George Henry Savage

Worshipful Brother George Henry Savage

Worshipful Brother

George Henry Savage

(1887 - 1959)

Temple Lodge, No. 33

George henry savage family grave, Saint Mary's Somenos
The George Henry Savage family grave and marker in St. Mary's Somenos Anglican cemetery. The grave's GPS location is: N 48⁰ 47.968’  W 123⁰ 44.153’
George Henry Savage grave marker, Saint Mary's Somenos

Here is a brief biographical sketch of Wor. Brother George Henry Savage taken from the local newspaper reports of his death and funeral:

“Geo. Savage, former mayor and alderman
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                George Henry Savage, former mayor and alderman and a resident of Duncan for the last 52 years, died in King’s Daughters’ Hospital Sunday at 71 years of age.


                Mr. Savage was born at Hornsey, London, England. In 1921 he started what is now known as the Cowichan Joinery Ltd., and in 1946 his son Warren joined him as a partner.


                He served as mayor for the city of Duncan from 1943 until 1946 and previous to that had been an alderman for many years. Very active in community affairs, he also served as a school trustee.


                Mr. Savage was past president of of the Duncan Rotary Club, past master of Temple Lodge, AF and AM, past grand chancellor of grand lodge of B.C. Knights of Pythias, and past chancellor of Maple Lodge, No. 15, Duncan, who honoured him recently with his 50 year jewel.


He is survived by his wife, Lillian; one son, Warren; one daughter, Mrs. J.D. Smith, Oakridge, Toronto; six grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin and James, both of Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Fred Wise, Vancouver.


Funeral services took place from Hirst Funeral Chapel yesterday at 2 p.m., with Rev. W.F. Burns officiating, followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers the family requested that donations be made to the cancer fund.”

Source: Cowichan Leader, 26 March 1959

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