Matilda Walker (nee Sargeant) was born in the small village of Carrington, St. Philip. The oldest of five children, “Dootsie” was entrusted with the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings. Matilda began her working career as a teenager being...
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...
Florence Mason has added her name to the list of the growing number of centenarians. Governor General, Dame Sandra Mason and former Chief Justice of Barbados, Sir David Simmons joined family members and other well-wishers who were on hand for the celebrations in...
Edith Wilkinson was one of a twin born to Matilda Wilkinson and Samuel Kellman of Frizers, St. Joseph. She lived in the district until 1955, when she moved to Coconut Grove in the same parish, after her home was destroyed by Hurricane Janet. Ms. Wilkinson worked at...
