WBro. David Brown of Coquetdale Lodge passed to the Grand Lodge Above on 27th July 2020.
David was initiated into St Galahad Lodge in Carlisle in 1962 and 1980 he joined Coquetdale Lodge 5122. David stepped back from Freemasonry for a short while due to his work as a Justice of the Peace before rejoining Coquetdale Lodge in 1983.
During his 55 years in Freemasory – 18 years in St Galahad Lodge and over 37 years in Coquetdale Lodge – David was an active member and held numerous offices. In 1989 he took the Chair of King Solomon in Coquetdale Lodge and was Lodge Chaplain from 1993 to 1995. He was Lodge Secretary from 1995 to 2000 before taking up the office of Chaplain again in 2000 until the present day. David was also the Director of Ceremonies in 2004 and Charity Steward until his health deteriorated.
Outside of Freemason, David was an active member of his local community. Aside from his work as a Justice of the Peace, David was the Drum Major of the Rothbury Highland Pipe Band for many years.
David lived respected and died respected. Rest in Peace our worthy Brother.
