W Brother Ronald Peter Tuffnell

Dear Brethren,

It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing to the Grand lodge above of Worshipful Brother and Excellent Companion Ronald Peter Tuffnell, PPrGSuptWks, on the 19th of March 2024. (86)

Ronald (Ron) was initiated on the 14th of March 1991 in Cumberland Lodge L3858, becoming Master in 2000 and then being elected an Honorary member 2021.

Brother Ron was Exalted into St John the Baptist Chapter C475 on the 7th of November 1996, installed as MEZ in 2006, and in 2022 elected an Honorary Companion.

Comp. Ron joined Bedfordshire First Principles chapter C7301 in 2006.

Bro Rons first craft appointment came in 2007 to PPrGStB, 2013 PPrJGD and then promoted to PPrGSuptWks in 2018.

Worshipful Brother Ron supported the Province of Bedfordshire for 33 years in Craft and Royal Arch Chapter for 27 years.

Ron was in a residential care home for the last few years, sadly not attending meetings, nevertheless he was a much-loved member of Cumberland Lodge, always engaging with new members. He loved his Freemasonry as well as a nice glass of red wine.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time. W. Bro Ron’s wife passed some time ago, he has two Daughters that do not live in Bedfordshire. I shall endeavour to send them a condolences card on behalf of you, the Provincial Executive and Brethren.

Requiescat in pace 

Yours sincerely and fraternally

Mike Fitz-Gerald – Provincial Grand Almoner