They led a dedication and naming ceremony in which his daughters, Caroline & Trish, unveiled The Chawner Lounge. The new Chair of Wilson Keys Court Housing Committee Worshipful Brother Paramjit Ram welcomed everyone.
The Provincial Grand Master for Staffordshire R.W. Brother John Lockley gave a brief address to the family, residents, friends and Masonic representatives.
Brother Kevin, Past Provincial Grand Master of Staffordshire (1990 – 2003) died recently at the age of 96. He is remembered by many as a caring, thoughtful and fun-loving Mason, with a great sense of humour and a passion for Masonry and is greatly missed.
He explained Kevin Chawner worked very closely with Alan Walker MBE from the beginning of Wilson Keys Court and was an invaluable support throughout. He mentioned that when there was a possibility the home might be sold, it was the key intervention of Kevin which ensured its continuation as a Masonic home, enabling it to grow into the multi-award-winning home it has become.
The newest of 5 sheltered housing complexes across the country run by the Masonic Housing Association (MHA), Wilson Keys Court was recognised as the Best Affordable Housing Enterprise 2024 & 2025 in Staffordshire. The complex has 34 flats, 25 singles and 9 doubles and is open to anyone with or without Masonic connections.
A special visitor was MHA Board member, R.W. Brother Mabs Atwood. Mabs is the Assistant Grand Master of the Order of Women Freemasons.
This was an example of men and women Freemasons working practically together to support communities. This is mirrored in the membership of the Housing Committee which supports the staff who daily care for the residents of Wilson Keys Court.
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