In Memorium

Our Lodge only exists through the hard work of our members. There are many who are no longer with us, but their memory is kept alive by our continued existence. There have been almost 400 members of the Lodge since it was formed, so it is impossible to list them all here, what follows is a selection of those who have more recently passed to the Grand Lodge above. This is a work in progress, so please bear with us if a name you expect to see is not included. Alternatively, you are welcome to provide a short eulogy similar to those below for inclusion.

We remember:

W Bro John Anthony Dillon 27th October 1948 - 24th July 2024

A father of two and grandfather of four, John began his working life in the Merchant Navy, being promoted to third officer working on tankers. Once he became an officer, his wife Jenny was able to join him on board for certain voyages, but the seafaring life is always at odds with family life and, eventually, John left to join the Metropolitan Police. As it turned out, Police life didn't suit John and the family moved to Hampshire, where John set up a commercial cleaning company. After a few years, he qualified as a Maritime Lawyer, a profession in which he was very well respected. John was initiated into Freemasonry by his father W Bro John Bernard Dillon into the Saye & Sele Lodge on 21st June 1972 and became Master in 1986. Following his year as Master, John moved to Hong Kong. He became a member of Zetland Lodge No 525 and after moving back to England, joined Aulton Lodge No 7899 in Hampshire, where he served as Master in 2005 and Secretary between 2009 and 2017. John was honoured in West Kent and Hampshire with the rank of Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon, bnecame Provincial Assistant Grand Registrar in 2013 and Past Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works in 2020.

Bro James William Hambrook 15th July 1936 - 28th March 2024

As a young man James was a volunteer for the RNLI and a lifelong supporter. He was proposed into the Saye and Sele Lodge by his father WBro Henry Hambrook and seconded by WBro Cyril Bull. He was initiated at the very first meeting of the Saye and Sele Lodge to be held at Wilmington on 18th April 1962 (which was used until the Lodge moved to Welling in 1965) by the WM WBro Stanley Chambers and the Charge after initiation was delivered by his father. Bro James was Passed on 20th June 1962 and Raised 20th March 1963. A move to Scotland in the early 1970s has meant that Bro James was only occasionally able to attend Lodge meetings. He moved to a care home in 2021 and was elected to Honorary Membership 16th October 2021. He passed peacefully to the Grand Lodge above on 28th March 2024 Aged 87.

W Bro Alfed John Collins 4th June 1934 - 26th November 2022

Known to all as John, he was initiated into the Lodge on 17th April 1974. John became WM in 1995 and again in 2014 and whilst he held a number of offices in the Lodge, he was Charity Steward from 2003 to 2007 and Secretary from 2007 to 2011. It was in 2007 that our Secretary WBro Geoff Newton suddenly passed away (see below). Without hesitation it was W Bro John that stepped up to the mark at this very difficult time for the Lodge. He was appointed PPAGDC in 2002, PPSGD in 2009 and PProvGSwdB in 2016. John's health meant that for the last couple of years of his life he was unable to attend meetings. The Brethren therefore elected him an honorary member, perhaps a measure of the high regard in which he was held.

W Bro James (Jim) Stocking 18th April 1923 - 15th February 2020

Jim was initiated into the Lodge in 1964 and became Master in 1974. Jim holds the distiction of being our Lodge's longest serving treasurer. He took up the post in 1976 and remained until 2003, a remarkable 27 Years. He was honoured with his first Provincial appointment, Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon in 1983 and promoted twice. Firstly to Past Provincial Grand Registrar in 1991, then Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden in 1998.

W Bro Albert Pascal 9th July 1931 - 20th October 2019

Albert was initiated into Freemasonry on 4th July 1962 in the Burstow Lodge No 4376. He joined Saye & Sele Lodge in 1994 and became Master in 2002. Albert's great passion was hospices and together with his wife Doreen he became an early fundraiser for St Christopher's Hospice, which was probably the first in the World. He later became an advanced volunteer for the Demelza Children's hospice. It was for his efforts in community work that he was awarded the Queeen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2012.

WBro Michael (Mike) Reeves 18 May 1933 - 10th October 2018

Mike was initiated into the Lodge on 18th May 1988 and become Master in 1999 and again in 2013. He was a very strong supporter of the Lodge in general and was Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction, being a tremendous font of knowledge for our newer members. He was always willing to step in due to unexpected absence at meetings and was able to fill most positions at very short notice. In 2006 he was appointed the highly prized PPJGW ProvGStwd and promoted to PGSwdB in 2013.

W Bro Roger Chapman 8th December 1925 - 14th March 2018

Roger was initiated into the Lodge in March 1961 and was one of the last to be initiated at Saye & Sele's then home of the stables at the Seamen's home in Belvedere. He became Master of the Lodge in 1969 and went on to have a lusterous Masonic career, his achievements being too numerous to mention here. In 1983 Roger was honoured by HRH the Duke of Kent the Most Worshipful Grand Master with the Grand Rank of PAGDC and was later promoted to PJGD and then PSGD.

W Bro John Richard Seguss 15th January 1934 - 25th January 2018

John was initiated into the Lodge on 21st March 1984 and became Master in 2003 and joined the Saye & Sele Chapter in 1996. He was an avid supporter and always willing to help where he could and was also an active member of the Lodge of Instruction. A community minded man, he was also leader of the Erith Sea Scouts. John served as Lodge Almoner from 2005 to 2012.

WBro Geoffrey Herbert Newton 26th March 2007

Geoff was initiated into the Lodge on 17th March 1976 and became Master in 1989. He became Secretary of the Lodge and Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction in 1995, offices that he continued to hold until his sudden passing in March 2007. He was firstly appointed as a ProvGStwd which was folowed by the active rank of ProvJGD and then promoted to PPGSwdB.

WBro Michael Harry Hadler Cash 4th March 1927 - 25th April 2006.

Mickey was initiated into the Lodge on 21st May 1948 and became Master in 1960. He was also our Centenary Master in 1981. He was a keen sportsman and the Mickey Cash Shield alongside the Saye and Sele Cup are still competed for annually in the Province’s golf competition. He was Secretary of the Saye and Sele Lodge from 1969 to 1980. He was appointed ProvJGD before becoming ProvGTreasurer, Assistant Prov GM and Deputy Provincial Grand Master making him the most senior member of the Saye and Sele Lodge in its history.

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