Former Governor dies
the Island as it is today, has died at the age of 75.
Viscount Dunrossil, Governor from 1983 to 1988, passed away on Wednesday while on holiday in Lanzarote, Spain.
Former Premier Sir John Swan said yesterday that the viscount had made such an important contribution to the Island that his tenure as Governor had been extended from the normal three years to five.
The former Governor's body will be cremated in Spain and a funeral service will be held later in Scotland. A memorial service may be held at a later date in London.
Sir John, who was Premier while Viscount Dunrossil was Governor, and current Governor Thorold Masefield, paid tribute yesterday.
Sir John said: "Lord Dunrossil was a very special type of individual who devoted his skills, know-how and contacts in the interests of Bermuda.
"Not only did he keep us in contact with the UK, but he also did a lot to foster our relationship with the US, and as such, he played a significant role in helping build the foundation of the economic and social changes that occurred in the time of his tenure, and helped to make us what we are today.
"He gave us great service and that was recognised in his length of time in Bermuda, which was extended. I am saddened by his passing and I know that many people, since he was a man who reached out and affected many lives, will also be saddened by his passing.'' Deputy Governor Tim Gurney said: "The Governor is very sorry to learn of the death of Viscount Dunrossil who was known to him in person, not only as a former Governor, but as a member of the diplomatic service.'' Viscount Dunrossil was born John William Morrison, the son of William Stephen Morrison, the first Viscount Dunrossil.
Former Governor dies He attended Fettes College, Edinburgh, then Oriel College, Oxford, where he read history.
He served in the Royal Air Force from 1945 to 1948 and then joined the diplomatic service in 1951.
Following postings in Australia, Pakistan, South Africa, Canada and Brussels, he moved to Bridgtown, Barbados, where he was British High Commissioner for a number of Caribbean islands.
After moving to Bermuda in 1983, he became active in local organisations, including the St John Ambulance, which named its Paget headquarters after him.
He was made Champion of St. Micheal and St. George (CMG) in the Queen's 1981 honour's list.
Viscount Dunrossil, who was chairman of the Bermuda Society in London until last year, was twice married and is survived by three sons and three daughters.