Featured Deceased Member of Temple Lodge No. 33 For May 2017 – Ormond Towers Smythe (1882-1948)

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Each month Temple Lodge No. 33 featured a Deceased Brother as a way remembering our Deceased Brethren while highlighting the contributions Temple Lodge No. 33 members have made to Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.

The Featured Deceased member of Temple Lodge No. 33 for May 2017 is Ormond Towers Smythe (1882-1948), one of the ten Freemasons who have served as Mayor of Duncan.

Ormond Towers Smythe, Mayor of Duncan 1914-16, 1923
Ormond Towers Smythe, Mayor of Duncan 1914-16, 1923 (photo courtesy of City of Duncan)

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Featured Deceased Member For September 2016 – James Grieg

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James Grieg (28 July 1865 – 10 August 1954) was a Past Master of Temple Lodge, No.33. He served as Mayor of Duncan from 1936-1939 and had a long career in local public service. He is buried in St. Peter’s Quamichan Anglican Cemetery.

 

James Grieg, Past Master of Temple Lodge, No.33, Mayor of Duncan
James Grieg, Past Master of Temple Lodge, No.33, Mayor of Duncan (Photo courtesy of City of Duncan)

For more information on James Grieg, see our webpage about him on this site.