Greetings, 

It is my sad duty to report that V.W. Brother Joseph Bender, Past Assistant Grand Lecturer of the Chautauqua District, after a courageous battle with Cancer, laid down his Working Tools on Monday January 13, 2025. 

A Masonic Service will be held at Lind's Funeral Home on January 24, 2025. The service will begin at 6:45 PM. Please be there by 6:30. The address is 805 West Third St. Jamestown, NY 14701.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Richard D. Newton, PDDGM

Assistant Grand Lecturer 

Chautauqua District