Obituaries

Banford Jolly also known as “Bal” or “Mr. B” who resided at Mt. Hartman Drive, L’Ance Aux Epines, St. George, passed away on Monday 1st April, 2024 at the age of 75

He was the husband of: Roylyn Jolly also known as “Roylyn Ganpot”, Father of: Tina Narayan and Karen Farrel in the UK, Maxine Campbell in Germany and Matthew Jolly in Grenada, Grand Father of: Kirsty, Kaci, Quawmain, Nathan and Tristan in the UK, Keeva & Erin in Germany, Ethan in Grenada, Great Grand Father of: Elijah and Joshua in the UK

Brother of: Herman Jolly in the UK, Alton Jolly, Noel Birch in Jamaica, Gay Thorpe and Louise Samuels in the UK

Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service on Monday 22nd April, 2024 at 1:00 pm at The Garden of Remembrance Funeral Chapel, Cemetery Hill, St. George’s, Interment at The family cemetery, Mt. Hartman Drive, L’Ance Aux Epines

Glen Burke of New Hampshire, who resided at Mont Toute, St. George, passed away on Monday 1st April, 2024 at the age of 58

He was the Brother of: David Burke also known as “Sand Man” in Grenada, George Burke, Centillia Burke also known as “Cyntie”, Glaria Burke and Veronica Burke also known as “Ann” in Trinidad, Adopted Brother of: Augustine also known as “oo-zie”

Many Nieces and Nephews in: Grenada and Trinidad, Other relatives and friends of: Mont Toute and New Hampshire, St. George

Funeral Service and Interment on Wednesday 24th April, 2024 at 10:00 pm at the Wilberforce Cemetery, St. George’s according to Pentecostal Rites

Alwyn Benedict Bernard also known as “Dika & Dex” of Bonair, St. Mark, passed away on Tuesday 19th March, 2024 at the age of 73

He was the brother of: Nugent Bernard in G’da , Sherma Baptiste in the USA and Marilyn Campbell in G’da, Uncle of: Tanasha, Hannah, Emon and Levon in G’da, Al and Sarana in Canada, Shekira and Kara in the USA

Brother in law of: Cheryl, Maureen and Merriel Bonaparte, Cousin of: Denis, Eutrice, Nadia, Judith and Oslen in the USA, Nurse Marie, Irmine, Jacinta, Hermilyn, Mike, Carol and Caroline

Other relatives friends in Grenada, Trinidad and the USA including: Ms. Ursula, Stan Phillip, Mark Isaac, Ben, Troy, Thyeshia Paul and family, Pastor and members of Victoria SDA Church, friends and neighbours of Bonair and surrounding areas

Funeral service on Wednesday 24th April, 2024 at 2:00pm at the Victoria Seventh-day Adventist Church, St. Mark and interment at Coast Guard Cemetery

Agnes Edwards also known as “Ms Polly” of Post Royal, St. Andrew, passed away on Wednesday 3rd April, 2024 at the age of 85

She was the mother of: Cherel Japal, Shirlyn Romain, Denise, Jenny & Dian Edwards, Grand mother of 28 incl.: Ginelle Roberts, Joel, Gillian, Delrie, Keria, Kenisha & Sheena Edwards, Sammy & Kenny Japal & Yoland Forbes, Great grand mother of 49

Sister of: Clarester Williams, Niece of: Lenny Edwards, Mother in law of: Nathaniel Japal & Darcy Morain

Many cousins, other relatives & close friends incl.: Theresa Neckles, Isaiah Williams, Sherman & Veronica Collier, Patrick Mason, Dave Buckmire, Gizelle & Sylvester Quarles, the Ramdeen family, members of Walker Church of God & the Geriatric Care, friends & neighbours of Post Royal & surrounding areas

Funeral Service on Thursday 25th April, 2024 at 1:00pm at the Grenville Pentecostal Lighthouse, St. Andrew according to Church of God rites, Interment at Grand Bras Cemetery

James John Abraham also known as “Jim or Dats D Boy” of Fontenoy, St. George, passed away on Friday 23rd February, 2024 at the age of 62

He was the father of: Travis and Nisha Simpson, Jamale Abraham and Jamie Abraham

Brother of: Anthony Abraham also known as “Monthy”, Gloria Dowden in the USA, Inez Abraham, Carlton Huddle also known as “Maja” in the USA, Angela Huddle in Trinidad and Anthony Antoine,

Uncle of many including: Ron, Kelvin, Brian, Kathy, Ryan, Denny, Oslyn, Shawna, Joel, Anica, Shane, Amika, Shem and Shinell Grand uncle of: 26, Great grand uncle of 10

Many orelatives and friends including: The Rock family of Petite Martinique, Suzan St. Bernard and family of Lower Woburn, the Abraham family of St. Patrick, St. David and St. Andrew, the Clouden, Prime, Cox and Delisle family of Carriacou, the Redhead family of Fontenoy, Bob and the boys from Moliniere, the Vendors and traffickers on the Trinidad Vessel, friends and neighbours of Fontenoy and surrounding areas

Funeral service on Thursday 25th April, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Garden of Remembrance Funeral Chapel, Cemetery Hill, St. George’s  and interment at Wilberforce Cemetery

Wilfred La Touche also known as “Bradge” of  Marian, St. George, Departed this life on Wednesday 10th April, 2024 at the age of 77

He was the Husband of: Joycelyn La Touche, Father of: Karen Blackman and Brian Stanisclaus also known as “Ricky”, Step Father of: Yvonne in he USA, Randy, Lynthia, Steve, Royston and Yolande, Grand Father of: Kevonna and Javon Blackman, Sage, Rennie, and Diamond Bishop, Step Grand Children including: Natalie in the USA, Christel, Carona, Jermile, Renisha, Harmony, Keston & Samuel

Brother in law of: Catherine Pivotte, Evadney, Theresa and Annes Stafford, Bonnis Law and Henry Stafford, Many Nieces and Nephews including: Heather in the USA, Glennis, Patsy, Sandra, Marilyn, Jacinta, Brenda, Raymond, Ronnie, Paul, Randy and Lennard, Many Grand Nieces and Nephews

Other relatives and friends including: Michael Whint, Lyndon Whint, Andre Augustine, Doreen Bain & family, Gregory Bowen, the Pivotte, Haywood, Stafford & Charles family of Marian, the La Touche and Mc Donald Families, Theodore family of Morne Jaloux, friends and neighbours of Marian and other surrounding areas.

Funeral Service on Friday 26th April, 2024 at 1:30 pm at The Church of God, Morne Jaloux, St. George and Interment at Morne Jaloux Cemetery

Cynthia F. Huggins affectionately known as “Granny, Aunty & Cousin Cynthie” of Edward Street, Gouyave, St John who resided in Carnasie, Brooklyn NY, passed away on Thursday 11th April, 2024  at the age of 96

She had no siblings but lived through many wonderful years with many relatives, work & church friends

Throughout the years, she was blessed to take the place like a mother, grandmother & Godmother to many, Hence the reason she was called Granny by all their associates and friends

Prior to traveling to the US 1967, she worked as a Seamstress in Gouyave along with being a caregiver to her grandmother ZaZa who raised her. 

During her many years in the USA she worked at the St Vincent Hospital NY as a dietitian and gave of her precious time to help care for the growing family of grandchildren enjoying the quality time with them whether it was babysitting,  going for walks or attending children shows at Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. Of course, she attended many graduations as they grew up and made her proud.

Not forgetting her awesome, exceptional  caregivers both at home and at the end workers & staff of Susan Smith McKinney Rehab facility

Cynthia Huggins the matriarch of the family is now resting peacefully in God's arms. She was a kind hearted, caring person who also loved to dance and will be greatly missed by the family and all whose paths she crossed and impacted.

RIP Granny, Aunty, Cousin Cynthie, you've earned your wings doing what you enjoyed in the best way you knew.

Funeral viewing, Celebration & interment on Friday April 26th

Viewing 9am Frank Barone Funeral Home 4502 Ave D

Celebration Service at 1030am

St Therese of Lisieux Roman Catholic Church 4402 Avenue D/ next to Frank Barone

Final resting immediately following at Holy Cross Cemetery 3620 Tilden Avenue entrance

Note both locations are accessible via the MTA B8 Bus on Ave D 2/5train to Newkirk Ave then B8 Bus to 45th St

B46 Bus to Utica/Ave D walk towards 45th Street.

Thanks to everyone for the condolences and support to the family with calls, texts, emails & visits. We greatly appreciate it