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The following statement was issued by Chief Justice Anthony Smellie (Sunday, June 9, 2019) on behalf of the Judiciary and the family of Justice Charles Quin—his wife Diana, and his sons Mr. Nicholas Quin, attorney-at-law; Dr. Thomas Quin; and Mr. William Quin, Sports Agent:

“I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of the Honourable Justice Charles Quin, QC.

“Justice Quin, who had been ill for some time, passed peacefully at home on Friday evening (June 7) in the company of his wife and sons.

“Justice Quin served the Cayman Islands very admirably as a Judge of the Grand Court for more than ten years, prior to which he practised at the Bar of the Cayman Islands and in other regional jurisdictions for more than 25 years.

“Justice Quin was very greatly admired and respected within the Judicial Administration, the Cayman Islands legal fraternity and the wider Cayman community, as well as in other jurisdictions around the Commonwealth.

“He will be greatly missed and the jurisdiction will always be grateful for his service.

“An announcement will shortly be made on the arrangements for the celebration of his life.”