Dr Charles Hollingsworth
aged 89 of Sturges, St. Thomas entered into rest on August 11, 2026. Retired Senior Lecturer of Spanish at University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill, former Head of the Department of French and Spanish (UWI), former Campus Dean of the Faculty of Arts and General Studies (UWI), and a former active member of the Barbados Bridge League.
Son of the late Anthony and Molly Hollingsworth.
Husband of Olga Angela Hollingsworth.
Father of Anthony and Roger Hollingsworth.
Grandfather of Theodore Hollingsworth.
Brother of the late Ann Evans.
Brother-in-law of the late Michael Evans.
Uncle of Caroline, Susan, Jane and Gillian of the Evans family.
Cousin of Lynn Holman and the Quiney family.
Relative of the Bell and Allsopp families.
Friend of Ian Craig, Victor Simpson, Roglyn Hinds and others from the Barbados Bridge League.
A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. No flowers by special request.
The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view, please click here
A beautiful service. I didn't know Charles that well, but he was very special to his cousin, my mother Lynn, and we always used to see him when he came over to the UK. My main memories were a cheeky smile and an absolute devotion to Angela. It was a great pleasure to see him in February and lovely to hear the tributes today. I am sure he will be sadly missed, but what a great life.
Uncle Charles has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. To write about him, I must also write about my beloved Auntie Angela, who has been a guiding light throughout my life. She has taught me so much about family, home and how to live. Always by her side was Uncle Charles, the love of her life.
Auntie Angela often described him as the most wonderful companion and provider. Over the years, I saw that for myself. They were married for 60 years and watching them together throughout my life showed me what a loving marriage can be. Uncle Charles made her laugh, cared deeply for her and was her steadfast companion.. Together, they created a home full of warmth and love.
Born in Devon, Uncle Charles came to Barbados to teach Spanish in the 1960’s. My grandfather Gordon Bell, who also taught Spanish, introduced him to Auntie Angela. Uncle Charles taught at the University of the West Indies’ Campus in Barbados in its earliest years and he was also a colleague of my dad Richard Allsopp. His life became woven into our family’s in so many ways.
I’m also grateful to Uncle Charles for the love and guidance he showed to my own children, Naomi and Joshua, in whom he took a keen interest. . I learned a great deal from him too, especially by watching the way he lived and the love he gave to Auntie Angela and I will always be grateful for him and for the place he held in our family.
I hold my beloved Auntie Angela, my cousins Anthony, Roger and Theo close in my heart and in my prayers. I love you all and share your sorrow as we remember Uncle Charles. May he rest in eternal peace.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Charles Hollingsworth. You are in our thoughts and prayers. “He heals the wounds of every shattered heart – Psalm 147:3.” If you need support, please reach out to us at:
Email: gbcpaddock@gmail.com
Church: Grace Bible Church, Paddock Road, St. Michael
Phone: 427-1054 / 429-8929
I’m so incredibly sorry I can’t be with you today. My heart really goes out to you Aunty Angela. Uncle Charles was such a lovely man and you two lived such a beautiful admiral life together and I hope that you are doing ok. Sending the utmost love - Naomi
Hayzel Karen Brathwaite
September 20, 2026 at
4:58 pm
My deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr. Hollingsworth, and to the university's modern language fraternity, of which he was a vital part. May Dr. Hollingsworth rest in eternal peace.
Sign up to receive updates on funerals, live streaming links, the latest developments etc.
Funeral Notice
Please note that the funeral for Marcellus Louis is on Thursday, July 15th, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Topic: Grieving Differently with COVID 19
In this Social Work Season 2021 of Love and Loss ... Sunday March 21 takes us to a place of 'Loss'
'Ubuntu' I am because We are standing on the foundation built by Social Worker Legends. Much of today is being built on COVID 19. It has caused much delayed grief, new funeral arrangements and new fears to enter a funeral home or to touch a loved one.
To take us through this COVID 19 Grieving differently is Mr. Peter Griffith, Funeral Director of Lyndhurst Funeral Home.
