It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our esteemed Brother Wbro Terry Keddy suddenly in hospital on Wednesday 5th November, aged 81 years.
Terry was a member of Legion Lodge 8634 from 1986 until it surrendered its warrant and was a joining member of Lodge Temperance 2557.
After four years on the Steward’s list at Legion Lodge he progressed through to the chair in 1995 then again in 2002 taking all offices in an exemplary manner. His attendance was always excellent.
His strength was as Legion’s Almoner, a position he held for over ten years. As an Almoner he was unsurpassed, not only in the manner in which he comforted those who were ill but also in the way he dealt with brethren who could be-in difficult circumstances. His tact and sympathy in these situations was his great strength and he was held in high esteem by all lodge members
Bro Keddy had a strong sense of “belonging”, this being nurtured by his time in HM Forces with the 15th /19th The King’s Royal Hussars, his almoner’s reports were well renowned and he kept track of all brethren. Woe betide anyone who did not inform him of illness or problems within the family. He took time to process any claim and many brethren of Legion Lodge had cause to be grateful to him. The fact that he had been almoner for such a long time is a testament to his ability. He was an extremely hard act to follow.
Bro Keddy was a regular visitor to Lodge Temperance and in 1997 he became a joining member in order to support the lodge which was experiencing difficulty. Shortly after joining he became Senior Warden and took the chair in 1999 after which he became D.C. of the Lodge.
In both lodges he has been a stalwart of the social committee and has put in many hours organising events for the benefit of the members and their wives.
Brother Keddy took pride in both his lodges and he made a particular point in welcoming visitors and making them feel at home.
Throughout his Masonic career Terry was a guiding light to many new masons giving them the benefit of his extensive Masonic experience and knowledge. He could always be relied upon to help out and both Terry and his wife Norma supported the Lodge over many years and regularly attended our social events.
He will be sorely missed by us all and our heartfelt sympathies are extended to his wife Norma and his family.
The Brethren of Lodge Temperance 2557 and others are requested to attend his funeral at the West Road Crematorium on Tuesday 25th November 2025 at 11.00 am and after at the Byker Freemason’s Centre, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 1HY. All are welcome.
