Derek Richmond Funeral Service

On Saturday 8th March 2008, the Funeral was held for the late Rt W Bro Derek Richmond, who died in Office as Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Durham, on Wednesday 27th February 2008.
The Service was held at St Barnabas Church, Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough where Derek had worshipped all of his life and most of that time as a member of the Church Choir.
The Service was led by the Vicar Canon Eric Wilson, assisted by the Provincial Grand Chaplain W Bro The Revd Michael Snowball.
As could have been expected, the Church was full to overflowing with in excess of 400 people being present. The Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving was performed with much love and great sensitivity and was so appropriate for the love and respect that everyone had for Derek. The hymns were especially chosen by the Family, to enable all present to have a good sing and created a sound that Derek would have been delighted to hear.
The Order of Service is attached and included people from all his various aspects throughout his life including his Church, Education, Teesside Eisteddford and of course his Masonic activities.
Throughout the Service the various contributions spoke of his charm, his compassion and his great energy, in supporting and caring for all with whom he came into contact.
A Eulogy was delivered from the Masonic point of view, by W Bro His Honour Judge Peter Armstrong and his address is given below.
In attendance were Lord Barnard and Dr A M Davison and his wife, along with 3 Provincial Grand Masters and one Past Provincial Grand Master from neighbouring Provinces.

Order of Service

Derek Richmond Eulogy