Premier, PLP & OBA Express Condolences
[Updated] Premier Michael Dunkley and Opposition Leader Marc Bean today [Aug 20] expressed their condolences following the sudden passing of Rochelle Bascome, the wife of Member of Parliament Kenny Bascome.
Premier Dunkley said: “It was a complete shock last night to receive the tragic news that Rochelle, Kenny’s wife of 30 years, had passed away.
“On behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance, Kenny’s colleagues in the House of Assembly and the entire community, I would like to express our deepest sympathies.
“I would ask the community to please keep Kenny and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they come to terms with this sudden and tragic loss.”
Opposition Leader Marc Bean said, “On behalf of the Progressive Labour Party, I extend our sincerest condolences to the family of the late Mrs. Bascome, wife of our Parliamentary colleague and MP for St. George’s North, Mr. Kenneth Bascome, JP MP.
“During this time, may you and your family be comforted by your memories, and may your friends and family be a source of strength.”
OBA Acting Chair Susan Jackson said, “The One Bermuda Alliance is devastated by the news of the death of Rochelle Bascome, wife of Member of Parliament Kenny Bascome. Theirs was a very close relationship, so our thoughts and prayers are with Kenny and the Bascome family at this trying time.”
Mrs. Bascome, 54, passed away after falling at her Ferry Road, St. George’s residence yesterday.
Update Aug 21, 10.28am: Governor George Fergusson said, “I was deeply shocked to hear of Mrs. Bascome’s death. Margaret and I have got to know Mr. Kenny Bascome and our hearts go out to him at this awful time. We are sure that his wider family, friends and people of his beloved St George’s will give great support.”
