Described as one of the longest serving mayors in Jamaica, Cecil Charlton, who served both the People’s National Party and the Jamaica Labour Party as mayor of this south central highland town in the late 1960s, 70s and 80s has left many reminiscing and paying tribute to his life and work.

The colourful Charlton, who had a range of business interests and for decades was a major player in the horse- racing industry, died at the Hargreaves Memorial Hospital in Mandeville last Thursday. He was 88 years old.

Source JamaicaObserver.com

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