KINGSTON, Jamaica — The People’s National Party (PNP) is mourning the passing of Dean Alexander Peart, former Member of Parliament for Manchester North West, Councillor, Mayor of Mandeville and former Cabinet Minister.

Peart passed away early Sunday.

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In a statement on Sunday, the party lauded him as a proud son of Manchester and of the PNP.

“He carried forward the legacy of his father, the Hon. Ernest Peart, and served alongside his brother, former Speaker of the House Michael Peart, in one of Jamaica’s great political families,” it noted.

Highlighting that Peart won the North West Manchester seat five consecutive times, the party said he served his constituents for 22 years with unmatched dedication.

“He built 13 community centres and numerous basic schools across the constituency (and) championed education for young people.”

The party noted that in Government, he served as Minister of State or Minister with responsibility for several portfolios, including Local Government, Environment and Lands, and Works. He also served as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Sports.

“Known for integrity, hard work and candour, Deanie was loved by the people he served and respected across the political divide. The Party extends deepest condolences to his wife Vynette, his children, the entire Peart family, and the people of North West Manchester,” the PNP said.

“May his soul rest in eternal peace,” the statement concluded.