Professor, The Right Honorable Owen Arthur

Name: Professor, The Right Honorable Owen Arthur
Start: 2020-08-14
End: 2020-08-14
Location: St. Peter Parish Church

STATE FUNERAL

PROFESSOR, THE RIGHT HONOURABLE OWEN SEYMOUR ARTHUR, Former Prime Minister of Barbados, of #1West Terrace, St. James, entered peacefully into rest on July 27, 2020.
Son of the late Frank and Ireath Arthur.
Husband of Julie Arthur.
Father of Sabrina Worrell-Wood, Leah Arthur and the late Danielle Arthur.
Grandfather of Isabelle Wood.
Brother of Valmay and Richard Arthur, Patricia Roach, the late Jacqueline Cumberbatch, Judy Edwards, Arlette and Margaret Arthur.
Uncle of Julian Arthur, Dawn Williams, Dionne Doughlin, Nicholas Arthur, Ken and Kreig Thompson, Crystal Roach and Richard Arthur Jnr.
Nephew of Aubrey Arthur
Son-in-law of Velda Price.
Father-in-law of Kevin Wood
Brother-in-law of Baldwin Edwards, Idalia Arthur, Steve Cumberbatch, Sonia Bynoe, Kelvin Price, Denzil Devonish, Deborah Nicholls (U.K) and Theodore Watson (USA).
Relative of the Arthur, Bowen, Standford, Roach, Benn, Mahon and Douglin families.
Dear friend of Rudolph Gibson, Anthony Pickering, Tyrone Barker, Hallam Nicholls, Desmond Crichlow, Lynda Goodridge, Juliette Hall, Glyne Murray and many others.
The state funeral of Professor, The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur will take place at St. Peter’s Parish Church on Friday, August 14, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Hall, St. Peter for the interment. Floral tributes may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home, Passage Road, St. Michael, no later than 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2020. The body of the late Professor, The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur will lie in state on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, and Thursday, August 13, 2020, in the East Wing of the Parliament Building, Heroes Square, St. Michael from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The event is finished.

Date

Aug 14 2020

Expired!

Time

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Local Time

Timezone: Europe/Paris
Date: Aug 14 - 15 2020
Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

Location

St. Peter Parish Church

St. Peter Parish Church, Church Street, Douglas, Barbados

Funeral Director

Russell Griffith

Phone

(246) 426-4170

Email

funerals@lyndhurstfuneralhome.com

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Annette Clinton- West wrote on August 16, 2020 at 8:32 pm

My family and I express our deepest condolences on the passing of our dear loving Pro. Former PM. Owen S. Arthur. You would be missed but your love and charm will live on in our hearts, God's strength and comfort to your, wife, children, siblings , families, all those lives you impact especially in St.Peter and of course Diamond Corner. R.I.P my dear.

Mr.Mrs W Roberts wrote on August 15, 2020 at 5:39 pm

Our condolences to Mrs Arthur,his daughters, grand daughter and the extended family.May the The Right Honourable Mr. Owen Arthur Rest in Peace and rise in glory.You will b greatly missed.

Sharon Ifill wrote on August 15, 2020 at 7:34 am

On behalf of my family and I, we extend sincere condolences to the family of Professor, The Right Honorable Owen Arthur. May he Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory. He has done a remarkable job here on Earth and we give thanks to God for allowing him to do such. To his family, time is a great healer and I know you have wonderful memories to cherish.

Andy and Joie Simmons wrote on August 14, 2020 at 11:15 pm

We extend our condolences to the family of Professor Owen Arthur and the Barbadian people. Your legacy will live on in your dream to unite the Caribbean region.Be blessed.

J. Waveney Forde wrote on August 14, 2020 at 4:43 pm

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of our late beloved Prime Minister -Owen Seymour Arthur. Gone too soon. May you rest in peace.

Keila Elliott wrote on August 14, 2020 at 1:50 pm

I,m a young proud Bajan and I just want to send my Deepest sympathies to His wife and family we weep as a nation. THANKS for lending Him to us, Our Dear beloved former Prime Minister Professor The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur May He rest in peace.

Rosie wrote on August 14, 2020 at 12:34 pm

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and all of Barbados at the passing of Owen Arthur. A great man of and for the caribbean. He served us well. May he rest in peace.

Jacqueline Holder wrote on August 14, 2020 at 12:32 pm

Today is a sad day, the final earthly journal of a man who gave so much to this country and its development. One of the reasons I have become so passionate about politics.
May he rest in peace. May God comfort and strengthen his family during this time. In the midst of all the public outpouring may they find the quiet time to reflect and to mourn the loss of their loved one; who after all of the pageantry remains for them a husband, a father, an uncle, a grandfather, a friend.

Janelle B. wrote on August 14, 2020 at 11:40 am

My Condolences to the family and friends of The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur. He was truly a great man and he will be missed by all those who met him. May he Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.

Carlos Wiggins wrote on August 14, 2020 at 11:26 am

Sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Professor, The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur who represented my constituency and family with distinction and kindness. May he rest in peace.

Donna Trotman-White wrote on August 14, 2020 at 11:22 am

On behalf of my family and I, we offer our deepest sympathies to Professor, The Right Honourable Owen Arthur's Family. I am particular saddened as Mr Arthur holds a special place in my heart due to his love for people, and I considered him to be a gentle soul. Today is a sad day for all of us. Barbados has truly lost a great man! May your soul be at peace and rise in glory...sleep well gentle man. Crying endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Shawnell Best and Kerwin Webster wrote on August 14, 2020 at 11:18 am

My condolences goes out to the families and friends of our beloved Professor, The Right Honourable Owen Arthur. May he Sleep in Peace.

Pauline Morgan wrote on August 14, 2020 at 10:47 am

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of our late Prime Minister, Owen Seymour Arthur from the Morgan family. May you find Peace and Comfort in the God of all comfort.
Well done thou good and faithful servant!
May He rest in Peace and rise in Glory.

Ronald Standford wrote on August 13, 2020 at 9:14 pm

Deepest condolences to the family of the late former P.M. Mr.Owen Arthur. Lives of great men always reminds that we can make ours so sublime, and in passing leave behind footprints in the sand of time. Owen have served his time here on earth greatly and the good Lord have seen his trials and have grant him eternal rest, so give God thanks for his life here, so cry if you must, but remember God knows best. May he R.I.P.

Kana Jones wrote on August 13, 2020 at 8:26 pm

With his passing Barbados has lost one of its prominent leaders. A visionary who inspired many Barbadians. May he rest in peace and rise again in glory. On behalf of the Jones family, I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family of the Late Professor The Right Honourable Owen Arthur.Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Gaynel Walkes wrote on August 13, 2020 at 7:51 pm

On behalf of the Walkes family (Barbados and Canada) We would like to extend our condolences to the Arthur family.
We will never forget his kindness. May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear the great pain.

Ansley Edey and Sherita Prince wrote on August 13, 2020 at 6:53 pm

My deepest sympathy to Sabrina, Isabel and Kevin on the loss of your father, grand father and father in law. As much as he was a PM to others, he was much much more to all of you. I for one from my limited interactions with him will miss his quick and whitey responses in conversations. May he Rest In Peace now and Rise in Glory with us all.

Sandra Hinds wrote on August 13, 2020 at 5:39 pm

I write on behalf of the (Stanford) family of the late Myra Cummins of Rose Hill, St. Peter who was 2nd cousin to the late Prof. the Rt. Hon. Owen Seymour Arthur. We send sincere condolences to his beloved wife Julie, children, and to his extended family. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Sylvia John (nee) Clarke wrote on August 13, 2020 at 5:25 pm

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Professor, The Rt. Hon. Owen S. Arthur who was a childhood friend of mine. We grew up in Benn Hill, St. Peter, and played cricket, boys and girls of the neighbourhood together. On behalf of the Clarke family of Benn Hill, St. Peter, may he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Eugenia Edey wrote on August 13, 2020 at 4:45 pm

My deepest condolences are extended to Julie, Sabrina, Leah and the extended family of the late Professor The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur, former Prime Minister of Barbados.
May the good memories see you through the difficult times ahead. You are in my prayers.

Pamela Collymore wrote on August 13, 2020 at 3:23 pm

My deepest heart felt Condolences to the wife,children family and all BARBADOS on the Passing of our Dearly Beloved Departed Former Prime Minister The Right Honourable Professor MR. Owen Seymour Arthur. GOD comfort us all at this time of our great lost. May HE R I P and Rise in Glory. ?? From my family and I???

Ingrid Folkes wrote on August 13, 2020 at 2:36 pm

Sincere condolences on behalf of the Folkes family of Silver Hill, Christ Church and Applewhaites family of Sargeant's Village, Christ Church to Professor, the Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur's wife, daughters and close relatives. He was a Great Prime Minister and Caricom Leader. May his soul Rest In Peace and Rise In Glory.

Sylvia Howell wrote on August 13, 2020 at 2:18 pm

On the behalf of my children and I, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Primer Minister Owen Arthur.
He was indeed a great man to his family and the people of Barbados and will be sorely missed.
May he Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.

David M. Rice wrote on August 13, 2020 at 12:25 pm

Thank you for your contribution to Barbados and the Caribbean and may your soul rest in eternal peace.

Tricia Sattaur wrote on August 13, 2020 at 12:20 pm

Condolences to the family on the loss of such a great man. Maybe one day his statue will grace Heroes Square.

Narisha Ramdin wrote on August 13, 2020 at 12:18 pm

A great loss for our nation. By far one of the best Prime Ministers to have graced our shores. He could comfortably stand shoulder to shoulder with the Rt. Hon. Errol Barrow in the Hall of the Greats. Such was his stature. May he Rest in Peace. Condolences to his children and siblings.

Lionel and Phyllis Cave wrote on August 13, 2020 at 10:16 am

You have fought the good fight, you have finished the race, you have kept the faith.
You will wear the beautiful crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous Judge will award on that day.

John Gill wrote on August 12, 2020 at 11:12 pm

On behalf of the Gill family (Barbados,Canada,USA and England) I would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Owen Arthur’s wife ,daughters and close family.Both of our great grandparents were Bowen siblings of which I only discovered the family connection at the turn of the century.Additionally as Owen and I we were only born one week apart we were at Coleridge and Parry and Harrison College at the same times.
May he Rest In Peace

Ambassador Dr. Christopher Hackett wrote on August 12, 2020 at 11:00 pm

My wife and I join Barbadians in expressing sadness at the death of former Prime Minister the Right Honorable Owen Arthur. As a beneficiary of the late Prime Minister’s politics of inclusion, I had the honor to serve Barbados when he appointed me as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations at New York. I was therefore able to see at close hand his very good understanding of the varied development of small island states like Barbados, and how he formulated economic and financial policies to help Barbados better cope with these challenges. He was a fierce proponent of Caribbean regional cooperation, and led the region in its attempt to improve economic and financial collaboration. We shall miss him. On behalf of myself and my family I extend deepest sympathy to his family, as well as to the Government and people of Barbados on his passing.

Stacia Greenidge wrote on August 12, 2020 at 7:52 pm

From Stacia Greenidge and Dexter Reid we give you our deepest sympathy n condolences i prayer god blessing upon you

sonia Wilson-Mwansa wrote on August 12, 2020 at 7:21 pm

May he rest in peace

Colvin Edwards wrote on August 12, 2020 at 4:22 pm

On the behalf of the Former All Saints Old Scholars (ASOS) based in the United Kingdom, I would like to convey our deepest Sympathy to the family of the Late Professor The Right Honorable Owen Arthur. May he rest In Peace and rise in Glory in Jesus Name.

Colvin Edwards past Chairman of the ASOS

Denise Small wrote on August 12, 2020 at 4:19 pm

Sincere condolences to Julie and family. Always enjoyed our chats in the office and will treasure the fountain pen he gave me. Will miss his occasional call to Dr. Warner.
May he always sleep in eternal peace and rise with the angels.

Lynette Rice wrote on August 12, 2020 at 3:25 pm

Rest peacefully!!

Myrna Belgrave wrote on August 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm

Well done thou good and faithful servant of the people of Barbados. You served us well. May your radiant light and wisdom continue to guide as you journey forward. Your future will be even brighter because of the way you served this time around. Condolences to your family and friends.
Walk tall.

Carlton Daviss wrote on August 12, 2020 at 2:32 pm

I was extremely saddened when I heard of Owen's death.
We were friends for some 41 years beginning in 1979 when he joined the staff of the Jamaica Bauxite Institute, which I headed at the time, as Director of Economics. As he was to show later in life as Prime Minister of Barbadoos his performance was sterling. He was to my mind an example of a person of thought and action.
We kept in touch over the years and, among other things, he was the gracious host, variously, of myself, my wife, my brother, Omar (who recommended him to me in the first place), and my friend Peter Phillips at Test Matches in Barbados. But we kept in touch on many other things as well such as governance matters including the structure and functions of the Cabinet Office along the lines of developed Commonwealth countries.. Not least of all,we both shared an admiration for the Manleys, Norman and Michael. Althiough he was as Barbadian as they come he had a profound love for Jamaic and showed this in many ways..May the members of his family take some comfort in the profound usefulness of his life. May his soul rest in peace.

Margarette Wilson wrote on August 12, 2020 at 12:29 pm

Condolences to the family of the late Professor The right Honorable Owen Arthur. May the good he did lives after him. May God keep the family in the wings.

Valmay Scott wrote on August 12, 2020 at 8:04 am

Deepest and sincere condolences to the family of the late Owen Arthur. He was a friend and relative of the Boyce family from Pleasant Hall, St. Peter and is remembered with fondness.

From Valmay and Argyle Boyce the children of the late Franklyn Boyce.

Miss Odette Boyce wrote on August 11, 2020 at 11:06 pm

Our Deepest Sympathy to the family and friends of the late Professor, The Right Honourable Owen Seymour Arthur. May God continue to strengthen you during this sorrowful time. May he "Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory"

Odette Boyce and Family
Clyde Sobers and Family

Angela Carter wrote on August 11, 2020 at 9:16 pm

My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and people of Barbados. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult tie.
(USA).

Vanessa Roach wrote on August 9, 2020 at 11:08 pm

My condolences goes out to our family at this sad time..
From Roach family
RIP former Minister Owen Seymour Arthur.

Norma (Griffith) Edwards Canada wrote on August 9, 2020 at 7:18 pm

May the lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept our sincere condolences.