Category: Tributes

In Memoriam Of Dorothy L And W Truman Tuzo

In memoriam of Dorothy L [March 13, 1924 – April 11, 1994] and W Truman Tuzo [July 14, 1920 – April 12, 1997]. We are remembering our dear parents on this, the 30th and 27th anniversaries of their passing, respectively. Gone but certainly not forgotten. You both will forever be in our hearts. God truly blessed us with the best parents ever! Happy... Read more of this article

In Loving Memory Of Dennis Saunders

In loving memory of Dennis Saunders. Every birthday was a holiday with you here…now that you’re gone, it’s a reminder to celebrate everyday! Forever in our hearts you will always be. Lovingly remembered by daughter Lila Parris, mom Carla Mussenden Hassell, stepfather Dennis ‘Smooch’ Hassell, and the entire family and friends. A... Read more of this article

Mark Dombroski Laid To Rest

Mark Dombroski, who died following a fall in Bermuda, has been laid to rest, with his family, friends and school mates paying tribute to the 19-year-old rugby player at his memorial service this past weekend. Delaware Online reported, “It was a year ago when John Dombroski was in a water-skiing accident, finding himself dazed in water with rope... Read more of this article

In Memory Of Ruth Elois Paynter [1923-2018]

[By the family] Hundreds of Bermudians from all walks of life paid their last respects to Hamilton Parish icon, Mrs. Ruth Paynter, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Crawl Hill Gospel Church. Ruth Ilene Paynter, was born July 7, 1923, in Crawl, Hamilton Parish. She was the first of six children born of the union of the late Ilene Pearman [nee Furbert]... Read more of this article

In Tribute To Sotunji Jonathan “Man” Burgess

[By the family] Sotunji Jonathan “Man” Burgess | December 2, 1980 – December 10, 2017 Some eleven years ago a feature story in the Bermuda Sun, entitled “I Saved My Brother’s Life” made headline news. The story of fraternal twins, Sotunji and Sheri Burgess, shared the plight of a young man who had been battling sickle cell and kidney failure.... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid To Colonial CEO Alan Peacock

The Chairman of Colonial Group International Ltd., Dr. Grant Gibbons, has paid tribute to Chief Executive Officer and President Alan Peacock, who died suddenly on Monday, aged 69. Dr. Gibbons said: “For more than 40 years, Alan provided strong and consistent leadership to the Colonial Group of companies. After he joined Colonial Insurance in 1974,... Read more of this article

Tribute To Robert Leroy Martin Wilson

Robert Leroy Martin Wilson November 25, 1953 – October 17, 2017 Miss Me But Let Me Go When I came to the end of the road And the sun had set for me I wanted no riles in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free. Miss me a little – but not too long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss Me – But Let me... Read more of this article

Friends & Family Pay Tribute To A “Gentle Giant”

[Written by Don Burgess] Friends and family paid tribute to a “gentle giant” with an “infectious laugh”, who tragically passed away this weekend. Rakai Augustus was killed in a car accident around 11:40pm on Saturday, October 28 when the vehicle he was travelling in struck a wall on York Street in St. George near the junction with Fort George... Read more of this article

Video: Sergeant Gregory Grimes Laid To Rest

Sergeant Gregory Grimes was laid to rest today, with police officers providing a formal escort as they paid their final respects to the highly respected police officer. Sergeant Grimes joined the BPS as a police cadet in August 1978. He was promoted to sergeant in April 1991 and he served in a variety of posts including uniform, CID, and Special Branch.... Read more of this article

Tributes Paid To Sergeant Gregory Grimes

Tributes have been paid to Police Sergeant Gregory Grimes, who passed away early Thursday morning, with Sergeant Grimes called a highly respected and admired person who had a passion about policing and his community. Police Statement A statement from the police said, “The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] regrets to announce the death of Sergeant Gregory... Read more of this article

Remembering Michael “English Tuck” Bascome

Remembering someone very special, Michael “English Tuck” Bascome. June 29th – December 7th, 2011 Time slips by and life goes on, But from our hearts you’re never gone. We think about you always. We talk about you too. We have so many memories but we wish we still had you! Sadly missed by entire family and friends! Read More →