Union Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M. (Dover, DE)

02/05/2026

Here is the obituary and information on services for P.M. S.Curtis Cole, PJGW:

Stuart "Curt" Curtis Cole Obituary
Stuart Curtis “Curt” Cole, 78, Camden, Delaware passed away on April 30, 2026.
Curt was born on June 27, 1947, to Stuart Edward and Olive Louise (Ohs) Cole in Wyandotte, Michigan. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1965, he studied Accounting and Business at Eastern Michigan University.
He served his country in the US Army in Vietnam, declared 100% disabled Veteran and was given the proper welcome back via an Honor Flight in 2025.
Curt’s career started early with a paper route. As luck would have it, he met his wife, Theresa, fondly introduced as Mrs. Cole, while working at the Midwest Camera Repair on Oak Street in Wyandotte, MI. For majority of his career, he proudly worked as an Accountant and Business Manager with Scott Paper and then with DelDot and was humorously remembered for his many spreadsheets.
Curt was predeceased by his parents and sister, Ellen (Cole) De Munnik, brothers-in-law James De Munnik, Gerald Jr., (Teri) and Robert Bloomfield (survived by his wife Kathy) and is survived by his wife of 57 years, Theresa (Bloomfield) Cole, his daughters Michele (John) Marinucci and Kirsten (Bill) Capeless, his grandchildren Nicholas (Sammy) and Christopher (Britni) Marinucci and Valerie and Mason Capeless, and his great grandchildren Cece, Jameson, Parker Marinucci and Bentley Johnson. His older brother Norman (Janet) Cole and his brothers and sisters in law, Tom (JeriLyn), Mary Ann (Larry) Schrock, Rose Marie (David) Bilek, Peg (John) Babich, as well as many loved nieces and nephews.
He was a proud Mason, being entered 5/13/86, passed 6/24/1986, and raised 10/14/86. Curt was the Potentate of Nur Shrine in 2013 and was affiliated with numerous additional masonic organizations. He was very honored to be a Shrine Shepherd, helping numerous children and families across the eastern shore get transported to the Shrine Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
One of his favorite ways to make the trip special included giving each child (and everyone else around them) a crisp $2 bill, earning him his beloved title of the “$2 bill guy.” He loved life and his famous saying was “you get one chance, so love what you do.”
A Viewing will be held from 4-6pm, Monday, May 4, 2026 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover, DE 19901.
Funeral services will be held at 4PM, Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt.10), Dover, DE 19901. A Masonic service will precede the traditional funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to: Nur Shrine, Attn: Transportation Fund for Nur Shepherds, 198 S DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720.

01/05/2026

It is with the deepest sadness that we inform the Brethren that PJGW S. Curtis Cole, laid down his working tools and passed to "that house, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens" in the presence of his family on Wednesday, April 29.
Curt took over as the lodge secretary under difficult conditions ... the sudden and unexpected death of Terry Gillette in April 2013. Curt, to no one's surprise, jumped in and pulled together lodge records from a number of sources and got things organized.
Curt served Union #7 as Worshipful Master in 2001.
He was also a dedicated member of Nur Shrine and served as Potentate.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Theresa - Mrs. Cole - as well as the entire family. Keep them in your prayers.
Information on services will be posted when it becomes available.

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12/04/2026

WE NEED YOU!
Union #7 will participate in the annual Dover Days parade again this year on Saturday, May 2.
For more than 20 years, we became known as the parade participant that handed out American flags along the route.
Last year, participation by members was so light that there were not enough people to hand out flags.
That, Brothers, is disappointing.
We need Masons who will walk the short parade route and get us back to tradition...the kind of activity that makes the community recognize Masons doing a positive thing.
Please make plans to be with us. Coffee & donuts at the lodge begins at 7 a.m. We will provide transportation to our parade step-off point at 8 a.m. The parade starts at 9 a.m.
After the parade, we'll provide transportation back to the lodge for the Open House & Picnic.
WE NEED YOU TO HELP THE LODGE SHOW UP AND SHOW OUT TO DOVER!

08/03/2026

14/02/2026

Past Master's Night coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Tickets for dinner are available from officers. It's at 6:30 pm. $30.
Past Masters will confer an EA degree.
Brothers, come out to YOUR lodge!

02/02/2026

We now have information to share regarding services for P.M. Hiott.
Funeral Information

Location:

Torbert Funeral Home

1145 E. Lebanon Road

Dover, DE 19901

Date: Saturday, February 7th.

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Masonic Service: 1:00 p.m.

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30/01/2026

It is with extreme sadness that we pass along word that P.M. John Hiott laid down his working tools today.
More information to follow when it is available.
Please keep John, Brenda and the rest of his family in your prayers.

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22/01/2026

Out of abundance of caution due to impending weather, we are canceling the January 24th 2026 pancake breakfast.

22/01/2026

Saturday Pancake Breakfast has cancelled due to the expected back weather this weekend. Please everyone stay home if possible but safe in general.

15/01/2026

Come join us February 14th for our Valentines Day dinner. An evening of Music and Fun! See any officer for a ticket. Only $20 per person! Please RSVP by February 7th.