Lesley Barrow

From Obituary 2008

TRIBUTE TO LESLEY BARROW

from Mr. Elliott D. Mottley, QC

"Lesley had a unique way of expressing herself with an absolutely dry sense of humour that she inherited from her mother. There was a brevity of expression and a sharpness of wit. Very often, this resulted in her being most effective in bringing relief to tense situations. Her passion for life and for people stood out. All who met her would reflect that in the words of Rudyard Kipling that she walked with Kings while still retaining the common touch. Her appreciation for people and the respect she showed them was evident for all to feel. Yet, she walked to her own drum and created her own path.
"Lesley Barrow was the quintessential Caribbean woman.
"In his first address at the United Nations, her father, the Right Excellent Errol Barrow delivered himself of words that have become the Barbadian mantra since Independence.
"I can think of few expressions that more aptly capture the essence of who Lesley was than to describe her as “Friend of all, Satellite of none”.

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