Rt. Rev. Dr. Eric Kemp

It is with great sadness that I must report the death of The Rt Revd Dr Eric Kemp ECLJ, former Bishop of Chichester, loyal and distinguished member of our Order.  Dr Kemp died peacefully on Saturday 28th November at the age of 94. He remained active until the end, regularly taking part in services of the Sussex Commandery, of which he was a member.  His wisdom, kindness and good humour will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know him.

 The funeral will take place at 11.30am on Friday 18th December at Chichester Cathedral. Members of the Order attending may wear mantles.

 Please pray for the repose of his soul and the comfort of all those to whom he was dear.

 Et cum Lazaro, quondam paupere, aeternam habeat requiem.

Elsie Marguerite Winter

It is with great sadness that I must report the death of our dear consoeur, Elsie Marguerite Winter DLJ, on Tuesday 6th October, at the age of 92. Dame Elsie was a much loved and respected member of the Order who had enjoyed a highly distinguished nursing career and given invaluable assistance to the late Dame Ruth Bowden in the latter's capacity as Grand Priory Hospitaller.

 Please pray for the repose of her soul and the comfort of all to whom she was dear.

 Et cum Lazaro, quondam paupere, aeternam habeat.

Peter William Lang

It is with great sadness that I must report the death of our dear confrere, Peter William Lang KCLJ, on Friday 25th September, after a long and heroic battle against cancer. Peter was Receiver-General of the Grand Priory of England & Wales from 2000-2008 and his financial acumen and shrewd business sense ensured the Grand Priory's finances were placed on a firm footing. He was a prominent and popular member of the Commandery of Wales, and a loyal knight of our Order. He will be greatly missed.

Please pray for the repose of his soul and the comfort of all to whom he was dear.

 Et cum Lazaro, quondam paupere, aeternam habeat.

Major Basil Bicknell

It is with great sadness that I report the death on 9th of August of Major Basil Bicknell, sometime Bailiff of the Grand Priory of England & Wales. He had been suffering from cancer for some years. Major Bicknell was a loyal and devoted officer of the Order who will be deeply missed by all who were privileged to know him.

 Please pray for the repose of his soul and the comfort of all those to whom he was dear.

 Et cum Lazaro quondam paupere aeternam habeat requiem

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