RW Brother Michael John Sawyer

It is with great sadness and deep regret that I report the Passing to the Grand Lodge Above of Right Worshipful Brother Michael John Sawyer, Past Provincial Grand Master (Bedfordshire) 2007 – 2016, b. 22/9/1938 (84 years).

Initiated 9/12/1970 (51 years)

Exalted 9/1/1976 (46 years) – Excellent Companion – SGC PDepGSwdB – 2010

Passed to the Grand Lodge Above on Thursday 3rd November 2022.

RW Michael was a Widower and is survived by his sons Adrian and Trevor.

Subscribing Lodges and Chapters

• Wenlock Lodge No 6093
• Bedfordshire Lodge of Installed Masters No 7301
• Bedfordshire Provincial Lodge of Grand Stewards No 9577
• Martin Foss Lodge of Research No 9722
• Bard of Avon Lodge No 778 (Middlesex)
• St Marys Chapter No 3654
• Bedfordshire First Principals Chapter No 7301

Honorary Memberships

• Someries Lodge No 5202
• Cumberland Lodge No 3858
• Lovells Bury Lodge No 4018
• Michael Sawyer Lodge of Reunion No 9848
• Bedfordshire Centenary Fishing Lodge No 9151
• Veritas Lodge No 9108
• Beaudesert Lodge No 1087
• Duo Fraternitates Lodge No 9146
• Bedford Meridain Lodge No 9643
• Cyril Robinson Lodge No 9029
• Elstow Lodge No 8759
• Gilbert Inglefield Lodge No 8009
• Lodge of St Mary No 3654
• Russell Lodge No 4413
• Bedfordshire Lodge of St John the Baptist No 475
• Warden Lodge No 4608
• Old Cedarians Lodge No 8078
• Old Dunstablians Lodge No 5974

I will be sending a card of condolence on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master and Brethren of the Province to Michael’s sons

Requiescet in pace 

Yours sincerely and fraternally

Mike Fitz-Gerald – Provincial Grand Almoner