The Bermuda Progressive Labour Party (PLP) extends our deepest condolences to the Lister family on the passing of Mrs. Miranda Lister, beloved wife of Speaker of the House and long serving PLP Member of Parliament, the Hon.
Dennis Lister, cherished mother of three sons; PLP MP Dennis Lister III, Russell and Randall Lister.
Mrs. Lister was a woman of grace, strength, and quiet dignity who stood as a pillar of support for her husband, family and our Party throughout decades of service to the people of Bermuda. Her warmth and steady presence were known and felt by many within the PLP and beyond.
PLP Chairman, Dawn Simmons said, “On behalf of the Executive and membership of the Progressive Labour Party, I offer heartfelt condolences to the Lister family. Miranda’s devotion to her family and her quiet strength behind the scenes reflected the very best of Bermudian womanhood. I have personal memories of working with Miranda going back to when we were the Sandys Branch, where she was an ardent and reliable source of support. . She will be sorely missed.”
Premier and Party Leader David Burt added, “Miranda Lister was not only the loving wife of one of our Party’s longest-serving MPs, but also the matriarch of a family that has given so much to the service of Bermuda. Her loss is deeply felt across our Party and our country. Our thoughts, our prayers, and our love are with the Lister family during this incredibly difficult time.”
The PLP family joins the people of Bermuda in mourning this loss and in honoring the memory of Miranda Lister’s life and legacy. May she rest in peace.
• Mrs. Miranda Lister: A Quiet Light, A Lasting Legacy
The FDM joins the people of Bermuda in mourning the loss of Mrs. Miranda Lister, a woman whose strength and grace shaped lives far beyond her own family.
She was not one to seek attention, yet her influence was undeniable. With quiet consistency, she lived a life rooted in faith, service, and deep love for her family and community. She represented the best of what it means to serve others—with humility, wisdom, and unwavering devotion.
“Mrs. Lister was a God-fearing and virtuous woman, a wife and mother of the highest order,” said The Hon. Marc Bean JP, Leader of the FDM.
“On behalf of my family and the Free Democratic Movement, we extend our condolences, love, and respect to The Speaker, Hon. Dennis Lister JP MP, and the entire family.”
Mrs. Lister was the kind of woman whose presence brought calm, whose example inspired action, and whose legacy will continue to live through the lives she shaped. May her memory be a reminder of the power of quiet leadership and enduring love. With respect and gratitude,
The Free Democratic Movement (FDM)
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