Obituaries

AUDREY EUDORA HAYNES-GOODING, a well-known cosmetologist of Balcony Rock, Maxwell Main Road, Christ Church. Wife of Richard Gooding. Daughter of the late Errol and Marie Haynes. Mother of Aimey and Terianne Parris and Zachary Gooding. Grandmother of Joshua, Abigail and Johnathan Parris, Iziah and Elijah Gooding. Sister of Judy-Patricia and Andrew Haynes. Aunt of Camara, Natakie, Rasheeda and Bakari (dec’d) Jemmott, Leslie and Heather Boyce, Wendy Gittens, Aaron Griffith and many more. Great-aunt of Sade, Stacy, Jalil, Najie and Jaylen Jemmott, Amir, Felicite, Kinika, Selena and King Debross. Sister-in-law of Sharon, Wendy, Margot, Maureen, Maxine, Juliette, Leroy and David Gooding. Relative of the Aimey, Collymore, Haynes, Glasgow, Nurse and Lashley families. Friend of Yvette Evelyn, Ann Smith-Gaskin, Heather Smith-Neblett, Wildena Callendar, Ottis and Michelle Phillips, Jamal Luke, Ernest and Karen King, Merlene Griffith, Merlene Locke, Pauline Gooding, Wendy Wickham and Hazel Baird. Special mention to Dr. Raphael and Kayla Greenidge. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday June 15, 2026 at the chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. followed by the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. […]

PHYLLIS JOAN STEWART- DEPRADINE, aged 86, of Bagatelle Plantation, St. James. Retired anesthesiologist. Wife of the late Dr. Colin Arthur Depradine. Mother of Colin, Neil and Wayne Depradine. Grandmother of Abigail Depradine. Mother-in-law of Harriett Depradine. Friend of Velma Devonish and others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday June 15th, 2026 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. Followed by a private interment. The body of the late Phyllis Stewart- Depradine will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Sunday, June 14th, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

LARRY LESLIE TATEM, of Dover, Christ Church, entered into rest on May 24, 2026. Founder of Hotel Food Supplies Ltd and Retired Chairman of the Barbados Port Inc. Husband of the late Dorothy Tatem. Father of Brian Tatem, Pierre Tatem and Racquel Coley Grandfather of Ethan Tatem, Elijah Tatem and Karina Tatem Brother of Doreen Brownbill Uncle of Kim Tatem, Lisa Simpson, Peter Brownbill, Michael Brownbill, Linda Powell and Neil Powell. Father in Law of Barrington “Terry” Coley Close relative of the Lilavois Family, Gina. Alex, Christian and Jay. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. Followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to Barbados Association of Palliative care would be greatly appreciated. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service, to view please click here

JUDY YVONNE BLACKMAN, aged 84, of 51 Oxnards, St. James, Retired head of the National Library Service of Barbados. Daughter of the late Louis and Ida Blackman. Sister of Mrs. Andi Simon, Mr. Wayne Blackman and the Late Beverley, Louis and Roger Blackman. Aunt of Dawn Simon Clem, Karen Simon Prisner and Louis Andre Blackman. Cousin of Colvin, Gregory, Luton and Deborah. Relative of Wendy and Junior and family, the Deane, Alleyne, Holloway, Grant, Agard, St. John, Maynard, Headley, Blackman and Wilson families. Friend of Justice Christopher Blackman, Lolene Luke of Canada and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at St. Stephens Anglican Church, Black Rock, St. Michael, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 p.m. followed by a private cremation. No flowers by special request. The body of the late Judy Yvonne Blackman will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service

CARLSTON BERESFORD WILTSHIRE also known as Carson Wiltshire, aged 91 years, of Marley Vale, St. Philip. Retired Sergeant of the Royal Barbados Police Force. Son of the late George “Arnold” Mason and Carlotta Wiltshire. Husband of the late Silma Wiltshire née Atherley. Beloved father of Maureen Wiltshire and Joyann Wiltshire (Sergeant of the Bardados Police Service). Brother of Egbert Alleyne of the United Kingdom and the late Eucene Prescod. Uncle of Patricia Prescod, Nigel Jones, and the late Mary Davis nee Prescod. Great-uncle of Leisa, Lana, Ryan, and Gavin Prescod. Great-Great Uncle of Shaquille, Xavi and Zaniyah Prescod, Jarad Young, Mahela Blake, Shaquon Downes, and many others. Cousin of Eudora Brathwaite, Delores and Melva Wiltshire, Joan Griffith, Pearl, Carlos Sheryl, Othneil and Norman Mason, Mavis and Ezra Stuart, Sybil Batson, Felix Newton, Ekins Browne, Hazel Springer, Waple Maxwell and many others. Father-in-Law of Mervin Drakes and David Bowen Relative of the Wiltshire, Mason, Newton, Stuart, Taitt, Atherley, Maxwell and Parris families. Friend of Alston Davis, Inez Burke, Dale and Kathy Mason, Sherry and Ricky Skeete, Rose, Shernelle, Rev. Canon Ryan Boyce, the Marley Vale, East Point and Bayfield Communities and the St. Catherine and Holy Trinity Church Families. The funeral […]

Celebrating the life of JAMES CALVIN DORSETT, aged 52. Late of Southview, Kent, Christ Church. Employee of Barbados National Energy Company Ltd (BNECL). Son of Marilyn White and the late James Isaac Dorsett Husband of Julie Thorington Dorsett Brother of Cameron, Albert and Klyne Alleyne and Paula Greaves Son-in-law of George and Shirlene Thorington Brother-in-law of Jennifer Nowell, Jefferson and Rodney Jackman and Anthony Phillips. Nephew of Keryle Plant and Priscilla Byers (USA) Friend of the Hon. Kirk Humphrey, Adrian Gomes, Dale Stoute, Hamilton Griffith, Glen Forde, Sean Wiggins, Luther De Ville and Ryan Griffith. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday, June 8, 2026 at Mile and a Quarter Seventh Day Adventist Church, St. Peter, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Monday. Donations will be collected for Cancer Support Services and The Barbados Association of Palliative Care. The body of the late James Calvin Dorsett will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 4:00 […]

MARIA ANETA VIOLETTA ASGILL CBE MJF JP of “Aldaroma”, Ifill Road, Clapham, St. Michael, entered into rest peacefully at the age of 91 on April 29th, 2026, in Ottawa Ontario Canada. Former Matron of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Daughter of the late Eleanor Moore née Jarvis and the late Sgt. Louis Gomer Moore Beloved mother of Alain and Rosemary Adored Granny of Daryo, Shayna, Aleiya, and Shari Treasured Sister of Sylvia Williams, Louis Moore (Grace), and Daphne Griffith (late Lyle) Dear Aunt of Lawrence, Juanita, and Eleanor Williams, Patrick, Paula-Anne, and Phillip Moore, Christopher, Edward, Roderic, Louis and Dexter Griffith, Donna, Debra, Nadia, Ryan, Patrick, and Garfield Asgill Great-aunt of many Former wife of Darrell Asgill Cherished Relative of the Sandiford, Mayers, Jarvis, Moore, Grimes, and Sharif families Godmother of many Dear friend of Claudette Lady Lewis, Yvonne Straughan, David Griffith, Jean Inniss and families. Former member of The St. Patrick’s Old Scholars Association, Bridgetown Lions Club, BARP, Court St. Michael’s Gem, Court Northern Star, St. John Ambulance Brigade, Cancer Society and many more too numerous to mention. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Jemmotts […]

LYLE ANDERSON ROBINSON, aged 33, of 1st Avenue Lower Carlton, St. James entered into rest on April 19, 2026. Son of Lyle Robinson and Brenda Etienne-Robinson. Father of Ly’elle, Zaire, Da’narii and Alyla. Companion of Asha Goodridge. Brother of Damian, Derryl, Lyle, Nesa, Ann-Marie and the late Darrian Robinson. Uncle of Kenza, Starlette, Niyah, Daleisha, Sofia, Kai, Royalty, Kadin and Talio. Grandson of Philomine Etienne. Nephew of 9. Cousin of 10. Godfather of 5. Lifelong friend of Ebony Harris. Friend of Renaldo, Dove, Chappy, Anthony, Mitch, Bore, Samantha, Shontelle, Tonia, Addiko, Ebony and many more too numerous to mention. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday May 29, 2026 at St. Peter Parish Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday. No mourning colours by special request, however, the preferred colour is blue. The body of the late Lyle Robinson will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Thursday May 28, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family invites […]

Robert Neville Williams, aged 88 of Little Sharon, #3 Old Sharon, St. Thomas, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Retired Computer Manager of the UWI Cave Hill Campus. Husband of Marguerite Knight-Williams. Brother of Ruth (Parry) of Canada and the late Dorothy (Hunte), Cuthbert ‘Bert’, Cecil ‘Monty’, Denys, Albert, James, Colin, Daphne. Loving uncle and friend of many. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, Christ Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m, followed by a private cremation. Mourning colours are optional. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BARP Charitable Trust. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the funeral service; to view, please click here

MEG BEULAH C. GOODMAN (ODELEYE) , aged 86, of Hadleigh Grove, Coulsdon, Surrey, UK, entered peacefully into rest on April 12th, 2026. Spouse of the late Ivor Mitchell Sr. and Samuel Odeleye. Mother of Ivor Mitchell Jr., James Goodman, Patrick Goodman, Shadeh Kehinde, Darre Odeleye, Maria Oreagba, Andrew Odeleye and the late Lola Pwasanga. Sister of Jessica Gooding, Annette Jordan, the late Michael Goodman, Patricia Goodman, Vincent Eze-John, Benedictus Goodman. Grandmother of 27. Great-grandmother of 9. Aunt of 4 nephews and 5 nieces. Cousin and In-Law to many. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday May 28th, 2026 at the chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. followed by the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Barbados Department of Archives in her memory. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view, please click here

SAMUEL SILVAS CALLENDER, known to many as “Sammy” aged 70, of Thomas Gap, President Kennedy Drive, St. Michael and formerly of Emmerton Lane, St. Michael, entered into rest on May 08, 2026. Son of Isabelle Foster and the late Standly Foster. Brother of Maureen, Lynda and Lolita Callender, Winston Jemmott, Coral and June Cummins and the late Winston Callender and Shirley Carter. Companion of Michelle Jordan. Uncle of Teasley, Ryan, Alex and Kim Callender, Sakina Greenidge and the late Nigel, Kathyann, Simeon and Daniel Callender. Great-uncle of many. Cousin of many. Friend of many. Relative of the Foster, Cummins, Carter and Gill families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The body of the late Samuel Callender will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; […]