It is with great regret and profound sadness that the Town of Randolph announces the passing of Randolph Town Councillor Kenrick W. Clifton Councillor Clifton died unexpectedly on April 21, 2022.
Clifton was a native of St. Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean. He attended high school and college in the United States, graduating from Boise State University with a degree in Political Science, where he received an academic and athletic scholarship. Clifton received a Masters in Government and International Relations Government/Political Science from the City University of New York, a Law Degree with 1st Class Honors from the Wolverhampton School of Law in the United Kingdom, as well as Certificates in Law from the Norman Manley Law School in Jamaica and the Inns of Court School of Law in London.
Clifton returned to St. Kitts to work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at the Ministry of Tourism and Trade. In 1995, he moved back to the United States, and began working for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), where he worked until the present day. Clifton most-recently served as the Assistant Director of the Office of Civil Rights at the MBTA.
In addition to being a dedicated public servant professionally, Clifton also devoted his free time to serving his community. He was a community organizer in the Town of Randolph for decades before running successfully for elected office. He served 7 consecutive terms as an elected member of the Randolph Town Council, where he was currently serving as the Vice President. He is also a former two-term Randolph School Committee member, a former Vice President and former President of the Randolph Town Council.
Clifton was a dedicated husband and father. The Town offers condolences to his family during this difficult time. His passing is a great loss and he will be tremendously missed. We will provide details on his services when they are finalized. We ask that you keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Peace.
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