W Brother Alan John Cooper

Dear Brethren,

It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing to the Grand lodge above Worshipful Brother Alan John Cooper PPrGSuptWks on the 30th of May 2024 (91).

Alan was initiated on the 18th of May 1981 in St Johns Lodge L8817, became Master in 1990, Assistant Director of Ceremonies 2001 – 2016, resigning in 2021. Brother Alan joined John Hindle lodge L9432 in 1992 resigning in 2003, and in 2009 became a joining member of Michael Sawyer Lodge of Reunion L9848 resigned 2021. W Bro Alan in 2007 became a member of Saxon lodge L9735 (Bucks) resigning in 2020.

Worshipful Brother Alan’s first appointment came in 1996 PPrGPurs followed by PPrSGD in 2000 and in 2012 PPrGSuptWks. Bro Alan supported freemasonry for 43 years. 

Alan’s health had sadly been deteriorating for several years forcing him to be unable to attend meetings. He was also suffering from Alzheimer’s needing 24-hour care by his daughter. He recently suffered a fall and was admitted to hospital where he passed peacefully.

I understand his funeral is 11:30 on the 15th of July at Aylesbury Vale Crematorium, Watermead, Aylesbury HP19 0FU and after at the George & Dragon public house, The Green, Quainton HP22 4AR. Please email Simon Wells, Almoner of St Johns lodge at simonahwells@googlemail.com if you plan to attend both.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Worshipful Brother Alan’s Daughter Katherine and family at this very sad time. I shall of course send a condolences card on your behalf, Provincial Executive and Brethren.

Requiescat in pace 

Yours sincerely and fraternally,

Mike Fitz-Gerald – Provincial Grand Almoner