Absent until the day breaks and the shadows flee away !

Brothers Deceased in 2010

SPIERS, Gordon - Passed away peacefully at Allendale Nursing Home in Milton, Ontario, on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Loving husband of the late Ruth Spiers (2005). Cherished father of Gary (Wendy). Loving grandfather of Samantha and Jessica. Member of the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years in Vancouver and Florida. Active in Boy Scouts of Canada for over 25 years in Vancouver and Mississauga. Retired Accountant from Sears Canada. His family members and friends from England to Australia, Vancouver to Florida will sadly miss him. Special thanks to all of the staff at Pettit House at Allendale Nursing Home. A service of remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the McKERSIE-KOCHER FUNERAL HOME, 114 Main St., Milton, 905-878-4452. Letters of condolence may be left for the family at www.mckersie-kocher.ca.

Brother Spiers' Masonic History:

EA- 11/13/1952
FC- 2/26/1953
MM- 6/25/1953
Affiliated as a Dual Member of Gulf Beach Lodge 4/18/1985
50 Yr. Service Award - 4/18/2003
55 Yr Service Award - 4/18/2008

STEFFENHAGEN, Robert W., 76, of Largo, died Dec. 12, 2009. Born in Buffalo, NY where he was past owner of Cheektowaga Trenching Co. Locally, a member of Gulf Beach Masonic Lodge #291, Egypt Shrine Temple Crackerjack Unit, & Night Crawlers of Palm Hill. Survived by wife of 55 years, Patricia; beloved father of Scotty (Cindi), Bruce, & Glenn (Glenda); grandfather of Adrian (Stephen) Hansell, Ashle & Todd; uncle of Donna, Lisa & Joey. Also survived by relatives & many friends. A Masonic service will be held Dec. 26th @ 1:30 pm at the North Clubhouse of Palm Hill Country Club, Largo. Donations may be made to Egypt Shriners transportation fund. Full obituary and online guest book at http://www.reesefuneral.com. Tel. 727-391-9954.

Brother Robert W. Steffenhagen was initiated in Gulf Beach Lodge on June 10, 1982; passed on September 23, 1982, and raised to the sublime degree of master mason on October 28, 1982. Bro:. Steffenhagen received his 25-year service award on October 28, 2007.