In the midst of life, there is death. Indeed, quite a few persons passed away during this calendar year, and their presence in their fields of expertise will certainly be missed. From politicians to actors, entrepreneurs to media personalities, those who transitioned have left an indelible mark on our lives.

1. Aston Cooke, playwright and cultural educator. (February 22, 2019)

2. Dorraine Samuels, veteran broadcaster and

former beauty queen. (March 26, 2019)

3. Pat Rousseau, Attorney-at-law and former

West Indies Cricket Board President. (April 16, 2019)

4. Most Hon Edward Seaga, music producer,

researcher and Jamaica’s fifth Prime Minister. (May 28. 2019)

5. Martin Henry, political commentator. (May

28, 2019)

6. Ken Chaplin, journalist and former Press

Secretary. (July 31, 2019)

7. Tony Young, veteran Broadcaster. (August 3,

2019)

8. Noel Dexter, renowned musicologist and

composer. (August 19, 2019)

9. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, medical doctor and

Former Minister of Health. (September 1, 2019)

10. Franklyn ‘Chappy’ St Juste, filmmaker. (November

5, 2019)

11. Douglas Vaz, politician and former

parliamentarian. (November 9, 2019)

12. Paul Beale, veteran playwright, director

and actor. (November 22, 2019)

13. Beverley Lopez, former Private Sector Organization

of Jamaica President. (November 24, 2019)

14. DJ Venom, disc jockey and media personality. (November 25, 2019)

15. Louie Rankin, Jamaican artiste and actor. (September 30, 2019)