George Scammell – passed to the Grand Lodge Above on 16th February 2021 aged 75 years.
After a career in the Army and later, Hampshire Police, George retired to San Fulgencia where he ran a small bar with his wife Elly and son Cameron. He was prominent in charity work and founded a neighbourhood association based in La Marina.
George was initiated into masonry at St Mary’s Lodge 7304, Havant, Hampshire on 25th April 2001 and was raised to the rank of Master Mason on 30th October 2002. He retired to Spain in 2004 and after a number of years decided to resume his masonic career with Las Salinas Lodge 79.
George soon became a regular and well-loved member of the Lodge and was appointed Senior Deacon in October 2019. He will be remembered for his cheerful good nature and readiness to contribute.