St. Thomas mourns former mayor Cliff Barwick, remembered for decades of civic leadership

Cliff Barwick (Source: City of St. Thomas)

The City of St. Thomas has announced the death of former mayor Cliff Barwick.

In a statement, the city said Barwick dedicated decades to public service in St. Thomas. He served as mayor from 1977 to 1978 and again from 2006 to 2010, and as an alderman over multiple terms between 1978 and 2014. He also served for many years as chair of the finance and administration committee.

“Cliff Barwick dedicated decades of his life to serving St. Thomas,” Mayor Joe Preston said in the statement. “His leadership, experience and unwavering commitment to this community left a lasting mark. On behalf of council and residents, I extend our sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”

Beyond municipal politics, the city noted that Barwick was a teacher at Arthur Voaden Secondary School, a member of the Elgin Regiment and a longtime community volunteer.

City officials say flags will be lowered to half-mast until his funeral on May 12.