Funeral underway for Ambassador Madge Barrett
Bridgett Levy daughter of Madge Barrett take last look of her mom Ambassador Madge Barrett during the funeral service at the UWI, Mona chapel on December 16 (Photo: Joseph Wellington)
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December 16, 2024

Funeral underway for Ambassador Madge Barrett

KINGSTON, Jamaica— A thanksgiving service for Ambassador Madge Barrett is underway at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Chapel in St Andrew.

Barrett, a prominent member of Jamaica’s diplomat services for decades, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was 87.

A former director of protocol in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Barrett oversaw Jamaica’s hosting of many dignitaries from overseas.

Carl Morgan director of Morgan’s funeral home fixes the coffin cover of former Ambassador Madge Barrett during the funeral at UWI Mona chapel on December 16, 2024. (Photo: Joseph Wellington)

Barrett was named Ambassador Special Envoy after she was vested with the national honour Commander of the Order of Distinction in recognition of her outstanding service.

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