W Brother Peter James Bunnage

Dear Brethren,

It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing to the Grand lodge above of Worshipful Brother & Companion Peter James Bunnage PPrGSwdB on the 24th of May 2024 (86)

Peter was initiated on the 5th of April 1971 in Warden Lodge L4608, Secretary 1995 – 2000. He joined Bedfordshire lodge of Installed Masters L7301 in 1998.

Brother Peter was Exalted into St John the Baptist Chapter C475 on 3rd of January 1985, resigning in 1986.

Worshipful Brother Peter moved to Devon, joining The Lodge of Virtue and Honour L494 in 2000, then becoming a member of Meridian Lodge L9653, where he was Secretary in 2002 & 2009, and Master in 2011. W. Bro Peter also became a joining member of Lodge of Harmony L372 in 2018.

Companion Peter joined Chapter of Virtue C494 (Devon) in 2002 resigning in 2005, and in 2006 joined Fortescue Chapter C847 (Devon) resigning 2024.

Brother Peters first appointment was in Bedfordshire in 1989 as PPrJGD followed by PPrGSwdB in 1996. In the Province of Devonshire, he was appointed as PPrGReg in 2006 and in 2013 PPrJGW. W. Bro Peter supported freemasonry across two Provinces for a total of 53 years in craft and in Royal Arch Chapter, 39 years. 

The passing of Worshipful Brother Peter was brought to my attention by W. Bro Tim Pope.

Our thoughts and prayers are with W. Bro Peters family at this very sad time.

Requiescat in pace 

Yours sincerely and fraternally

Mike Fitz-Gerald – Provincial Grand Almoner