WBro Maurice Rye, PPSGW, C of M, an Honorary Member of Risdene Lodge No 6532, recently celebrated two important milestones, his 90th birthday and 50 years as a Freemason.
He lives with his wife, Evelyn, at Dukes’ Court, Wellingborough, a residential care home, and his recent birthday party with family and friends, included RWBro Barrie Hall, WM of Risdene Lodge, and WBro Steve Squires, Secretary, and their wives. RWBro Hall presented WBro Rye with his 50th Certificate, explaining the reasons for the award of his certificate of merit in 2000.
WBro Maurice thanked all present and explained how much he had enjoyed his life and his many years in Masonry and missed the lodge meetings due to his poor health.