It is with great sadness that we announce that WBro Brian James passed to Grand Lodge Above in the early hours of Wednesday 17 May 23. WBro Brian’s wife Ann was by his side as he passed peacefully in his sleep.
WBro Brian was a very active Freemason and a member of England's Centre Lodge No 2555, Webb Ellis Lodge No 9740, Grand Junction Lodge No 9775 and NH Lodge of Installed Masters No 3422.
More details regarding the funeral will be released in due course (see below). Ann welcomes any messages of condolence by post but requests that telephone calls be restricted to those nearest to them.
WBro Kevin Mackie, Provincial Grand Almoner, commented:
'A particularly sad day for me as I was very close to Brian and Ann and so grateful for their wonderful support to me as PGA'.
Requiescat In Pace
WBro Brian James's funeral will be held at St James' Church, St James' Road, Northampton NN5 5LE at 2.15pm on Tuesday 13 June 2023 and afterwards at Freemasons’ Hall, Sheaf Close, NN5 7UL.
Following the church service there will a short committal at the crematorium to which family and close friends are invited.
This will be a Masonic service led by the Provincial Grand Chaplain, WBro Aaron Day, and Brian’s widow Ann has requested that we wear Masonic suits and black or Provincial ties. Ann has also requested that no flowers be sent, but that donations can be made to the Provincial Grand Charity (Almoner Fund).
I am sure many of you will wish to join Ann and Brian's family in paying our final respects, and, if you wish to attend, please could you reply to WBro Kevin Mackie, ProvGAlm at: