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Winston Murray’s spouse passes on
Barbara Persaud
Barbara Persaud, the reputed wife of late People’s National Congress Chairman, Winston Murray, died on Sunday after a period of illness. She was 55.
Her death came a mere three months after Murray, who collapsed while on his way home and later lapsed into a coma on November 22, last.
Yesterday, Pam, a sister of the dead woman, said that her sister was devastated by Murray’s death and lost the will to live.
She herself was ailing and required frequent medical attention. She was the eldest girl among 11 siblings.
Pam described her as a caring, generous and kind hearted person who was both wife and secretary to the now dead Winston Murray.
They spoke of her being the person who would type his Parliamentary speaking briefs, ensure that he was always well presented.
She had been living with him for 30 years. After his death, she traveled to the United States in December where she spent Christmas.
Pam said that the family ensured that she had her medical check while there.
The family returned home for Mashramani.
“We did not expect her to pass so soon.”
One sister, Devika had remained and when Barbara took a turn for the worse and had to be hospitalized she was the one who made the regular trips to the hospital. The others have returned, some coming in yesterday morning.
Winston Murray and Barbara would vacation at their homes in the United States each year. “It was a ritual.”
Barbara Persaud would be buried tomorrow after a funeral service at the Church of the Enunciation, a Roman Catholic Church at Malgre Tout, West Bank Demerara.
Devika, a sister, said that she would be laid next to her parents and an elder brother.
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