Brother Henry McWhinney has passed away

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Brother Henry McWhinney has passed away


Henry attained the age of 102 and indeed watched the Glasgow Boyne Celebrations last year from the comfort of his wheelchair. His passing marks the end of a life well-lived and marked by his devotion to the Orange cause.


A lifetimes devotion to Orangeism began for Henry in 1920 when he was entered into the Cradle Roll of Juvenile Lodge No.38, a lodge long associated with his grandmother who would serve as one the first Presidents of the Ladies Orange Association of Scotland.


Henry thereafter became the lodge secretary. Amazingly the minutes that the very young Henry recorded would be sent for publication within the Belfast Weekly Telegraph.


Young Henry loved the annual Juvenile Rally which regularly incorporated excursions by train to the countryside or seaside. On coming of age, Henry joined the lodge where he had a large family connection, LOL 456.


The fraternal harmony was interrupted by the Second World War, during which Henry served in the Royal Air Force. This did not stop him thinking about the Orange Order though. Whilst billeted in London during the “Blitz”, he visited a local lodge in Bow and was welcomed by what he proudly referred to as his “extended family”.


On demob in 1945, Henry returned to Glasgow and renewed his connection with LOL 456 and District Lodge No.24, serving in most of the senior offices. Henry went on to serve as Assistant Grand Secretary and was appointed as a delegate to the Imperial Grand Council of the World. When his job sent him to the south of England, Henry transferred his orange membership to a lodge in Newbury in Berkshire, which was part of the Portsmouth District, serving in numerous offices at Private and District Lodge level, eventually being appointed Chaplain to the Metropolitan Province. Eventually LOL 456 sadly folded and when Henry returned to Scotland, he transferred his membership into one of Glasgow’s oldest lodges Brunswick LOL 106 founded in 1813.


In 2012 Henry was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution over many years to the wider orange family. Being part of the Orange Order was a lifelong joy for Henry.


It was his steadfast belief that it was his Orangeism that prepared him for the many challenges that he encountered throughout his travels and with Gods help and guidance Henry’s Orangeism was fully enriched.









 
Good innings.

Guy looked great for someone in his hundreds.

"A life well lived"
indeed.
 
Beautiful tribute! Rest Easy Sir!

"Jesus, my heart’s dear Refuge,
Jesus has died for me;
Firm on the Rock of Ages
Ever my trust shall be.
Here let me wait with patience,
Wait till the night is o’er,
Wait till I see the morning
Break on the golden shore."
 
And from his extended RAF family:

Stand down airman, see you at the Mess Bar.

Per Ardu Ad Astra
 
A fine tribute to a man who served his country and the Orange order with distinction and pride.
RIP sir.
 
Condolences from the Officers and Brethren of Sons of Glasgow LOL 50 Partick District No 15
Now Safe In The Arms Of Jesus Brother.
 
Brother Henry McWhinney has passed away


Henry attained the age of 102 and indeed watched the Glasgow Boyne Celebrations last year from the comfort of his wheelchair. His passing marks the end of a life well-lived and marked by his devotion to the Orange cause.


A lifetimes devotion to Orangeism began for Henry in 1920 when he was entered into the Cradle Roll of Juvenile Lodge No.38, a lodge long associated with his grandmother who would serve as one the first Presidents of the Ladies Orange Association of Scotland.


Henry thereafter became the lodge secretary. Amazingly the minutes that the very young Henry recorded would be sent for publication within the Belfast Weekly Telegraph.


Young Henry loved the annual Juvenile Rally which regularly incorporated excursions by train to the countryside or seaside. On coming of age, Henry joined the lodge where he had a large family connection, LOL 456.


The fraternal harmony was interrupted by the Second World War, during which Henry served in the Royal Air Force. This did not stop him thinking about the Orange Order though. Whilst billeted in London during the “Blitz”, he visited a local lodge in Bow and was welcomed by what he proudly referred to as his “extended family”.


On demob in 1945, Henry returned to Glasgow and renewed his connection with LOL 456 and District Lodge No.24, serving in most of the senior offices. Henry went on to serve as Assistant Grand Secretary and was appointed as a delegate to the Imperial Grand Council of the World. When his job sent him to the south of England, Henry transferred his orange membership to a lodge in Newbury in Berkshire, which was part of the Portsmouth District, serving in numerous offices at Private and District Lodge level, eventually being appointed Chaplain to the Metropolitan Province. Eventually LOL 456 sadly folded and when Henry returned to Scotland, he transferred his membership into one of Glasgow’s oldest lodges Brunswick LOL 106 founded in 1813.


In 2012 Henry was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution over many years to the wider orange family. Being part of the Orange Order was a lifelong joy for Henry.


It was his steadfast belief that it was his Orangeism that prepared him for the many challenges that he encountered throughout his travels and with Gods help and guidance Henry’s Orangeism was fully enriched.









Well done thy good and faithful servant.
 
Brother Henry McWhinney has passed away


Henry attained the age of 102 and indeed watched the Glasgow Boyne Celebrations last year from the comfort of his wheelchair. His passing marks the end of a life well-lived and marked by his devotion to the Orange cause.


A lifetimes devotion to Orangeism began for Henry in 1920 when he was entered into the Cradle Roll of Juvenile Lodge No.38, a lodge long associated with his grandmother who would serve as one the first Presidents of the Ladies Orange Association of Scotland.


Henry thereafter became the lodge secretary. Amazingly the minutes that the very young Henry recorded would be sent for publication within the Belfast Weekly Telegraph.


Young Henry loved the annual Juvenile Rally which regularly incorporated excursions by train to the countryside or seaside. On coming of age, Henry joined the lodge where he had a large family connection, LOL 456.


The fraternal harmony was interrupted by the Second World War, during which Henry served in the Royal Air Force. This did not stop him thinking about the Orange Order though. Whilst billeted in London during the “Blitz”, he visited a local lodge in Bow and was welcomed by what he proudly referred to as his “extended family”.


On demob in 1945, Henry returned to Glasgow and renewed his connection with LOL 456 and District Lodge No.24, serving in most of the senior offices. Henry went on to serve as Assistant Grand Secretary and was appointed as a delegate to the Imperial Grand Council of the World. When his job sent him to the south of England, Henry transferred his orange membership to a lodge in Newbury in Berkshire, which was part of the Portsmouth District, serving in numerous offices at Private and District Lodge level, eventually being appointed Chaplain to the Metropolitan Province. Eventually LOL 456 sadly folded and when Henry returned to Scotland, he transferred his membership into one of Glasgow’s oldest lodges Brunswick LOL 106 founded in 1813.


In 2012 Henry was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution over many years to the wider orange family. Being part of the Orange Order was a lifelong joy for Henry.


It was his steadfast belief that it was his Orangeism that prepared him for the many challenges that he encountered throughout his travels and with Gods help and guidance Henry’s Orangeism was fully enriched.









Well done thy good and faithful servant.
 
Met Henry a few times at 12 District meetings many years ago , man was a gentleman who epitomised all that was good in Orangeism. Probably the last of the old guard to leave us.

Philippians 1:23
 
Saddened to hear that.

Quite the character, used to go on wee day dreams whilst playing the Organ in the church, the minister would just stop and everyone would listen to him until he came round and remembered he was playing the organ provoking laughter all around the church.
 
Never knew him, but he seemed a great man.

RIP Henry, condolences to all his friends and family.
 
Henry McWhinney's funeral will take place on 27th February at 11.30 in the Glasgow Evangelical Church - thereafter 1.00 Linn Crematorium
 
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