A church service today celebrated the life of Terrence “Ted” Richards, who has died aged 59.

Mr Richards, the husband of education commissioner Kalmar Richards, was mourned in the House of Assembly yesterday.

Scott Simmons, a Progressive Labour Party backbencher, led tributes to Mr Richards, and Diallo Rabain, the Minister of Education, offered condolences to Ms Richards.

Mr Rabain added: “She has had the full support of the Department of Education in what can only be described as very difficult circumstances, with her husband overseas for medical treatment.”

The service was held this afternoon in the New Testament Church of God Heritage Worship Centre on Dundonald Street in Hamilton.