The Grand Lodge of Ohio and the Ohio Masonic Home Resource Center work together to make sure that we care for the widow of every Ohio Master Mason. We encourage all Lodge Secretaries to notify the Resource Center with the names and contact information of the widows of their members. The Resource Center will send widows a packet of information that includes helpful materials related to resources they may need (Social Security, Medicare, etc.) as well as contact information so that they have a phone number to call if they need further assistance. If you know of
a Masonic widow (or widower) in need of help, please contact Becky Cason at 937-717-8805
or rcason@ohiomasonichome.org.
In addition, Lodges can purchase a widow’s pin from the Grand Lodge Office, which may be given to the widow or lady of a Mason at any time following a loss. It features the sprig of acacia and a broken column – both symbols of profound Masonic significance. If your Lodge conducts a Masonic Memorial Service for your fallen Brothers, that would be a good time to present the pin. If you have a ladies night to which your widows are invited, that offers another opportunity to make a presentation. This simple pin can be a visible reminder that as a Mason’s Lady, there will always be people who care for her. Coupled with the Masonic Home Resource Center program and information packet, she will never be alone.
