Matilda Jane Barrow, affectionately known as “Tilly or Baba,” was born to James and Martha Skeete, at Pickering, St. Lucy. Tilly lost her parents at an early age and as a result, she and her siblings became residents of the Almshouse. Tilly was eventually...
Etherline Puckerin (nee Haynes) was born in Welch Village, St John and educated at St. John Girls’ School. At the end of her schooling, Etherline was offered a pupil teaching position at her alma mater, a position she politely declined. Instead, she played the piano...
Ethel Jeanette Small was born in St. Simon’s St. Andrew. On leaving St. Simon’s Girls’ School, she spent some of her formative years in Eagle Hall, St. Michael where she worked as a domestic for several households, including the Cheeseman family who resided in...
Mrs. Erla Browne was a former teacher of St. Gabriel’s School and is the oldest surviving teacher. She was born at Lightfoot Lane in Bridgetown, but grew up on George Street, St Michael, in her grandparents’ home across the street from St Cyprian’s Anglican...
Emmeline Stoute was born in St. David’s Christ Church and attended South District School. She held several jobs throughout the years, as a babysitter, nanny and cook for Dr. Basil Springer and finally as a shop assistant at the former Super Centre Supermarket on...
Elma Watkins was born in Lodge Road, Christ Church. She was educated at Water Street Girls’ School in the same parish. On leaving school, Elma moved to Montrose, Christ Church and worked as a shopkeeper until retirement. She married Gordon Watkins and had...
