Obituaries

In loving memory of the late VIVIAN FORDE better known as “Elsie” of Cambridge, St. Joseph. Beloved wife of the late Egbert Forde. Loving mother of Juliette Bradshaw, Grace Lyte, Eula, Etheline, Fabian and the late Frederick Forde. Grandmother of Rosalind Bradshaw, Latoya Pierce, Patrina Forde, Damian Forde, Otis Bradshaw, Shontelle Norris, Brandon Thompson, Dylan and Zack Norris. Great-grandmother of eleven. Mother-in-law of Ulando Norris and Ivan Lyte. Sister of Marjorie Clarke, Anita Thomas and five others. Aunt of Lisa Smith and many others. Relative of the Bradshaw, Forde, Bailey and Holder families. Close friend of Enid Watts, Cheryl White, Gwendolyn Hope and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at The St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to the St. Joseph Cemetery for the interment. Mourning colours are optional. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The body of the late Vivian Forde will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family invites you […]

BENSKIN- FABIAN TREVOR, aged 42, of Belfield Land, Black Rock, St. Michael, entered into rest on November 6, 2025. Entrepreneur-Butcher Son of Gwendoline Ward and Trevor Benskin. Grandson of the late Winston and Elza Benskin and Ivor and Dorothy York. Brother of Sharon, Shaine, Dario, Danielle, Jarad and Darique. Nephew of Anthony and Winston Benskin, Anita, Martin, Cameron, Algenon, Ivor, Joanne, Chyenne and Nicole York. Uncle of Dashae, Azary, Janae, Shaheim, Kaliq, Jashaero, Kyrah and Ava-rae. Cousin of Kathy, Rodney, Ricky, Rochad, Shaniece, Shannon, Shavon, Antonia, Chetara, Xakiem, Shara, Xavier, Azaria and many more. Partner of Malika Alleyne. Friend of Charles, Carlos, Dwayne, Reino and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at New Testament Church of God, Piggott’s Road, Fitts Village, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to St. James Cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The body of the late Fabian Benskin will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DIANA YVETTE EVELYN-TAYLOR Age 67, late of Dr. Kerr’s Land, Hindsbury Road, St. Michael, entered peacefully into rest on November 6th, 2025. Daughter of the late Louise Evelyn and Cleveland Burke. Wife of Trevor Taylor. Mother of Michelle, Andre, Shonna and Kamaria Evelyn. Grandmother of Shanice, Syeisha, Myeisha and Ziaire. Sister of Michael and Coral Evelyn and the late Doreen Evelyn. Aunt of Cheryl, Derrick, Corey, Shawn, Gail, Dwayne and Kevin. Great-aunt of Jaelan Greaves, Tay Yearwood, Amina Best-Sisnett and Shane Lashley. Mother-in-law of Geoffrey Jemmott and Fabia Greaves. Sister-in-law of Cheryl Durant- Evelyn and John Boyce. Cousin of Marjorie and others. Beloved friend of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Nicole, Lisa, Samantha, Jenna and Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Shane, Sarah and their extended families. Friend of Veronica, Ingrid, Judy, Marketa, Deborah, Marva, Gloria, Denise, Adrian, Icil, Merle and Kenneth. The Taylor, Brathwaite, Sparrock, Blackman, Giles, Lashley, Hinds, Devonish, Davis and Drayton families and many others to numerous to mention. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at The Better Life Assembly, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege […]

COGHLAN – Rosemary, aged 91, of “Thatchers Cottage” Holders, St. James, entered into rest on November 5, 2025. Retired Midwife. Dearly loved widow of Richard of 65 years. Loving mother of Stephen and Deborah. Grandmother of Nicholas, Rory, Jonathan and Richard. Great-grandmother of Archie and Tristan. Sister of Bruce Harper. Sister-in-law of Margaret, Maureen and Joan. Mother-in-law of Nicole and Mike. Friend of a great many. A private family service of celebration and thanksgiving was held on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

OTHNIEL DEVERE GITTENS, aged 83, of Welches Terrace, St. Thomas, entered into rest on, November 5 2025. Founder of Ideal Optical Supplies & Services Inc. and its subsidiary company, Visual Oasis Inc. Son of the late Clarine Gittens-Yarde and Terrance Piggott. Stepson of the late Graham Yarde. Husband of Juel Gittens. Father of Mitchell Gittens (Alicia) and Cliff Gittens (Kayla). Grandfather of Chylo Pierce and Kalum Gittens. Brother of Jeannette Bovell (the late Hyvesta), Merline Mayers (Shurland), the late Gloria Gittens USA. Roberta Jones (Martin), Rheudol Joey Brewster (Doreen), Robert Piggott (Mya), Rodney Piggott (Sheena), and Rupert Piggott. Uncle of Kevin, Belfield, Curtis (USA), Wayne, Shawn, Corey, Dwight, Dario, Resha, Ebony, Emily, Genesis, Tara and Destineé. Cousin of Shirrell, Shirley Small and family, John Gaskin, Donnette, Mervin, Erland and John Drayton, Keith Gittens and family, Alva Ward, Margaret Stephen, Yvonne, Jackie, Denny Gittens and family and many others. odfather of Wesley. Friend of many too numerous to mention. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at The Chapel of Coral Ridge, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. followed by a cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to The […]

PEARCE – VERA EUDENE, aged 98, formerly of #45 Harmony Hall, St Philip and Birmingham, UK, died peacefully at St Philip Family Care. Beloved widow of Harold Pearce (deceased), mother of Colin Clarke, Victor Pearce, Rosalind Pearce, Cheryl John and Patricia Pearce all of the UK; sister of Muriel (May) Clarke, Elise Harris and Mrs. Doreen Griffith (all deceased); grandmother of Colin Junior, Geoffrey and Michael Clarke, Russell, Aaron, Krystian and Zachary Pearce, Kesewa and Ayo John and Zahra Dalilah; great grandmother of Luka and Laila Pearce, Ayla Ritson-John and many others; aunt of Winsley, Mardell and Caroldene and many others; friend of Mrs. Pearline Eversley and Thelma Griffith (both deceased), George Griffith, Vida Grazette, Mrs. Eustine Greene, Dr Mary Radix, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Inniss, (UK) and Mrs. Rose Clarke (UK). Relative of the Blades, Clarke, Gittens, Griffith and Pearce families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Ruby, St. Phillip, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 p.m. followed by the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The body of the late Vera […]

DUNSTAN McDONALD RAWLINS, formerly of Upper Marlboro, Maryland and Clermont, Florida entered into rest on October 16, 2025. Son of the late George and Beatrice Rawlins Husband of Cora Rawlins Father of Michelle Barren and Gregory Rawlins Grandfather of Tyler Barren Brother of Ermine Bruce, Joan Rawlins, Sheila Best and George Rawlins Jr. Uncle of Jeffrey, Charmaine and Oliver Bruce, Donnalyn McIntyre, Carolyn and Sonia Weekes and Derick Bishop Father-in-law of Morris Barren Brother-in-law of Brenda E. Harper and David Harper Relative of the Harper Family, Rawlins Family, Bruce Family, Forde Family and Rose Family. Friend of Leon Blades, Joseph Calendar, John Marshall, Keith Watson, McClaren Brewster, Dr. Anthony and Keitha Harewood and many more. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025 at St. Matthias Anglican Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The body of the late Dunstan Rawlins will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 […]

SHAQUAN RENALDO CHANDLER-WRAY also known as “Sharks”, aged 20, of Mount Friendship, St. Michael, entered into rest on October 20, 2025. Son of Nikita Chandler (G4S Secure Solutions) and Rawl Wray. Grandson of Moranda Norville neé Chandler, Yonette Fontanelle, John Small, John Wray and the late Oliver Norville. Brother of Rashaun, Alecia and Nikeisa Chandler. Nephew of Renika Norville, René Chandler, Judy Applewhaite and Cindy Kellman. Cousin of many. Relative of the Chandler, Wray and Campbell families. Friend of Cassidy Volney, Cashkiey Mars, Omari Mason and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at The Chapel of Coral Ridge, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Cassia Lawns for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. The body of the late Shaquan Renaldo Chandler-Wray will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

SIEFERT FITZROY NOEL also known as “Roy” aged 61, of Adam’s Road, Clapham, St. Michael, entered into rest on October 28, 2025. Former mechanic at Corbin’s Garage Limited. Son of the late Clifton Williams and Mona Jones. Stepson of the late Julian Jones. Husband of Dianna Noel. Father of Kashera and Keon Noel. Stepfather of Richard and Shane Brathwaite. Grandfather of Amaya Snagg. Brother of Frederick Jones. Son-in-law of Arnold Weekes. Brother-in-law of Kathyann and many others. Friend of Sharon, Trevor, Reggie, Michael, Hal, Abdul, Ricky, Tyrone, Paige, The Clapham Community, Corbin’s Garage and many others. A service of celebration will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at The Church of Nazarene, Upper Collymore Rock, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The cortege will then proceed to The Frangipani Lawns of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens for the interment. Mourning colours are optional. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. The body of the late Siefert Noel will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family invites you to view the […]

VIRGINIA MAYDENE BURROWES, aged 77, of Carrington Village, St. Michael and formerly of Flat Rock, St. George, entered into rest on October 7, 2025. Daughter of the late George and Enid Burrowes. Sister of Julian Payne also known as Maurice Burrowes, Sylvan and Bryan Burrowes, and the latte Germaine, Lorenzo and Alva Burrowes. Aunt of Angela, Oswald, Glendine, Waveney and Pearlita Payne, Sophia Morris, Wendy Allman, Beverley Miller, Trevor Stuart, Joann Roach, Charles and Susan Holligan, Shevanne and Alysa Burrowes. Relative of the Payne, Burrowes and Bascombe families of Flat Rock, St. George. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at the Carrington Wesleyan Holiness Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The cortege will then proceed to the St. George Parish Church for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday.

GEORGE ALFONZO HAYNES, aged 76, of Dairy Meadows, St. James, entered into rest on October 11, 2025. Retired Director, Client Relationships and Deputy Head, Scotiabank. Cherished Husband of Althea Haynes. Loving Father of Chad Haynes. Son of the late Louise Headley. Adopted Son of the late Garfield Yard, affectionately known as “Yardie”. Guardian the late Mary Haynes Brother of Barbara Gittens-Haynes (UK), Patricia Worland and the late Ernesta Headley. Uncle of Tyson Haynes, Seon Headley (UK) and Aston Eastmond. Son-in-law of the late Ernesta Bowman. Brother-in-law of Janice Bartlett, Anthony, Jim, Geoffrey, Dr. David Estwick and the late Tyrone Estwick. Cousin of June and Kurt Haynes, Maurice Brathwaite, the King family of Bartlett’s Tenantry, Marva Waithe (UK), Anderson King and Keitha Layne. Godfather of Tariq Massiah, Lianna Williams and Brett Cumberbatch. Relative of the Gittens, Moe and Browne families. Friend of Delisle and Ava Callender, Ian Fergusson, Michael and Patricia Jones, Junior Deane, Dr. Christopher Banfield, Cameron Hutson, Sheryl Brathwaite, Ronald and Patricia Nurse, Linda Massiah, Dr. Alana Francis, Falesto Joseph, Colin Forde, Ricky Mapp, Philip Best, Trevor Marshall, Orlando Nurse, Kim Cadogan, Barbara and Vere Parris, Ronald and Kaye Williams, Tony Bowen, Andy Toppin, Sydney Lopez, Jerry Harper, Maggie […]

OWEN DONALD DOUGLAS, aged 99, of Lowlands Road, Christ Church and formerly of Bank Hall, St Michael entered into rest on October 15, 2025. Dedicated member of the Bank Hall congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Retired accountant (ACCA) of Mobil Oil Barbados Ltd. and former President of Barbados Association of Professional Accountants (BAPA), Justice of Peace. Beloved husband of the late Louise Douglas. Father of Michael, Mark, Montieth, Leslie Douglas (deceased), Cheryl DeFreitas USA and Barbara-Jean Horne. Grandfather of Mykel Douglas, Nicholas and Shane Holder, Hanikkai and Kristopher Horne, Ocean and Skye. Great grandfather of Gianna, Nahlia and Mykel Jr. Douglas. Son of the late Capt. John Douglas and Theodora Harding. Brother of Edmund and Euna Douglas, Joyce Cumberbatch and the late Conrad Douglas, Marie Medford, Phyllis Robinson, Ermine Hutchinson, and Cecil, Grace and Seymour Douglas. Uncle of Michael, John, Reggie, Peter, Louise Medford, Robin Douglas, Desmond, Rosita, Harold and John Douglas (Montreal), David, June and Jimmy Douglas, Donald, Joy Rossol, Steven Cumberbatch, Tyrone Chichester (USA), and others. Beloved friend of the Bank Hall and Spooners Hill congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Father-in-law of Lennox DeFreitas. Relative of the Robinson, Douglas, Cumberbatch (Canada), Harding and Ellis families. A service of celebration and […]