In Memoriam

The Mark Degree is known as the friendly Degree. This page helps us to remember those whom we have lost awhile. Our thoughts and prayers remain with their families and friends.

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Bro. Nicholas Lawrence

1st April 2022

Bro. Nicholas was Advanced into Knole Lodge No.876 in 2015, where he was Master Overseer at the time of his passing.

Bro. Nicholas was Elevated into Knole Lodge No.876 in 2016, where he was Steward at the time of his passing.


W.Bro. Derek William James Garrard P.Prov.G.J.W. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

20th March 2022

W.Bro. Derek was Advanced in St Peter’s Lodge No.842 in 1978. He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.J.O. in 2005 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.J.W. in 2019.

Derek was also a Founder of Kent Mark Stewards’ Lodge No.1691.

W.Bro. Derek was Elevated in St Peter’s Lodge No.842 in 1996, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2004.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2009.


W.Bro. Joseph Flaherty P.A.G.Swd.B. R.A.M.G.R.

12th March 2022

W.Bro. Joe was Advanced into St. Peter's Lodge No.842 in 1990, becoming Worshipful Master in 1999.

He was Appointed to Prov.G.S.O. in 2001 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.J.W. in 2008. In 2012 Joe was Appointed to P.A.G.Swd.B.

W.Bro. Joe was Elevated into St. Peter's Lodge No.842 in 1994, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2000.

He was Appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 2010

He was a Founder of both Millennium Lodge of Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Mariners No.1802.


V.W.Bro. Anthony Bruce Mason Latham P.G.J.O. R.A.M.G.R.

5th March 2022

V.W.Bro. Tony was Advanced into Essex's Tuscan Pillar Lodge of Mark Master Masons in 1980.

He was a Founder of The North Kent Lodge No.1682 in 1991 becoming Worshipful Master in 2003.

A member of myriad other Mark Lodges, Tony was Appointed to P.A.G.St.B. in 2004 and was Promoted to P.G.J.D in 2010 and P.G.J.O. in 2015.

W.Bro. Tony was Elevated into The North Kent Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.1682 in 1993 becoming W.Cdr. in 2000.

He was Appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 2006.

Tony was Provincial Grand Treasurer in Kent from 2010 to 2017 and Assistant Provincial Grand Master in Essex from 2017 to 2019.


R.W.Bro. Cdr. Michael Bernard Shepley Higham P.G.J.W.

4th March 2022

W.Bro. Michael was Advanced into Royal Naval College Lodge No.294 in 1962, becoming Worshipful Master in 1968 and again in 1981.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.J.O. in 1971 and to P.G.J.W. in 1987.


V.W.Bro. Alfred James Taylor P.G.J.O. R.A.M.G.R.

2nd March 2022

V.W.Bro. Alf was Advanced into Kent Mark Stewards No.1691 in 1992 becoming Worshipful Master in 1996.

He was a member of three other Mark Lodges including Grand Stewards' No.9002.

In addition to his Provincial Honours, V.W.Bro. Alf was Appointed as G.Stwd. in 2004, Promoted to P.G.J.D. in 2004 and to P.G.J.O in 2018.

W.Bro. Alf was Elevated into Pilgrims Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.1233 in 1994 becoming W.Cdr. in 1998.

He was Appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 2008.

W.Bro. Terence Osborne P.Prov.G.S.D. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

12th February 2022

W.Bro. Terry was Advanced into Paddock Wood Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1292 in 2001. He joined Malling Abbey Lodge No.1425 in 2011.

He was Appointed to Prov.A.G.St.B. in 2010 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.S.D. in 2019

He was Elevated into Malling Abbey Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.1425 in 2007.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2016.

V.W.Bro. Anthony John Houssemayne du Boulay P.G.J.O. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

1st February 2022

V.W.Bro. Anthony was Advanced into Royal Naval College Lodge in 1956 and became an Honorary member in 2017.

He was a Founder of St James's Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1840 and was a member of a number of other Mark Lodges.

V.W.Bro. Anthony was promoted to P.G.J.O in 2009.

W.Bro. Anthony was Elevated into Royal Naval Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.294 in 1999 becoming W.Cdr. in 2007.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2012.

He was an Honorary Member of both Royal Naval Lodge of Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Mariners No. 294.

Bro. Paul Cleveland

22nd January 2022

Bro. Paul was Advanced into St. Peter-in-Thanet Lodge No.1053 in 2018.

He was Invested as Junior Deacon in 2019, the office that he held at the time of his passing.

Bro. Paul was Elevated into Thanet Lodge No.1073 in 2019.

W.Bro. John William Callender P.Prov.G.J.O.

24th December 2021

W.Bro. John was Advanced into Vale of Darenth Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1184 in 1992 and was a member until the Lodge closed.

He joined Kentish Lodge of Mark Master Masons in 2010.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.Swd.B. in 2010 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.J.O. in 2019.

Bro. John was Elevated into Kentish Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners in 2016.

W.Bro. Tor Ingemar Lundegard P.Prov.G.M.O. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

14th December 2021

W.Bro. Tor was Advanced into The North Kent Lodge No.1682 in 1995, becoming Worshipful Master in 2006.

He was Appointed Prov.A.G.D.C. in 2009 and Promoted three times, ultimately to P.Prov.G.M.O. in 2020.

W.Bro. Tor was Elevated into the North Kent Lodge No.1682 in 1996, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2004.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2009.

W.Bro. Russell Charles Hopkins P.Prov.G.M.O. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

21st November 2021

W.Bro. Russell was Advanced into what is now Paddock Wood Medway Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 811 in 1973 and joined King Charles the Martyr Lodge No. 267 in 1998, becoming Worshipful Master in 2007. He was made an Honorary Member in 2021.

He was Appointed to Prov.A.G.D.C. in 2010, Promoted to P.Prov.G.Swd.B. in 2020 and P.Prov.G.M.O. in 2020.

W.Bro. Russell was Elevated into King Charles the Martyr Lodge No. 267 in 1999, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2002. He was made an Honorary Member in 2021.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2007.

V.W.Bro. Eric Gordon Plaistowe P.G.J.O. R.A.M.G.R.

14th November 2021

V.W.Bro. Eric was Advanced into London's Thea Sinensis Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1074 in 1974. He was a Founder of Manor of Bexley Lodge No. 1448 in 1975.

A prolific Freemason in many orders, Eric was Appointed to G.J.D. in 1997 and Promoted to P.G.J.O. in 2002.

W.Bro. Eric was Elevated into Excelsior Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 226 in 1974. He was a Founder of Manor of Bexley Lodge No. 1448 in 1976.

Eric was Appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 1991.

In addition to the above he was our Provincial Grand Secretary from 1995 to 2001.

W.Bro. Brian Kenneth Saunders

31st October 2021

W.Bro. Brian was Advanced into Knole Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 876 in 1993, becoming Worshipful Master in 2000.

W.Bro. Neil Philip Slade P.Prov.G.M.O. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

29th October 2021

W.Bro. Neil was Advanced into Ravensmead Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1293 in 1992, becoming Worshipful Master in 1999. He was a Founder of Mandalay Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1886 in 2007.

Neil was Appointed to P.Prov.G.M.O. in 2017.

W.Bro. Neil was Elevated into Ravensmead Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1293 in 1999, (latterly Ravensmead & Mandalay No. 1886) becoming Worshipful Commander in 2004.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2009.

Bro. Leonard David Marvelly

19th September 2021

Bro. Len was Advanced into Cantwara-Byrig Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1168 in 2018.

He was the Lodge's Senior Deacon at the time of his passing.

W.Bro. James William John Raymont P.G.J.D. R.A.M.G.R.

17th August 2021

W.Bro. Jim was Advanced into Lodge of Harmony No. 984 in 1968, becoming Worshipful Master in 1977.

Jim's first Provincial Appointment was to P.Prov.G.S.D. in 1980. After a number of Promotions he attained the rank of P.Prov.G.S.W. in 2008.

He was Appointed to P.G.J.D. in 2010.

W.Bro. Jim was Elevated into Lodge of Harmony No. 984 in 1981, becoming Worshipful Commander in 1987.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 1994 and R.A.M.G.R. in 1999.

As well as being the Organist for both Harmony Mark and R.A.M. Lodges, Jim was the Guest Organist at a further four Mark and three R.A.M. Lodges. In total he played for 26 different Lodges in Kent.

V.W.Bro. Brian Holland P.G.M.O. R.A.M.G.R.

13th August 2021

V.W.Bro. Brian was Advanced into Mallet and Chisel Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 5 in 1989, becoming Worshipful Master in 1995.

Active in both Kent and London, he held numerous Provincial Grand Ranks including being our Prov.G.Sec. from 2005 to 2008.

Brian gained the Grand Rank of P.G.J.O. in 2007 and was Promoted to P.G.M.O. in 2019.

W.Bro. Brian was Elevated into Mallet and Chisel Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 5 in 1989, becoming Worshipful Commander in 1996.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 1999 and R.A.M.G.R. in 2000.

During his distinguished Masonic career Brian was a member of seven other Mark and five other R.A.M. Lodges.

Bro. Martin Philip Ades

10th July 2021

Bro. Martin was Advanced into Shorncliffe and Hythe Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 767 in 1993.

Bro. Martin was Elevated into Amherst Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 266 in 1995.

Bro. David Macdonald Lawson

15th June 2021

Bro. David was Advanced into Millennium Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1802 in 2000.

In 2013 he joined Margate Lodge No. 1073 where he was Junior Warden at the time of his passing.

Bro. David was Elevated into Millennium Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners in 2003.

W.Bro. Donald McLean P.A.G.Swd.B. R.A.M.G.R.

14th June 2021

W.Bro. Donald was Advanced into Hundred of Hoo Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1326 in 1978, becoming Worshipful Master in 2009.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.M.O in 1996 and to P.A.G.Swd.B. in 2002.

Donald was Elevated into United Service Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 69 in 1980.

He was Appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 2000.

W.Bro. Stanley Robert George Farmer P.Prov.Dep.G.Swd.B. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

8th June 2021

W.Bro. Bob was Advanced into Excelsior Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 226 in 2005, becoming Worshipful Master in 2011.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.J.D. in 2014 and Promoted to P.Prov.Dep.G.Swd.B in 2019.

W.Bro. Bob was Elevated into Excelsior Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 226 in 2008, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2013.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2018.

W.Bro. Ralph Dementri Ransom P.Prov.G.M.O. R.A.M.G.R.

29th May 2021

W.Bro. Ralph was Advanced into Excelsior Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 226 in 1997, becoming Worshipful Master in 2004.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.Reg. in 2012 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.M.O. in 2017.

W.Bro. Ralph was Elevated into Excelsior Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 226 in 1997, becoming Worshipful Master in 2002.

He was Appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 2011.

Bro. Edward Richard Hickmott

21st May 2021

Bro. Edward was Advanced into King Charles the Martyr Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 267 in 1983 where he remained a member until his passing.

W. Bro. Colin Ernest Pascoe P.A.G.D.C. R.A.M.G.R.

9th May 2021

W. Bro. Colin was Advanced into Catford Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 841 in 1977, becoming Worshipful Master in 1985 and again in 2015.

He was Appointed to Prov.G.Stwd. in 1998 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.S.O. in 2001.

He was Appointed to P.A.G.D.C. in 2009.

W. Bro. Colin was Elevated into Catford Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 841 in 1979 and became a Founder of The Lord Harris Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No. 1494 in 1980. He became Worshipful Commander of Catford Lodge in 1983 and 2013, and The Lord Harris in 1983 and 1995. He was The Lord Harris' last remaining Founder having served 41 years with the Lodge.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 1992 and R.A.M.G.R. in 2005.

W. Bro. Michael David Stevens MBE P.G.J.D. R.A.M.G.R.

5th May 2021

W. Bro. Mike was Advanced into Robinson Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 255 in 1986, becoming Worshipful Master in 1992.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.S.D. in 1999 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.J.W. in 2008.

In 2006 he was Appointed to P.A.G.St.B. and in 2011 Promoted to P.G.J.D.

W. Bro. Mike was Elevated into Robinson Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 255 in 1988, before joining Crane Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1157 in 1996,where he became Worshipful Commander in 2000.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2005 and R.A.M.G.R. in 2012.

W. Bro. Mike was also a member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999.

W. Bro. Raymond John Cracknell P.Prov.G.Reg.

2nd May 2021

W. Bro. Raymond was Advanced into St. Andrew's Mark Lodge No. 237 in 1998, becoming Worshipful Master in 2006.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.A.G.D.C in 2009. He was promoted to P.Prov.Dep.G.Swd.B. in 2015 and P.Prov.G.Reg. in 2020.

W. Bro. Bryan Robin Pearce P.Prov.A.G.D.C.

3rd April 2021

W. Bro. Bryan was Advanced into The Romney Marsh Mark Lodge No. 1417 in 1990, becoming Worshipful Master in 1999.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.A.G.D.C. in 2002.

W. Bro. Bryan was Elevated into Crane Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1157 in 1997.

Bro. Norman Kenneth Crichton

4th March 2021

Bro. Norman was Advanced into The Romney Marsh Mark Lodge No. 1417 in 2010.

He was Master Overseer at the time of his passing.

Bro. Norman was Elevated into The Romney Marsh Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1417 in 2012.

He was Junior Warden at the time of his passing.

W. Bro. Peter Percy Harvey P.Prov.G.M.O.

27th February 2021

W. Bro. Peter was Advanced into The Lodge of Sympathy No. 1379 in 1972, becoming Worshipful Master in 1990.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.Swd.B. in 2002 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.M.O. in 2019.

He was a past member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999.

Bro. Peter was Elevated into Hundred of Hoo Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1326 in 1973 and joined The Lodge of Sympathy No. 1379 in 1974, becoming Worshipful Commander of both in 1988 and 1985 respectively.

W. Bro. Peter Abbott P.Prov.G.J.W. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

23rd February 2021

W.Bro. Peter was Advanced into Orpington Mark Lodge No. 1083 in 1997. He became Worshipful Master in 2002.

He was appointed to P.Prov.G.J.O. in 2012 and promoted to P.Prov.G.J.W. in 2018.

W.Bro. Peter was Elevated into Orpington Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1083 in 1998. He became Worshipful Commander in 2000.

He was appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2005.

He was also a member of both Kent Installed Masters and Kent Installed Commanders Lodges No. 999.

W. Bro. Alan Spencer Cutler

21st February 2021

W.Bro. Alan was Advanced into Kentish Mark Lodge No. 857 in 2012. He became Worshipful Master in 2018.

W.Bro. Alan was Elevated into Kentish Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 857 in 2012. He became Worshipful Commander in 2017 & 2018.

He was also a member of Kent Installed Commanders Lodge No. 999.

Bro. Matthew William Norris

1st February 2021

Bro. Matthew was Advanced into Herne Bay Mark Lodge No. 771 in 2007.

He was a Steward at the time of his passing.

Bro. Dennis Frederick Wadhams

28th January 2021

Bro. Dennis was Advanced into St. Peter's Mark Lodge No. 842 in 1962.

W.Bro. Ronald Bernard Ferris P.Prov.G.M.O.

21st January 2021

W. Bro. Ron was Advanced into Hundred of Hoo Mark Lodge No. 1326 in 1988, becoming Worshipful Master in both 1997 and again in 2002.

He was appointed to P.Prov.G.M.O. in 2010.

W. Bro. Ron was Elevated into Hundred of Hoo R.A.M. Lodge No. 1326 in 1998, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2003.

W. Bro. Charles Edward Church Prov.G.S.D.

16th January 2021

W. Bro. Ted was Advanced into Robinson Mark Lodge No. 255 in 1999. He was Worshipful Master of the Lodge in both 2012 and 2014.

He was appointed to Prov.A.G.D.C. in 2015 and promoted to Prov.G.S.D. in 2020.

Bro. Ted was Elevated into Malling Abbey Lodge Royal Ark Mariners Lodge No. 1425 in 2018. He was Junior Deacon at the time of his passing.

Bro. Finn William Arnesen

15th January 2021

Bro. Finn was Advanced into Orpington Mark Lodge No. 1083 in 2003. He had attained the rank of Senior Overseer.

Bro. Finn was Elevated into Orpington Royal Ark Mariners Lodge No. 1083 in 2006. He had attained the rank of Senior Deacon.

W. Bro. Eric Norman Mullener P.Prov.G.Reg Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

25th December 2020

W. Bro. Norman was Advanced into The North Kent Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1682 in 1996, becoming Worshipful Master in 2008. He was afforded Honorary Membership in 2016.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.S.D. in 2010 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.Reg. in 2016.

W. Bro. Norman was also an Honorary Member of The Lord Harris Lodge No. 1494.

W. Bro. Norman was Elevated into The North Kent Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1682 in 1997, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2007. He was afforded Honorary Membership in 2016.

He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2012.

He was also Organist for a number of Lodges within the Province of Kent.

W. Bro. Michael Rush
P.Prov.G.St.B.

25th December 2020

W. Bro. Micky was Advanced into Upminster Mark Lodge No.1195 in Essex in 1996. In 2014 he became a Joining Member of Holmesdale Lodge No. 129, becoming Worshipful Master in 2016.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.St.B. in 2019.

Bro. Micky was Elevated into Upminster Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No.1195 in Essex in 2001. In 2014 he became a Joining Member of Thanet Lodge No. 1073.

Bro. Roy Jode

20th December 2020

Bro. Roy was Advanced into Lodge of Harmony of Mark Master Masons No. 984 in 1999.

Bro. Roy was Elevated into Lodge of Harmony Royal Ark Mariners No. 984 in 2000.


Bro. George Fredrick Dale

16th December 2020

Bro. George was Advanced into Whitstable Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 938 in 2015. He was Master Overseer at the time of his passing.

Bro. George was Elevated into Nore Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 938 in 2018. He was Steward at the time of his passing.

W. Bro. Maurice Walter Drew P.Prov.G.Reg. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

13th December 2020

W. Bro. Maurice was Advanced into Royal Oak Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 416 in 1988, becoming Worshipful Master in 1996. He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.Reg. in 2005.

Bro. Maurice was Elevated into Royal Oak Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 416 in 1989, becoming Worshipful Commander in 1996. He was Appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2003.

He was granted Honorary Membership of both Lodges in September 2017.

W. Bro. Raymond George Orris P.Prov.G.J.D.

8th December 2020

W. Bro. Ray was Advanced into Richard Watts Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1461 in 1998, becoming Worshipful Master in 2011. He was Appointed to Prov.G.Stwd. in 2014 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.J.D. in 2017.

Bro. Ray was Elevated into Richard Watts Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1461 in 2014.

W.Bro. John William Gamlyn P.Prov.G.S.O.

5th December 2020

Bro. John was Advanced into Amherst Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 266 in 1996, becoming Worshipful Master in 2002. He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.Swd.B. in 2010 and Promoted to P.Prov.G.S.O. in 2015.

Bro. John was Elevated into Amherst Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 266 in 2007.

Bro. David John Roberts

26th November 2020

Bro. David was Advanced into Amherst Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 266 in 1993. He was Master Overseer at the time of his passing.

Bro. Stephen John Richards

23rd November 2020

Bro. Stephen was Advanced into Loyalty Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 914 in 1982. He became a joining member of both Oakley Lodge No. 1584 and Pilgrims Lodge No. 1233 in 1983 and 2017 respectively. He was Almoner in Pilgrims Lodge at the time of his passing.

Bro. Stephen was Elevated into Loyalty Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 914 in 1982.

Bro. Raymond Edward Harry Parish

6th November 2020

Bro. Ray was Advanced into Biggin Hill Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1557 in 2015. He was Senior Deacon at the time of his passing.

Bro. Ray was Elevated into Biggin Hill Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1557 in 2018. He was Junior Deacon at the time of his passing.

W. Bro. Ronald Sydney Miles P.Prov.G.J.W.

20th October 2020

W. Bro. Ronald was Advanced into St Georges Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1061 in 1980 becoming Worshipful Master in 1990.

He was Appointed to P.Prov.G.J.O. in 2000 and Promoted P.Prov. G.J.W. in 2020.

Bro. Ronald was Elevated into Dewar Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 237 in 1981.

W. Bro. Donald Derrick Denyer P.Prov.G.S.W.

19th October 2020

W. Bro. Derek was Advanced into Holmesdale Mark Lodge No. 129 in 1985, becoming Worshipful Master in 1994.

He was appointed to P.Prov.G.S.O. in 2011 and promoted to P.Prov.G.S.W. in 2018.

He became an Honorary Member of Holmesdale Lodge in 2019.

V.W. Bro. Keith Leslie Sharp P.G.J.O. R.A.M.G.R.

1st October 2020

V.W. Bro. Keith was Advanced into Robinson Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 255 in 1969. He was appointed to P.Prov.G.J.O. in 1993.

A popular organist, he was appointed to P.A.G.D.C. in 1995, promoted to P.G.S.D. in 2003 and then to P.G.J.O. in 2008.

He became an Honorary Member of Robinson Mark Lodge in 2018.

W. Bro. Keith was Elevated into Robinson Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 255 in November 1971, becoming Worshipful Commander in 1990.

He was appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 2001

He became an Honorary Member of Robinson R.A.M. Lodge in 2013.

He was a Founding Member of Kent Installed Commanders No.9 99 and a former member of Kent Installed Mark Masters No. 999.

W. Bro. Alan Arthur Woodcock P.A.G.D.C. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

29th September 2020

W. Bro. Alan was a Founder and Organising Secretary of Millennium Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1802. He was appointed to P.A.G.D.C. in 2000.

W. Bro. Alan was a Founder and primus Senior Warden of Millennium Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1802 becoming Worshipful Commander in 2002. He was appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2007.

W. Bro. Alan was a former member of St. George’s Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1061, Kent Installed Mark Masters No. 999, Malling Abbey Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1425, Kent Installed Commanders No. 999 and Richard Watts Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 1461.

W. Bro. Paul James Kostromin P.G.St.B.

21st September 2020

W. Bro. Paul was Advanced into Florence Nightingale Lodge No. 44 in 1984 becoming Worshipful Master in 1994. He was promoted to P.Prov.G.Reg. in Kent in February 2008 and appointed to P.G.St.B. in June 2008.

W. Bro. Paul was Elevated into Greenwich Lodge No. 332 in 1988, becoming Worshipful Commander in 1992. He was appointed to R.A.M.G.R. in 2008.

He was active in a number of other Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Lodges including Kent Installed Mark Masters No. 999, Kent Installed Commanders No. 999, and was a founder of the Florence Nightingale Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 44.

W. Bro. John Sydney Roylance

18th August 2020

W. Bro. John was Advanced into Crane Lodge No. 1157 in 2001, becoming Worshipful Master in 2016. He was conferred Honorary Membership in 2017.

W. Bro. John was Elevated into Crane Lodge No. 1157 in 2002, becoming Senior Warden in 2016. He was conferred Honorary Membership in 2018.

W. Bro. David John Noble P.Prov.G.Swd.B. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

11th August 2020

W. Bro. David was Advanced in High Cross Lodge in Middlesex in 2007 becoming Worshipful Master in 2013. He held Active Provincial Grand Rank in Middlesex and was promoted to P.Prov.G.Swd.B. in 2017.

He became a joining member of Catford Lodge No. 841 in 2017 where he was Junior Warden.

W. Bro. David was Elevated in High Cross Lodge in Middlesex in 2008 becoming Worshipful Commander in 2014. He was appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in Middlesex in 2018.

He became a joining member of Catford Lodge No. 841 in 2017 where he was Senior Deacon.

W. Bro. Raymond Stanley Short P.Prov.A.G.D.C. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

24th July 2020

W. Bro. Ray was Advanced into Forest of Waltham Lodge No. 1444 in Essex in 1976.

In Kent he was a member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999, a Founder, Past Master and Honorary Member of Mandalay Lodge No. 1886 and a former member of St. Peter’s Lodge No. 842.

He was appointed to P.Prov.A.G.D.C. in 2014.

W. Bro. Ray was Elevated into Boleyn Castle Lodge No. 998 in Essex in 1976.

W. Bro. Ray was an Honorary Member of the Ravensmead and Mandalay Lodge No. 1886 and was appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2016.

W. Bro. Keith Leslie Charles Stoner P.A.G.Swd.B.

22nd July 2020

W. Bro. Keith was Advanced into Paddock Wood Lodge No. 1292 in 1986, becoming Worshipful Master in 1995 and 2013. He was appointed to P.A.G.Swd.B. in 2016

W. Bro. Keith has also been a Past Master of the Medway Lodge No. 811 and a joining member of the King Charles the Martyr Lodge No. 267.

W. Bro. Keith was a Founder and Secretary of Fore Cantia Lodge No. 2002 and a member of the Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999.

W. Bro. Keith was Elevated into Robinson Lodge No. 255 in 1991. He was Installed as Worshipful Commander of King Charles the Martyr Lodge No. 267 in 2019.

Keith was the founder and secretary of the Kent Mark Golf Association.

W. Bro. John Ian Thomas P.Prov.G.S.D. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

16th June 2020

W. Bro. Ian joined Whitstable Lodge No. 938 in 2005, becoming Worshipful Master in 2010. Having been appointed to P.Prov.G.St.B in 2104 he was promoted to P.Prov.G.S.D. in 2019.

W.Bro. Ian was Elevated into Nore Lodge No. 938 in 2004, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2008. He was appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2013.

W. Bro. Charles William Mackay Grant P.Prov.G.J.W. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

15th June 2020

W. Bro. Chas was Advanced into Malling Abbey Lodge No. 1425 in 1984, a Lodge of which he was also a Past Master and an Honorary Member. He was appointed to P.Prov.G.J.W. in 2002.

W.Bro. Chas was Elevated into Malling Abbey Lodge No. 1425 in 2000, a Lodge of which he was also a Past Commander and an Honorary Member. He was appointed to Prov.R.A.M.G.R. in 2019.

He was also a former member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999.

W. Bro. John Vyvyan Wallace P.G.S.D. R.A.M.G.R.

10th June 2020

W. Bro. John was Advanced into Herne Bay Lodge No. 771 in 1986, a Lodge of which he was also a Past Master and an Honorary Member. He was promoted to PGSD in 2010.

W. Bro. John was Elevated into Nore Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No. 938, also in 1986. He was a Past Commander and Honorary Member the Lodge and was appointed to RAMGR in 2005.

W. Bro. John was also an Honorary Member of Whitstable Lodge No. 938.

He was a former member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999 and Kent Installed Commanders Lodge No. 999.

V.W. Bro. Rex Francis Thorne OBE P.G.S.O. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

27th May 2020

V.W. Bro. Rex was Advanced into Kent Mark Stewards Lodge No. 1691 in 2000, becoming Master in 2003. He was appointed to PGSO in 2014.

W. Bro. Rex was Elevated into Pilgrims R.A.M. Lodge No. 1233 in 2001, becoming Commander in 2009. He was appointed to PRAMGR in 2017.

He was also a member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999 and Kent Installed Commanders Lodge No. 999, as well as being a Founder of Cornucopia Mark Lodge No. 9017.

W. Bro. Michael Christopher Frangos P.Prov.G.J.W.

12th May 2020

W. Bro. Michael Joined the Royal Naval College Mark Lodge No. 294 in 2001 and was a Founder of the St. James’s Mark Lodge No. 1840 in 2003.

He held Provincial Grand Rank in both Kent & London having been promoted to PPDepGSwdB (Kent) in 2014 and PPGJW (London) in 2017.

He was also a member of Mallet & Chisel Mark No. 5 and a Founder of Cornucopia Mark Lodge No. 9017.

W. Bro. Michael was Elevated into Mallet & Chisel Mark Lodge No. 5 in 1992, becoming Commander in 2002.

W. Bro. Michael Leonard Baker P.A.G.D.C. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

23rd April 2020

W. Bro. Mike was Advanced into the Orpington Mark Lodge No.1083 on 2nd July 2003 and appointed to PAGDC on 11th June 2019.

W. Bro. Mike was Elevated into the Orpington R.A.M. Lodge No.1083 on 3rd February 2010 and appointed to PRAMGR on 7th September 2018.

He was also:

A member of the Kent Mark Stewards Lodge No.1691.

A member of the Greenwich Mark and R.A.M. Lodges No.332.

An honorary member of Fore Cantia Mark Lodge No.2002.

V.W. Bro. Peter Basil Torres P.G.J.O. R.A.M.G.R.

20th April 2020

V.W. Bro. Peter was Advanced into the Gordon Lodge No.364 on 11th November 1976 and promoted to PGJO on 12th June 2007.

W. Bro. Peter was Elevated into the Gordon Lodge No.364 on 9th February 1981 and appointed to RAMGR on 7th December 1999.

He was also:

A Founder and later Honorary Member of Eos MARK and R.A.M. Lodges No.1777.

A member of Kent Installed Mark Masters and Kent Installed Commanders Lodges No.999.

A member of the Kent Mark Stewards Lodge No.1691.

W. Bro. Christopher John England P.A.G.Swd.B. R.A.M.G.R.

20th April 2020

W. Bro. Chris was a Past Master and Honorary Member of the Malling Abbey Lodge no. 1425 into which he was Advanced in 1984. He was promoted to PPGSO in 2008 and to PAGSwdB later that same year.

W. Bro. Chris was a Past Commander of both the Robinson Lodge No.255, into which he was Elevated in 1990, and the Malling Abbey Lodge No.1425. He was appointed to RAMGR in 2007.

He was also:

A member of the Kent Mark Stewards Lodge No.1691.

W. Bro. Roy Edward Hutchings P.Prov.G.St.B.

20th April 2020

W. Bro. Roy was Advanced into the Lord Harris Mark Lodge No. 1494 in 2000, becoming Master in 2012.

He was Appointed to PPGStB in 2015.

Bro. Roy was Elevated into the Lord Harris Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No. 1494 in 2001.

W. Bro. Bharatkumar "Brett" Prabhudas Madlani P.Prov.G.J.O.

19th April 2020

W. Bro. Brett was Advanced into Kentish Mark Lodge No. 857 in 1975 becoming Master in 1993.

He was Appointed to PPGSD in 2009 and promoted to PPGJO in 2018

W. Bro. Brett was Elevated into Kentish Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No. 857 in 1999 becoming Commander in 2019.

He was a member of both the Kent Installed Mark Masters and Kent Installed Commanders Lodges.

W. Bro. Peter Roy Smith P.A.G.D.C.

7th April 2020

W. Bro. Peter was Advanced into the Margate Mark Lodge No. 1073 in 1999 becoming Master in 2007. He was Appointed t o PGSD in 2010 and promoted to PGJO in 2015. In 2020 Peter was Appointed PAGDC.

Peter was also a member of 3 other Mark Lodges in the Province.

W. Bro. Peter was Elevated the Granville R.A.M. Lodge No. 390 in 2009 becoming Commander in 2017.

W. Bro. Gordon William Sinclair Davie P.A.G.D.C.

5th April 2020

W. Bro. Gordon was Advanced into Carnarvon Mark Lodge No. 616 in 1964. He was a Founder of both Biggin Hill Mark Lodge No. 1557 in 1981 and The Erdemont Mark Lodge No. 1894 in 2008.

He was also a member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999.

He was Appointed to AGDC in 1989.

W. Bro. Gordon was Elevated into Carnarvon Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No. 616 in 1965. He was a Founder of Biggin Hill R.A.M. Lodge No. 1557 in 1982.

Bro. Laurence Cuthbert

4th April 2020

Bro. Laurence Cuthbert was Advanced into Pentangle Lodge No. 682 in 2008.

Bro. Laurence was Elevated into Dewar Lodge No. 237 in 2012.

W. Bro. Anthony Norris P.Prov.G.J.O. R.A.M.G.R.

2nd April 2020

W. Bro. Tony was Advanced into Ravensmead Mark Lodge No. 1293 in 1986. He was a Founder of Mandalay Mark No. 1886 in 2007.

He was Promoted to PPGJO in 2005.

He was also a member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No. 999.

W. Bro Tony was Elevated into Ravensmead R.A.M. Lodge No. 1293 in 1986, becoming Commander in 2006.

He was Appointed to RAMGR in 2008.

He was also a member of Kent Installed Commanders Lodge No. 999.

W. Bro. Leonard Percival Payne Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

2nd April 2020

Bro. Len was Advanced into the Manor of Chatham Mark Lodge No. 584 in 2001.

W. Bro. Len was Elevated into Manor of Chatham Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No. 584 2003, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2011.

He was Appointed to PRAMGR in 2016.

W. Bro. Emmanuel Adebayo Harding P.Prov.G.J.W. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

30th March 2020

W. Bro. Emmanuel was Advanced into
Biggin Hill Mark Lodge No. 1557 in 1988, becoming Master in 1999.

He was Appointed to PPGSO in 2008 and Promoted to PPGJW in 2013.

He was also a Founder of Sierra Leone Mark Lodge No. 1797.

W. Bro. Emmanuel was Elevated into
Biggin Hill R.A.M Lodge No. 1557 in 1989, becoming Commander in 2000.

He was Appointed to PRAMGR in 2005.

Bro. Reginald George Hawkins

28th March 2020

Bro. Reg was Advanced into Crane Mark No. 1157 in 2016 where he was Junior Warden.

Bro. Reg was Elevated into Robinson Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 255 in November 2019.

Bro. Herbert John West

26th March 2020

Bro. Bert was Advanced into the Gordon Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 364 in 2004 and Elevated into its anchored Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners in 2005.

He was a Steward in both Lodges.

W. Bro. Richard John Bradburn

15th March 2020

W. Bro. Richard was Advanced into Royal Naval College Mark Lodge No. 294 in 2007 becoming Worshipful Master in 2019.

He was also a Past Master of Public Schools Mark Lodge No. 791

W. Bro. Richard was Elevated into Royal Naval College R.A.M. Lodge No. 294 in 2009 becoming Commander in 2019.

W. Bro. John Alan Knott, P.Prov.G.Reg.

13th March 2020

W. Bro. John joined the St. Andrews Mark Lodge No. 237 in 1997, becoming Worshipful Master in 2004.

He was Appointed to the rank of PPGReg in 2014.

W. Bro. Robert Stephen Marsh

8th March 2020

W. Bro. Bob was Advanced into Invicta Mark Lodge No. 378 in 2009, becoming Worshipful Master in 2018.

W. Bro. Bob was Elevated into the Folkestone Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 380 in 2012, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2019.

He was also a member of the Kent Installed Mark Masters and Kent Installed Commanders Lodges.

W. Bro. Eric Leslie Holder P.A.G.D.C. Prov.R.A.M.G.R.

28th January 2020

W. Bro. Eric was Advanced into King Charles The Martyr Mark Lodge No. 267 in 1991, becoming Worshipful Master in 1998.

He attained the rank of PPGMO in 2008 and was Appointed to PAGDC in 2006.

He had also been a member of Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No.999 and was Worshipful Master of Kent Mark Stewards' Lodge No. 1691 in 2008.

W. Bro. Eric was Elevated into King Charles The Martyr R.A.M Lodge No. 267 in 1999, becoming Worshipful Commander in 2003.

He was Appointed to PRAMGR in 2007.

He had also been a member of Kent Installed Commanders Lodge No.999

W. Bro. John Brian Dean P.A.G.I.G. R.A.M.G.R.

21st January 2020

W. Bro. John joined Temple Mark Lodge No. 322 in 1965 and Kent Installed Mark Masters Lodge No.999 in 1973. He became PPGSO in 1992 and was AGIG in 2000.

At the time of his passing he was Worshipful master of Rose Mark Lodge No. 534 having been Installed on 16th February 2019.

W. Bro. John joined Temple R.A.M. Lodge No. 322 in 1966 and was appointed to RAMGR in 1997.

Bro. Brian Bernard Taggart

19th January 2020

Bro. Bernie was Advanced into St Martin's Mark Lodge No. 262 on 27th October 2017.

He was appointed as Lodge Steward in 2018 and Junior Deacon in 2019.

W. Bro. Geoffrey Sheppard P.Prov.G.J.W. R.A.M.G.R.

14th January 2020

W. Bro. Geoff was Advanced into Lodge of Harmony No. 984 in 1992, becoming Master in 1996. He received his first Provincial Appointment in 2008 and was promoted to PPGJW in 2018.

W. Bro. Geoff was Elevated into Lodge of Harmony Royal Ark Mariners No. 984 also in 1992, becoming Commander 1998. He was appointed to RAMGR in 2010.