William 'Bill' Ryder (14 Nov 1932 - 11 Mar 2020)

Bill, a True gentleman and will be sadly missed.

A lovely man, a true gentleman and a "gentle man". Loved and respected by all who knew him. I was never one of "Bill's Boys" but his sincerity and love of the KT Degree made a great impression upon me, as it did on all those whose lives he touched with his kindness and personal integrity and love of the Order.

John Helliar, Prov. Prior of Essex

Saying good bye has been the hardiest thing, our memories of a very dear friend will last for ever.
Sleep well Bill, love, Tony & June xx

Today, but for the situation we all find ourselves in, we would all have been at the Funeral of our dear friend Bill. An opportunity to have shown the respect, love and friendship that we have in him. We may not be there Bill but we are all thinking of you and all the fond memories that we have shared. I am proud and lucky to have been your friend and most of all to have been one of the first referred to...As Bills Boys...They were great times Bill and I will never forget them or you. The picture that I have put on here, is one that I sent you some years ago, I won't type on here what you said, and shows a Knight that I brought for my Garden, I brought it because it reminded me of you, leaning on your sword, with that look and those thoughts of '' Call themselves Bodyguard, what the Hell am I going to do with this lot!!!'' It is still in my garden, he is called Bill and he will always be there to remind me of all the good times that we had. Rest in Peace Bill, you will always be remembered with Love and affection. Thank you for some great Years. Roger xx

Bill, a good friend, a Brother and a gentleman. You placed me in the Chair of King Solomon and was my IPM giving me so much help, advice and guidance. You lived respected and died regretted. I am proud to have known you

Bill, a good friend, a Brother and a gentleman. You placed me in the Chair of King Solomon and was my IPM giving me so much help, advice and guidance. You lived respected and died regretted. I am proud to have known you

Thanks for the good times with Pat and my Mum and Dad and always being there for me,great stories,true gentleman R.I.P Bill Mate

Standing Up To Alzheimer

To our very good friend he will be missed R.I.P. William.

Fond memories of sharing many a Christmas morning and champagne and hot sausage rolls with Bill, Pat, Pete & Lauren. Bless you Bill. Andy & Alun Xx

Bill, a good friend, a Brother and a gentleman. You placed me in the Chair of King Solomon and was my IPM giving me so much help, advice and guidance. You lived respected and died regretted. I am proud to have known you

Pete, fond memories and gigles together at the champagne bar in Le Mans with you and your Dad. R.I.P. Ray & Ang 🙏🙏

Thoughts and prayers Pete to you and the family 🙏🙏

Thoughts & prayers to all the family 🙏

RIP dear friend and Brother

Lots of love and kind thoughts Paula ana Michael Gravenor m

All our lives were made better by knowing you Bill.
You will always be in our hearts. Bless you, Peter

In honor of Bill Ryder for his wife Pat. The best grandparents any grandchildren could ask for.

In the 30 years of knowing Bill at St Philip Lodge my one overwhelming memory of Bill was that, I liked him! He was a gentleman.

I will never forget the kind support Bill gave to me when my father died so many years ago. Bill was a lovely man who gave me friendship, kindness and advice. I was pleased as punch to have been one of "Bill's Boys". Rest in peace, Q.

Bill was a wonderful man who showed me such kindness so many years ago when my father died. He gave me friendship, kindness and advice. I was pleased as punch to have been one of "Bills Boys". Rest in peace, Q.

Sleep well Brother Knight, you will be sorely missed, both as a Brother, a mentor and most of all, a very dear Friend.