"One Brother is absent from our circle. We therefore leave him in God's keeping until that glorious day when Death shall be swallowed up in victory, and our broken link be complete again" May he rest in peace - AMEN
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With great sadness, we have been informed that Bro Derek Jagger ROH has passed away just prior to Christmas. Bro Derek was a well known member of the Henshaw Nutter Lodge and was a delegate to Provincial Grand Lodge over the years. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Sincere condolences to his family and those he leaves behind him at this sad time.
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Bro Derick pictured (above) with the ROH Assembly after another splendid raising and (below) with the Brethren of the OD Murphy 6977 during the presentation of the lodge's 80th anniversary jewel in 2011 by the then
DGP Bro Alan Egan ROH
Presentation to Brother Derick of his Affiliation Certificate by members of the Arthur Oliver Lodge 10703 and the PGP Bro Tom Jones ROH in 2023
Brother Derick Haywood ROH HM PGP 1987, has passed away peacefully at home after a long period of illness borne with great dignity and courage. The thoughts of his Minor Lodges, Provincial Grand Lodge, Knights Chapter & ROH Assembly are with his buffess Marguerite and family at this sad time.
Brother Derick, was initiated by the Wolverley Lodge, in the Worcester Province on 25th November 1966. It was there, in August 1970, he was raised to Primo. In the same year his work commitments facilitated the launch of a new factory meaning his family relocated to Telford, Shropshire. When living and working within the Wrekin Province he affiliated to the Richard Brereton Lodge, representing them as a PGL Delegate. In August 1973, he was raised to KOM. Moving westwards to South Wales with his job in 1974, he affiliated to the Loyal Loughor Lodge in the Swansea Province. He also represented them as a PGL Delegate and in February 1979 was elevated to ROH. In 1980, he returned to Kidderminster, coming together, once more, with his Mother Lodge. In 1981, he was back in Telford, this time he plumped to join the OD Murphy Lodge 6977 which later bestowed his Honorary Membership. He quickly assumed wide-ranging Buffalo pursuits within the Wrekin Province initially as a PGL Delegate and then for several years as a PGL Officer. In 1987 he was elected as our Provincial Grand Primo and President of the Examining Council. He represented the Wrekin Province at Grand Lodge meetings and conferences as a Delegate from 1987 until deciding to bow out from this and book examining duties in 2015. In 1973, he joined the Knights Chapter and was elected Secretary in 1983, (a post he held for 33 years), also serving as its President in 1991. A founder member of the Wrekin Province ROH Assembly in 1998 he held the position as Secretary until 2015. He was elected ROH President in 1998. Brother Derick served as a Provincial Grand Lodge Trustee for 25 years and was a very active member of his beloved OD Murphy Lodge, the Ironbridge Lodge and all Bridgnorth Lodges over the years until the COVID era took hold.
Bro Derick has inspired many Brothers in the Provinces he has worked within. He has led an extremely busy and noteworthy life, helping to raise money for countless charities and organised lodge outings galore over the years (back in the day often driving the bus!). He thoroughly deserved the respect of his colleagues and peers as well as the many honors bestowed on him during 60 plus years of unbroken compliance. In the last year of his life, whilst confined to his bed at home, he was still visited regularly and kept in touch with Brethren to keep him abreast of Province news and its social functions. He was always quick to donate raffle prizes and bottles of cheer until he passed away two days after his 89th birthday. Brother Derick Haywood ROH HM was a distinguished stalwart member of the Wrekin (Shropshire) Province and an ambassador of all things Buffalo, that will be dearly missed.
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Brother Barry Hodgkinson ROH HM, who was a stalwart member of the Cyrils Ladd & Carline Lodge 9387 and long standing servant of the Province and all it's committees passed away peacefully on Friday 25th October. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and buffalo family at this sad time.
Brother Barry was a member of several Minor Lodges in the Province over a long and distinguished Buffalo career. He was always a steady hand and great committee man, which saw him consecutively voted as a Minor Lodge Delegate to PGL and onto the PGL Executive Committee for many years. These trustworthy and steadfast values were harnessed in his election to will and pleasure offices of Trustee, Treasurer and Secretary of his lodges, notably in the Cyrils Ladd & Carline Lodge, which he attended faithfully until declining health kept him from attending after the covid period. Brother Barry was elected as our Wrekin Knight Chapter President in 1993 and also held the honorable office of Examining Council President in 2000. His dependable character, comradeship and sense of humour will be dearly missed by the Brethren and all who knew him.
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Seen above is the Late Brother Eric Jones ROH showing Bro Keith Porter ROH tips and tricks on how to do it with the camera.
Brother Eric Jones ROH, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with long term illness.
Brother Eric was a member of many lodges in the Province over the years but notably of the Noel Jones Lodge 10600 and was their delegate to Wrekin Provincial Grand Lodge for many years. His time on the microphone at Grand Lodge meetings will be fondly remembered by many past Grand Primos for his sense of timing and oratory skills. Bro Eric was a past PGP of the Shrewsbury & District Province and a founder member of the Shrewsbury Castle Tom Scott 10680 Lodge. He was duly installed as the inaugural PGP of the neighboring Shropshire Provincial Grand Lodge in 2019.
He was a strong family many with large family that he doted on, that are in our thoughts and prayers at their time of loss. His lifetime in the Telford area has an amazing insight that can be found in the Blog page of this website.
Brother Eric was the creator of this Province website and was always acutely aware on the need to advertise the Buffs and present us to the wider public, so that the unenlightened could hear the Buffalo message of who we are and what we do. His talents in this direction have left a rich foundation and legacy for the future, in the hope that a few mouse clicks could lead to a conversation that could lead to another Brother in the ranks. He was a keen photographer and was always there to capture the spirit of local Buffs functions in fine detail. His never ending fundraising, zest for life and wide ranging lifetime of service to his minor Lodges, Provinces and the wider community will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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Brother Robert (Bob) Humphreys ROH died suddenly on 7 th January 2024 following a long illness. A native of Ketley, he remained in the local area throughout his life.
He was initiated into the Order in November 1987 and served the Province and his Minor Lodges with distinction in various roles until his death.
He served as the Knights Chapter President in 2001, Roll of Honour President in 2003 & 2022, Provincial Grand Primo in 2009 and Examining Council President in 2013.
He also acted as Secretary in several Minor Lodges and Wrekin Knights Chapter 286 and served many years as a Provincial Grand Lodge Trustee.
Beloved Husband of Elaine, Brother of John and Roger, sadly missed Uncle of Linda, Terry, Carol, Doug, Morris, Lisa, Karen and Darren.
He will be greatly missed by all his Family and Friends.
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Clifford Albert COTTON (Cliff)
Of Pool Road, Trench. Passed away peacefully at The Wheatlands Care Home on August 19, 2016, aged 87 years.
Devoted Husband of the late Ann, dearly loved Dad of Roger, Jane and Lesley. Much loved Father-in-lawto Louise, Wayne and Martin and sadly missed Grandad and Great-Grandad.
Funeral Service held at Telford Crematorium on Friday, September 9, at 11am. 2018
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Ronald Meredith (Ron) Of Barclay Gardens, Donnington, formerly of Dawley and Lawley.
Passed away peacefully with his Granddaughter Melanie by his side on March 15, 2020, aged 94 years.
Loving Dad to Barbara, Dennis, Carol and Eric, Grandad to Maria, Dave, Melanie, Adrian and Laura and a proud Great-Grandad to John, Kathryn, Anna and Emma.
Private Cremation Service will take place due to the current restrictions.
Donations to Dementia UK would be appreciated.
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Brother John Westerman ROH joined The Order in 2009 In The Noel Jones Lodge . He was raised to the fourth degree in 2016
Always an enthusiastic hard working member. Could always be relied on in the matter of Charity
Often recalled helping Brother Terry Phillips to paint the outside of The R B L Club at Dawley.
Brother John Died on August 23rd 2020 age 47 years
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Brother Terry Phillips ROH. born on Christmas Day 1950. in Hill Mountain near to Haverford West. Terry was always proud of his Welsh Heritage. He joined The RAOB in 1979 . he was initiated into The Baring Gould Lodge in Haverford West .
Later moving to Telford he continued his Buffalo Career with Gusto in The Wrekin (Shropshire) Province He was The Province Delegate to Grand Lodge for many years and held The Grand Tyler's Collar in 2012. Brother Terry was also active in The Shrewsbury & District Province ,being P G P on two occasions
Terry was renowned for his charity work having raised many thousands of pounds over the years
Terry died on August 1st 2021
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Herbert Howell Vaughn Davies a proud Welshman born in St Asaph 1941
Initiated in The Richard Brereton Lodge in 1978. Fourth degree 1998. As secretary of The Midlands Countess Social Committee he organised many events and outings
He was PGP of the Wrekin(Shropshire) P G L in 1996 He was a member of the Cosford Lodge and The O D Murphy Lodge
In 1999 Howell was appointed Grand Minstrel G L E . Sadly at this time His wife Annette died
In later years Howell married his second wife Margaret.
Howell and Margaret organised nine Annual Easter trips to the Isle of man and a number of trips to GL meetings
in 2006 he was a founder of the reopened Wrekin Lodge and a founder member of The Shrewsbury castle Tom Scott Lodge
In 2011 Howell was appointed on to GL Management committee . It was at a committee meeting in February 2013 That Bro. Howell suffered a serious Stroke He spent five months in hospital followed by other hospital stays during the following years. Despite his illness and disability he attended, with Margaret's assistance, The Wrekin Lodge , The Shrewsbury Castle Lodge and Wrekin P G L regularly
Howell Died suddenly and peacefully on the 10th February 2017
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Member of Noel Jones Lodge R A O B
Passed away suddenly at The Princess Royal Hospital on November 4, ,2018, aged 86 years.
A beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather,
Funeral Service 11.30am Monday, November 26 at Telford Crematorium.
Family flowers only by request but if desired donations which will be divided between Midlands Air Ambulance and Cancer Research UK would be appreciated.
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Bro Len Jones with his wife Barbara . Also now decease JONES Leonard Lenny
JONES Leonard (Lenny the Lion) Member of The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes. Of Brookside, Telford. Passed away at The Princess Royal Hospital on April 12, 2020, aged 86 years. Much loved Husband of Barbara and a dearly loved Dad, Grandad and Uncle......
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Barbara Joan Of Brookside, Telford, passed away peacefully at Bradeney House Nursing Home on June 2, 2020, aged 86 years.
Much loved Wife of the late Len and a dearly loved Stepmother, Sister and Aunt.
Private Funeral Service. Donations in memory of Barbara are being gratefully received for Cancer Research UK which may be given at www.memorygiving.com.
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Brother Nic Murdoc
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Bro. Graham Oliver. A respected member of The R A O B
OLIVER Graham
OLIVER Graham Of Muxton, Telford.
Passed away suddenly at home on July 27, 2021, aged 74 years.
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great- Grandfather and Brother.
Funeral Service 2pm, Thursday, August 19 at St Andrew's Church, Shifnal followed by Interment in Shifnal Cemetery.
Family flowers only by request but if desired donations for R A O B (Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes) would be appreciated.
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Brother Terry Mills MILLS Terry
Terry Of Woodside, Telford.
Member of The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.
Passed away suddenly at The Princess Royal Hospital on January 14, 2021, aged 71 years.
A much loved Husband, Dad, Grandad, Brother and Uncle.
Private Funeral Service.
Family flowers only by request but if desired donations for MIND would be appreciated, which can be given on line at www.memorygiving.com
Brother Ken Beal ROH.
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Brother Tom EMBURY R O H PGP (Wrekin(Shropshire) Province 1988
Thomas William (Tommy)
Of Bridgnorth Road, Broseley. Passed away peacefully at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital on June 14, 2017, aged 72 years.
Loving Husband of Ann, devoted Dad of Shane and Sarah, treasured Grandad of Izumi-Violet and Father- in-law of Nick and Madoka.
Who will be forever remembered by all his Family and Friends.
Funeral Service, 11am, Wednesday, June 28, at All Saints Church, Broseley, followed by Interment in Broseley Cemetery.
Family flowers only by request but if desired donations, which will be divided between Help for Heroes and the Severn Hospice would be appreciated.
Ann Embury The widow of Bro Tom Embury ROH, PGP passed away last Sunday. August 7th. 2022.Funeral at Telford Crematorium on Friday 26th August at 1 1.30am; with the wake at Broseley Social Club from 12.30pm.
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Brother Frederick Mottershaw
Frederick Gerald (Gerald) Of Oakengates, Telford.
Passed away peacefully at The Cottage Christian Nursing Home, Newport on June 19, 2022, aged 93 years.
Beloved Husband to the late Joan, devoted Dad to Roy, Pam, Keith, Ian, Steve and David and a much loved Father-in-law, Grandad and Great-Grandad, who will be dearly missed.
Funeral Service, 11.30am, Friday, July 8 at Telford Crematorium.
Family flowers only by request but if desired donations for Stallard Court Residents Comforts Fund would be appreciated,via a collection box after the Service.
Brother Frederick Gerald Mottershaw Was a member of The RAOB in The Wrekin(Shropshire) Province for many years. He was P G P In 1998. His name was on The Roll of honour
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Bro. Keith Jervis
The funeral service for Brother Keith will be at Telford Crematorium on Wednesday September 7th. 2022 at 11.30pm
Brother Keith was a member of The RAOB in The Wrekin (Shropshire Province) for many years. He served as P G P in 1993 His name is on The Roll of Honour and he was an honorary member
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Bro Tony LLOYD ROH of St. Georges, Telford.
Passed away peacefully at New Cross Hospital on December 16, 2022. Aged 75 years.
Beloved Husband of Jackie.
Loving Dad to Peter and Michael.
Sadly missed by all his Family and Friends.
Funeral Service to be held at Telford Crematorium on Thursday, February 9, at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired for The Royal British Legion, Oakengates for which purpose a collection box will be provided at the Crematorium.
A Most Honourable and Respected Brother of his Lodge
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Brother Douglas A Fall (DA 8004)
Brother Douglas Fall ROH HM was the embodiment of true Buffaloism in that from the time of his initiation nearly 73 years ago, he dedicated himself to serving his
fellow man. He joined the Order by way of the Grand Council Banner on 18th April 1950, but eventually, some years later, he transferred his allegiance to the Grand
Lodge of England. He was an active member of several lodges namely, Telford, Wrekin, Severn (Forrester), Lord Forrester, Bernard Lees and lastly the Sir LI Aulton.
He was a PGL officer for over 20 years and presided over the Roll of Honour Assembly (2007) Knights Chapter (2013) and Examining Council (2015), and was granted a well-deserved GLE honorary membership in January 2020.
Brother Doug died peacefully, in residential care, on the 14th April 2023 and was laid to rest on 22nd May 2023 following a well-attended service at St Michael's Church
Madeley and his committal at the Telford Crematorium. The committal service included an RAOB Honour Guard and the RAOB funeral ceremony conducted by the Province Funeral Marshall, Bro Tom Jones ROH.
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Bro Phillip Jones was initiated into the O D Murphy Lodge on 16.1.2007 by the Wrekin Province PGP Bro Keven Tyrer KOM.
Bro Phil remained an active member up to late 2019 when deteriorating health prevented him from attending Lodge.
Bro Phil still kept in touch with Lodge members.
He went to the Isle of Man several times on the Easter weekend trips organised by the late Bro Howell Davies ROH circa 2006/7/8.
Bro Phil passed away on Thursday, October 12th. 2023
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HARRIS Mavis widow of the late Brother Don Harris ROH
Brother Don was a well known, unstinting Brother within The Wrekin Province
He was a pianist entertainer extraordinaire and always had the support of Mavis
HARRIS Mavis Violet Of Preston Grove, Trench, Telford. Passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2023. Aged 91 years.
Devoted Wife of the late Don and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
The Funeral Service was held at The Parish Church of Holy Trinity, Much Wenlock.
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Brother Michael (Mike) Maughan
MAUGHAN Michael Richard Of Dawley, Telford passed away suddenly at home on February 12, 2024, aged 80 years. Funeral Service 2.30pm, Thursday, March 7 at Telford Crematorium. Family flowers only by request, but if desired, donations to Meniere's Society
Brother Mike was a member of The Noel Jones Lodge
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Brother Derek Kelly ROH PGP 2004
Bro Derek passed away in his sleep early in 2024 after a long illness born with great courage and dignity. He was a great servant to the Province over many years but had not been able to attend his Lodges for many years due to failing health. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family in their time of loss.
Brother Derek was a stalwart member of the Albrighton & Cosford Lodges in days gone by.
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