On Friday, 13th May, the Honourable Lewis Astwood, former government minister in the JAGS McCartney administration passed away after a long battle with illness. His family has announced his passing and are asking for your consideration and kindness at this time as they grieve the loss of their dear loved one.
Honourable Astwood has left loved ones such as former Deputy Premier, Honourable Sean Astwood; former Labour Commissioner, Joan Astwood, former Member of Parliament, Cheryl Astwood-Tull; and former RTC on-air personality and manager Audley “Dre” Astwood.
RTC Robert Hall dedicated a social media post reminiscing on the good times with and kindness of the beloved Hon. Lewis Astwood. He said that on Friday when he hosted Expressions, viewers and listeners would have heard him speak of Honorable Lewis Astwood and his generosity.
He said if your mind tells you to say or do something, it’s best for you do it and he is happy that he did speak of Hon. Astwood as he was informed later that day of his passing.
Hon. Hall also mentioned in his post that he met the late Hon. Astwood in the mid-’70s and particularly as he and J.A.G.S tried their best to recruit Hon. Hall to join the PDM but that was not meant to be.
He continued to say that Hon. Astwood was a person who gave more than he received from his party and his country. Reminiscing on his generosity, Hon. Hall remembered how Hon. Astwood would even take a television out of his house and give it to those whom he thought needed it.
Hon. Hall also said that the later Minister’s time in the Bahamas exposed him to party politics and the growing pains of a country on its way to nationhood. He came back home and utilized his skills and energy for the betterment of his people and got elected in 1976 under the new constitution and became minister of works and utilities.
Although he was not there for a mighty long time, it was said that despite his personal limitations, his ministry was one of the best-run ministries.
Hon. Hall mentioned that he will always remember Hon. Astwood as a fighter and a man who fought for the betterment of his country. Hon. Astwood then extended his deepest sympathy to the grieving family saying may his soul rest in peace.
