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FARNHAM, FREDERICK WILLIAM 1861-1943

From Proceedings, Page 1944-23:

Brother Farnham was born in Lowell on November 30, 1861, and died suddenly at his home in that City on December 11, 1943, at the age of eighty-two.

After graduation from the local schools, he joined the engineering department of Lowell in 1882. In 1906 he was elected Mayor for a two year term. In 1911 he was appointed an assistant city engineer in charge of the sewer system, holding that position until his retirement in 1937.

He was raised in Ancient York Lodge on April 26, 1883, and served as Master in 1890, 1891 and 1892. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the old Eleventh District in 1895 and 1896.

In the collateral bodies he served as Thrice Potent Master of Lowell Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite, and as Commander of Pilgrim Commandery, Knights Templar.

He received a Veteran's Medal from the Grand Lodge in 1934, in recognition of his fifty-two years of service in Masonry.

The city of Lowell has lost a faithful public servant, and the Masons of Lowell will greatly miss a Brother who served the Fraternity faithfully and well for many years.

"For him the busy world is hushed, the fever of life is over - his work is done."

FAY, HENRIE CLINTON 1858-1942

From Proceedings, Page 1942-234:

Brother Henrie Clinton Fay was born in Milford, Massachusetts, on March 6, 1858, and died in Athol on June 22, 1942.

In his early childhood, his family removed to Montague, Massachusetts, where he was educated in the public schools, later attending Wilbraham Academy. In 1883 he removed to Athol where he found employment with the Lee Shoe Shops. In 1886 he became connected with the Parmenter Hardware Store, becoming the owner in 1895 and continuing as such for twenty-one years. From 1916 until his death, he conducted an insurance agency in Athol.

He took an active interest in town affairs, for many years serving as Town Treasurer and Sewer Commissioner.

He was raised in Bay State Lodge of Montague on December 29, 1879. In 1887 he affiliated with Star Lodge of Athol and served as Master in 1897 and 1898 and as Treasurer from 1906 until his death. He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the old 12th District in 1902 and 1903 by appointments of Most Worshipful Grand Masters Charles T. Gallagher and Baalis Sanford.

In 1930 he was awarded a Veteran's Medal by Most Worshipful Herbert W. Dean, and in 1941, Most Worshipful Albert A. Schaefer presented to him the Distinguished Service Medal in recognition of his long and faithful service to the Craft.

He received the degrees in all of the collateral bodies and served Harris Council, R.&S.M., of Athol, as its first Master.

For sixty-three years he served Masonry actively and faithfully -

"And now he rests; his greatness and his sweetness
Blend without jar or strife;
And death has molded into calm completeness
The story of his life."

FENN, GEORGE E. 1865-1915

From Proceedings, Page 1915-94:

R. WOR. GEORGE E. FENN was born in Roxbury, Mass., September 17, 1865; and died in the City of Melrose May 28, 1915. He attended the Lewis Sehool in Roxbury until 1880 when the family moved to Melrose Highlands. Brother Fsnn graduated at the Melrose High School in 1885 and immediately after entered the employ of his father in the manufacture of ventilators. The father died in 1890 and the son carried on the business successfully until his decease.

Brother Fenn received the Masonic degrees in Wyoming Lodge, of Melrose, in 1890-1891; was its Master in 1898-1900, and was District Deputy Grand, Master of the Seventh Masonic District in 1902 and 1903. He was also a member of Waverley R. A. Chapter, Melrose Council R. & S. Masters, and Hugh de Payens Commandery, K.T., all of Melrose.

He was very devoted to Freemasonry and was always ready to answer any call for work. By his constant courtesy he endeared himself to a great number of the Brethren, who regret his untimely end. In the prime of life, in the full enjoyment of these passing years, loving and loved, a general favorite with the Brethren, especially of the Seventh District, he has passed from us, but left a memory that is pleasing and will be glaclly cherished. He leaves a wife and widowed mother. The funeral services were held at his late home in Melrose on Sunday, May 30, being conducted by Wyoming Lodge.

FERGUSON, WILLIAM 1886-1946

Brother Ferguson was born in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, on July 16, 1886, and died suddenly at his home in Hopedale on November 21, 1946.

After graduation at the Woonsocket Commercial School, he removed to Hopedale and entered the employ of the Draper Corporation, where he continued for the remainder of his life.

He was raised in Montgomery Lodge of Milford on March 20, 1913, and served as Master in 1934. In the Grand Lodge he served as Senior Grand Deacon in 1938 and as District Deputy Grand Master of the 23rd Masonic District in 1945 and 1941, by appointments of Most Worshipful Grand Masters Joseph Earl Perry and Albert A. Schaefer.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1939 by Most Worshipful Joseph Earl Perry in recognition of his outstanding service to his Lodge and to the Craft in general.

His active interest in the collateral bodies is shown by the following offices held by him: High Priest of Mt. Lebanon Chapter, R.A.M.; Illustrious Master of Milford Council, R.& S.M.; and Commander of Milford Commandery, K.T.

As a citizen of Hopedale, he was very active in the affairs of the Town, being, at the time of his death, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and of the Board of Health, a member of the Public Welfare Board, and in charge of Old Age Assistance. The holding of these responsible positions shows recognition of outstanding ability.

Freemasonry has lost an able and faithful worker in the passing of Brother Ferguson, but "his works do follow him."

FISH, BURNS LESTER 1891-1946

From Proceedings, Page 1946-246:

Brother Fish was born in Woodsville, New Hampshire, on November 27, 1891, and died in Natick, Massachusetts, on June 18, 1946.

At the age of twenty years, he removed to Natick, and entered the employ of the New England Pressed Steel Company, continuing that association until his sudden death.

He was raised in Meridian Lodge of Natick on March 7, 1919, and served as Worshipful Master in 1929 and 1930, He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the 23rd Masonic District in 1944 and 1945, by appointments of Most Worshipful Brothers Arthur W. Coolidge and Samuel H. Wragg.

Throughout his Masonic life he proved his devotion to its principles by continuous service to the Lodge, the Grand Lodge and the Royal Arch Chapter. Wise in counsel, faithful to all calls, he will be gready missed by the Brethren who haye been intimately associated with him for these many years.

Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church of Natick, of which he was a member, on Thursday, June 20th.

FISK, ARTHUR EARL 1868-1947

Brother Fisk was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, on March 16, 1868, and died in Brookline on May 21, 1947.

He attended the public schools of Amherst until, in his early teens, he removed to Boston and entered the employ of a large jewelry house, following that vocation until his death.

He was raised in Revere Lodge of Boston on February 7, 1893, and dimitted on March 5, 1907, due to his removal to New York. He affiliated with Ophir Lodge No. 186 of East Orange, New Jersey, on April 11, t907, and dimitted on May 23, 1912, rcturning to Boston. He affiliated with Aberdour Lodge of Boston on November 10, 1912, and served as Master in 1923. In 1933 he became a Charter Member of Moses Michael Hays Lodge, serving as Secretary from 1931 through 1939.

He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the Second Masonic District in 1924 and 1925, by appointment of Most Worshipful Dudley H. Ferrell, Grand Master. Since 1929, he was Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Delaware near this Grand Lodge.

In 1938 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal by Most Worshipful Joseph Earl Perry, Grand Master, and in 1942, received the Veteran's Medal.

To enumerate all the Masonic activities of Brother Fisk is impossible, for much of his life was devoted to it. Ever genial and friendly, he will long be missed by his many friends and Brethren.

FLANDERS, CHARLES EPHRAIM 1894-1941

From Proceedings, Page 1942-21:

Brother Flanders was born in Brentwood, New Hampshire, March 8, 1894; and died suddenly at Taunton, Massachusetts, December 19, 1941, at the age of forty-seven years. After graduation .fiom Sanborn Seminary, Kingston, New Hampshire, he entered the Wentworth Institute of Boston for the study of steam engineering and for seven years after, his graduation he taught the same subject there. From 1927 to 1934, he was combustion engineer of the Anthracite Institute, New England District. ln 1934, he entered the fuel business and continued there until his death, for the past year as President of the Flanders Fuel Company of Belmont.

He was raised in Gideon Lodge of Kingston, New Hampshire, December 16, 1918r and always continued his membership in that Lodge. He affiliated with Belmont Lodge of Belmont, Massachusetts, September 3, 1925, and served as Master in 1936. For the past year he served as Grand Pursuivant of the Grand Lodge, also as Master of the 34th Lodge of Instruc-tion, rendering faithful and able service in both positions.

He was a member of Belmont Royal Arch Chapter and also took an active interest in the Order of the Rainbow for Girls, the Order of the Eastern Star, Rotary, and the Belmont Board of Trade, being the President of the latter organization at his death.

ln 1919, he married Miss Olive Wilkins of Swampscott, by whom he is survived, also by one daughter, Ruth Elizabeth Flanders.

Brother Flanders succumbed to a heart attack in the Taunton Inn, Taunton, where he was in attendance at the seventy-fifth anniversary of Alfred Baylies Lodge. Fortunately, his sad death was known by few except the Grand Lodge Officers and the officers of the Lodge, all of whom were forced to carry on with sad hearts.

Funeral services were held at the Belmont Methodist Church; Worshipful and Reverend D. Joseph Imler, Grand Chaplain, officiating. The very large attendance of his friends and admirers, together with the beautiful fowers, were a fitting tribute to the esteem for a man who had so devoted his life to the service of his fellowmen. A tnre man and Mason has left a memory which will inspire many to take up his burden and to carry on.

FOBES, HENRY 1792-1885

Wor. HENRY FOBES, born in Bridgewater, Mass., April 30, 1792, removed with his father to the southerly part of the town of Greenwich, which was incorporated in 1816 as the town of Enfield, and there he passed his days. He was prominent in town affairs, holding the office of Selectman many years, and in 1850 representing his district in the State Legislature. Inspired with love of country he became a soldier in the war of 1812. At the first meeting of the petitioners for a charter for Bethel Lodge, held May 11, 1825, he was chosen Worshipful Master, continuing in that office until 1829. He was of a genial, kindly nature, the rule of his life being to do good as he had opportunity. In the affairs of church, town, or State, in the Lodge-room or among the sorrowing ones, whenever he went and wherever he tarried, his life was filled up with brotherly deeds and words fitly spoken. Bro. Fobes died March 29, 1885, being nearly ninety-three years old. At his special request his funeral was attended by Bethel Lodge, the impressive burial-rites of the Order being rendered by the Brethren thereof.

FOLGER, FRANCIS E. 1876-1939

From Proceedings, Page 1939-293:

Right Worshipful Brother Folger was born in Charlestown October 17, 1876, and died at Nantucket July 12, 1939.

The greater part of his active life was spent in the practice of his profession as an engineer in Nantucket.

He took his Masonic Degrees in Union Lodge in 1920. Although he became a member of the Craft rather later in life than most do, he soon became a leader. He was Master of his Lodge in 1929 and District Deputy Grand Master for the Nantucket Thirty-first District in 1935 and 1936 by appointment of Most Worshipful Claude L. Allen.

His many friends keenly feel his loss.

FOYE, GEORGE H. 1858-1913

From Proceedings, Page 1913-212:

W. BRO. GEORGE H. FOYE was born in Meddybemps, Me., June 3, 1858, and died at his home in Athol, June 21, 1913. He came to Athol with his parents in 1883 and became engaged with his father in the jewelry business, to which he succeeded on the death of his father in 1903.

Brother Foye was a model citizen, taking an active part in local movements, and was a cheerful and helpful worker in many ways. He served the town as its clerk for fourteen years, holding that office at the time of his death.

Brother Foye received the Masonic degrees in Solar Lodge, Bath, Me., in 1880, and affiliated with Star Lodge of Athol, Feb. 19, 1883. He served as its Worshipful Master in 1888 and 1889, and was District Deputy Grand Master of the Thirteenth Masonic District in 1892 and 1893. He was also a member of Union Royal Arch Chapter and of Athol Commandery, K.T., being Eminent Commander of the latter in 1886 and 1887.

He was a member of and was actively identified with other social and business organizations in his adopted town.

FRENCH, JOSEPH F. 1817-1906

From Proceedings, Page 1906-153, in Grand Master's Address:

I desire to recall the name of one Brother, lately deceased, who rendered Freemasonry in this Jurisdiction long and faithful service. Wor. Bro. Joseph L. French, of Abington, died on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1906, aged eighty-nine years. He was a Freemason forty-five years and during that time, until his late illness, attended every meeting, regular and special, of John Cutler Lodge, of which be was a past Master, with three exceptions. For nearly thirty years he has been a member of this Grand Lodge, an honor in which he had a great deal of pleasure and pride.

"Strange - is it not? that of the myriads who
Before us passed the door of Darkness through,
Not one returns to tell us of the road
Which to discover we must travel, too."

FRENCH, WILLIAM C. 1841-1913

From Proceedings, Page 1913-75:

I think this is a fitting occasion on which to speak of our Veteran Chief Engineer, William C. French, who was in our employ from 1899. He was born in Hinsdale, N. H., May 11, 1841, and died at his home in Boston, May 29, 1913. At the age of nineteen years he enlisted in the Fifth Regiment Massachusetts Volunteers, Col. Samuel C. Lawrence commanding, in response to the first call of President Lincoln. After the expiration of his military service he took an interest in the early development of electric lighting, and installed and operated the first generator used in this country for mercantile lighting of stores. He was engaged in this work until 1899 when he took charge of the electrical and steam plant in this building.

Brother French was an unusual man - a great student, a thorough Shakespearean scholar, a master of his profession, of kindly nature and good humor; he made friends of all who met him, and retained their friendship. We have met a serious loss in his death, but the remembrance of him is pleasant, and his good-natured fellowship is a memory that endures.

FROUNFELKER, CLARENCE LORRAINE 1894-1945

From Proceedings, Page 1945-266:

Brother Frounfelker was born in Binghamton, New York, on September 23, 1894, and died at his home in Watertown, Massachusetts, on September 4, 1945.

After attending the public schools in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was graduated at the Lackawanna Business College of Scranton. In l9I2 he removed to Boston and entered the employ of Chamberlain & Co., wholesale dealers in meat, where he remained for about thirty years. During the past two years, he was employed by the MKM Knitting Mills of Manchester, New Hampshire.

He was raised in Pequossette Lodge of Watertown on May 25, 1918, and served as Master in 1929. He became a charter member of Victory Lodge on February 4, 1921, and dimitted on January 27, 1939.

He served as District Deputy Grand Master of the (Brighton) 5th Masonic District in 1935 and 1936, by appointment of Most Worshipful Claude L. Allen, Grand Master.

He was deeply interested in the Masonic Fraternity and gave liberally of his time and strength to the furtherance of its work and principles. No opportunity for service was neglected by him, and he leaves a large circle of friends who deeply mourn his passing.

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