Frank Edgecombe, a former member of Parliament for the Fox Hill constituency, died last night at his home. He was 85.
Edgecombe represented Fox Hill for the Progressive Liberal Party in the House of Assembly from 1977 to 1987. He then served as vice president of the Senate from 1987 to 1992.
Edgecombe was among the first group of 30 teachers who were pioneers of The Bahamas Teachers' College. He taught for 26 years, was a founding member of the Primary Principals' Association and served as principal of Sandilands Primary School and Nicholls Town All Age School.
Edgecombe, who was also a builder, was recently honored by the government. On August 8, Springfield Road, the road he lived on, was renamed Frank Edgecombe Street.
Edgecombe and his wife Clementina were married for 64 years. They had nine children. He was predeceased by his sons Anthony and Roscoe.

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