Luther Bourne, born on July 22, 1935, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at JFK Medical Center in Palm Beach County, Florida. He was 88 years old.

Luther was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Luther is survived by his devoted wife, Pamela whom he met in St. Kitts where he taught French before briefly joining the diplomatic corps of the West Indies Federation. They shared 65 wonderful years of marriage.

He was a loving father to his three children: Gillian and her husband Paul; Nicholas and his wife Ruth; and his eldest daughter Colette and her late husband Fynester Gibson. He was also a proud grandfather to Marc, Cindy, Nia, Ryan, Zachary, Alexander, Nikayla, and Zoie.

Luther leaves behind his sister Marguerite Agyare nèe Benjamin, sister-in-law Pearl and her husband Colin, brother-in-law Tom and his wife Yvonne, cousins Joyce Callender-Bryan, Audrey Hunte-Cox, Peggy Hunte-Smith, Everton Hunte, David Bourne, Barbara De Vos nèe Bourne, Vincent Bourne Jr., and numerous relatives from the Belgrave, Benjamin, Bourne, Briggs, Hunte and Oxley families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millicent Carew nèe Bourne and Samuel Benjamin, his sister, Arnette, his brothers Lincoln Bourne, and Dalton Bourne, and his cousins Sir Conrad Hunte, Juanita Hinkson, Carlisle Hunte, Hugh Hunte, Ivan Paul Hunte, Erma Bourne. Kenny Bourne, and Edwin Bourne.

He lived a full and vibrant life, touching the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his close friends Judy Stober, Elsie Kirton, Rudolph Holder, Cedric Burke, and the late Frank Goodridge, as well as countless friends in Barbados and around the world.

Luther dedicated most of his professional career to the Barbados Government, serving with distinction as the first Barbadian Chief Town Planner. He held this role for 14 years, during which he developed the organization and oversaw significant growth and transformation across the island. In 1984, Luther became an Acting Permanent Secretary, and in 1990, he was appointed Cabinet Secretary. From 1992 to 1996, he served as a United Nations consultant on planning.

In addition to his professional achievements, Luther was a passionate lover of the arts. He found joy in music, creative dance, acting, painting, and playing the classical guitar. His artistic talents brought enjoyment and inspiration to all who knew him.

A funeral service to celebrate Luther's life will be held at St. Mary's Anglican Church in Bridgetown, Barbados, on August 8, 2024, at 2 PM, followed by the inurnment in the churchyard. You may also join the family via livestream at www.clydebjonesfuneralhome.com to share in his service. Floral tributes may be sent to Clyde B. Jones Funeral Home, Top Rock, Christ Church, Barbados, no later than 11:30 AM on Thursday, August 8.

Luther Bourne's life was a testament to dedication, creativity, and love. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Rest in peace. You will always be remembered and loved.