Bernews Obituaries

Josephine L. Caisey

[AMIS Memorial Chapel] A Celebration of Life Service for Josephine L. Caisey, beloved daughter of the late Irene Burgess, beloved mother of Ray Burgess [Beverley] and Carlos Caisey [Trisha], grandmother of Darren, Raykeisha [Jyus] & Victoria Burgess [Matthew], Jordan & Justin Caisey; sister of Oliver Burgess and Edna Harvey [Maurice], in her... Read more of this article

Vanosdell ‘Van’ Fielding Swan Sr

[AMIS Memorial Chapel] It is with great sadness that we announce the Courageous and Dignified passing of Mr. Vanosdell ‘Van’ Fielding Swan Sr. in his 91st year. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Diane of 47 years and the children from that union; Robin [Barbara], Vanosdelle Jr. [Dirk], Mayalene [Allan] and Vanessa. He was blessed to have... Read more of this article

Esme Hilda Hill

[AMIS Memorial Chapel] A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Esme Hilda Hill, of #1 Spice hill Road, Southampton WK 03, daughter of the late Mr. Austin Ethelred Guishard and Mrs. Pearl Ursula [Douglas] Henry of Antigua, St. Kitts, loving wife to the late Paul Curtis Hill, beloved mother of Dave [Belinda] Hill, Paulette [Franklin] Burford, Pamela Hill,... Read more of this article

John Sherwood O’Donald Hunt

[AMIS Memorial Chapel] A service celebrating the life of Mr. John Sherwood O’Donald Hunt, a well-known diesel mechanic, in his 79th year of #3 Midland Heights, Hamilton Parish, beloved husband of Barbara Hunt nee Hart, son of the late Delbert Hunt and the late Eva Hunt nee Jones, father to Shaun [Elisa] Jackie and Ruth-Ann, will be held at St. Mary’s... Read more of this article

Condolences Expressed To Guishard Family

The Bermuda Olympic Association and Minister of Social Development & Sports Sylvan Richards joined those in the community in extending condolences following the passing of Phillip Guishard. The Sports Minister said, “On behalf of the Premier, the Government and my Colleagues, I wish to extend sincerest sympathies to the family of the late Phillip... Read more of this article

Condolences On The Passing Of Louis DeSilva

The Corporation of St. George, Premier Michael Dunkley, PLP Leader Marc Bean, MP Lovitta Foggo and Senator Renee Ming all expressed their condolences to the family of the late Louis “Red” DeSilva. Mr. DeSilva was first elected as a Councillor on the Corporation in 1991 and became an Alderman in 1997. Mr. DeSilva served as the Town Manager for... Read more of this article

Philip Rodney Guishard

[Augustus Funeral Home] Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of well-known sports figure and former educator, Philip Rodney Guishard, of #1 Smith’s Hill Road, St. David’s DD02, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alwyn [Ina] Guishard, loving husband to Anne Elizabeth Guishard, beloved father to Mark [Helen] Guishard and Vanessa [Cleun] Gaiton,... Read more of this article

Leon David Adolphus [Billy Goat Rip] Simmons Sr

[Augustus Funeral Home] Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr Leon David Adolphus [Billy Goat Rip] Simmons Sr. son of the late Henry [Porgy] and Blanche Olivia Simmons, loving father to Freeman Smith, Claudette and Rosalind Simmons, Rita Butler, Joanne Dill, Doreen Simmons, the late Leon Simmons Jr., Al-Ruelle [Reuben] Shamsideen,... Read more of this article

Fredricka Raynelle Jabbar

[Augustus Funeral Home] Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mrs Fredricka Raynelle Jabbar nee Wilson beloved wife of Marv Jabbar, daughter to Maurice [Elroy] Smith and Almyra Warner, loving mother to Shamar Jabbar, Stephanie, Arista and Capri Wilson, sister to Jacqueline Smith in her 52nd year of 34 South Court Avenue Paget. Funeral... Read more of this article

Gloria M. Ball

[Augustus Funeral Home] Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Ms. Gloria M. Ball [née Bean], daughter of the late George Bean and the late Florence Bean [née Busby], beloved mother to Leleath Bailey, Earleen DeSilva [Gregory], Edward Ball, Jr. [Brenda], A. Wayne Ball, Sr. [Valerie], Debbie and Paulette Ball and the late Donna Ball... Read more of this article

Dennis Brown: “A Tribute To Coach Speedy”

[Written by Dennis Brown] First of all, I am truly sorry for not being able to attend the home going service of our dear friend and colleague Jermaine “Speedy” Smith, as I am currently abroad with my family on a much needed vacation. When I received the news from Cal that Speedy had passed, I was on my daily stroll at Admiralty House with the dogs.... Read more of this article