Past Master Gerald Charrington

On Friday 16th May, I attended a service of Thanksgiving in Southwark Cathedral for the late Past Master, Gerald Charrington who died in March 2013 and gave his body to medical science. The Service was attended by friends and relatives of the 280 people who gave their bodies University Hospitals in London and the South East in 2013.  It was very simple, moving and served as a reminder to families of how much their loved ones were appreciated by those students learning anatomy.  The service was further enlivened by stirring hymns, which gave the Charrington Choir; liverymen Richard, Harry and Past Master Nicholas a chance to fill the North Transept with their stentorian tones for the benefit of all.