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MOURNING THE DEATHS OF RESPECJohn Michael GreenW Bro Green, who died in August, aged 77, wasInitiated into Mawsis Lodge, Skipton on 24 November1966 and became Master in 1981.He received Provincial honours in 1990 and becamea co-opted member of the Provincial Charity Committeefor four years before being elected a director of WestRiding Masonic Charities Ltd in 1997, serving until hisretirement in 2005. Grand Lodge honours followed asPAGDC and Michael was appointed Assistant ProvincialGrand Master in 2002, an office he served diligently andwith distinction. He had, meanwhile, been promoted toPSGD in London.During the latter part of his term of office he undertooka detailed review of resignation patterns in the Province and in 2009-10 he was president ofthe Province’s Grand Officers’ Mess .He was Exalted into the Chapter of Judea No 265 in October 1969 and was a member ofCriterion Chapter of Installed First Principals No 6220, holding the rank of P G StB in SupremeGrand Chapter.Michael attended Keighley Grammar School, where he was head boy and captain of rugby,and after graduating from Bristol University with a degree in veterinary science, he was electeda member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.For many years he ran a successful veterinary practice in Keighley; he was a councilmember of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and a steward at the Great Yorkshire Show forover 30 years. He was instrumental at the outset in creating facilities for the Province’sinvolvement at the show .A lover of bees - he spent many hours in attempting to restore the British Black Bee to itsformer dominance – he also liked fishing and fox hunting and, at home, was something of aDIY expert.At a Service of Thanksgiving at St Andrew’s Church, Kildwick on 31 August, when the RevFrank Chappell, gave a moving Address, Assistant Provincial Grand Master Colin Dent, along-time family friend, spoke affectionately of Michael and his wife, Morag.He said: “Freemasonry aims to make good men better, it encourages tolerance, a caringfor others, especially those less fortunate than ourselves, to have the highest moral and socialstandards and to use whatever talents we have for the benefit of ourselves, families,neighbours and communities. Michael possessed all of these qualities in great abundance.”John Granville CliffordW Bro Clifford, who has died aged 83, was a popularfigure in the south of the Province for very many years.He was Initiated into the White Rose of York LodgeNo 2491 in 1961 and served as Master in 1975 andagain in 1983.Provincial honours followed and he enjoyedpreferment in Grand Lodge as PAGDC in 1993 beforebeing appointed Assistant PGM in 1996, with the rankof PSGD the following year. He retired as APGM in 2001.Earlier this year, John received a 50-year jubileecertificate from Provincial Grand Master, John KClayton, on a special night of celebration at White Roseof York Lodge.He joined the White Rose of York Chapter in 1966 andwas First Principal in 1985. At the time of his sad passing, he was president of the Sheffieldand District Royal Arch Council.John was prominent in other Orders of Freemasonry. A past master of Lascelles MarkLodge, he received Grand Rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer and was a founder memberof the Pillar of Light Red Cross Conclave at its Consecration in 1982. He was a member ofthe De lovetot Chapter in Rose Croix, in which he obtained the very high 32nd degree in 2005.He was, however, perhaps best known for his commitment to the Order of the Red Crossof Constantine. In 1991 he became Assistant Intendant General, West Yorkshire andsucceeded Rt Ill Kt David J Welsh, GC, as Intendant General two years later. He wassubsequently elevated to Knight Grand Cross of Constantine.John was educated at Sheffield City Grammar School and history became a life-longinterest as he became a teacher by profession. He ended his career as headmaster ofEccleshall C of E Junior School.During retirement, he and his wife Fran lived at Hydon House in Eyam, Derbyshire, wherethey became heavily involved in church and village life. John took great delight in playing therole of Andrew during a Promenade performance of “The Roses of Eyam” in July 2009.James Paterson GreenwoodW Bro Greenwood, who died in September,aged 87 was noted for his 10-year term as aRuler in the Holy Royal Arch and as aprominent member of numerous MasonicOrders.Initiated into Lightcliffe Lodge No 3332 byhis father, Bertie, in March 1948, he becameMaster in 1960. He went on to receiveProvincial honours as Junior Grand Deaconin 1970, rising to PPSGW in 1983; andaccepted Grand Rank as PAGDC beforebeing promoted PJGD in 1993.In the Royal Arch, Jim was Exalted intoIonic Chapter No 3210 in 1957 and becameFirst Principal in 1967. He was appointedProvincial Second Grand Principal in 1984,serving for 10 years, many of them intandem with his great friend Harry Lupton,who served as Third Provincial GrandPrincipal, and was promoted to PG StB inSupreme Grand Chapter before attaining theRank of PAGSoj in 1989.A conscientious and busy Mason,Lightcliffe Mark Lodge; Hipperholme RoyalArk Mariners, Salamanca Preceptory in theKnights Templar, were all appreciative of hiscommitment. Inevitably, he also attainedGrand or Great Priory Rank in these Orders.Jim had lived in Cyprus with his wife,Joan, in recent years but was a frequentvisitor back home. In 2007 he was presentedwith a 50-year jubilee certificate in the RoyalArch, the following year he was pleased toaccept a 60-year Craft membershipcertificate from his great friend Bram Morley,made on behalf of John K Clayton,Provincial Grand Master, and earlier this yearhe received a diamond jubilee certificate inthe Mark degree at Lightcliffe.A member of the Lord Kitchener LodgeNo 3402 and Othello Chapter No 5670 inParalimni, the District Grand Secretary alsohanded Jim a 60-year Craft membershipcertificate on his return to Cyprus in 2008after attending his mother Lodge. This wasgiven in appreciation of his outstandingcontribution to Freemasonry in the countrythat had become his home.A retired timber merchant, Jim served inthe RAF during the Second World War inAlgiers, Tunisia, Tripoli, Egypt and Palestine.42
TED AND MUCH LOVED STALWARTSR W PROVINCIAL GRANDMASTER JOHN K CLAYTONPAYS A PERSONAL TRIBUTESINCE the last edition of the White Rose, we have lost, amongothers, four stalwarts to the Craft and other Orders.Michael Green and John Clifford both served the Craft asAssistant Provincial Masters. Both were highly thought of andrespected throughout the Province.Michael, as well as his duties as APGM, served on the WestRiding Masonic Charities and that at a very difficult time duringthe Charity Commission inquiry. He in fact stood down fromWRMCL following the suggestion that the Charity should havefewer Rulers on the Board of Trustees. Not to be put off by this,Michael continued as an APGM and was much loved andappreciated by the Brethren of the Province.John was a fine, upright man who epitomised Freemasonry. Hewas very much a traditionalist with sound values. He was a teacherby profession. I suspect he and his values were just as muchrespected by his pupils as they were by the Brethren.He also served the Province as Assistant Provincial Master. Ihad the pleasure of accompanying him as Assistant Director ofCeremonies to many Installations. I marvelled at his eloquenceEdgar Dickinson MBEW Bro Dickinson, who died in July, aged 87,was a true philanthropist who enjoyedproviding generous support for a variety ofworthwhile causes.A respected past master of the HolmeValley Lodge No 652, and PPJGW in Province,and an enthusiastic Royal Arch Mason inChapter of Industry No 652, Edgar, who cofoundedthe famous Longley Farm brand ofaward-winning yogurts with his brother,Joseph, was awarded the MBE in 2005 inrecognition of his business achievements andhis extensive charitable work.and tried, perhaps unsuccessfully, to emulate him. He was highranking in other Orders in Freemasonry.Jim Greenwood was known in Cyprus as Mr Freemasonry.Indeed it was always said that an Email addressed tofreemasonry.com would find its way to him.Jim took me under his wing when I was appointed ProvincialGrand Scribe Nehemiah. He was steeped in the Royal Arch. Jim,his good friend David Stokoe, sometimes Harry Lupton andmyself, travelled all over the Province together spreading theGospel about the Royal Arch.Could I have had better mentors? Like John Clifford, Jim hadmany Masonic irons in Masonic fires, being a member of manydifferent Orders. He lived for his Freemasonry and spent muchtime in tutoring younger Brethren and Companions. As a hobby,Jim was an expert wood turner and took great delight in showingoff his work.Edgar Dickinson was a very modest and private man. Hisassistance for those less fortunate than us all, was indescribable.He raised much money for the benefit of others but refused toaccept any accolades. His annual fund raising gala was legendarywhen a quiet “thank you” was all he asked. I believe he would beless than pleased if he knew I had mentioned him in this tribute.In Michael Green, John Clifford, Jim Greenwood and EdgarDickinson, we have lost true Masonic and close friends. The worldis poorer for their loss and our thoughts go out to their respectivefamilies.Also the owner of a plastics business at hisBowers Mill complex, Barkisland, which housesa function room, The Venue, Edgar wasinstrumental in supporting a number ofcharitable functions there which raisedconsiderable sums for Masonic charities.A tireless worker in the community, he was theprincipal benefactor of Hade Edge Brass Band,particularly with his support for the building of anew band room, and the musicians, young andold, were frequently encouraged to supportYorkshire, West Riding events, including thoseat Connaught Court and the Royal Armouries.Tel: 01274 574440 Fax: 01274 572727Email: davidg.priestley@yahoo.co.ukHAIGH FARM SHOP LTD.Far Common Road, Mirfield, WF14 0DQVentilationInstallation •Maintenance •Repair40 Welbeck Drive, Great Horton, Bradford, BD7 4BT43
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