Category: Tributes
In Loving Memory Of Audrey May Bean
In loving memory of Audrey May Bean [July 7, 1940 – May 18, 2015]; we sat beside your bedside, our hearts were crushed and sore, we did our best to the end, til we could do no more. In tears we watched you dwindling, we watched as you faded away, you left behind some aching hearts, but we knew you were being called to be in a better place; Our love... Read more of this article
Fire Service Honours Passing Of Former Fireman
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] paid tribute today [Jan 22] to retired firefighter William Michael Roberts, who recently passed away, holding a funeral procession in his honour. Family, friends and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service personnel gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Warwick to pay respects and celebrate the life of the retired... Read more of this article
Community Mourns Loss Of Andrea Burgess
[Written by Don Burgess] The Bermuda community is reeling from the death of beloved Andrea Burgess. Ms. Burgess, 55, died on Tuesday. She always managed a sunny disposition and a firm belief in God despite the tragedies that fell along her path in this life, including the untimely deaths of two of her children. Ceola Wilson, who has known Andrea since... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Entrepreneur Kristi Grayston
Premier Michael Dunkley and the Progressive Labour Party both offered condolences following the passing of Kristi Grayston, who has been called a “pioneering entrepreneur” and “staunch advocate for the retail sector in Bermuda.” Premier Michael Dunkley said, “I had the pleasure of knowing Kristi personally and was very... Read more of this article
Sgt. Stange Laid To Rest With Military Honours
Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons was laid to rest today [Dec 4] with full military honours, as the Royal Bermuda Regiment came out to pay their final respects to the 26-year-old soldier. Sgt Stange-Simmons’ flag draped casket was borne by a military bearer party and transported on a Regiment gun carriage. The funeral procession was led by the Regiment... Read more of this article
Condolences On Death Of Sgt Stange-Simmons
Both the Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley and Regiment Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Michael Foster-Brown today expressed their shock and sadness at the untimely passing of Sergeant Dejion Stange-Simmons. Sgt Stange-Simmons, 26, was found inside a Southampton residence last night. The police said the circumstances surrounding... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Veteran Photographer “Abes”
Tributes have been paid to veteran photographer Ibrahim “Abes” Muhammed, who has been called the ‘People’s Photographer’ who was intensely passionate about his work. Well known local photographer Robert Daniels said, “Abes was the first social media photographer as we know it now. He has been around for literally decades... Read more of this article
Eugene Blakeney An “Icon” Of Union Movement
Following the death of Eugene Algernon Blakeney, the BPSU, BHA, PLP and Premier Michael Dunkley paid tribute to a man considered an icon in Bermuda’s trade union movement. The BPSU said, “The Bermuda Public Services Union received notice of the death of an icon in Bermuda’s trade union movement, Brother Eugene Algernon Blakeney, MBE, former General... Read more of this article
PLP Express Condolences To Smith Family
[Joint statement from Senator Renee Ming and Mr. Kim Swan] On behalf of the Progressive Labour Party, we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mansfield [Bojangles] Smith, a giant in the St. George’s community, and one who gave some much of his life to the East End. Mansfield [Bojangles] Smith was a talented sportsman table... Read more of this article
BFRS Honours Dawayne Smith With Procession
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] paid tribute to firefighter Dawayne Smith, who recently passed away, holding a funeral procession in his honour on August 26, 2015 Family, friends and Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service coworkers gathered at First Church of God on North Shore to pay respects and celebrate the life of the fire fighter. Escorted... Read more of this article
BFRS Pay Tribute To Firefighter Dawayne Smith
The Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] have paid tribute to firefighter Dawayne Smith who recently passed away, saying he was “well liked and will be sorely missed by his BFRS family.” “It is with great sadness that the Bermuda Fire & Rescue Service [BFRS] announces the untimely passing of our colleague and friend, Firefighter [FF]... Read more of this article
