Carlyle Glean

Sir Carlyle Arnold Glean, GCMG[1] (11 February 1932 – 21 December 2021) was a Grenadian politician, who served as Governor-General of Grenada from 2008 to 2013.

Sir
Carlyle Glean
GCMG
5th Governor-General of Grenada
In office
27 November 2008 – 7 May 2013
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterTillman Thomas
Keith Mitchell
Preceded bySir Daniel Williams
Succeeded byDame Cécile La Grenade
Minister of Education
In office
1990–1995
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterSir Nicholas Brathwaite
Personal details
Born
Carlyle Arnold Glean

(1932-02-11)11 February 1932
Gouyave, Grenada, British Windward Islands (now Grenada)
Died21 December 2021(2021-12-21) (aged 89)
Grenada
SpouseNorma (nee DeCoteau)
Alma materUniversity of Calgary (BEd)
University of East Anglia (MA)

Early life and education

Glean was born in Gouyave, Grenada, British Windward Islands, on 11 February 1932.[2] He was educated at the University of Calgary (BEd) and the University of East Anglia (MA, 1982).

Career in politics

Glean served as Minister of Education in the government of Sir Nicholas Brathwaite from 1990 to 1995, after which he retired from politics.

In 2008, he was appointed Governor-General of Grenada by Elizabeth II, Queen of Grenada. He served in this position until 2013 when he was succeeded by Dame Cécile La Grenade.

Personal life and death

Glean died on 21 December 2021, at the age of 89.[3] He received tributes from current Governor-General La Grenade,[4] Prime Minister Keith Mitchell,[5] and the National Democratic Congress.[6]

Honours

Commonwealth Honours

References
  1. "No. 58976". The London Gazette. 10 February 2009. p. 2275.
  2. "Biography: Carlyle Arnold Glean | GOV.gd". Archived from the original on 11 November 2011. Retrieved 6 November 2010.
  3. "Former Governor-General Sir Carlyle Glean has died". Now Grenada. 21 December 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  4. "Governor-General's statement on death of Sir Carlyle Glean | NOW Grenada". 21 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  5. "Prime Minister Extends Sympathy On The Passing Of Former Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean". Wee 93.3/9 FM Radio Grenada. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  6. "An outstanding and proud son of Gouyave and Grenada". ndcgrenada.org. 22 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.


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