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In MemoriamSadly, the Brethren recorded hereunder have passed to the Grand Lodge above.
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University Lodge Sheffield No. 3911 W Bro Neville Kay of University Lodge Sheffield 3911 died after an acute illness.
He never stopped being remarkably vivacious and energetic. Long ago he retired from active orthopaedic surgery but continued to work as an expert medical witness. He married Anne in Richmond, Middlesex 4 years ago, a happy event attended by a number of Lodge members. W Bro. Neville was a Past master of Shrewsbury Lodge Sheffield 7221 (the Lodge of his mentor Sir Frank Holdsworth) He subsequently joined University Lodge and made an excellent Chaplain. When well over 80 his memory was still so clear that he volunteered to take over as Master of the Lodge. Neville was described as "idiosyncratic, unique and charismatic" by a colleague. He will be greatly missed not only in his Lodge and Windsor Castle Chapter 771 but also in Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia.
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Darren Southgate
5/2/2021 02:11:49 pm
A wonderful charismatic gentleman full of energy and interest in others. When we met, we had obscure and searching discussion about architecture, he would find facts from his memory that amazed and bamboozled in equal measure, I always had a smile in his presence. A joy. I will miss him, I will miss him at Lodge. Rest well Neville in the Grand Lodge above.
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CSH
5/2/2021 02:12:17 pm
A wonderful mason. Neville was one of the most vocal supporters of the university scheme embracing its membership and demographic with no qualms. His support of the lodge was without restraint. His keen mind and intellect would entertain and educate anyone no matter the subject. Rest well.
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JEH
5/2/2021 02:12:48 pm
Neville was one of the first people to welcome me into freemasonry greeting me at my interview he put me at ease and made me feel most welcome in 3911. He was a man full of energy traversing the country on a weekly basis but always finding time to be at meetings and rehearsals and rarely missed our social events. He will leave a hole in the lodge and will be sorely missed. Rest well Neville.
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Javier Caballero
5/2/2021 02:13:12 pm
Neville was a great and wonderful man, full of joy and wisdom. He was a real beacon for our lodge and will definitely be remembered and greatly missed. Rest well Neville in the Grand Lodge Above.
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John Boyington
5/2/2021 02:13:46 pm
I didn't really know him as a Freemason but had some contact during his clinical career. As has been said he was always energetic and enthusiastic - a force of nature.
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Roger Chandler
5/2/2021 02:14:11 pm
Neville became a joining member of Windsor Castle Chapter No. 771 in January 2019, he was always the perfect gentleman cheerful and willing to get involved. He had the vitality of a much younger man and a great enthusiasm to enjoy life. I for one was pleased to have known him.
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DJB
5/2/2021 02:14:32 pm
Neville was a lovely, welcoming and knowledgeable man, with whom I enjoyed illuminated conversations on numerous subjects. I was very sad to hear of his passing and I will miss him but be glad to have met him.
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Eleanor Hyde
5/2/2021 02:15:05 pm
Thank you for the lovely obituary and commnts about Neville (my father). Lodge was such an important part of his life, he looked forewards to every event. We often spent time practicing his 'lines' for lodge - his memory amazed me, far better than mine! It has been heartwarming to read these comments, and know that his character was loved and will be missed by so many.
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Corinne Simons
13/9/2021 12:11:27 pm
I am very sorry to learn (belatedly) of Neville's passing. I've just found one of my old working address books. He was my expert witness of choice for work-related 'upper limb disorders' - and anything of an orthopaedic nature for claims in his neck of the woods. I was a Defendant's personal injury lawyer for many years, and met Nevill professionally during the 1990s when I acted for Courtauld's Textiles. He was delighted one day when we all turned up at court (can't remember where) and the case either settled or was adjourned - and there was a Yorkshire cricket match going on not too far away - and off he went. On another occasion at Newcastle U-T he diagnosed my tennis elbow, though I declined his kind offer of an injection! RIP Neville, it was a pleasure to have you as one of my experts.
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