John Barritt
| John Barritt, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1916 Bermuda |
| Died | May 13, 2014 (aged 98) Bermuda |
| Nationality | White Bermudian |
| Spouse(s) | Hilary Pantry |
| Children | Jennifer John Mark Martha-Jane |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
| Religion | Anglican |
Frederick John Barritt CBE (February 14, 1916 – May 13, 2014) was a Bermudian politician and businessman. He served as the Speaker of the House of Assembly of Bermuda from 1979-1989. Besides this, he served more than three decades in Bermudan politics, serving as Deputy Speaker and Minister of Transportation during his time in politics.[1]
He graduated from Saltus Grammar School, also serving a storied business career. From 1933 to 1970, he was with Powell and Company, serving as the managing director until the company was acquired by Purvis Limited.[1][2]
He died on May 13, 2014. His son stated that he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease later in his life.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 By Jonathan Bell. "Former Speaker John Barritt dies | The Royal Gazette:Bermuda News". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
- ↑ "Premier Pays Tribute To John Barritt Snr.". Bernews.com. Retrieved 2014-05-15.