Francois Barrie
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Bernard "Francois" Barrie (1943 or 1944 – 3 September 2023) was a Dominican politician.
Francois Barrie was born in 1943 or 1944.[1] He worked as a teacher for 31 years. He once served on the West Indies Cricket Board.[2]
Barrie was first elected to the House of Assembly on the United Workers' Party (UWP) ticket to represent the Salybia constituency in a by-election held on 20 December 1993.[2][3] He was re-elected in the 1995 general election.[4] Under Prime Minister Edison James, Barrie served as parliamentary secretary in the Ministry of Education and Sports from 1995 to 2000.[5] In the 2000 general election, Barrie was defeated by Dominica Labour Party candidate Kelly Graneau.[5]
Barried died in his home in the Kalinago Territory on 3 September 2023.[5] He was survived by his wife, Mildred, his five biological children and his one adopted son.[1] He was given an official funeral on 21 September.[2][6]
References
- 1 2 "OFFICIAL DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Bernard 'Francois' Barrie Former Member of Parliament". Dominica News Online. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Official funeral for the late Bernard Francois Barrie, former member of The House of Assembly". Dominica News Online. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ "1993 By-Election Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ "1995 General Election Results". Electoral Office. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- 1 2 3 "[Updated] Former Salybia MP, Francois Barrie, has passed away". Dominica News Online. 3 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
- ↑ "Mr. Francois Barrie, remembered as a teacher, sports enthusiast, and politician laid to rest, colleagues reminisce". Dominica News Online. 22 September 2023. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
