Friends, family and followers filled Christ Church Cathedral yesterday to remember the life of Bishop Michael Hartley Eldon, retired Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos. Several commonalities about him underpinned every tribute.
First was his amazing memory, which was said to be envied by politicians. But exceedingly resounding were the stories of his gentle, optimistic and inspiring nature, which made him popular and very much loved.
Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, who paid tribute to Bishop Eldon and his family on behalf of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, spoke of his love and popularity across the country.
“He mirrored this love with his prodigious ...

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