Prime Minister Dr the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has extended deepest sympathy on the passing of former Governor-General, Sir Carlyle Glean.
He died Tuesday, at the age of 89. Sir Carlyle served as Governor-General from 2008 to 2013 and prior to that he was Education Minister from 1990 to 1995.
Receiving news of the death during the sitting of the House of Representatives, Dr 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.
In honour of the late former Governor-General, national flags on all buildings will be flown at half-mast for 7 days and again during the week of the funeral.
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Mr. (Sir) Carlyle Glean was indeed one of the finest gentlemen I’ve had the privilege of getting to know, to work alongside, and to be taught by. No one is perfect and some folks might not agree that the former educator, politician, and governor should be so boldly lauded. However, I’ve always admired Mr. Glean and at times just couldn’t help brooding over how he was able to maintain his characteristic calm and magnanimity. Even so: “The transition of a LOVED ONE (of whatever status, age, or character) from this earthly plane to the Cosmic Realm is often a heavy burden to bear. But the load is always made lighter by the ANGELIC PRESENCE of the Departed Soul.” Journey on in your characteristically calm manner Mr. Glean.