Neil Logan Gray

Worshipful Brother

Neil Logan Gray

(17 December 1902 - 19 September 1991)

Temple Lodge, No.33

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(*A photo of Worshipful Brother Gray will be posted shortly*)

Worshipful Brother Neil Logan Gray was born in Renfrew, Scotland on December 17, 1902.

Wor. Brother Gray was Initiated and Passed in Temple Lodge in 1926. He was Raised in 1927.

Wor. Brother Neil Logan Gray served Temple Lodge as Secretary (1948-49), Junior Warden (1950), Senior Warden (1951) and Worshipful Master in 1952. He was also a member of Tzouhalem Chapter, No.26 Royal Arch Masons and Colville Lodge of Perfection (Scottish Rite), in Victoria.

Here is some biographical information about Worshipful Brother Neil Logan Gray taken from Temple Lodge, No.33 records and from other sources:

“GRAY — in the Cowichan Lodge Intermediate Care Facility on September 19, 1991, a well known and respected member of the communlty, Mr. Nell Logan Gray, at age 88 years. Born in Renfrew, Scotland, on November 17,1902. Survived by his devoted wife "Chrissie"; son David and wife Karen of Burnaby, B.C.; two grandchildren, Michelle and Kevin. Mr. Gray served on the home front during World War 2 with the King's Own Rifles. For many years he was an independent Insurance agent in Duncan, a member and past treasurer of the Rotary Club of Duncan, a member of the Cowichan Golf & Country Club, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #53, Pacific Command, Duncan, B.C., a life member and past Master of Temple Lodge No. 33, A.F. & A.M. B.C.R., a life member and past secretary of Tzouhalem Chapter, No. 26, R.A.M., Duncan, B.C., a member of Colville Lodge of Perfection, Victoria, B.C., and he achieved his 32nd Degree Scottish Rite. His presence among his family and friends will be deeply missed.

Service will be held In the SANDS FUNERAL CHAPEL, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan, B.C., on Wednesday, September 25, at 2:00 p.m. Reverend James Statham officiating. Cremation. Floral tributes are gratefully declined. In memory of Mr. Gray, those so desiring may contribute to the Parkinson Disease Association, 1740 Richmond Road, Victoria, B.C. V8R4P9.

Source: Obituaries file-1991, Cowichan Valley Museum and Archives