Frederick John Barritt

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(14 February 1916 – 13 May 2014) was a Bermudian politician and businessman. He served as the

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of the House of Assembly of Bermuda from 1979 to 1989. Besides this, he served more than three decades in Bermudian politics, serving as Deputy Speaker and Minister of Transportation during his time in politics. He graduated from Saltus Grammar School, also serving a storied business career. From 1933 to 1970, he was with Powell and Company, serving as the managing director until the company was acquired by Purvis Limited. He died on 13 May 2014. His son stated that he had suffered from Alzheimer's disease later in his life.

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1916 births 2014 deaths Speakers of the House of Assembly of Bermuda Ministers of Transport of Bermuda Members of the House of Assembly of Bermuda United Bermuda Party politicians Commanders of the Order of the British Empire Bermudian politicians People from Devonshire Parish British diaspora Leaders of the Opposition (Bermuda) {{Bermuda-politician-stub

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