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In MemoriamSadly, the Brethren recorded hereunder have passed to the Grand Lodge above.
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Danecastre Lodge 4843  7 July 1957 - 9 April 2020. Musician [Huddersfield University, LRAM], Organist, Pianist, Composer, Sound Recordist extraordinaire, gifted photographer, supreme Volvo enthusiast, staunch friend and the most wonderful company. Remembered by so many all over the North of England, the UK, our province (and other provinces and orders) for his gifts and commitment. Special, welcome and regular guest at many lodges, including Zetland 1311 and St John's 827 among others.
Greatly loved brother of Jan and Uncle to Georgina and Ben. David died peacefully at home in Scawhorpe, Doncaster on Thursday 9 April. It is hoped to arrange a memorial thanksgiving event for David later. His funeral, taken by his friend W Bro Christopher M Clay JP, PM of Caxton Lodge 1853, took place in Doncaster on Friday 1 May.
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Simon Lindley
6/2/2021 01:59:49 pm
So many very happy memories of WBro David. For ever in our hearts and thoughts.
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Raymond Lodge
6/2/2021 02:00:38 pm
A light gone out in our Province. Great musician, great fun to be with, great Freemason. RIP
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John Boyington
6/2/2021 02:02:05 pm
Literally a larger than life character David was an exceptionally talented musician if at time somewhat eccentric in his nature. He did me the great kindness of playing at one of my Installations into a Lodge Chair and I was delighted to recently see him returning to the fold in Rose Croix as a member of Richard Gill Chapter. RIP David
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John Newman
6/2/2021 02:03:17 pm
A wonderful organist and musical improvisor with a great sense of fun. Always made me jealous of his talent. Sad he did not progress as he ought in Freemasonry as he would have been a memorable and controversial Grand Organist! Will be missed as a huge character in a sometimes too formal world of Freemasonry.
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David Crowther
6/2/2021 02:04:34 pm
Thank you David for standing in as our guest organist for our installation at Probity 61 last January. Also as a very recently joined member of Richard Gill Chapter Rose Croix 202, we are all saddened by your loss.
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John Wade
6/2/2021 02:05:48 pm
David was a superb organist and pianist. He delighted the members and guests of lodges in Sheffield on so many occasions as well as accompanying the Sheffield and District Masonic Choir in many of their presentations throughout the Province. David was a very likeable and amiable man who was always so generous with his time and willing to help others. He will be greatly missed.
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Roger Quick
6/2/2021 02:07:06 pm
David was my colleague at the NSCD, where his extraordinary abilities in improvisation were quickly recognized. He amused himself by playing dance exercises in every key in turn, in the style of any composer. It was my privilege to propose him as a member of Headingley Lodge, and then St Chad Mark Lodge, a degree which he particularly enjoyed. A big man in every way; generous and kind-hearted. His infectious good humour may be particularly illustrated by his playing at the funeral of a butcher, "Sheep may safely graze". Rest in peace, my old friend.
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Bill Campbell Hallcross Lodge
6/2/2021 02:08:16 pm
Our thoughts are with the family in this time of sadness
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Brian Lawless
6/2/2021 02:09:05 pm
Rest in peace David. What a shame, what a laugh and what a talent! Acting Officers together - I will never forget the good times we shared.
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Craig Kidd
6/2/2021 02:09:55 pm
A close friend, Masonic brother & fellow musician. The world is dramatically poorer with your sudden departure. An Honorary member of St Hubertus Lodge No 9934 whom you were our beloved Brother. RIP David, gone but you will never be forgotten.
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Phil Clarke
6/2/2021 02:10:31 pm
It was a privaledge to have known such character as David. An extremely talented musician who was able to to make an organ sound so beautiful.
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Malcolm Cuthbertson
6/2/2021 02:12:37 pm
A member of Elevation Lodge of MMM No.1112 Province of Durham David was our Senior Warden until ill health, however he was looking forward to taking the chair, he could certainly make the organ sing will be sadley missed by all in the Province of Durham
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