Aubrey Clarence Hollis
[Bulley-Graham-Rawlins Funeral Home] A funeral service for the late Mr. Aubrey Clarence Hollis, beloved husband of the late Ann Hollis of Smith’s Parish, in his 87th year, will be held at St. Mark’s Church, South Road, Smith’s on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at 3pm. Interment will follow in St. Mark’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,... Read more of this article
Emily Laura Ann Smith
[AMIS Memorial Chapel] A celebration of life service for Emily Laura Ann Smith, beloved mother of Warren W. Smith and the late Terry L. Smith, daughter of the late Laura Ann Smith and the late James M. Smith, in her 87th year of Sandy’s Parish, formerly of 3 Cotswold Lane, Smith’s Parish, will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Amis Memorial Chapel,... Read more of this article
Frederick Robinson
[AMIS Memorial Chapel] Leon V. Amis, Funeral Director regrets to announce the death of Mr. Frederick Brooks Barakel ‘Beau’ Robinson, in his 80th year of Serenity Gardens Nursing Home, 12 Glenwood Park Crescent, Warwick, son of the late Brooks Robinson and the late Mary Robinson. Beau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5th, 2015. A service celebrating... Read more of this article
Emily Laura Ann Smith
[AMIS Memorial Chapel] Leon V. Amis, Funeral Director regrets to announce the death of Emily Laura Ann Smith, beloved mother of Warren W. Smith and the late Terry L. Smith in her 87th year of Sandy’s Parish, formerly of 3 Cotswold Lane, Smith’s Parish. Funeral services will be announced later. Read More →
Beverly McNeil ‘Neil’ Smith
[AMIS Memorial Chapel] Leon V. Amis, Funeral Director regrets to announce the death of Mr. Beverly McNeil ‘Neil’ Smith, son of the late Mr. Earl Smith and the late Mrs. Lena Mae Smith nee Manders, in his 81st year of 24 Tribe Road, 3 St. Anne’s Road, Southampton SN 02. A memorial service will be held at the Warwick Seventh-day Adventist Church,... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid On Passing Of Alanzo Parsons
Tributes have poured out following the passing of Alanzo Parsons, who was a talented footballer that played for the Bermuda under-20 team as well as Devonshire Cougars. Numerous messages have been posted on social media, and both the PLP and BFA also expressed their condolences. The Progressive Labour Party said they “would like to extend our sincerest... Read more of this article
Funeral Notice: Richard Petty
[Bulley-Graham-Rawlins Funeral Home] A memorial service for the late Mr. E.W. Richard Petty, beloved husband of the late Merilyn Petty of Smith’s Parish, in his 73rd year, will be held at The Spanish Point Boat Club, Pembroke Parish, on Saturday April 18, 2015 from 3 to 5pm. Friends and Family wishing to join the family for the scattering of... Read more of this article
Condolences On Passing Of Kenyetta Young
The Progressive Labour Party extended their condolences to the family and friends of union giant Kenyetta Young, who passed away this weekend. According to the BIU’s website, Mr Young was a 17 year old trainee plumber who had not long been out of school when he was attracted to the Union, and by 1965, he “was a full fledged activist when the BELCO... Read more of this article
“BPS Has Lost A Highly Respected Colleague”
The Bermuda Police Service has “lost a highly respected colleague and dear friend,” Commissioner of Police Michael DeSilva said following the passing of retired Superintendent Victor Richmond. Commissioner DeSilva said, “On behalf of all ranks and members of staff of the Bermuda Police Service I express our sympathies on the passing of retired... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid Following Passing Of Colin Smith
Following the passing of former Somerset Cricket Club [SCC] president Colin Smith, the community of Somerset and the island at large have taken to expressing their condolences, with current president of the SCC Alfred Maybury calling Mr. Smith’s death “a great loss, not only to me but to all of the Somerset and Bermuda community.” Mr. Maybury... Read more of this article
Tribute To Former Commissioner Darcy Gimas
The Human Rights Commission said it is with great sadness that they learned of the passing of former Commissioner, Ms. Darcy Gimas. The HRC said, “Darcy was appointed as a Commissioner in January 2013 following a competitive independent recruitment and selection process. Clearly, her professional and personal dedication to serving as an advocate for... Read more of this article
Boys Brigade Founder Will Be “Sadly Missed”
Many on the island are mourning the recent passing of Cecil Downs, the founder of the Bermuda Boys’ Brigade, with the Reverend Anthony D. Pettit, Chaplain to the Bermuda Boys’ Brigade, writing that he will be “sadly missed.” Mr. Downs passed away recently at the age of 99, just a few months shy of his 100th birthday, and a funeral will be held... Read more of this article
PLP Extends Condolences To The Busby Family
The Progressive Labour Party tonight [Jan 22] extended condolences after the passing of west end centenarian resident Iola Busby, saying “The PLP joins with the Sandys community, family and friends in mourning the passing of Mrs. Iola Busby.” Sandys South MP Jamahl Simmons remarked, “As many Bermudians may know, Mrs. Busby last August celebrated... Read more of this article
PLP: Condolences To Sayeed Ramadan’s Family
The Progressive Labour Party extended their condolences following the passing of well known Bermudian jeweler Sayeed Ramadan. A PLP spokesperson said, “The Progressive Labour Party extends our deepest condolences to the family of Sayeed Ramadan, a well known Bermudian jeweler, and the father of Shadow Health Minister Kim Wilson. “We hope the family... Read more of this article
