Howard Barham Singleton

Howard Barham Singleton (7 September 1927 – 14 March 2020) was a Canadian diplomat who served in numerous capacities, including as Canadian Ambassador to Haiti.[1]

Howard Barham Singleton
Canadian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Haiti
In office
10 July 1980 – 1983[citation needed]
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Preceded byPierre Robert Garceau
Succeeded byJoseph Anthony Malone
Chargé d'Affaires at the Canadian Embassy in Lebanon
In office
4 September 1976 – 1 October 1977
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Preceded byAlan William Sullivan
Succeeded byJoseph Gilles André Couvrette (As Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary)
Chargé d'Affaires at the Canadian Embassy in Syria
In office
September 1976 – 1 October 1977
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Preceded byAlan William Sullivan
Succeeded byJoseph Gilles André Couvrette (As Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary)
Chargé d'Affaires at the Canadian Embassy in Jordan
In office
September 1976 – 10 October 1977
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterPierre Trudeau
Preceded byAlan William Sullivan
Succeeded byJoseph Gilles André Couvrette (As Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary)
Personal details
Born(1927-09-07)7 September 1927
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Died14 March 2020(2020-03-14) (aged 92)
London, United Kingdom
Alma materUniversity of Alberta, Christ Church, Oxford
OccupationDiplomat

Early life and education

Singleton was born on 7 September 1927 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He studied at the University of Alberta before receiving an Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire scholarship, which enabled him to attend Christ Church, Oxford.[2]

Diplomatic career

Singleton pursued a long career as a Canadian diplomat. His service included postings in Finland, the United States, Vietnam, Lebanon, and various other countries.[2] Notably, he served as the Canadian Ambassador to Haiti from 1980 to 1983.[3]

Later life and death

After retiring from his diplomatic career, Singleton moved to London, United Kingdom, at the age of 70.[2]

Singleton died on 14 March 2020 in London at the age of 91. He was survived by his adoptive sons Sean and Colin McAdam and their children. A memorial service was held in Ottawa, with his ashes being laid to rest alongside his parents in Edmonton.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Canadian Heads of Mission Abroad since 1800: Singleton, Howard Barham (career)". Government of Canada. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Obituary of Howard Singleton". Ottawa Citizen. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Canadian Heads of Mission: Haiti". Global Affairs Canada. Retrieved 10 November 2024.