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Barbados’ Prime Minister Died

Barbados’ sixth (6th) Prime Minister, the Right Honourable David John Howard
Thompson died at 2:10 am, on the 23rd October 2010, at his home in Mapps, St. Philip.

Earlier this year, he revealed to the country that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Mr. Thompson was the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leader, and he was elected Prime Minister of Barbados in January 2008.

He was born on the 25th December 1961, in London, England, but grew up in Barbados. He was 48 years old at his death.

Married to Marie – Josephine Mara nee Giraudy, they had three daughters, Misha, Oya and Osa – Marie.

His parents, Margaret Knight and Charles Thompson, who are both alive, are Barbadians.

Condolences to his family and friends, the country of Barbados and everyone whose life he has touched.

Though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. (Lamentations 3:32-33 KJV.)

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