A member of the Privy Council, Langrin was only recently appointed chairman of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Appeals Tribunal.

He worked in the civil and criminal registries of the Supreme Court as a deputy registrar, followed by a stellar career in the Attorney General's chambers, where he rose to the level of a senior assistant attorney general in charge of litigation.

Langrin was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court in May 1999, and later elevated to the post of judge of the Court of Appeal, until his retirement in August 2002.

In paying tribute, Lightbourne said no one could underestimate the yeoman service provided by Langrin during his more than 40 years, tenure in the legal and judicial services.

"His was a life of faithful and unstinting service, for which we must give thanks."

Senator Lightbourne said Langrin was committed to serving his country to the fullest extent, even after retirement, noting that he remained active on several bodies, including the Constituted Authority and the Integrity Commission, both of which he served as chairman; and the Firearms Licensing Authority, of which he was a member.

"He was a legal giant, a friend and a church brother, and many have benefited from the sound opinions offered during his tenure on the bench. My prayers are with the Langrin family, especially his dear wife, Gloria, and children, Brian and Hazel in this very sad period".

Deeply saddened

On Tuesday, the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) said it was deeply saddened by the news of Langrin's passing and expressed condolences to his wife, immediate family, and colleagues.

"Justice Langrin was chairman of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Appeals Tribunal, and during the Commission's interaction with that body, we were exposed to his graciousness and extensive legal skills," JADCO said in a release.

"Though his tenure at the tribunal may have been brief, he has left his mark as a fair and precise adjudicator, able to bring instant clarity to the most complex of issues. In spite of his extensive and lofty achievements, he displayed an enduring humility, respect for others and accessibility so rarely displayed in luminaries of his stature today."

JADCO said Langrin would be sadly missed.