Worshipful Brother Michael John Lawrence

 

Dear Brethren,

It is with sadness that I inform you of the of passing to the Grand Lodge above of Worshipful Brother and E. Comp. Michael John Lawrence PPrSGW on 31st of December 2024 aged 84.

W.Bro. Mick was Initiated on the 27th of November 1975 into Lodge of St Mary L3654, he was installed as Master in 1989,  next serving as Director of Ceremonies from 2001 to  2002.  He became Master again in 2008, and served as Lodge Almoner from 2009 to 2024.

W.Bro. Mick was Exalted into St Mary Chapter C3654 on the 14th of April 1989, he resigned in 2017.

His first Provincial appointment was in 1995 to PPrGStB, then promotions followed in 2001 to PPrGSwdB,  in 2007 to PPrGReg , in 2013 PPrJGW and finally in 2023 to PPrSGW.

W.Bro. Mick served Freemasonry in this Province in total for 49 years, together with some 35 years in the Royal Arch.

W. Bro. Mick had been suffering with poor health for some time and most recently had a fall at home from which he struggled to recover. Mick passed away with his family at his bedside.

Personally, I found W. Bro. Mick a very conscientious supporting Almoner to his lodge members and their families, and he will be sorely missed by all that knew him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time.

Requiescat in pace

Yours sincerely and fraternally

Mike Fitz-Gerald – Provincial Grand Almoner