Deceased Noreen John UWP leader Lennox Linton describes attorney Noreen John who died on Tuesday in Antigua on her way to the UK for medical attention, as “A proud patriot and servant of the public good, sister, wife, lawyer, friend and a quintessential woman of faith”.
John was the declared the United Workers Party (UWP) candidate for the Grand Bay constituency in the next general election, just a few days before. Her death came as a shock to many Dominicans at home and abroad, but even more so to those in the legal fraternity in Dominica. UWP Deputy leader and Attorney Joshua Francis who spoke to Dominica News described John as a “remarkable lady, meek, kind, loving selfless, and someone who made her mark within the legal fraternity. She was always willing to listen and always willing to assist. She was a helpful and was also a very good listener.” Francis said John will be missed by the legal fraternity, as well as the Grandbay community and by Dominica as a whole. He added that she was always willing to help young people, and people in distress, and that she contributed to the society outside of the legal service. Linton wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday, “We extend our deepest condolences to her husband, her sisters, her brothers, other family members and all those who feel her passing in a special way. May she find fulfillment in the completion of her earthly journey of service and great rejoicing in the embrace of her father in Heaven.” Meanwhile, UWP President, Isaac Baptiste announced today, that the party was suspending all public engagements until after the burial “of patriot and sister, Noreen John.” Baptiste said John was a proud, dedicated, community organizer, youth advocate and attorney at law. He added that “UWP Team Dominica joins the John family, friends, and community residents from Grand Bay, Soufriere and the wider Dominican community in morning their loss”.
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