The University of the West Indies community is saddened at the passing of Mrs. Barbara Marie Preston, widow of the late AZ Preston who was Vice Chancellor of UWI from 1974 to 1986. Mrs. Preston died on Wednesday, August 29 after a brief illness. The funeral service for Mrs. Preston will take place on Thursday, September 6 at 10 am at the University Chapel.

The University community extends condolences to her children, Caroline Lee, John and Christopher Preston, other relatives and friends.