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This January W. Bro Bob Gregory was installed into the East, at Waterloo 539. RW Bro. Brian Lowery was present for the installation and the investiture of the new year’s officers, following which the brethren and visitors were very appreciative of the many full trays of homemade lasagna, thanks to some of the lodge members wives!

Born July 20, 1947
Member of Wilmot Masonic Lodge No 318, Baden Ontario
Initiated in the First Degree February 10, 2000
Passed to the Second Degree April 13, 2000
Raised to the Third Degree May 11, 2000

Passed to the Grand Lodge Above January 31, 2012
We cherish his memory in our hearts.

LEIGH, Alan Edward Suddenly on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital, in his 64th year. He will be missed by wife Renate, daughter Tatiana, son-in-law Tom, grandson Marcus and arriving soon granddaughter Sonja; daughter Yoshe, son-in-law Roger and grandson Tristan. Funeral is on Monday, February 6th, at Church of Latter-Day Saints, 10 Lorraine Ave., Kitchener, at 11 a.m

Concord Lodge 722 saw the installation of W. Bro. Colin Goheen in the east, as part of the ceremony of the evening at the Cambridge Temple in Hespeler,.

The installation was assisted by both V.W. Bro Dave Walden, as well as Colin’s father V.W. Bro Ralph Goheen.

The summons mentions 1 awaiting EA.

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at home in Seaforth, at the age of 80 on Saturday, January 14, 2012, in the evening. He was born July 18, 1931 in Brant County.

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Waterloo Lodge No. 539 saw next year’s officers initiate Brother Mark Diebold into Masonry during the annual step-up night at their regular meeting, during which RW Brother Brian Lowery presented the new brother with a GL pin. At the lodge’s emergent meeting, two brethren – Alastair Duncan and David Bender – were raised to the third degree. As well, the lodge visited Concord Lodge who assisted with Waterloo’s backlog of degree work by passing Brother Sean Rutherford to the 2nd degree in fine form. The trestleboard reported 4 awaiting EA, 5 awaiting FC, and 3 awaiting MM.

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Alma #72 welcomed RW Brother Brian Lowery on the occasion of his official visit, and enjoyed Masonic Education presented by W Brother Ray Bean. It was also the occasion of VW Brother Ron Blueman achieving 50 his “50 years a mason” milestone. The trestleboard reported 3 awaiting FC and 1 awaiting MM.

Ayr #172 enjoyed the annual unofficial visit of brethren from New Dominion Lodge. The summons noted one candidate awaiting EA.

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The Concordia Club will play host to the 2012 Waterloo District reception for our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother D. Garry Dowling and his wife Wendy on Friday March 2nd, 2012. This bi-annual event is a highlight for the District, affording us the opportunity to meet our Grand Master in a semi-formal social setting and to enjoy the company of many visiting Brethren and their partners from throughout the province.

We will enjoy the finest local German cuisine and hospitality. We will also have the opportunity to hear a few words from our Grand Master along with the evening’s entertainment. There is also an opportunity for the Worshipful Masters of Waterloo district from the past two years as well as any new Masons who have been initiated during that time to meet one on one with the Grand Master.

Ladies are welcome at this event, to reserve your tickets contact Barry Snider via email at:

barrycsnider@gmail.com or by phone – 519-885-2076.

Tickets are $ 45.00 p.p. and MUST be guaranteed by February 17th, 2012.

Download Ticket Order Form

WATERLOO DISTRICT LODGE OF INSTRUCTION

Monday January 30, 2012, 7 PM—10 PM
Waterloo Masonic Temple, 440 Weber St N Waterloo

Topics to be covered
- Memorial Service
- 1st degree
- 2nd degree
- 3rd degree

Casual dress – NO regalia
ALL brethren welcome (if you are an EA or FC you can attend accordingily)

At Temple Lodge 690 Installation on Wednesday October 19, time was taken to honor our immediate past Grand Master, with a token of his involvement in another branch of our Masonic Family.

Past Potentate of Mocha Shrine, Illustrious Sir Barry Snider, presented Most Worshipful Brother Raymond Daniels with a Past Grand Master “fez strip” for his Shrine headwear.

Congratulations MW Sir!