Stressman Thomas, J.P., O.A., OBE. also known as “Chessman”, “Daddy Chess”, “Maboy,” & “O”

Stressman Thomas, J.P., O.A., OBE.  also known as “Chessman”, “Daddy Chess”, “Maboy,” & “O” of Upper Depradine, Street, Gouyave, St. John – Well known businessman, passed away on Tuesday 12th November 2024 at the age of 94

Left to mourn  Sons: Wesley Thomas, Denis Thomas, Trevor Charles,  Moran Mitchell, John Thomas, Agustus Hector & Chester Abraham, Daughters: Joylyn St. louis, Lydia James, Gillian Phillip, Tricia Thomas, Anestine Hector & Carnice Abraham , 39 grandchildren including: Samantha St. louis, Junior St. louis, Shermin Thomas, Shermon Thomas, Sheena Alexander, Sade Thomas, Rhondy Thomas, Quicy Noel, Aprille Thomas, Devon Abraham, Avion Abraham, Jonas Charles, Michael Phillip, Jenniel Phillip. Samaal Hector, Clarisa Hector, Natasha James, Nigel James, Gabrielle Bernard, Deleon Mitchell , 43 Great Grandchildren

Brother-in-law: Renard Cadore, Sister-in-law: Babara Gibbs , Grand Aunts: Agnes Langdon and Ricca Langdon , Nieces: Joanne Thomas, Dale Thomas, Ester, Akada Passee, Cathrine, Claudette Thomas, Myrtle Thomas, Jillian Thomas, Jean Thomas & Esther Primus, Nephews: Ralph Thomas, Noris, Alvin, Kent Carlie, Carva, Eden,  Lonie Thomas, Pat Roach, Reggie Passee, Stewart Wilson , Grand Nieces: Donna Thomas, Chantel Duncan , Grand Nephews: Richard Thomas , Daughters in Law: Candia Crosby-Thomas, Lynette Charles, Shireen Hector, Maureen Noel. Sons In Law: Justin Hazzard, Bernard St. Louis, Collins Mason Several God Children, including: Sharon Derangit & Adlyn Dabreo

Many other relative and friends including:  The Thomas family of Gouyave, Grand Roy and Hermitage, the Langdon family of Happy Hill, Mrs. Brenda Pierre, Thompson and Claris Crosby,

the Cadore family of Grand Roy, Black Bay, Creighton and Hopevale,

the Louison family of Gouyave, Marigot and Concord,

The Paul Family of Grand Roy

The Butler family of School Lane, Gouyave

The Preudhomme family

The Sons and Daughters of Hoodo Forester

Diana Hopkin and Frances Taylor

Akwesi Barriteau and family

Jerryme Cummings and family

Evelyn Whiteman and the Purcel family

Alva Lawernce, Mr. Steadman, Ann Bell and the Bell family of Worburn

John Dumont and Family

Shirma Wells and the Pitt family

Sir Walter St. John and Family

Michael Archibald

Margaret Wilkinson, Roslyn Wilkinson and Alban John

Mrs. Muriel Mitchell and Family

Mrs. Claris Charles

Deanne and Kenny Lewis

Esla Forrester and family , The fisher folk of Gouyave, friends and neighbours of Gouyave and surrounding areas

Funeral service on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at 1:00 pm at The Gouyave Anglican Church, St. John and entombment at Dougaldston Cemetery