PRESIDING OFFICERS OF THE PARLIAMENT OF GRENADA
PRESS STATEMENT
Date: August 25, 2025
On behalf of the Senate and the House of Representatives in Grenada, we extend deepest condolences
to the family, friends, and colleagues of Former Senator Mr. Neilon Franklyn, whose untimely passing
has left us all profoundly saddened.
Mr. Franklyn served his country with dedication and distinction during his tenure in the Senate,
contributing thoughtfully to the legislative process and worked tirelessly to advance the interests of the
people of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. His commitment to public service and his
willingness to engage on matters of national importance, especially in budget debates, earned him the
respect and admiration of his peers.
In this difficult moment, we pause to honour his life, his service, and the example he set as a citizen
devoted to the betterment of his community and his country.
On behalf of the Parliament, we offer heartfelt sympathy to Sen. Franklyn’s family and loved ones. May
you find strength and comfort in the outpouring of support from all who knew him and were touched by
his dedicated service in the Senate and elsewhere.
We mourn his passing deeply. Yet, we celebrate the contributions he made to our nation and the values
he embodied in his impactful service during his short but meaningful life.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Senator the Honourable Dr. Dessima Williams Honourable Leo Cato
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
