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R.W. Bro. Eric Fenelon M.B.,
F.R.C.S.I.
Immediate Past Deputy Grand Master
1992 - 2002
Died :- 4th August 2005
We were all
greatly shocked to learn of the recent death of R.W. Bro. Eric Fenelon, the
Immediate Past Deputy Grand Master.
Following a
short illness he passed away peacefully at his home in the loving presence of
his wife Sylvia and family. His remains were cremated at a private family
service and a service of thanksgiving for his life and times is planned at a
later date. Through this medium, I would extend our heartfelt sympathy to
the family in their sad loss and pray that God’s presence may be ever near to
comfort them in their grief.
Eric will be
greatly missed, as he was indeed a very special person. His company was always
interesting and enjoyable and he always had time for a word. My last meeting
with Eric and Sylvia was at the Placido Domingo Concert in The Point Theatre
where they both had a very enjoyable evening. He tired easily and was not up to
attending the Grand Banquet held after the event, yet was most charitable in his
support.
Two memories
which impact on me most was his first chairmanship of a Grand Lodge
Communication, held in October 2001 at Newtownards, where he won the hearts of
all and delivered a most successful and enjoyable meeting under circumstances
which could have proved difficult and then his brilliant speech at the 275th
Celebratory Dinner of Grand Lodge in the presence of the Grand Master of the
United Grand Lodge of England, HRH The Duke of Kent and a host of other
important dignitaries. We were truly proud of him on those occasions.
R.W. Bro.
Fenelon was Deputy Grand Master from 1992 to 2002, having previously served as
Assistant Grand Master from 1989. He held the post of Honorary Past Grand High
Priest at the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter and was an Illustrious Brother of
the 32nd Degree. He chaired the Freemasons’ of Ireland Medical
Research Fund and had recently ventured into a new and exciting kidney research
project with University College Cork.
I was privileged
to succeed him as Deputy Grand Master and greatly appreciate his guidance and
kindness which has left me with fond memories of a very dear friend.
R.W. Bro. George
Dunlop, Deputy Grand Master.

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