Nassau, The Bahamas - The Hon. Paul L. Adderley was given a hero's send-off during a State Funeral which reflected upon his dedication to his profession and defending the sovereignty of this country. 

The Mass of the Resurrection was held at Christ Church Cathedral on Friday, September 28, for the former Acting Governor-General, Cabinet Minister and Parliamentarian, aired live over the national broadcast station, ZNS.

His Excellency Sir Arthur Foulkes and Lady Foulkes led the list of guests, which also included Cabinet Ministers, the Leader of the Opposition Free National Movement, Members of Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and other government officials.

Mr. Adderley's body was interred at the Western Cemetery, following the Last Post and Reveille, a 21-Gun Salute and flag-bearing honour guards comprising officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Royal Bahamas Defence Force.  Mr. Adderley died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on September 19. He was 84.

He is survived by his wife Lilith Rosena Adderley, and three daughters Dr. Catherine Adderley, Dr. Rosanne Adderley and Paula Adderley, an attorney. Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie acknowledged the national hero as a loving husband and father, an outstanding historian and one who sacrificed and serve the country with honour and distinction.

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