- To be buried Saturday in the Bahamas
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has announced that its one-time global president, Jethlyn Burrows, who died on 1 October, will be buried on Saturday.
Announcing her passing and funeral arrangements, Ezinwa Okoroafor, FIDA Global President, in a statement said Ms Burrows “was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.”
The statement reads:
“With great sadness, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) announces the passing of Jethlyn Aletha Musgrove Burrows, her International Director and former President, on Wednesday, the 1st of October, 2025.
“Jethlyn of the Bahamas Chapter served as FIDA President from 2014 to 2017. She thereafter remained on the FIDA Executive as first, Parliamentarian, then Director, in line with FIDA’s Constitution. She was also a past President of FIDA Bahamas, in addition to other principal roles she played. Jethlyn was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.
“She will be laid to rest on Saturday, the 18th of October, after a funeral service at the Cathedral of Christ the King, in Freeport, Bahamas. We ask that you remember her family and friends in your prayers.”
In her tribute, Victoria O. Awomolo, SAN, who was FIDA Africa Regional Vice-President from 2017-2020, noted that Jethlyn Burrows’ “leadership and grassroots influence throughout the seven hundred islands in the Bahamas was legendary.”
“This is to further express my deep condolences on the home call of our dear sister and former International President of FIDA International, Jethyln Burrows.
“Her death came as a shock to me and all of us. She was a courageous, committed and dedicated Fidan, who repositioned FIDA on the world map, particularly the Grand Bahamas Branch.
“Her leadership and grassroot influence throughout the seven islands in the Bahamas was legendary. Within a short time after the presidency of our Organization was thrust upon her, she took up the challenge and galvanized the whole world to recognize FIDA more.
“She helped to midwife FIDA’s new constitutional amendment, relevant to the needs of our Organization. Her indelible marks and strong voice cannot be forgotten. May her soul rest in perfect peace and may God comfort us, her son and the entire family.
Adieu,” Victoria O. Awomolo, SAN
Meanwhile, Charisse Brown, the First female President of The Grand Bahama Development Company Limited and immediate past treasurer of FIDA International, announced that “there has been such an outpouring of condolences and expressions of love on the passing of our dear FIDA Sister Jethlyn, that her sons Alex and Andrew would like to capture and save your tributes in memoriam. Below are instructions as to how you can send tributes/expressions of condolences, if you so wish.”
The instructions read:
We invite family, friends, and loved ones to share their memories, reflections, and tributes in honor of Mrs. Jethlyn Aletha Musgrove-Burrows. Your words will help celebrate her life, faith, and love. Please click the link below to submit a written message, photo, or short video tribute.
https://forms.gle/jQoUzt75JA4Rm3xt6
Thank you for helping us honor her beautiful legacy.
Wilfred & James / Alex & Andrew
