Marielot Coppin grew up in St. Matthias Christ Church, and attended St. Matthias Girls’ School. Ms. Coppin worked as a domestic until the age of 80. Nephew Jeffrey Coppin recalled his aunt as one who was peaceful, kept to herself and got along with everyone....
Lawrence Gertrude Hewitt grew up in Mayers Corner, St. Joseph but lived most of her life at Alkins Road, Carrington Village, St. Michael. She received her early education at Clifton Hall School. Later in life, she worked as a domestic at various private homes....
Enid Frederick was a strict disciplinarian who ensured that her children and grandchildren were on the “straight and narrow path.” Frederick, a hawker, sold several tasty treats in Speightstown, St. Peter and to the students at the Coleridge and Parry School....
Vida Llewellyn Grace whipped up many tasty breakfast dishes for tourists staying at the then Holiday Inn Hotel and other hotels with aplomb. Her dedication to her role as breakfast cook earned her the respect of her peers and management. It brought tremendous...
Olga Boyce was born in Parris Village, St. Joseph. She was a pupil of St. Joseph’s Girls’ School. Like many girls in her era, Olga worked as a domestic in private homes across Barbados until she retired. Ms. Boyce was never married but had two children,...
Leroy Kitty Pitt was born in Glebe Land, Station Hill, St. Michael. She was educated at Hindsbury School to third standard. On leaving school, she worked in the Agricultural Section at the then Agriculture Department, now the National Conservation...
