Heritage Lodge No. 5572
Announce and read Citation
Notes on W.Bro. Bob Leck for 60 year citation (adapted from notes on his 50 year citation meeting 24.11.12.)
Bob was initiated into Freemasonry in 1956 joining Greenock Kilwinney Lodge no.12 under the Scottish Constitution.
Bob served as a Steward and I.G. before moving South in 1960 working for Camden Council as a Parks Superintendant.
As a National Serviceman Bob served his time in the R.A.F. Bomb Disposal unit but does not talk much about his time here.
As a long time P.I.G. Bob joined Elfrida Lodge no. 4497 in 2000 and rose through the ranks (2002 SD), (2003 JW) to become Master in 2005.
After vacating the chair Bob took up several stand - in roles inc. I.G. in 2006 and JW and Almoner in 2007.
When Elfrida Lodge unfortunately handed in their warrant in 2010 he and several of his buddies joined Heritage Lodge.
Bob was already a member of Heritage Chapter and here again he was always willing to step in especially as the Chapter was reasonable small and his dedication and enthusiasm was of great assistance.
Bob has long been a champion of Demelza House raising money holding ‘open house’ and garden parties. He has also been a keen supporter of local Scout Groups and upholds the Scout promise of ‘always thinking of others before himself’.
Bob has been happily married to Maureen for 62 years and has a Son, David.
Bob has recently not been in good health and as such the presentation of his 60 year Citation would normally have been carried out by the PGM himself. At his request however Bob wanted as little fuss as possible and earlier today before the meeting his good friends and long term Masonic colleagues W.Bro Albert and Derek visited Bob at home and made this presentation on behalf of the PGM.
Throughout his adversities however Bob has always been, and still remains a keen supporter of Freemasonry and thoroughly deserves recognition for his long service.
We will all take wine with him at the Festive Board not only as an absent Brother but in celebration of this monumentus occasion.
Tony Saunders
