John Alleyne is dead

John Alleyne, retired newspaperman and sports enthusiast, died 6.30 pm yesterday at the San Fernando General Hospital after ailing for some time. He was 81.

Alleyne suffered a heart condition, and was a diabetic. Alleyne was editor of the Guardian’s South Bureau. He was also president of the Trinidad Football Association; an official of the Southern Football Association, and was also involved in the other sports as table tennis, lawn tennis and netball. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.