Clarence Hughes remembered as philanthropist

The body of the late Clarence Hughes SC being carried out of the St. Andrew’s Kirk yesterday following a simple funeral service. (Arian Browne photo)

–as scores turn up to pay last respects

Senior Counsel Clarence Hughes was remembered as a lover of the law, a generous contributor to society and a devoted family man during a simple funeral service yesterday at the St Andrews Kirk where many turned up to pay their final respects.

Among those in attendance at the church, which did not have adequate seating to accommodate all of the mourners, were leaders in politics, the judiciary and civil society. They included Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and his wife, Opposition Leader David Granger, Chancellor Carl Singh, the Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry and members of civil society.

The service started on time at 10am and following an opening hymn, several persons gave tributes,