Obituaries Tributes paid to celebrated local tradesman George Leon Burt worked on a number of government projects including laying the corner stone of City Hall George Leon Burt worked on a number of government projects including laying the corner stone of City Hall Jan 21, 2025 5:33 PM
Obituaries George Ogden (1936-2025): planter of Hamilton’s trees The environmentalist left his mark all over Hamilton and gave many evenings to talks for parks department staff at his home The environmentalist left his mark all over Hamilton and gave many evenings to talks for parks department staff at his home Jan 20, 2025 7:57 AM
Obituaries Tirena Rollins (1964-2024): police officer and artist A poet and painter as well as a police officer with a passion for investigation, she is remembered for her caring nature A poet and painter as well as a police officer with a passion for investigation, she is remembered for her caring nature Jan 13, 2025 7:57 AM
Obituaries Nelson Simons (1932-2024): Bermuda’s ‘top gun’ The shooting veteran, also a regular at the Commonwealth Games, had an equal love of fishing that was shared with his sons The shooting veteran, also a regular at the Commonwealth Games, had an equal love of fishing that was shared with his sons Jan 07, 2025 7:57 AM
Obituaries Nicholas Lusher (1962-2024): art lover of global acclaim Works from nearly every major artist who painted or photographed the island passed through his hands Works from nearly every major artist who painted or photographed the island passed through his hands Jan 03, 2025 7:57 AM
Obituaries Carol Wills (1943-2024): quietly steering decades of tourism Tireless promoter of Bermuda preferred activity, new projects and keeping an operation running rather than a life spent at a desk Tireless promoter of Bermuda preferred activity, new projects and keeping an operation running rather than a life spent at a desk Jan 02, 2025 7:57 AM
Obituaries Dennis Wainwright Sr (1935-2024): master wicketkeeper Immaculately presented on and off the pitch, the distinguished athlete epitomised the values of sportsmanship as well as possessing the skills Immaculately presented on and off the pitch, the distinguished athlete epitomised the values of sportsmanship as well as possessing the skills Dec 30, 2024 7:58 AM
Obituaries Barbara Brown: matriarch who took on the Establishment The mother of five convinced a Commission of Inquiry that institutions had dispossessed her family of property decades ago The mother of five convinced a Commission of Inquiry that institutions had dispossessed her family of property decades ago Dec 19, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Joseph Johnson (1937-2024): trailblazing business leader Insurance executive carried the values of farmstead upbringing into the heights of Bermuda business at a formative time for the island Insurance executive carried the values of farmstead upbringing into the heights of Bermuda business at a formative time for the island Nov 29, 2024 7:59 AM
Obituaries David O’Beirne (1955-2024): architect with eclectic tastes Prominent in the Institute of Bermuda Architects and fascinated by the architectural heritage of his adopted home Prominent in the Institute of Bermuda Architects and fascinated by the architectural heritage of his adopted home Nov 25, 2024 7:56 AM
Obituaries Larry Robinson (1948-2024): powerboating ace A keen racing competitor with a love of powerful engines, his garage also provided a hangout for young men in the community A keen racing competitor with a love of powerful engines, his garage also provided a hangout for young men in the community Nov 20, 2024 7:58 AM
Obituaries Peter Green (1935-2024): generous hotel investor The Manchester-born investment and hotel magnate was a friend to Bermuda known foremost for his giving spirit The Manchester-born investment and hotel magnate was a friend to Bermuda known foremost for his giving spirit Nov 14, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Leroy ‘Nibs’ Lewis (1941-2024): football leader and mentor Father figure who inspired generations of footballers at PHC and elsewhere — on and off the field Father figure who inspired generations of footballers at PHC and elsewhere — on and off the field Nov 01, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Kenneth Smith (1922-2024): meticulous musician The self-taught drummer’s music skills and professionalism as a band leader made his group one of the island's top acts The self-taught drummer’s music skills and professionalism as a band leader made his group one of the island's top acts Oct 26, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Vernon Clarke (1949-2024): tireless explorer of the arts The lifelong artist had a flair for portraits, with a body of work that reflected the diversity of his life and interests The lifelong artist had a flair for portraits, with a body of work that reflected the diversity of his life and interests Oct 25, 2024 7:58 AM
Obituaries Quinton Bean (1946-2024): taxi and tourism legend An accountant in his early days, he made a name for himself as a knowledgeable tour guide beloved by visitors An accountant in his early days, he made a name for himself as a knowledgeable tour guide beloved by visitors Oct 22, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Eugene ‘Penny’ Simmons (1938-2024): Olympic sailor Accolades include winning the One Design World Championship six times, and a bronze medal at the 1967 Pan Am Games Accolades include winning the One Design World Championship six times, and a bronze medal at the 1967 Pan Am Games Oct 07, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Erskine Simmons (1933-2024): activist, unionist and pastor Peacefully principled, Dr Simmons was among the activist group that risked reprisals to take on segregation in the 1950s Peacefully principled, Dr Simmons was among the activist group that risked reprisals to take on segregation in the 1950s Sep 27, 2024 8:16 AM
Obituaries Judith Simons (1944-2024): a love of the job She left a lasting impression on her customers and made herself synonymous with Oleander Cycles She left a lasting impression on her customers and made herself synonymous with Oleander Cycles Sep 19, 2024 11:17 AM
Obituaries Pastor Wilfred Steede (1921-2024): a life of service Welcoming spirit kept him helping others into his later years — and he was recalled for his skill on the golf course Welcoming spirit kept him helping others into his later years — and he was recalled for his skill on the golf course Aug 28, 2024 7:59 AM
Obituaries Kenneth Bascome (1948-2024): East End’s man of the people A grassroots politician for St George’s who was also a community activist that advocated for the island’s young men A grassroots politician for St George’s who was also a community activist that advocated for the island’s young men Aug 21, 2024 7:59 AM
Obituaries Clyde Wilson (1954-2024): respected pathologist The doctor is remembered by colleagues and friends for his intellect, kindness and sense of fun The doctor is remembered by colleagues and friends for his intellect, kindness and sense of fun Aug 14, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Lynda Milligan-Whyte (1944-2024): lawyer and senator Former senator who became one of the island’s first corporate attorneys was a soft-spoken powerhouse of the litigation world Former senator who became one of the island’s first corporate attorneys was a soft-spoken powerhouse of the litigation world Aug 13, 2024 12:40 PM
Obituaries Jimmie Ray Denwiddie Sr (1951-2024): good shepherd The spiritual leader, along with his wife, brought a deeply personal touch to the New Creation Worship Centre The spiritual leader, along with his wife, brought a deeply personal touch to the New Creation Worship Centre Aug 05, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries David Steede II (1975-2024): people’s pastor In his seven months at the Southampton Church, the congenial pastor left a lasting mark on the congregation In his seven months at the Southampton Church, the congenial pastor left a lasting mark on the congregation Aug 03, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Alan Tucker (1935-2024): leader of the band Working as a plumber and taxi driver to support his family, he also lived a life of music and mentorship Working as a plumber and taxi driver to support his family, he also lived a life of music and mentorship Jul 29, 2024 7:57 AM
Obituaries Brownlow Place (1916-2024): eyewitness to Bermuda history Tenure at the Bermuda Recorder spanned four decades of the island’s history Tenure at the Bermuda Recorder spanned four decades of the island’s history Jul 25, 2024 11:45 AM
Obituaries Janice Ray (1943-2024): firm but friendly advertising head She was part of The Royal Gazette family — and for her three children, working at the newspaper was a family affair She was part of The Royal Gazette family — and for her three children, working at the newspaper was a family affair Jul 22, 2024 7:59 AM
Obituaries Donna Castle (1961-2024): ‘Phenomenal woman’ A dog lover who championed the Rottweiler in Bermuda, she advised the Government on the island's restricted breeds A dog lover who championed the Rottweiler in Bermuda, she advised the Government on the island's restricted breeds Jul 03, 2024 7:58 AM
Obituaries Nora Kast (1923-2024): ‘Grande Dame of Southampton Parish’ Her colourful life, much of it spent in the historical family home, followed the story of modern Bermuda Her colourful life, much of it spent in the historical family home, followed the story of modern Bermuda Jun 21, 2024 7:57 AM
