Betty Warner

Betty Warner

Barbados’ newest centenarian, Betty Warner, celebrated her birthday on November 3, at the Barbados Yacht Club, surrounded by family, friends, and one of her specially invited guests, President of Barbados, Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason. One of...
Desdemona Delphine Gibson

Desdemona Delphine Gibson

Desdemona Delphine Gibson (nee Dorant) or “Aunt Del” was born in the parish of St. George and was the third child of Thomas and Rosalie Dorant.  She grew up in St. Helen’s, with her three sisters and two brothers and was educated at St. Augustine’s Girls’...
Edna Agustus Lynch

Edna Agustus Lynch

A former plantation worker, Edna was employed at the Norwoods, Bennetts and Bagatelle plantations in St Thomas.
Lilian Clementina Hackett

Lilian Clementina Hackett

Lilian Hackett was born in the parish of St. Andrew, the fifth of six children born to Millicent Forde and Ellet King.  As an adult, Lilian resided in Welchman Hall, St. Thomas, and was an agricultural labourer at several plantations in the parish.  Although...
Clarissa Geraldine “Mother” Brathwaite

Clarissa Geraldine “Mother” Brathwaite

Clarissa “Mother” Brathwaite said that she felt “real good” on reaching her 100th birthday.   Governor General Dame Sandra Mason and Rector of St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Angela Phillips were the special guests of honour,  as they joined family members in...
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