January 30, 2013 at 5:54 p.m.
Alf Oughton to be honoured
Mr. Oughton, spent most of his working life at Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO) where he was known for his “ no nonsense/take charge” approach to leadership, he retired as CEO and President on August 1st 1992.
His political service started when he was appointed by the Governor as an independent Senator in November of 1993 and he was elected to Senate President in March of 1998. On June 24, 2011, Mr. Oughton was the recipient of the Bermuda Health Foundation’s Salute to Service Award for his stellar work in the community, in particular for the thorough Health Care Review Report that he produced in May 1996.
The Premier States “Mr. Oughton” demonstrated his love for his country and its people through words and action and I trust his family will take comfort in that fact that as a result of his sacrifice and service Bermuda is truly a better place”.
The funeral services for the Former President of the Senate Mr. Alf Oughton will take place of on Friday February 24th at the St Ann’s Church in Southampton commencing at 3:30pm. Members of the Public are invited to Cabinet Office to sign the “Book of Condolences” starting tomorrow February 22nd 2012 and flags on all Government buildings will be flown at half mast on Friday out of respect for the Late Senate President.
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