Local NewsNews Harold Brereton celebrates 100th birthday by Barbados Today 28/01/2024 written by Barbados Today Updated by Desmond Brown 28/01/2024 1 min read A+A- Reset Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 680 On the day of his 21st birthday, Harold McKensie Brereton probably heard the groundbreaking news of Auschwitzโs liberation on January 27, 1945, through his familyโs Rediffusion in their home. Fast forward 79 years to the day, January 27, 2024, and Brereton himself has become a part of history at least locally. On Saturday, the former resident of Grosvenorโs Carrington Village, St Michael, marked a significant milestone โ his 100th birthday. His special day was celebrated at Fredericaโs Senior Citizens Home in Atlantic Shores, Christ Church, where he was surrounded by family and caregivers. Adding to the occasion, President Dame Sandra Mason paid a special visit to honour Breretonโs remarkable century of life. His nephew, Ian Weekes, told Barbados TODAY Brereton was a musician, playing trumpet in the Perry Green Band, with most of their repertoire being Jazz. ย However, he made his living as a joiner. โI spent many of my summer holidays working in his Joiner shop. It was located on the ground floor of Miss Cricksโ wall house on Tweedside Road almost opposite Edna Wilsonโs Drug Store now branded Standard Pharmacy. Christmas was a hectic time for Uncle Harold. He would pack his [tools] early in the morning, ready to be picked up by persons who wanted their antique furniture repaired or polished for Christmas. โUncle Harold was a mentor for many young joiners in Carringtonโs Village, some of whom went on to open their own joiner shops. ย He had a calm and cool demeanor โฆ they used to call him Mr Cool. Very seldom would he get flustered over most things, especially if he did not have a solution to solve a particular problem or situation,โ Weekes stated. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians (RG) Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Nigerian regent visits slave cemetery as ethnic links tour continues 19/03/2026 Empire leads BFA Division One after five rounds 19/03/2026 Exclusive: Two Mile Hill fire survivor recalls bravery, loss 19/03/2026