The passing of veteran Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party figure and former government senator Mary-Clare Hurst has been followed by official confirmation of her funeral services, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 2. Born in November 1962, Hurst died on May 5, 2026, at the age of 63, leaving behind a decades-long legacy of public service and political leadership across the nation.
Before the formal funeral ceremony, structured public viewings will be held at People’s Place to allow both loved ones and ordinary citizens to pay their final respects. The private viewing, reserved exclusively for immediate family and close personal friends, will run from 11:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. Immediately following that window, general public will have the opportunity to honor Hurst’s life between 11:40 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.
The official funeral service will kick off at 1:30 p.m. at the SJPC House of Restoration Ministries, and will be led by Apostle Dr. Stephen Andrews. The service is designed to highlight and celebrate the profound impact Hurst had across Antigua and Barbuda’s political and social spheres throughout her career. Beyond her role as a sitting senator, Hurst also served as Leader of Government Business in the Senate, and held multiple long-standing leadership positions within the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
In the weeks following her death, messages of condolence and tribute have flooded in from across the country. Political allies, current public officials, and local community leaders have consistently highlighted Hurst’s far-reaching contributions, from shaping the nation’s tourism sector to mentoring emerging public servants and steadying political leadership through pivotal moments. Many have noted her commitment to advancing public interest initiatives that benefited residents across the country, cementing her reputation as a dedicated servant of the Antiguan and Barbudan people.