W Bro Victor Arthur Thorp Brown
Dear Brethren,
With sadness I must inform you on the passing to the Grand lodge above of Worshipful Brother & E Companion Victor Arthur Thorp Brown PGStB on Friday 1st September 2023 (aged 93).
Victor clearly loved his freemasonry, it all started when he was initiated into Old Lutonians Lodge L7408 on 9th September 1972.
| L7408 | Old Lutonians’ | Beds. | Initiate | 09/09/1972 | Master 1985 |
| L9108 | Veritas | Beds. | Founder | 03/03/1984 | |
| L7301 | Bedfordshire Lodge of Installed Masters | Beds. | Joiner | 05/06/1987 | Almoner & Chaplain |
| L9722 | Martin Foss Lodge of Research | Beds. | Founder | 30/08/2000 | Master 2008 |
| L7408 | Old Lutonians’ | Beds. | Honorary | 20/12/2019 | |
| C1470 | Chiltern | Beds. | Joiner | 11/02/1982 | |
| C7301 | Bedfordshire First Principals’ | Beds. | Joiner | 01/12/1989 | MEZ 2011 |
| C335 | Chapter of Rectitude | Wilts. | Joiner | 06/10/1999 | |
| C9096 | Manor Court Chapter of Ampthill | Beds. | Joiner | 19/03/2010 | |
| C1470 | Chiltern | Beds. | Honorary | 13/05/2010 |
Grand Ranks
Craft;
Past Grand Standard Bearer (PGStB). 24/04/2002
Royal Arch;
Past Assistant Grand Sojourner (PAGSoj). 30/04/2009
Past Grand Standard Bearer (PGStB). 01/05/1997 – 29/04/2009
Provincial Rank
Craft Rank Provincial
| Liaison Officer (Beds.) | 29/08/2012 | 01/09/2023 |
| Past Provincial Grand Registrar (PPrGReg, Beds.) | 20/10/1998 | |
| Past Provincial Junior Grand Deacon (PPrJGD, Beds.) | 15/10/1991 | 19/10/1998 |
Royal Arch Rank Provincial
| Third Provincial Grand Principal (3rd PrGP, Beds.) | 15/04/2000 | 28/07/2015 |
| Provincial Grand Scribe E (PrGSE, Beds.) | 12/04/1997 | 31/12/2000 |
I understand that Brother Victor passed away peacefully with his family at his side.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family at this sad time, and I shall be sending a card on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master and brethren once I have details confirmed.
Requiescet in pace
Yours sincerely and fraternally,
Mike Fitz-Gerald – Provincial Grand Almoner