Care fratres
It is with great sadness that we report the passing today of Right Worthy Frater William John (Bill) Foley, KStJ, VIII° & 9°, OCR, a wonderful Man and Mason who was a friend to a great many and a frater to all.
He was born 27-Feb-1924, raised a Master Mason in Nov-1949, admitted to Demiurgus College Oct-1974, serving as Celebrant 1991-92 and was the college Representative to High Council from 2002-18.
He was acknowledged a Magus (honoris causa) in Oct-2014 for his service to his mother college and St Christopher College, of which he was a founder and made honorary member in 2005, and to the province in numerous roles, include Suffragan for 2005-06.
Highly respected and well-loved, he will be dearly missed with this Society and freemasonry more broadly. Bill had a lifetime of service, including to the Venerable Order of St John, by which he as made a Knight of Grace for his selfless work.
Condolences have been passed to his family in their bereavement and you might have him and them in your thoughts and prayers.
Mors Janua Vitae
Province of Victoria
Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia