BARBADOS’ MOST RECENT centenarian is Eustace Mellowes, formerly of Lascelles Terrace, Pine, St Michael.
He reached that rare milestone on May 10 and received a visit from Governor General Sir Elliot Belgrave, as customary.
The centenarian attributed his long life to the mercy of God and thanked Him for his family and friends – the “beautiful people that God has made”.
Mellowes has been father and stepfather to five children, including Maureen Jones, Winston Mellowes, Yvette Walcott, Anthony Ruck and Peggy Ruck. His other descendants include nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mellowes engaged in witty exchanges with Sir Elliot, who asked the centenarian if he was able to walk around the room. Mellowes replied that he could, quickly adding, “but it isn’t necessary”.
Mellowes is the oldest retiree of Barbados Light & Power Company Limited and representatives of the company shared in the occasion. The company honoured him by way of a gift and a letter of appreciation from managing director Mark King.
His son, Professor Emeritus Winston Mellowes of the University of the West Indies, St Augustine, thanked his father for all he did to make sure that his children had a good education. (PR)
