Kindly submitted by Ann Dunstan past president Bermuda Equestrian Federation

It was during this time that I came to know what a generous and fair-minded man he was.  Although Maurice wasn't an equestrian, he loved horses as his father had before him. This love and interest was expressed through his involvement with the B.E.F. and he gave of his time and talent for the benefit of all equestrians.

When the B.E.F. became actively involved in an extensive training and competition programme for young riders, Maurice was wholeheartedly behind these efforts.  He remained supportive even when his daughters experienced several disappointments and missed out on representing Bermuda in overseas competitions.

Maurice was fairly small in stature but he had a heart as big as 'all outdoors.'  He loved life, he loved people, he loved to laugh and he loved a party!  He was a great ambassador for Bermudian equestrians and loved to host 'Bermuda' parties during competitions at home and abroad.

He always appreciated the help of other B.E.F. members and during his tenure as President he designed and presented the "President's Award."  When I took over as President following Maurice, he continued to be supportive.  The closest I came to being annoyed with him was when he presenting me with a huge box of documents relating to the B.E.F.  -  filing was not one of his talents!  He just put everything in a big box.  But as he gave the box to me he burst out laughing - and his laugh, as many of you will remember, was infectious!  I just had to laugh also.

Maurice should also be remembered for his efforts in the development of the National Equestrian Centre at Vesey Street in Devonshire.

His expertise as an architect was fully utilised and his scale models and drawings helped all involved to understand the enormity of the project which stand today as a mark of his tenure.

The equestrian community in Bermuda and abroad was shocked and saddened by Maurice's untimely and sudden death.  He is remembered with admiration and thanks for his contribution to the sport of equestrianism.