IN MEMORY
Sad Tidings
Mrs. Joanne Kessler
I know I speak for our entire Masonic Family when I say that our hearts are broken with the passing of our First Lady, Joanne, beloved wife to our Grand Master, and mother to Bro. Chris and Jeff.
We have lost too much this past year. Yet, the loss of our beloved First Lady hurts to the core. For anyone who knew this kind and caring woman, her passing has brought upon profound sadness.
Yet, while we mourn, as Master Masons we know that goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean we will miss you until we meet again…
Let us all keep our Grand Master, and the entire Kessler Family, in our thoughts and prayers. Below, I present the official announcement from our Grand Lodge.
Warmest Fraternal Regards,
Steven Adam Rubin
Deputy Grand Master
It is with a deeply troubled heart that we learned today that our First Lady of New York Masonry, Mrs. Joanne Kessler, has been called to the Celestial Home above. She passed from this life at 1:42 PM on Monday, December 27th.
Almighty God, Heavenly Father, grant Your consoling grace to all who mourn the passing of loved ones. Hear our prayers for those we love dearly who have gone before us into the life to come. Look kindly upon our departed family members, brothers and sisters, and especially Joanne Kessler whom we now entrust to Your eternal mercy and goodness. Welcome our beloved into Heaven where tears are no more and suffering and pain are ended, where there is great joy, abundant life and peaceful rest in Your gracious presence. Amen.
Cards and expressions of sympathy may be sent to our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Richard J. Kessler, and the Kessler Family at 62 Woodcrest Blvd., Buffalo, NY 14223-1317.
Funeral arrangements are yet to be made and shall be announced when received.
With kindest fraternal regards,
Richard W. Bateman, G.P.
Assistant Grand Secretary
Grand Lodge F. & A.M. of the State of New York