Brethren,

It is my very sad duty to inform you that Most Worshipful Brother James E. McNairn, Past Grand Master was raised to the Grand Lodge Above on April 2, 2002, during his vacation in Africa. His Lady, Muriel, is accompanying the remains back to Canada. We will post more details as they become known. Please check this web site for further details. With his passing the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia has suffered a grievous loss. 

The remains of Most Worshipful Brother Jim will be resting at Atlantic Funeral Home, 6522 Bayers Road, Halifax, NS from Saturday April 6, 2002.

Visitation:

Saturday April 6 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Saturday April 6 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Sunday April 7 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Sunday April 7 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Masonic Service

Sunday April 7 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

Monday April 8 - 2:00 pm

R. H. Northup P.G.M.
Grand Secretary

BIOGRAPHY

Most Worshipful Brother James Edward McNairn was born and raised in Gananoque, Ontario. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Muriel Ruth (nee) Knickle, on November 30, 1956, they have two daughters and two grandchildren. Jim and Moe (as she is affectionately known) reside in Summer Gardens, Unit 1304, 1470 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. He retired in 1984 from the Royal Canadian Navy (Canadian Armed Forces) as a Warrant Officer after thirty-one (31) years’ service. Throughout his Naval career, his Masonic career and indeed his life, Brother Jim often said that nothing would have been possible without the understanding, support and love of his lover, his confidante, his best friend, the mother of their children: his wife - Moe.

MASONIC RECORD

• Raised in White Ensign Lodge No. 129 - 18 June 1958
• Worshipful Master, White Ensign Lodge No. 129 - 1978
• Appointed Grand Sword Bearer, G.L.N.S. - 6 June 1981
• Awarded Meritorious Service Medal, G.L.N.S. - 18 June 1983
• Appointed District Deputy Grand Master of First Halifax City District - 6 June 1987
• Elected Junior Grand Warden, G.L.N.S. - 3 June 1989
• Elected Senior Grand Warden, G.L.N.S. - 2 June 1990
• Elected Deputy Grand Master, G.L.N.S. - 8 June 1991
• Elected Grand Master, G.L.N.S. - 6 June 1992
• Appointed Representative of The Grand Lodge of Hawaii - 22 July 1992

CONCORDANT BODIES

• Victoria Lodge of Perfection 14* Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite - 26 October 1974
• Keith Sovereign Chapter of Rose Croix 18* A.A.S.R. - 30 November 1974
• Nove Scotia Sovereign Consistory 32* A.A.S.R. - 15 March 1975
• Philae Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. - 13 September 1975
• Royal Union Chapter No. 1, R.A.M. - 12 April 1979
• Grand High Priest Royal Union Chapter No. 1, R.A.M. - 1983
• Appointed Grand Captain of the Host G.C.N.S. - 17 May 1986
• Appointed Representative of The Grand Chapter of Iowa - 19 May 1994
• Appointed District Grand Superintendant, District No. 1 G.C.N.S - 6 May 2000
• Antiquity Preceptory No. 5, Sovereign Great Priory of Canada - 29 October 1977
• Presiding Preceptor, Antiquity Preceptory No. 5, S.G.P.C. - 21 January 1987
• Elected to Grand Council, S.G.P.C. - 20 August 1996
• Re-elected to Grand Council, S.G.P.C. - 23 August 1997
• Appointed to the Grand Executive, S.G.P.C. - 23 August 1997
• Chebucto Council No. 3, Royal and Select Masters - 30 March 1987
• Thrice Illustrious Master Chebucto Council No. 3 - 31 January 1994
• Appointed Representative of The Grand Council of Iowa - 17 May 1997
• Appointed Grand Conductor of the Council - 16 May 1998
• Royal Edward Conclave No. 8, Red Cross of Constantine - 23 September 1988
• N.S. No. 132 - York Rite Sovereign College of North America - 2 December 1989
• St. Andrews Tabernacle No. 85, Knight Templar Priests - 2 January 1991
• Neptune Council No. 71, Universal Craftsmen Council of Engineers - 27 September 1991
• Knight of the York Cross of Honour - 27 August 1996

Jim was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Scotia Branch No. 25, The Atlantic Chiefs’ and P.O.s’ Association, and The North British Society.

Brother Jim,

May it be your portion hear from Him who sits
as the Supreme Judge, the welcome words:

"Well done, good and faithful servant.
You have been faithful over a few things;
I will make you ruler over many things;
enter into the joy of the Lord."