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

Pictured Below RW Bro Michael J Sawyer receiving his 50 year certificate from RW Bro Tony Henderson in December 2021