Eulogy for Danny Mclean (Affiliated to St Peters Operative No.284 6/12/94 and to 30th Jan ‘95)
Danny died on Sunday 24th January 2010 sadly just short of his 90th birthday, which would have been on the 28th of April. He was a mason of some renown and long standing. A few years ago he was given a 50th year certificate from St Peters. Danny thanked them politely but remarked that it should have been 60 not 50.
He was initiated into Lodge Rutherglen RA, No.116 and St Johns masonry was the one order in which he did not go through the chair.
He was also a member and been in the chair of all the red degrees. The Royal Arch was without doubt his favourite degree and to mark that fact he was buried in his Royal Arch regalia.
He was a member of the great Priory of Scotland and the Preceptory of St George where he took the chair in1978, and was the first person to receive the Grand Master Award for services to the order. He was also a long time member of the District Grand Priory of Strathclyde, where he was chaplain for ten years.
He was also a member of many other orders and been through the chair in most including 18th, 30th, Roseicrutions, The Royal Order of Scotland, The Order of Constantine, and I have no doubt there are some I have missed. In his time he had been an excellent ritualist.
Danny arrived in Caithness only 16 years ago, rather late in life, but brought with him a great deal of love and happiness particularly to his wife Heather to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. Both he and Heather attended every social event within the lodge. Danny faithfully attended every order to which he affiliated here in Caithness
Outside of masonry Danny led a very full life. During the war he served as a signaller in the Royal Navy and saw action with the Atlantic convoys, and received a commendation for his bravery during one of the attacks on his ship. He was an accomplished ballroom dancer, received professional training as a singer and as a musician and organist and was a member of many well known choirs and operatic societies including a final stint with Wick choral. And he was also St.Peter's Lodge soloist in the third degree.
He was very well read and continued his education in his latter years with the Open University gaining degrees in English Literature, Political Science and Medieval History. In his spare time he did computer studies at North Highland College.
He was indeed a man of many parts having served an apprenticeship as a carpet weaver, was along with his brother a shopkeeper, they ran both a newsagents and a dairy, having a working day from 6 am until 10 pm with a half day on Sunday. When redevelopment of the area caused closure of the shops both brothers took employment with Glasgow City Council in the Social work stores dep’. Which Danny described as good training for retirement after their long hours in self employment.
Danny had a ready wit, was great in conversation, a very cheery disposition and always at the centre of any group he was in, he was honest, outspoken and at all times a gentleman. I was very fortunate to have known him, and held him in very high regard. Dave Warren OBE
He was also a member and been in the chair of all the red degrees. The Royal Arch was without doubt his favourite degree and to mark that fact he was buried in his Royal Arch regalia.
He was a member of the great Priory of Scotland and the Preceptory of St George where he took the chair in1978, and was the first person to receive the Grand Master Award for services to the order. He was also a long time member of the District Grand Priory of Strathclyde, where he was chaplain for ten years.
Danny arrived in Caithness only 16 years ago, rather late in life, but brought with him a great deal of love and happiness particularly to his wife Heather to whom we extend our deepest sympathy. Both he and Heather attended every social event within the lodge. Danny faithfully attended every order to which he affiliated here in Caithness
He was very well read and continued his education in his latter years with the Open University gaining degrees in English Literature, Political Science and Medieval History. In his spare time he did computer studies at North Highland College.
Danny had a ready wit, was great in conversation, a very cheery disposition and always at the centre of any group he was in, he was honest, outspoken and at all times a gentleman. I was very fortunate to have known him, and held him in very high regard. Dave Warren OBE
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