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Monday, February 06, 2017Besides the money there are other perks to being Grand Master. For instance. Gleason is the only member allowed to wear the three-cornered hat inside the Masonic building (located at 186 Tremont St. in Boston). He also has a large office, big desk and an eight-seat meeting table.The Masonic building itself is a pretty great place to call home. It was originally built in the 1850s, then sold to the government. The Freemasons built another building in 1861, which unfortunately burnt down. Finally, in 1899, they built the current building that still stands on Tremont Street, across from the Boylston subway stop on the Green Line.“It was very overwhelming walking into the building,” Gleason admitted when speaking about the day he was installed as Grand Master.Since the building is neatly 120 years old, there have been some improvements over the decades, such as adding a Grand Master boardroom 10 years ago, moving the library to the second floor and removing a department store that used to exist in the lobby in 1960. Coming soon will be a restaurant that could be set to open this year.It’s not unheard of for a lodge to rent out space to a local business. Gleason said the Winchester lodge, which partnered with the Woburn lodge in the mid-1970s, has rented out its lower level. The lodge is located three doors down from the Graham Funeral Home on Arlington Road in Woburn.There are lodges in 150 communities (11 lodges actually meet within the Masonic building in Boston). Each one stands independent by itself and can do whatever it wants so long as it falls within the parameters of the charter. The Winchester lodge runs a child ID program on Town Day.Inside the Boston lodge are installation rooms that contain four portraits that represent the inner workings of King Solomon’s Temple. They also contain two stones: one rough and one smooth. The rough stone represents what we are, while the smooth stone represents what we want to be.One installation room contains four portraits of men who represent four ideals of Freemasonry. George Washington represents faith: he had faith in country and fraternity; he was also an active mason in Virginia. General Joseph Warren represents hope: he was a Grand Master in the 1770s and later died during the Battle of Bunker Hill; he also reportedly financed Paul Revere’s ride. Marquis de Lafayette represents charity: he was a French nobleman who fought with the US for independence. Benjamin Franklin represents wisdom: he was a past Grand Master in Pennsylvania (after he moved from Massachusetts) who is, of course, known for discovering electricity and being one of the Founding Fathers of America.It can be a lot to take in, especially when you’re the one in charge.
Monday, October 24, 2016Wednesday, October 19 at 4 pm in the Grace Episcopal Church, William Street, Vineyard Haven.In addition: visiting hours also will be held at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St., Boston on Fri., Oct. 21 from 6 to 8pm and a funeral service will be celebrated on Sat. Oct. 22 at 4pm at the Cathedral.Grace Church will provide a bus for those who want to attend the funeral in Boston; call the church at 508-693-0332 for more information.Contributions and gifts in lieu of flowers can be sent In memory of Fr Brian Murdoch to the Fr Brian Memorial Fund, Grace Episcopal Church, PO Box 1197, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.Contribution may also be sent to the “Fr Brian Fund” at Boston Rescue Mission, PO Box 12009, Boston, MA 02112, or go online to donate at BRM.org. We are all very grateful for your kindness and remembrances of Brian. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information. A complete obituary will appear in another edition of this paper.
Monday, September 26, 2016Richard, Caroline, Michael, Patrick, Megan, Annie, Emily, Owen and Edmund. Admired for her deep love and devotion to God and family. Reposing at SCHUYLER HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3535 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx Tuesday 2-5 & 7- 9 P.M. Mass of Christian burial St. Benedict Church, 9:30 A.M., Wednesday. Interment St. Raymond Cemetery. James E. McQuade, DirectorCOX-Mary (nee O'Sullivan). On February 7, 2009. Native of Borlin, Bantry Co. Cork, Ireland. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Brenda and Kenneth & son-in-law Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Molly, Chloe, Ella and Ian. Pre-deceased by brothers Jimmy (Sonny), John and Denis. Dear sister of Sheila O'Donnell, Michael, Jerry, Willie, Donie, Pat Joe, Kathleen Traynor, Noreen Coppinger & Brendan. Also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Reposing DAVID J. HODDER & SON F.H. 899 McLean Ave., Yonkers, Monday & Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 9:45 A.M. at St. Barnabas Church. Burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.DeCOSTELLO-Mary Grace of Holbrook, NY (formerly of Brooklyn), on February 7, 2009 in her 90th year. Moderator of St. Mary's Mother of Jesus Sea Cadets. Devoted wife of the late James. Beloved mother of Maryann, Vincent, Frank and the late Amy. Cherished grandmother of 13 and greatgrandmother of 9. Reposing MOLONEY'S HOLBROOK FUNERAL HOME, 825 Main St., Holbrook where a religious service will be held Tuesd...
Monday, September 12, 2016Witmer worked on other veterans projects, including when the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall came through Massillon, and the project to rename the Tremont viaduct to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Viaduct in honor of 18 Massillon-area men who died in the war."Because of Don Witmer's leadership and tireless devotion, veterans of all wars, not just Vietnam, realized that their hometown recognized and appreciated everyone who wore a uniform in the service of this great nation," Kettler said. "The city of Massillon has since become known for its patriotism and the honor it accords its veterans."Kettler said he has discussed with some veterans who worked with Whitmer in 1983 about the placement of a bronze plaque in his honor next to the Vietnam memorial.'Loved by everyone'Several people reached out to The Independent about Witmer, and after the Massillon Police Department posted his obituary Sunday on the department's Facebook page, dozens of people responded with memories and kind words."Lt. Witmer was loved by everyone," wrote Sgt. Brian Muntean on the MPD Facebook page. "He was that kind of guy. He was truly dedicated to his profession and to members of his department that he led. ... When he spoke, people listened. He was truly a natural and gifted leader."The Massillon native was a 1964 Washington High School graduate, and had a bachelor's degree from Kent State University. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.According to his obituary, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Alice; his son, Stephen W. Short II; his daughter, Mary C. "Cathy" Kemp; and his son, Richard B. Witmer, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a nephew.Page 3 of 3 - Reach Christina at 330-775-1133 or christina.mccune@indeonline.com.On Twitter: @cmccuneINDE...
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Monday, February 06, 2017Besides the money there are other perks to being Grand Master. For instance. Gleason is the only member allowed to wear the three-cornered hat inside the Masonic building (located at 186 Tremont St. in Boston). He also has a large office, big desk and an eight-seat meeting table.The Masonic building itself is a pretty great place to call home. It was originally built in the 1850s, then sold to the government. The Freemasons built another building in 1861, which unfortunately burnt down. Finally, in 1899, they built the current building that still stands on Tremont Street, across from the Boylston subway stop on the Green Line.“It was very overwhelming walking into the building,” Gleason admitted when speaking about the day he was installed as Grand Master.Since the building is neatly 120 years old, there have been some improvements over the decades, such as adding a Grand Master boardroom 10 years ago, moving the library to the second floor and removing a department store that used to exist in the lobby in 1960. Coming soon will be a restaurant that could be set to open this year.It’s not unheard of for a lodge to rent out space to a local business. Gleason said the Winchester lodge, which partnered with the Woburn lodge in the mid-1970s, has rented out its lower level. The lodge is located three doors down from the Graham Funeral Home on Arlington Road in Woburn.There are lodges in 150 communities (11 lodges actually meet within the Masonic building in Boston). Each one stands independent by itself and can do whatever it wants so long as it falls within the parameters of the charter. The Winchester lodge runs a child ID program on Town Day.Inside the Boston lodge are installation rooms that contain four portraits that represent the inner workings of King Solomon’s Temple. They also contain two stones: one rough and one smooth. The rough stone represents what we are, while the smooth stone represents what we want to be.One installation room contains four portraits of men who represent four ideals of Freemasonry. George Washington represents faith: he had faith in country and fraternity; he was also an active mason in Virginia. General Joseph Warren represents hope: he was a Grand Master in the 1770s and later died during the Battle of Bunker Hill; he also reportedly financed Paul Revere’s ride. Marquis de Lafayette represents charity: he was a French nobleman who fought with the US for independence. Benjamin Franklin represents wisdom: he was a past Grand Master in Pennsylvania (after he moved from Massachusetts) who is, of course, known for discovering electricity and being one of the Founding Fathers of America.It can be a lot to take in, especially when you’re the one in charge.
Monday, October 24, 2016Wednesday, October 19 at 4 pm in the Grace Episcopal Church, William Street, Vineyard Haven.In addition: visiting hours also will be held at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St., Boston on Fri., Oct. 21 from 6 to 8pm and a funeral service will be celebrated on Sat. Oct. 22 at 4pm at the Cathedral.Grace Church will provide a bus for those who want to attend the funeral in Boston; call the church at 508-693-0332 for more information.Contributions and gifts in lieu of flowers can be sent In memory of Fr Brian Murdoch to the Fr Brian Memorial Fund, Grace Episcopal Church, PO Box 1197, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568.Contribution may also be sent to the “Fr Brian Fund” at Boston Rescue Mission, PO Box 12009, Boston, MA 02112, or go online to donate at BRM.org. We are all very grateful for your kindness and remembrances of Brian. Visit ccgfuneralhome.com for online guest book and information. A complete obituary will appear in another edition of this paper.
Monday, September 26, 2016Richard, Caroline, Michael, Patrick, Megan, Annie, Emily, Owen and Edmund. Admired for her deep love and devotion to God and family. Reposing at SCHUYLER HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3535 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx Tuesday 2-5 & 7- 9 P.M. Mass of Christian burial St. Benedict Church, 9:30 A.M., Wednesday. Interment St. Raymond Cemetery. James E. McQuade, DirectorCOX-Mary (nee O'Sullivan). On February 7, 2009. Native of Borlin, Bantry Co. Cork, Ireland. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Brenda and Kenneth & son-in-law Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Molly, Chloe, Ella and Ian. Pre-deceased by brothers Jimmy (Sonny), John and Denis. Dear sister of Sheila O'Donnell, Michael, Jerry, Willie, Donie, Pat Joe, Kathleen Traynor, Noreen Coppinger & Brendan. Also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews. Reposing DAVID J. HODDER & SON F.H. 899 McLean Ave., Yonkers, Monday & Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 9:45 A.M. at St. Barnabas Church. Burial to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.DeCOSTELLO-Mary Grace of Holbrook, NY (formerly of Brooklyn), on February 7, 2009 in her 90th year. Moderator of St. Mary's Mother of Jesus Sea Cadets. Devoted wife of the late James. Beloved mother of Maryann, Vincent, Frank and the late Amy. Cherished grandmother of 13 and greatgrandmother of 9. Reposing MOLONEY'S HOLBROOK FUNERAL HOME, 825 Main St., Holbrook where a religious service will be held Tuesd...
Monday, September 12, 2016Witmer worked on other veterans projects, including when the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall came through Massillon, and the project to rename the Tremont viaduct to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Viaduct in honor of 18 Massillon-area men who died in the war."Because of Don Witmer's leadership and tireless devotion, veterans of all wars, not just Vietnam, realized that their hometown recognized and appreciated everyone who wore a uniform in the service of this great nation," Kettler said. "The city of Massillon has since become known for its patriotism and the honor it accords its veterans."Kettler said he has discussed with some veterans who worked with Whitmer in 1983 about the placement of a bronze plaque in his honor next to the Vietnam memorial.'Loved by everyone'Several people reached out to The Independent about Witmer, and after the Massillon Police Department posted his obituary Sunday on the department's Facebook page, dozens of people responded with memories and kind words."Lt. Witmer was loved by everyone," wrote Sgt. Brian Muntean on the MPD Facebook page. "He was that kind of guy. He was truly dedicated to his profession and to members of his department that he led. ... When he spoke, people listened. He was truly a natural and gifted leader."The Massillon native was a 1964 Washington High School graduate, and had a bachelor's degree from Kent State University. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.According to his obituary, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Alice; his son, Stephen W. Short II; his daughter, Mary C. "Cathy" Kemp; and his son, Richard B. Witmer, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a nephew.Page 3 of 3 - Reach Christina at 330-775-1133 or christina.mccune@indeonline.com.On Twitter: @cmccuneINDE...
