It is with a deep sense of sadness and loss that the Brethren of The Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 S.C mourn the passing of Bro. Whitsun A. McDonald P.M., D.S.M., who ascended to the Grand Lodge above on the 11th February 2014. Bro. McDonald has secured his place as a living stone in that spiritual edifice eternal in heaven.
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THE GLENLYON LODGE No. 346 S.C.
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BRO. WHITSUN MCDONALD C.D.; J.P.; P.M.; P.D.G.T.; D.S.M.; P.S.D.G.W.; Hon. Grand Marshall; Hon. Grand Jeweller.
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JUNE 22, 1915 – FEBRUARY 11, 2014
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\r\nBro. Whitsun Albert McDonald, CD; JP: Saintly in character, liberal in spirit, vigorous in mind, with a heart imbued with a passion for justice, you have served our Fraternity for over seventy years with loyalty, honour and distinction. In your official acts you are governed by a keen sense of duty, coupled with a unique grasp of human problems. You always seek to help your fellowmen in the hour of need and for those reasons you have gained and maintained the admiration, esteem and affection of the Fraternity.\r\n\r\n Initiated in the Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 SC in 1942 he became Right Worshipful Master in the Administrative year 1950-1951. He held the office of Treasurer for 26 years and was awarded the honour of a Distinguished Service Member. As a devoted member of the District Grand Lodge of Jamaica he held many offices, rising to that of Senior District Grand Warden. His meritorious service to the District Grand Lodge did not go unnoticed, as he was awarded with the Grand Rank of Hon Grand Jeweller by the Grand Lodge of Scotland, on the recommendation of the District Grand Lodge of Jamaica.\r\n\r\n Other lodges were to have the benefit of his services as he became a founding member of the Liguanea Lodge N0. 1479 S.C and a Honourary Member of the Jackson McLaren Wint Lodge No. 1818 S.C. His attendance record at the monthly meeting of the Glenlyon Lodge, and its General Committee is impeccable. At all these meetings he always exercised sound judgement, and offered wise council in the deliberations among the brethren. His zeal, fidelity, personal sacrifice and allegiance to our Fraternity knew no limits.\r\n\r\n Blessed with courage, understanding, initiative, vision and a saving sense of humour he has lived a life so full of accomplishments that few can match the honour and respect associated with his name.\r\n\r\n For his tireless efforts, unfading loyalty to the Fraternity, and the sincere affection he had shown to the Brethren, we take this opportunity on the occasion of his passing to The Grand Lodge Above to tender this citation as evidence of the high esteem in which he is held by all members of the Fraternity in general and the Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 S.C. in particular.