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Local pioneer Dr Natalie J. Brewley-Frett has died

Local medical pioneer Dr Natalie J. Brewley-Frett has died at the age of 65. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The medical community and patients, along with other immediate family and friends, are in mourning over the passing of one of the first local female doctors in the Virgin Islands, Dr Natalie J. Brewley-Frett.

Dr Brewley-Frett died yesterday December 1, 2016 at the age of 65 at Peebles Hospital in Road Town. She had not been in good health for the past month, according to a close family friend.

The late Dr Brewley-Frett is the wife of businessman and social and political activist Alred C. Frett. They co-founded B&F Medical Complex.

Just last year the Government of the Virgin Islands, via the Office of Gender Affairs, honoured Dr Brewley-Frett for being the first female doctor to return home and for her contributions to the medical field.

Dr Brewley-Frett is survived by her husband, a son and daughter.

The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online offer our condolences to her immediate family and other loved ones.

33 Responses to “Local pioneer Dr Natalie J. Brewley-Frett has died”

  • gkefkkdakxq (02/12/2016, 08:51) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    wow RIP Doc
  • Patient (02/12/2016, 08:54) Like (37) Dislike (0) Reply
    The most humble and caring Gynocologist that I ever came across. It's with a heavy heart I have to say, May her Soul Rest In Peace!
  • Comrade (02/12/2016, 09:07) Like (32) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the Frett, Brewley and Maduro families.
    One positive Doctor whom will be 100% missed. RIP.
  • a proud bvislander (02/12/2016, 09:14) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    How very sad...a lovely lady and fine doctor and a friend for a long time....in her practice.
  • Andrew Cox Sr (02/12/2016, 09:25) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
    Condolence to the family from the cox family
  • Pioneer (02/12/2016, 09:46) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to Mr. Frett and family on the passing of Dr. Brewely. She was a quiet and professional doctor. We remember her in the early days when she returned home to commence her medical practice. RIP, Dr. Brewley.
  • Patient (02/12/2016, 10:16) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad indeed! My prayers go out to her family at this difficult time.
  • Humble Person (02/12/2016, 10:24) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dr. Brewley was such a humble doctor. I'm so happy she was appreciated and recognized before she died. May her soul Rest In Peace.
  • Da Real Bull (02/12/2016, 10:39) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    My deepest sympathy goes out to her entire family.
    She was a wonderful and caring doctor indeed.
    She will be greatly missed.
    May the Lord carry her home safely.
    Rest in peace Great One.
  • cay (02/12/2016, 10:48) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is very sad a good lady has gone to the great resting place see you in heaven
  • RIP TO GREAT PERSON (02/12/2016, 12:14) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    so sad :(
  • rose (02/12/2016, 12:15) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thats my doctor my condolences to her family may her soul rip
  • Lovely Heart (02/12/2016, 14:52) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dr. Brewley has forever been my go to doctor. Was also my professional advisor. Just this week i told my daughter to check her on a matter. She will be greatly missed.
  • Both sides..Truth (02/12/2016, 15:34) Like (8) Dislike (15) Reply
    Print the bloggs. They are two sides to every life. Every Story..Media is about Giving light to both sides.. She Mezsed up alot of Island women as an immigration Doctor iin the 70s early 80s. Giving immigration the ok and clearance to deporg 9 months pregnant women... Tbose days island women were not allow to born their children here.....Investigate if u are in doubt... Maybe it was about the money back then. But deep inside she is nice person..May her soul rest in Peace..Shs made it right with her God.
    • 2016 (02/12/2016, 23:09) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
      You sound like you been drinking a lot of bitter bush. Try some sweat tea honey.
    • Enquiring Mind (03/12/2016, 11:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      First the law is the law. But as you said there are two sides to a story. What is the side to the story of those who were being deported at 9 months according to you? Could it be that they landed in the BVI at 8 months or later which would mean that they chose to fly beyond the time recommended - or could it be that they were aware of the law and refused to go to clinic until they were almost due?

      And if the two scenarios cited were true, the question is what prompted them to do what they did (again two sides)? And that could go on. It seems to me then that we should always strive to uphold the law and so avoid these occurences. Perhaps that is why the law came about in the first place.
    • east (06/12/2016, 13:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      We don't have to investigate a damn thing, get your child where you come from AND THAT'S THE BOTTOM LINE
  • Patient (02/12/2016, 18:47) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    @both sides thats stupid if that was the law she couldn't do anything about that because she didn't make it
    • Citizen (02/12/2016, 20:08) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
      @at both side the lady was only filling instructions. The LAW
    • @patient (02/12/2016, 22:43) Like (2) Dislike (7) Reply
      She was the doctor and she know it was not safe to fly at that time....thy are just evil
  • Dawn (02/12/2016, 22:52) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    @ both sides . That is so stupid your comment..at least u made it right at the end. She would not have been the one making those decisions. It's the immigration department . The same as it is today. Daughter
    • Ms wize (03/12/2016, 05:12) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      @ dawn.. I didn't know she was an immigration doctor but you know its not right to give clearence for a pregnant lady to fly at 9mths. I know you wouldn't. On the other hand I met this doc few years back. She's was one of the sweetest, most humble, always professional jewel living on Tortola.I loved her to death. May her sweet soul rest in eternal peace. Sadly missed. Gone too soon. My sincere condolences to the family.
  • bvi (03/12/2016, 07:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP Dr Brewley Thank you for your service
  • Grateful (03/12/2016, 11:22) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am just grateful to have known and benefitted from the expertise and truly humble service of this great woman of the soil. Dr. Brewely was indeed the epitome of humility! Although she was perhaps one of the most brilliant women or person for that matter in the BVI, she was never one to flaunt it. Wished there were more like her. She would be greatly missed.

    My condolences to the Frett and Brewely families on the passing of Doc.

  • ..... (03/12/2016, 17:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    A good lady has passed RIP
  • Patient in VG (05/12/2016, 11:34) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    R I P Dr Brewley you were my first doctor, May your family get comfort from the love of God.
  • Really??? (06/12/2016, 20:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    May be some of you writing negative comments would not even be here if it was not for her. When them cannot breed, doc made it happen. RIP Doc.
  • wow (07/12/2016, 06:49) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ both sides..Such malice in your heart. Why try to defame a good person? I wonder what "truth" will come out about you at your end? I hope you make it right before then.
  • MELANIC (08/12/2016, 11:41) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    MY DOC WAS GOOD .SHE IS ON HER JOURNEY TO GOD IN 80 DAYS WITH THE ANGELS.
  • OMG (08/12/2016, 17:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    am just seeing this, rip , she is my doc. who will i go to now :( omg i can't believe this is happening, i love her, ohhhh mehn :( :( :(


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