Governor-General Sir Patrick Allen (second right) with his cousins who are all siblings; (from left) Duval, Dione, June and Totlyn Whynham.
It was a joyous occasion on Tuesday when Governor General Sir Patrick Allen was honoured by his community, Fruitful Vale in Portland, with a grand homecoming celebration. He was accompanied by his wife, Lady Allen. Nigel Coke captured some of the memories.
Governor General Sir Patrick and Lady Allen arrive at the Fruitful Vale All-Age School in Portland on August for a homecoming celebration held in the Governor General's honour.
Sir Patrick Allen presents a plaque to his favourite teacher, Fredricka Murdock-McKenzie, who taught him when he attended Fruitful Vale All-Age School. - Contributed
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen and Lady Allen check out the plaque erected in his honour in his hometown of Fruitful Vale, Portland, on August 4.