‘The Executive Committee of Equality Rights Group are deeply saddened by the passing away of Minister for Housing Charles Bruzon. For us, the calibre of his humanity and the kind tone of his voice and manner, will always stay with us and will always be more important than any title he may so legitimately have gained.

‘Charles was a gentle man in the true sense of the words. A fine example of Christian caring, warmth, and understanding which shone through the heart with which he felt for others.

‘We have expressed our condolences directly to the Chief Minister and through him, his grieving family, for whom the goodness of Charles as a human being must always be present as a gift to the rest of us.’