The news of the death of His Excellency the Honourable Peter Underwood AC, Governor of Tasmania last night is received with sadness by the Anglican community in Tasmania.

On behalf of the Anglican Church, Bishop John Harrower extends his sympathy to Mrs Underwood and their family upon hearing of this news.

“Governor Peter Underwood was a gracious and thoughtful leader committed to the wellbeing of Tasmania,” Bishop John Harrower said.

“The Governor and Mrs Underwood will be fondly remembered for their untiring travel throughout the state to meet Tasmanians in all their many and varied communities and activities.  It did not matter how big or small the group activity was, the Governor was there to encourage them.

Because of the Governor’s dedication to Tasmania he had built strong relationships and was able to challenge us with his thoughtful addresses. A key theme of his addresses was peacemaking: a concern for addressing the causes of conflict, in order that conflict would be resolved by peaceful means”.

“A great statesperson for Tasmania”.

“A good sense of humour which lightened formal occasions – and made people feel at ease and welcomed.”

“I will miss him, we will miss him”.

(Media Release of 8th July, 2014)