Hundreds of family members, friends and members of the business community gathered to bid farewell to businessman Gerard Anthony Stephen Shoul on Thursday at the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral Mount Michael’s Mount.

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His brother Jean Pierre Shoul says his brother who died at the age of 47 while on a business trip in the United States lived a life full of love and joy that he left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

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His friend and former Lion’s Club member Robert ‘Bobby’ Reis says he was a man who “turned challenges into triumphs and left everyone in his presence inspired and uplifted”, by

The funeral service was attended by His Excellency Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, Prime Minister Gaston Browne, members of his Cabinet and Former Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer.

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Gerard was part owner of Shoul liquor and perfumery located at Heritage Quay.