Winston Bentham, a long serving member of many capacities of the Guyana Amateur Weightlifting Association (GAWA) will be laid to rest today.
The 88-year-old, who passed away from COVID-19 on June 4, was a former vice president, national coach and referee in the iron sport. He was also a recipient of the Medal of Service for his contribution to sports.
The highlight of his achievement was winning a silver medal for Guyana at the World Masters Weightlifting Championship in 1996 in Canada.
Bentham’s viewing will be at the Merriman’s Funeral Home from 11:00hrs to noon. The Church Service will be held from 13:00hrs at the Franklin Talbot Memorial Church in North Ruimveldt.
According to current Technical Director of the association, Deon Nurse, Bentham’s passing is a “great loss for the weight lifting fraternity.”
Nurse added yesterday that Bentham, who was part of the fraternity since the 1940’s, was well known and well respected and it is heartbreaking to “lose someone with that wealth of knowledge.”
Bentham is survived by his many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, family and friends.
