Living Past Masters

Thomas E. Melanson
1965
Neil H. Thorp
1970
William S. Penhallow
George Mayhew Jr.
Joseph Brearley*
Raymond A. Geer
Robert E. Jacques
John L. Holliday, Sr
Harold T. Prosser, Jr

1972
1974
1980
1982
1983
1984
1985

Fredrick J. Krus, Jr
John H. Williams, III
V. Lehman Woods
Edward A. Lowe
Thomas R. Gatten
Arnold J. Daley

1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994

Leverett F. Andrews, Jr.

1995
Brian E. Thorp
1996
Charles L. Niles, Jr.
1997
John Holliday, Sr.
2002
Jerry I. Duhamel, Jr.
2004,05,06
Timothy J. McLellan
2007,08
David E. Crandall
2009
Robert F. Raby
Edwin G. Hoffman
Galen "Skip" Hoffman
Paul DeRita
Daniel Rzewuski
David Shafovaloff

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015

John Grossomandes (Honorary)

*Past Most Worshipful Grand Master

2016
Worshipful Master: Eric Ross
28 Greenman Ave. Westerly, RI 02891
(C) 240-338-5313 (H) 401-348-0697
ebross@verizon.net
Lady: Laura

FRA NKL IN
LODGE #20

Senior Warden: Ralph Brunson

20 Elm St. Westerly, RI 02891
401-644-4525 rbrunson23@cox.net
Lady: Stephanie
Junior Warden: Joseph Giancaspro
109 Locust Cir Groton, CT 06340
903-204-5901
joseph.giancaspro@gmail.com
Lady: Kasey Lynn
Treasurer: Paul DeRita
401-539-8633 pderita@gmail.com
Lady: Lee Ann
Secretary: Daniel Rzewuski
28 Burlingame Dr. Charlestown, RI
02813
401-595-5410 danrz@mac.com
Lady: Jocelyn

20 Elm Street
Westerly, Rhode Island
401-596-2925

Program:
Presentation of 50 year medals
Entered Apprentice Degree

Masters Message
Wardens and Brethren,
Our journey continues this month as we confirm the first
degree on Mr. Tim Cavanaugh. I am looking forward to
bringing Tim into Masonic light, and I appreciate the efforts
everyone has been giving towards learning their parts and
participating in the practices.
We will have visitors for our degree Coastal Lodge is
coming over (all that way!) to give several newly raised
Master Masons a taste of Rhode Island ritual work. I know
from my one time going to a Connecticut lodge that there
are interesting differences in how the degrees are
presented; I am sure it will be a great evening spending time
in fellowship with our brothers.

N E X T C O M M U N I C AT I O N M A R C H 8 , 2 0 1 6

Dinner 6:00 Lodge will open at 7:00

Romaine Lettuce Tossed with Dressing, Croutons and Parmesan Cheese
Individual 6 inch Pot Pie Pastry filled with Roasted Pork, Assorted Vegetables, Fresh Herbs, and a Savory Rich Wild Mushroom
Sauce.
Cookies and Assorted Sweets Served After the Meeting
M AS ON IC BI RTHDAY S RA IS ED

Frederick DeGrooth
Robert Dinwoodie
W. Frederick Krus Jr.

3/12/13
3/9/82
3/23/85

Bro. Eric B. Ross

Master, Franklin Lodge #20

Monday March 14th 7:00 PM

Charity #23 Thurs March 17, 7:30

franklin20.weebly.com

Hope #25 Wed March 9 & April 13

Mt. Vernon #4 Thurs March 3 &
April 7, 7:00
Grand Masters Visitation
Overseas Lodge #40
March 8th

Appointed Officers

Finally, I did a little research on the meaning of Light to

Masons. The entry in the Encyclopedia of Freemasonry
(MacKey) says that light is the first of all the symbols
presented to the neophyte, and continues to be presented to
him throughout his Masonic career. The reverence for light,
with the emblematical and mental illumination it brings, is
what sets Masons apart from the profane or uninitiated, and
represents the Eternal Principle of Good. After passing
through utter darkness during initiation, he receives this
pure and perfect light and receives the necessary
instructions to invest him with that knowledge of the Divine
truth, which has been the object of his labors.

Fraternally

Westerly Masonic Foundation

website http://

I want to thank the brothers who were able to travel to Hope

#25 for the Grand Masters visitation to the Southern District
on February 10th. It was a last minute call for attendance,
and Franklin was very well represented. The program for the
evening included a rededication of the Perfect Ashlar in the
West, using the same implements that were used to
dedicate the cornerstone of the RI Statehouse in 1895. I am
certain we will see our GM come down to Westerly before
his year is out.

I look forward to seeing you all at the March communication.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Please visit our new

Chaplain:

Br. Bill Hannah

465-9730

Lady: Rose

Senior Deacon:

Br. Brett Marggra 378-6474

Lady: Elaine

Junior Deacon:

Br. Carlo Ferraro 741-4034

Lady: Cheryl

Senior Steward:

Br. John Huhtala 322-4034

Junior Steward:

Br. Robert Tierney 714-1673

Lady: Laura

Marshal:

W. Br. Tommy Staord 348-2072

Lady: Doreen

Musical Director: W. Br. Leverett Andrews 322-7948

Sentinel:

Br. S. Benjamin Headley 742-3867

Tiler:

W. Br. Edwin Homan 377-2899

Historian:

Br. Scott Bill Hirst

377-4643

Ritual Advisor:

W. Br. Ray Geer

860-608-5265 Lady: Sue

Lady: Diana

Committees
Trustees

Finance Committee

By-Laws Committee

Visiting Committee

RW. Jerry I. Duhamel, Jr.

W. Leverett F. Andrews, Jr.

W. Neil H. Thorpe

W. David Crandall

W. David Shafovalo

W. William Penhallow

Br. Brad Johnson

W. Leverett F. Andrews Jr

W. Eric Ross

Br. John G. Grossomanides

W. Edward A. Lowe

W. William Penhallow

RW. John H. Williams

W. Galen "Skip" Homan