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    Former Lieutenant Governor dies

    One of the Island's former Lieutenant Governors - Sir Timothy Daunt has died.

    Government has confirmed Mr Daunt passed away on Saturday at his home in London, surrounded by his family.

    Sir Timothy was Ambassador to Turkey in the late 80s and 90s and later Deputy Undersecretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

    Following his retirement, he was appointed as the Island’s 26th Lieutenant Governor, holding the role from 27 October 1995 until 1 September 2000.

    He leaves his wife, Patricia and son, James.

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