It is with sadness we announce that another link has been broken in the chain of Past Grands. Brother Charles "Chuck" H. Thompson,

Past Grand Patron, passed away on November 19, 2009 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Brother Chuck, as he was affectionately known, served

as Worthy Grand Patron with Sister Sarah Doty, Worthy Grand Matron. Their session "Harbour Lights of Friendship" was held in Yarmouth,

Nova Scotia in July, 1973.

Brother Chuck was initiated into Westwood Chapter, No. 63 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on November 21, 1962 and served as Worthy Patron three times. When the chapter consolidated with Hon. Joseph Howe Chapter, No. 20 in March, 1985, he served as Worthy Patron twice. He affiliated with Ruth Chapter, No. 57 on November 10, 2006 following the closure of Hon. Joseph Howe Chapter.

In 1985 Brother Chuck served the Masonic fraternity as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia.

Brother Chuck was predeceased by his wife, Sister Elizabeth and one daughter. Our sincere sympathy is extended to his four sons, two daughters and their families and to his chapter, Ruth Chapter No. 57.

In loving memory of Brother Chuck, let this memorial be read and the Altar draped in each Chapter.

Worthy Grand Matron    Stella Trask                                                                         Worthy Grand Patron  Zeke Eaton