It becomes my sad duty to inform you of the passing of Wes Ryder on October 7, 2023. Wes was a past Master of both Stevens Mills and Danville Junction Granges and served as a Maine State Grange Deputy. Wes was also known for his poetry and description of the Grange as a place for Friends, Family, Food, and Fun.
Anyone who wishes to make a donation in his honor to the Danville Junction Grange #65 Scholarship Fund can do so by sending it to 48 Pond Road, Raymond, ME 04071.
A private burial service will be held at Mt Auburn Cemetery. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives, and a full obituary is available here. You can also sign the guest book with your message and memories.
When I spoke to Glenys, she shared, “Grange has always been a huge part of Wes’s life. He was born into a Grange family, and when he joined at fourteen, he became very active at both the Subordinate and Pomona levels. Later, he enjoyed being a deputy of the Maine State Grange. He loved going to Lecturer’s Conferences and state conventions. His proudest moment, however, was when he received his 70-year Membership Certificate!”
Cards for Glenys can be sent to Glenys Ryder, 1267 Old Danville Road,
Auburn, ME 04210.
