January 1, 2016 -- It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr. H.M. Stephen "Steve" Claxton, a well known public servant, private medical practitioner, general Surgeon and specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. It was indeed difficult for me to reconcile the news of his death, for on J'ouvert morning when we greeted he was his usual effervescent self, naturally warm and self assured. There were no telltale signs that his demise was imminent.
On behalf of the government and people of this country I offer condolences to his dear wife Dr. Jacqueline Claxton, his children and the rest of his family, colleagues in the public service and medical profession and also his many friends at home and abroad.
Steve dedicated his life to serving people. In the time that we were blessed to have him with us, he touched many lives as a renowned medical specialist, counsellor, philanthropist and avid sportsman who represented the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis as a prolific opening batsman. He also played for the Leeward Islands Cricket Team and for the University of the West Indies team as a cricketer and footballer. He represented his beloved Grammar School as a footballer and record breaking track and field athlete.
Steve was a man of many parts but most of all he was a family man. A dedicated and loving husband and a doting father. He will be sorely missed. Our Federation is poorer for the gigantic void now created by his sudden and untimely departure.
I ask the nation to join me in prayer for his family during this very difficult time.
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