Obituaries

Mary Veronica Charles also known as “Melda” of Florida, St. John, passed away on Monday 3rd March, 2025 at the age of 74

She was the mother of: Jennifer, Ann Marie and Curlyn, Adopted mother of: Dwight Joseph and Herra Gay, Grandmother of: Akiva, Tiffany, Anicka, Tristan and Anitta,

Aunt of: Calvin, Ervin, Irma, Celia, Kelvin, Trevor, Karen and Glen in the UK, Jillian in Canada, Althea & Denise in the USA, Gloria, Corine, Smarty, Nickson and Wilo, Sister in law of: Muriel and Catherine Charles and Lloyd Matthew, Caretaker: Veronica Vero Charles

Other relatives and friends including: The Chance, Lorainey and Lewis families, the Grant family of Victoria, the Charles family, the Burris family in the USA and Trinidad, Priest and Parishioners of St. Joseph R C Chapel Florida, neighbours and friends of Florida, Mt. Nesbit and surrounding areas

Funeral service on: Friday 28th March, 2025 at 1:00pm at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Gouyave, St. John and interment at the Dougaldston Cemetery

Patrick Norris Palmer of Vendome & Beaulieu, St. George who resided in the USA departed this life on Friday 14^th March 2025 at the age of  86
Husband of: The late Lilian Palmer
Father of:  Vaulin, Carl, Andre, and Erleen in the USA, Ken in Canada and Pamela (deceased), Grandfather of:  Kerryne and Patrick in Canada; Roxanne, Josh, Melroy, Melissa and Stephen in Brooklyn; Carl, Jemima and Jonathan in Grenada; Cavelle in Trinidad, Great-grandfather of eight.
Father-in-law of: Cathy-Ann in Grenada, Patricia and Duane in the USA, and Gillian in Canada
Brother of: Goslyn Morain, Nita Penny, and Nicholas Penny, Many nieces and nephews in Grenada and the USA including: Errol (Mose) Charles, Maria Penny and Hannah Penny. Brother-in-law of: Bernardine and Guillaume Antoine, and Clement, Baptiste
Other Friends and relatives in Grenada: Palmer, Penny and Charles families of Vendome, Baptiste and Lewis families of Willis, Theresa Joseph and family, Theresa Holder and family, Jennifer Montague and family.
Funeral service on Saturday 29^th , March 2025 at Bethesda Healing Center Funeral Home, Brooklyn, NY; burial at Canarsie Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

Ryon Percival John Alexander also known as “Red Bull” of Snell Hall who resided in Madeys, St. Patrick, passed away on Sunday 23rd February, 2025 at the age of 61

He was the father of: Kimani, Brother of: Harry, Jim, Kennis, Irva, Lily and Florian, Brother in law of: Joyce and Agnes, Uncle of: Duane, Richie, Kyle, Jaden, Duane Jr., Nickoli, Arin, Claudia, Vickie, Kera, Eden, Phyllis, Julie-anne, Jennielle, Janin, Carol, Jeslyn, Skeeter, Jaydyne, Gabrielle, Zoe, Disel and Zaria, Nephew of: Margaret, Jessie, Hannah, Evie, Lovely and John

Other relatives & close friends including: Beavon, Pastor Christopher Williams and family, Pastor Joseph Bowen and family, Lonza and family, Alban and family, Shirley Mitchell, the Alexander family of Snell Hall, Mt. Rich, Madeys and Rose Hill, the Hannibal, Sanderson, Mark Philbert, McLeih, Best, Phillip and Francis families, Raymond Courtney, Stephen, Jeffrey, Adrian and the boys, Dr Francis and staff of Male surgical ward, friends and neighbours of Madeys and surrounding areas

Funeral Service on Monday 31st March, 2025 at 2:00 pm at The Seventh-day Adventist Church, Snell Hall, St. Patrick and entombment at the Marli Cemetery

Desmond Francis Gilbert also known as “Gilly” of Belle Vue, St. David, Departed this life on Saturday 15th March, 2025 at the age of 77

He was the Father of: 1 in Canada, Brother of: Olive Gilbert, Ann Hypolite, Eric Gilbert, Michael, Kenneth, and Martin James in Grenada, Edlyn Ross in Canada, Shirley Adams and John Gilbert in the USA, Grand Father of: 5 in Canada

Many Nieces and Nephews including: Denis Gilbert, Giddel Gilbert, Princess George, Kisha John, Ryan Adams, Karry Williams, Marlon Hypolite, Kenson James and Jasmine Baptiste

Brother in law of:  Thomas Ross in Canada, Michael Adams in the USA, Francis Hypolite, Jacqueline Gilbert and Angela James

Many cousins, other relatives and friends including: Bernadette Wilcia Pitt, Rose Hannaway in Trinidad, the Chasteau, Gilbert and James families, Ms Saada Silman of L’Ance Aux Epines, Maureen Dummont, June Paul, Sonia Swan, Marcelle Telesford, friends and neighbours of Belle Vue and surrounding areas

Funeral Service on Tuesday 1st April, 2025 at 1:30 pm at Agape Ministries Church, Petit Esperance, St. David  and Interment at the St. David’s Cemetery

Agnes Joseph also known as “Andres” of Rose Hill, St. Patrick, passed away on Friday 7th March, 2025 at the age of 76

She was the mother of: Oscar Joseph, Sister of: Crofton Herbert in Trinidad, Andrew, Gemma, Bernadette and Martin Joseph, Anthony Joseph in Tortola, Agnes Paul, Peter, Thomas and Vernon Brathwaite and Lintris Modeste

Aunt of many including: Corporal #307 Harney Paul & PC #774 Anil Paul, Her in laws: Clifton Paul, Linda & Francila Joseph, Close friend of: Theresa Charles, Erma Edwards, Dixie Ann Charles, Abigail Sylvan and Cynthia Thomas

Many other relatives and friends including: the Brathwaite, Joseph and George family Rose Hill, Telescope and LaPoterie, principal and staff of St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, friends at Short Man’s & Mellow’s Shop, friends and neighbours of Rose Hill & surrounding areas

Funeral Service on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Sauteurs and interment at the Marli Cemetery

Simon Lincoln Edwards also known as “Captain” of Gross Point, St. Mark, passed away on Wednesday 5th March, 2025 at the age of 88

He was the father of: Andrea, Carol, Julie, Sarah, Adrian, Lisa, Michelle and Junior, Grandfather of: Leanna, Chanelle, Karl, Theo, Soraiya, Levi, Malique, Jayden, Reece, Ria, Jacob and Aida, Great grandfather of: Carter, Amara and Akhiel

Brother of: Theresa and Matthew, Uncle of many in: the USA , UK and Grenada

Many other relatives and close friends including: Friends and neighbours of Gross Point

Funeral service on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Gouyave Seventh-day Adventist Church, St. John and interment at the Dougaldston Cemetery

Cpl #437 John Richard also known as “Super Cat” – a Retired Police Officer of Duquesne, St. Mark who resided at Darbeau, St. George, passed away on Sunday 9th March, 2025 at the age of 60

He was the Son of: Agatha Richard, Father of: Jonel Benjamin, Elton Benjamin, Taran Bonaparte, Ryan Richard and Vidal John, Grand Father of: 3

Brother of: Germaine Browne, Deborah Richard in the USA, Tonia Richard in Canada and Hazel-Ann Bishop, Nephew of: Marie Philip in the USA and Louisa Charles, Brother in law of: Leon Browne

Father in law of: Evlyn Bonaparte and Donel Richard, Several nieces and nephews including: Karim Richards, Kiaal Browne, Kishon Richards, Ryan, Keon and Kyann Richards in Canada, Marisa Bishop

Other relatives and friends including: friends and relatives of Duquesne, Darbeau, Trinidad and the USA, the Commissioner, Rank and file of the Royal Grenada Police Force

Funeral Service on Wednesday 2nd April, 2025 at 1:00pm at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Church Street, St. George’s and Interment at the St. George’s Cemetery

Hubert Philbert also known as “ HH” and “ Teach” of Marigot St. John’s, A former teacher of the Concord Government School and ADP instructor at the New Life Organization (NEWLO), Died on Friday 28th February, 2025 at the age of 54.

He was the father of: Yasoda and Lavonne, Grandfather of: Jahmar and Jayonni.

Brother of: Shirlyn, Annette, Anderson, Shivaughn, Floanne, Fidella, Alyssa, Patricia, Shelda, Devon and Dorrian, Brother in law of : Edwin, Kimron and Randy.

Nephew of 15 including: Theresa, Joan Willian, Jacob, Bonan and Theodore. Uncle of 14 including: Rayvon, Sawandi, Sawanni, Shania, Khenan, Kriston, Ryn and Ashley.

Many cousins other relatives and Friends including: Elva, Arley Gill, Bernice and Shorn.

Director, staff and Traniees of NEWLO

The Grenada Union of Teachers

The Grenada Football Association

The Grenada Diabetic Association

Pastor and members of Restoration Christian Fellowship

Members of I Am Grenada, Esther and family of Beausajour, The Hector and Mc Queen families of Marigot, Grandroy and Happy Hill, Friends and neighbors of Concord, Blackbay and surrounding areas.

Funeral service on Thursday 3rd April, 2025 at 1pm at The Church of Christ, Black Bay, St. John according to Restoration Christian Fellowship rites, Interment at the Power Park Cemetery.