Obituaries

MARGARET ANITA HAYNES née ODLE, aged 78, of 24 Thorpes Terrace, St. James, entered into rest on September 22, 2026. Former Deputy Chief Personnel Officer, Former Director of Human Resources (Q.E.H.) and Devoted Elder of The People’s Cathedral Church. Daughter of the late Carmen Elaine Odle and Ashton Odle. Wife of Mr. Richard Haynes (Bellair’s Research Institute & TCL Ltd.). Beloved Mother of Michael Haynes (U.S.A), David Haynes (Chef Foods Ltd.), Dr. Crystal Haynes (One Wellness Clinic) and Dr. Ruth Rawlings (U.S.A.). Adored Grandmother of Anaya, Amari, Alexander, Rachel and Ethan. Mother-in-Law of Candace Haynes, Corey Knight and Matthew Rawlings. Sister of Michael Odle (Canada), Frank Odle, Rev. Ronald Odle, Bernard Odle (U.S.A), Timothy (Roger) Odle (Guyana), Angela Odle, June Grant, Maria (Heather) Odle and the late Marion Jacob. Aunt of Peter Odle, Jennifer Seif, Michelle Trembley, Chet Odle, Tamara Mendoza, Ryan Odle, Kim Odle-Brathwaite, Jadon Jacob, Rehum Jacob, Jared Odle, Claire Odle, Renée Odle, Philip Odle and Karen Odle. Relative of the Haynes, Odle, Benjamin, Boyce, Foster, Martin, Grant and Jones families. Cherished friend of Rev. Wilma Gill, Mrs. Eula Blackett, Mrs. Rosie Mayers and Mrs. Pat Boyce. The Haynes family wishes to extend gratitude to the staff of […]

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Derrick Fontallia Bowen, Managing Director of Crucible International Inc. Derrick was the son of the late Velda Bowen-Fenty; devoted father of Jovane and Stefan Bowen; brother of Richard Bowen, Peter Rock, Janice Bowen-Estwick, Gregory Bowen and Joyanna Bowen; uncle of Ryan Agard and many others; cousin of Michael Bowen and Dr. Linda Bowen-Weekes and a close friend of Joel Alleyne (Chairman, Crucible International), Troy Barker, Cassandra Chewitt, William Gittens, Avenel Hinkson-Forde, Janelle Knight, Karen Taylor, Veronica Newton and many others. A respected leader, Derrick’s vision, dedication, and integrity helped shape Crucible International Inc. His professional accomplishments were matched by his generosity of spirit, humility and the genuine respect he earned from colleagues, friends and family alike. His leadership and legacy will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. The family wishes to inform the public that there will be no posting of funeral arrangements, as inaccurate information has been shared on social media without the family’s consent. In accordance with the deceased’s wishes, attendance at any service will be limited to close family and friends. We kindly ask that this request be respected and appreciate […]

CEDRIC MC. IVAN BLACKMAN, better known as “Tappin” or “Malts”, aged 75 of 11 Gibbons Terrace, Christ Church and formerly of Brereton Village, St. Philip. Son of the late Ivy Blackman and George Oneal. Father of Jabari Perch. Brother of Ianthe “Voney” Daniel, Anthony Blackman, Jerome Blackman, Margrita Sealy, Elliot, George, Rosie, Teressa and Elizabeth Oneal, the late Anita “Gerline” Prescod and Juliette “Anjet” Blackman. Uncle of Ryan, Nicole, Paul and Cameron Blackman, Bari and Brian Greenidge. Brother-in-law of Roger Daniel and Carlene Blackman. Cousin of Thelma “Jean” Forde and Cordie Newton. Relative of the Blackman, Alleyne, Sargeant, Stephen and Hunte families. Cherished friend of David Brathwaite, Donesha Reid and family and the Perch family. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Brereton New Testament Church, Brereton, St. Philip where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Bushy Park Cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view please click here

SHIRLEY DELORES CLARKE née HARRIS, aged 89, of No. 2 Second Avenue East Terrace, Wildey, St. Michael formerly Toronto, Canada entered into rest on September 9, 2026 Daughter of the late George Gladstone and Adina Harris. Mother of Joy Elizabeth McTeague, Paul Jerry Clarke, Charmaine Deborah Sampson-Blair. Mother-in-law of Patrick McTeague, Angela Clarke and Donovan Blair. Grandmother of David, Sheryl and Lena McTeague, Dane, Ann, Dillon and Lisa Clarke, Amber and Scott De Silvia, Justice, Maverick and Rhapsody Blair. Great-grandmother of Aaliyah, Jalen, Madison and Clarke. Sister of Esther Batson, Monica Gittens, Toni Harris, the late Muriel Ellis, Rudolph Harris, Eudora Wood, Carol Bourne, Maureen Haynes, Clarissa Griffith, Lloyd Rock, George Greaves and Noel Savoury. Aunt of Lionel Ellis, Anthony, Junior, and Annette Wood, Richard Gittens, Sean Harris, Janice Seale, Keith Seale, Dale McDonald, Michael Batson, Dean Springer, Sandra Griffith-Carrington, Wayne Michael Griffith, Sonia Dean, and many others in Canada, England, and the USA. Cousin of Evelyn Legall, the Browne, Edwards, Harris and Mitchell families. Friend of Gweneth Bowen, Beverley Alleyne, Sybil and Rudolph Leacock, Dianne Durant, Hanschell Hoyte, Gwen Wilson, Elizabeth Connell. Caregiver and Friend Lucinda Davis, the church family at Hawthorne Methodist church and many others. A service […]

JANETHA COLNITA FRANCIS, also known as “Jennifer Francis” or “Jenny”, aged 75, late of Bakers, St. Peter. Retired NHS Health worker in the U.K and a returnee National to Barbados. Daughter of the late Ada Scantlebury (Francis) and Dasil Best. Mother of Harriet and Samantha Francis, Amanda Cumberbatch, and Alisha Forrester (U.K). Grandmother of Carlo Anderson, Priya-Li Robinson-Francis and Levi and Leon Cumberbatch (both of the U.K). Sister of Vernon Francis and Melanie (aka Elsa) Brauer (both of Canada) Althea Francis (U.K), Patricia Cadogan and the late Golda Francis (Barbados) and Charles Francis (U.S.A). Auntie of Brenda Wilson, Kim Bradshaw, Valerie, Christine and Barry Francis (all of Barbados), Marvin Pierre, Lance Francis (U.K), Robert Brauer (Canada), Rodney Bryan (U.S.A) and the late Terence and Andrew Wilson, Alliston and Gordon Francis (all of Barbados) and many more niece and nephews. Niece and Cousin of the Knight, Clinton, Holloway, Medford, Corbin, Fenty, Best and Alleyne Families. Goddaughter of Michelle (U.K). A service of thanksgiving will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 at the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than […]

Sunrise – December 25, 1935 Sunset – September 23, 2026 Jean Julie Austin, late of #33 Pleasant View, Cave Hill, St. Michael, entered into rest on September 23, 2026. Retired Employee of Barclays Bank, PLC. Daughter of the late Edna and Maurice Bramao. Wife of the late Cameron C. Austin. Sister of Beulah Brewster and the late Maureen Bramao, Pauline Marville, Maurice and Joan Bramao. Niece of the late Euleen Perkins. Cousin of Pat Yard, John, David, Ian and Richard Perkins and the late Carmen Perkins. Aunt of Nicole Brathwaite, Cheryl and Sharon Brewster, Paul and Nadia Dasilva, Belinda, Christian, Alec and Wayne Marville, Maurice and Maria Bramao. Great Aunt of Nicholas C. Brathwaite, Kiara and Krysten Bramao and Tiana Marville. Great Great Aunt of Aaron and Ashton Brathwaite. Aunt-in-law of Carson C. Brathwaite. Friend of Jimmy Abrahams and family, Hilda Thompson and family, The Elms and Austin families, Louise and Roise Parris. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 at the chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 7:00 a.m. on […]

STEPHEN ANDREW JARDINE January 6, 1958 – August 27, 2026 Service of Thanksgiving Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens Mourning colours optional.

In loving memory of David Grafton Crawford (Dave) 4 May 1957 – 20 August 2026 Please join us as we celebrate Dave’s life and the memories he leaves behind. Husband of Jeanne Crawford, father of Kate Heard (UK), Alex Crawford (UK), father-in-law of Aaron Heard and Amy Crawford, grandfather of Sam Heard (UK), brother of Anne Gresty, Paul Crawford and Linzy Settle, brother-in-law of Dave Gresty, Sarah Crawford, Loyde Settle (UK), Bruce and Stewart Massiah and Marie Gurley. A service of celebration will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 p.m. No mourning colours by special request. Motorsport team attire is warmly welcomed. We kindly request no flowers. Donations to Ocean Acres Sanctuary in Dave’s memory will be graciously accepted. The family invites you the view the live streaming of the service; to view, please click here.

MONICA SYLVENE WILSON, aged 79, of Old Chancery Lane, Christ Church entered into rest on September 3, 2026. Retired Property Manager. Mother of Michael Wilson. Grandmother of Leahkim Wilson. Daughter of the late George and Pearl Reid. Sister of George Reid Jr., Norma Meek, Edward Reid, the late Olga Beresford and Hariette St. Hill. Aunt of Neil, Donna and Cathy St. Hill, Nadia, Gillian and Jerry Corbin. Great-aunt of Brenda Harding, Natasha, Charmaine and Gayle Moore. A service of celebration will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026 at the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 11:00 a.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 10:00 a.m. on Friday.

VALERIE ANTOINETTE KING, aged 68, of 119 Welches Terrace, St. Michael, entered into rest on September 04, 2026. Wife of David Robert King. Daughter of the late Loretta Wilkinson née Broomes and Vincent Davis. Sister of Diane Broomes, Charmaine Davis (Deceased), Stephen Davis and Henderson Wilkinson (USA). Mother of David Joel King (RBPS), Tencie Persaud J.P. (Scotia Bank (Barbados) Limited). Stepmother of Brenda King (Crucible Inc). Aunt of Marsha Broomes, Shawn Broomes, Jamal Davis and Ria Davis. Grandmother of Daniel Persaud and Nylah Persaud. Cousin of Jenny Jones, Angela Cumberbatch and Lydia Cumberbatch (USA), Roslind Primus, Leverne Primus and Ruth Primus. Relative of the Broomes, Davis, Primus and King families. Friend of many. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, October 09, 2026 at The People’s Cathedral, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. The cortege will then proceed to Coral Ridge Memorial for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 8:00 a.m. on Friday. The body of the late Valerie King will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

MAURICE JOHN ADAMS, aged 90, late of Bathsheba, St. Joseph and formerly of Enterprise, Christ Church. Faithful member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church passed away peacefully on 13th September 2026. Son of the late Maurice Guy Adams and Isabel Agnes Adams née Hoyos. Brother of Gregory Adams (The Book Den), and the late Winston Adams, Denise Maureen Thatcher, and Evadne Adams. Nephew of the late Rt. Hon. Sir Grantley Herbert Adams and Sir F.A. “Fab” Hoyos. Uncle of Tamara Adams, Kristina Adams-Cole, Dr. Naomi Adams, Tessa Adams, Alan Thatcher, and Peter Thatcher. Cousin of the late Rt. Hon. J. M. G. M. “Tom” Adams, Douglas and Rawdon Adams, Eric, Ian, and Dr. Frank “Jerry” Bishop, Thomas, Nicholas, Sean Reece (dec’d), Cecile, Mark, and Jeff Evelyn, Dr. Michael Hoyos, Peter Hoyos, and Jessica Edwards, Dexter, Greg, Tony Hoyos, Patrick and “Doc” Hoyos (dec’d), Michael, Berit-Ann, and the late Francis Jordan, and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Chapel at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10.00 a.m. followed by the interment.