Born in 8th Avenue, New Orleans, St. Michael, Gwendolyn was a pupil of Westbury Elementary School. In adulthood, she worked as a laundress for private homes and then later as a domestic. Two of the prominent families for whom she worked at the time were...
Warrant Officer II Elder Bishop was a decorated soldier whose commanding presence, dedication and loyalty to duty and country endeared him to junior and senior officers. For his recent birthday celebrations in the Warrant Officers’ Mess, at St. Ann’s Fort, The...
It was a doubly sweet celebration for Mary Coward on Saturday, September 7, when she became the second person in her family to reach the significant milestone of 100 years. Two years ago, Mary’s late sister Desdemona Delphine Gibson, celebrated her 100th birthday...
Winston Cameron Catline was born in St. Simons, St. Andrew. He had one son, and one step-daughter and five grandchildren. Mr. Catline left Barbados at a young age and emigrated to the United States. He worked there for a short while before returning to Barbados. He...
Leotta Cuffley’s sharp wit and spunk drew peals of laughter from family and friends who gathered for her 100th birthday celebrations. Leotta thanked God and the “whole of Barbados” and declared that she felt really good. “I feel good. I got to love God...
