David Braithwaite pictured in the then-newly redeveloped Claudelands Park in 2002, was the mayor of Hamilton during a tumultuous period of much change. Stephen Barker/Stuff David Braithwaite addresses the crowd at the 125th anniversary of Hamilton city celebrations at Wellington St beach in 2003. I grew to really respect and love the man.”Stuff David Braithwaite was an old boy at Hamilton Boys' High School and remained closely involved with many of the school's activities. During his tenure as mayor, Braithwaite was frequently placed under intense scrutiny – or in Bunting’s words, “taking a beating” – from Taylor, the paper’s civic affairs reporter. “It is with much sadness that we acknowledge and share with you the passing of our most treasured and respected old boy, the wonderful David Braithwaite.

Source: Stuff March 18, 2021 02:48 UTC