Calvin was the 6th. child of Egbert Herman and Ismay Agatha Christopher. Born December 30th 1941. He worshipped at St. Monica’s Church, and had his early schooling at St. Monica’s Mission and Central School. He later received his high school education at Berkeley Institute. While attending school Calvin along with his brother Joseph and close friend Reginald (Reggie) Smith worked weekends at Canon Thomas Nisbett’s Carpentry Shop where they made cedar Souvenirs.

During his early years he played football for the Dock Hill Rangers, Cricket for the Devonshire Recreation Club, and Snooker for the Police Recreation Club. As things progressed Cal became extremely active in cricket administration, serving many years on the Central Counties Cricket Board. He was the Prime mover of the Benson and Hedges cricket competition which was the forerunner of the present day Champion of Champions competitions. He served on the executive Committee of the Devonshire Recreation Club for many years.

After a short period of time in the construction field Calvin desired to become a Police Cadet and eventually joined the Police Service in 1961. He progressed quickly not spending much time on the Beat as a constable he soon went into having specialist training in fingerprints and photography. He eventually became head of the Scenes of Crime Department and the rank of Inspector. He retired from work in 1996 after 35 of dedicated service. He was awarded the Colonial Police Medal.

Cal met his wife under unusual circumstances and they hit it of immediately they married on June 13th. 1971 they had one daughter of that union. He and his family joined St. Paul A.M.E. church in 1975. He became deeply involved in the church and joined several of the organizations. He served on the Stewards board as the Pastor’s Steward. He served under three Pastors Rev. Larry Lowe, Rev. Silvester S. Beaman and Rev. Conway M Simmons. He served as President of the Bermuda Annual Conference Lay. He also served as chief delegate in July 2003. He was a member of the Senior Choir and assisted the committee of the Mosley Club under Parnell Mosley.

He was a devoted father and rarely missed any facet of his daughter’s life which caused him to become involved on the school board. One of his proudest moments was in walking his daughter down the Isle to unite her in marriage. His next proud moment was when he was blest with a grand son.

Calvin became a member of the Loyal Flower of the Day Lodge #6347 and served on the Bermuda Friendly Societies Committees in 2002. His time with us was short because of his untimely death in August 24th. 2003, but while here he displayed his natural abilities. He was kind and never hesitated to share his kindness with others no matter when or where it was. Those characteristics were a good fit for the part time role he was known by when driving taxi. He was an easy going fun loving person. Without a doubt he fought the good fight finished his race and kept the faith. .Well done brother.

Joy Wilson-Tucker Historian