he worked as a messengerand subsequently junior clerk. He leftin 1957, the year of its closure, totake up employment in Belfast.Cecil met his future wife AgnesMcCrea Campbell and they weremarried on September 2, 1967 andlived in Belfast.Most of his years were spentworking in the textile industry, firstwith JP Coats. After 18 years hemoved to Shorts, where he workedanother 13 years, taking earlyretirement in May 1993.Cecil had many interests mainlythe Masonic Order, RBP, ApprenticeBoys, USC, and 13th Belfast BB OldBoys' Association.He was also a member of theRailway Preservation Society. Havinga great passion for writing Cecilwrote a chapter in Bygone Days onFermanagh Railways by Kevin Love.His funeral in Belfast wasfollowed by burial in RossorryParish Churchyard, Enniskillen.Predeceased by his mother andfather, brothers Fred, Ronald, Leslie,and sister Gladys, Cecil, who had akind and generous nature, will besadly missed by his wife Agnes, hissisters Ethel and Irene, brothersDerek and Kenneth, all the familycircle and dear friends in Belfastand Fermanagh.V.E. COMP. HAROLD McCOLLUMPassed away September 8, 2012, peacefully, at home, husband of Oliveand father of Keith, Laura and Gavin. A private cremation followed bya Service of Thanksgiving was held on Wednesday 12th September2012 at 1.30 p.m. in Fitzroy Presbyterian Church, Belfast. Harold was a P.K.R.A.C. No. 51, who celebrated their 150th Anniversary this year, wasInvested Hon. Past District Grand Superintendent of the Tabenacle.M.E. COMP. SAMUEL IAN GOURLEYDied December 7, 2012, peacefully, at hospital,beloved husband of Jennifer, loving father andgrandad. Funeral Service on Thursday 13th at12.30 p.m. in Greenisland Presbyterian Church andafterwards to Carnmoney East Cemetery. Ian was amember of Farmers Lodge of Friendship (978) P.K.RACNo. 51, Representative of the Foreign Grand Chapter ofArkansas at S. G. C. also Past D.G. Captain of the ScarletVeil 2007/08.8 www.dgracantrim.org
M.E. COMP. REGINALD (REG) MAGUIREReg was born in Newry andwas the fourth child ofWilliam George and DoraMaguire. On leaving school hejoined the Irish Guards at the age of16 and this formative time of his lifein the Irish Guards was somethingwhich he carried with him for therest of his days. You never saw Regslouch, he always walked ramrodstraight as if he was doing guardduty at Buckingham Palace and hisshoes were always bulled up toparade ground standards.On leaving the Irish Guards, hejoined the RUC on 1st August1958 and did his training at thedepot in Enniskillen. During histime in Enniskillen he met a younglady called Ena Barr. Reg and Enamarried on 19th October 1960.Their marriage was blessed withtwo sons, Richard and Derrick.Serving initially in Derrylin inFermanagh he then was transferredM.E. COMP. MERVYNWALLACE MORRISONLate of the Kilraughts Roadarea of Ballymoney, passedaway on May 23. Husband ofLettie, father of Shona, Peter and thelate Graeme, dear father-in-law ofJim and proud grandfather of Jennyand Katy. The Funeral Service tookplace on Saturday (May 26) at 12noon in St. James’s PresbyterianChurch, Ballymoney. Intermentfollowed in Mosside PresbyterianChurchyard. Mervyn was a memberof Chatam Hall 152 and Chapter 57,R.E. Comp. Mervyn W. Morrisonalso Deputy Great Chief of TheGrand Council of Knight Masonswas invested as Honorary PastGrand Chief Scribe of the DistrictGrand Chapter of Antrim. Mervynwas a past MWS of DunluceChapter No. 26 and a 31° Mason.He was a M.E. Great Chief of TheGrand Council of Knight Masons2001-2008.to Rosemount in Londonderry.On leaving the RUC, he and thefamily moved to Antrim and hetook up employment in Enkalonwhere he worked as a foreman.He also developed his links withBaird’s undertakers where heworked for 30 years.One of the most importantaspects of Reg’s life was hisparticipation in Freemasonry. He wasa member of Langford MasonicLodge 616, Crumlin Royal ArchChapter No. 140. In Knight Masonryhe was a member of Steeple CouncilNo. 5 Antrim, and No. 69 Maralin, alsothe Templeton Preceptory of HighKnight Templars and BallymenaChapter of Prince Masons No. 19.He was also affiliated to ParkgateMasonic Lodge No. 776 where heregularly attended. Reg was a PastDistrict Grand Steward in theDistrict Grand Chapter of Antrimand a Representative to the GrandChapter of Iceland at the SupremeGrand Royal Arch Chapter of Ireland.Reg took his various rolesseriously, he was a loyal supporter ofall District Grand Chapter of Antrimevents, such as the bi-annual visits toArgyll and the Isles, attending theannual District dinner dances andMasonic Charity Church Services,you could always be assured of thesupport of Reg and Ena. His namewas usually one of the first for a seaton the bus to Supreme Grand RoyalArch Chapter of Ireland in Dublin orelsewhere.Those who were membersalong with him, will recall hisattention to detail and meticuloustaking of minutes. Nothing wasever left to chance and nothing wastoo much trouble for him. He gotgreat satisfaction as he progressedwithin Masonry and gave devotedservice to the Masonic Order andto its members and their families.During his illness, when he and Enawere in need, his friends and fellowmembers rallied round.Reg’s death will leave a huge gapin the Masonic family and in so manyother different areas. Our thoughtsand prayers go out to Ena, Richard,Derrick and all the Maguire family.We give thanks to the SupremeKing of Heaven and Earth for all thatwe have gained in knowing RegMaguire, in loving him, but most ofall, in being loved by him. His funeralservice was held in All Saints ParishChurch, Antrim, on Wednesday 12thDecember at 2.00 p.m. The churchwas filled to overflowing.Afterwards Reg. was laid to rest inAntrim Cemetery.V.E. COMP. HUBERT GINGLESJanuary 12, 2012, peacefully, at Royal Victoria Hospital, father of Jenny,Michael and the late Alan. Service of Thanksgiving was held in The OldPresbyterian Church of Larne and Kilwaughter, Meetinghouse Street,Larne on Monday 17th January at 2.30 p.m. Hubert was a member ofDuncairn Masonic Lodge No. 545, and Glenarm RAC No. 45 and a DistrictGrand Steward in 2011.The Banner9
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