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A dedicated softball coach who trained champions was known for his patience and easygoing way with young people, as well as devotion to his family and community.
Quinton “Tiny” Ming was “not judgmental on people — whoever you were, he would try to wo...
DATE: Nov 28, 2022
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Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A master mariner who steered ships through war zones and had a reputation as “the fieriest captain in the Persian Gulf” was a natural teacher who shared his skills with many of the island’s charter boat captains.
Peter Olander’s seafaring life was so...
DATE: Nov 24, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A Bermudian beloved for changing the lives of students under her care was mourned this week as someone who “celebrated life and liked to create special moments for others”.
Shondelle Paynter was a dorm administrator at St Johnsbury Academy in Vermont...
DATE: Nov 23, 2022
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Obituaries
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Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A martial arts master whose name was synonymous with karate in Bermuda founded the island’s first dojo in 1970.
Frederick Ingham, known widely as Osensei Skipper, or “Skipper”, was considered the godfather of Bermuda karate.
According to his wife Kri...
DATE: Nov 12, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A beloved teacher with a flair for developing character in his students was recalled as an inspiration across decades in the island’s classrooms.
Alwyn “Ollie” McKittrick was also one of the founding members of the Teachers Rugby Club in 1961.
Irish-...
DATE: Oct 29, 2022
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Education
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A children’s author, advertising maven and publisher whose magazines promoted Bermuda tourism on the world stage was “energetic, fearless and bold”.
A private memorial service for Roxana Kaufmann is to be held next month, her family said.
Ms Kaufmann...
DATE: Sep 12, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A pastry chef who dazzled Bermuda guests with his creations went on to a career at the White House spanning the terms of five American presidents.
Roland Mesnier worked at the Hamilton Princess Hotel in the 1960s, and was among staff who opened the S...
DATE: Aug 30, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A dedicated volunteer in Bermuda ran the painting career of a top maritime artist, her husband, whose work is exhibited in the National Museum of Bermuda.
Denise Foster was also a veteran with the Women’s Royal Naval Service who worked in the signals...
DATE: Aug 20, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A West End funeral home director who cultivated “tact, sensitivity and a deep appreciation for what people are going through” was an accomplished sailor who served one term as an MP.
Colin Pearman threw his hat in the ring in 1985 as a United Bermud...
DATE: Aug 08, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer
A former Progressive Labour Party senator was remembered as “the definition of the saying that if you want to get something done, give it to a busy man”.
Raymond Tannock, a businessman whose public service ranged from the Kiwanis Club to chairman of ...
DATE: Aug 04, 2022
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Obituaries
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell, Chief Obituary Writer