Sangster served as MP from 1980 to 1989 and as parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture during that period.

Golding said Sangster, an agriculturist and businessman, had made significant contribution to the growth and development of the sugar industry.

Sangster was one of three relatives elected in 1980 and 1983. The others were Kingsley Sangster for South East St Catherine and Derrick Sangster for South West St Elizabeth.

Another member of the family, Sir Donald Sangster, was a former prime minister.

Astil Sangster was 75 years old at the time of his death.