Grenada mourns passing of former Governor-General Sir Carlyle Glean
Grenada is in mourning following the passing of former Governor-General Sir Carlyle Glean.
Sir Carlyle, 89, passed away on Tuesday. He served as Governor-General from 2008 to 2013, and before that, he was Education Minister from 1990 to 1995.
Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell says national flags on all buildings will be flown at half-mast for seven days and again during the week of the funeral.
In his condolences, Mitchell acknowledged Sir Carlyle as a lifelong educator.
He said: “Sir Carlyle was passionate about education; it showed in his constant quest for qualification in that field and in his service to the many students that he interacted with.
Sir Carlyle was a well-respected son of the soil. He was a good, decent human being and what I admired most about him was his level of humility, even after being appointed Governor-General. I pray that he rests in eternal peace.”
The prime minister expressed heartfelt condolences to the children and grandchildren of Sir Carlyle.
Meanwhile, Governor General Dame Cecile La Grenade says it is with great sadness that the nation learned of the death of Sir Carlyle Glean.
As Governor-General, Sir Carlyle served the country with distinction from 2008 to 2013.
He retired at his home in St John, where he has been ailing for many years.
Sir Carlyle was a great educator who served his country as Minister for Education from 1990 to 1995.
She says Grenada has been fortunate to have benefited from Sir Carlyle’s warm spirit, his abiding belief in duty and service to the country, his devotion to God and family.
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