WILLIAM 'BILL' STANLEY CROUCH 28th March 1922 - 1st June 2013
Bill’s journey in Freemasonry commenced on 8th March 1966, in Lodge Fitzroy advancing in all positions until he became the Worshipful Master in 72/73. Bill was honoured with Grand Lodge Honours (PDGIW) on 12th June 96 for loyal service to Freemasonry and the community. One of Bill’s much loved Freemasonry Orders was the 18th Degree, St Francis Sovereign Chapter. He became the Most Wise Sovereign in 1977,then advancing to the 30th Degree in Southern Cross Sovereign Council in 1978 and Grand Commander 1993 and elevated to the 32nd Degree in 2005 with the rank of Eminent Brother. In his early days of Freemasonry he became Lodge Fitzroy’s Caring Officer and this appointment he took much to heart. Bill was the first Palliative Care Voluntary Officer in the Cancer Ward. He was very interested in the welfare of his Brethren, their families and the community. Bill was very involved with the planning, construction of the Coffs Harbour Masonic Centre in Mackays Road and was a member of the board.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The RFBI Foundation Stone Ceremony was conducted at Raleigh by the Grand Master of UGL of NSW and ACT, MWBro. Derek James Robson AM and his Ceremonial Team on Saturday 1st June 2013
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
VWBro. Doug McCumstie being presented with his 50 year Certificate and Jewell by VWBro. Phil Robertson DGIW District 53 on Monday 27th May 2013 at Lodge Coffs Harbour Daylight
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
WBro. Andy Boyden pictured with his Officers and Brethren on his Re-Installation at Lodge Sawtell Twilight No. 741 Saturday 18th May 2013
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
VWBro. Bill French DGIW District 52 presenting Bro. Roger Dickinson with his 50 Year Certificate on Monday 29th April 2013 at Lodge Trial Bay Daylight No 1018
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
VWBro. Bill French DGIW District 52 presenting WBo.Norm Ruediger with his Past Master's Jewell on Monday 29th April 2013
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
VWBro. Bill French DGIW District 52 presenting VWBo.Charlie Sneezby
with his 13th Re - Installation Certificate on Monday 29th April 2013
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
CanDo Cancer Trust Trivia Night
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Bro. Paul - Thomas Clarke was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree at Lodge Sawtell Twilight's Past Masters Night By the Sitting Master WBro. Andy Boyden on Wednesday 17th April 2013
WBro. Andy Boyden pictured presenting Bro. Paul - Thomas Clarke with his 2nd Degree Ritual Book
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Lodge Woolgoolga held it's annual Anzac Service on Saturday 13th April 2013
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Lodge Fitzroy held it's annual Anzac Service on Tuesday 9th April 2013 The service was complimented by the singing of the Coffs Harbour Choir under the Baton of Margaret Fischer
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Bro. Michael Ryan was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree At Lodge Sawtell Twilight on Wednesday the 20th March 2013
Pictured ( L to R ) WBro. Gary Stewart ( Worshipful Master ) and Bro. Michael Ryan
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Bro. Francis Yap was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason
at Lodge Fitzroy No. 248 on Tuesday 12th March 2013 VWBro. Phil Robertson (DGIW District 53) and WBro. Alby Johnson (WM) congratulated Bro. Yap on his acheivement
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
WM of Lodge Trial Bay Daylight No. 1018 WBro. Norm Ruediger
presenting WBro. Noel Hodges with his 50 year Certificate
on 28th January 2013
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Robbie Burns Night was held at Lodge The Raleigh on Tuesday 22nd January 2013
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Return to Top of Page
Click Here