It is with deep regret that the death of WBro Brian Huckle PJGD is announced. He died on Thursday 26 April 2012 after his car veered over the carriageway, mounted the offside kerb and collided with a tree in Wellingborough.
Brian, aged 79 years, was a larger than life character, well known and well loved throughout the Province, particularly in Wellingborough and Rushden (where he was Group Officer).
He was initiated into Old Wellingburian Lodge No 5570 on 24 March 1955, being installed as its WM in 1966 and 2004. He joined Hatton Lodge No 3041 in 1958 (WM in 1970), Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire Lodge of Installed Masters No 3422 in 1978 (WM in 1995), Palmer Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards No 8995 in 1981 (WM in 1983). In 1984 he was elected an Honorary Member of Schola Regia Lodge No 9105.
He achieved the Grand Rank of Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2009 and was promoted to Past Junior Grand Deacon in 1992.
Brian was exalted into Wellingborough Chapter No 737 on 29 April1965 (becoming its MEZ in 1977) and joined the Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire Chapter of First Principals No 3422 in 1978.
Brian will be remembered as being irreverent about, but very supportive of, the Craft 'establishment' . He was very caring, always interested in other Brethren and their wellbeing. With a wicked sense of humour, his little quips during meetings will be sadly missed.