Obituaries

ALLEYNE – CYNTHIA DOLORES, aged 91, affectionately known as “Chickie” in Jamaica, late of 108 Castle Heights, St. Philip, entered into rest on February 23, 2026. Wife of the late Vincent Elliot Alleyne. Mother of Alton Alleyne (England) and Derrick Thompson (Jamaica). Grandmother of Althea (Nspyre Beauty Salon), Anthony, Raymond, Dennis Thompson and five others. Great-grandmother of Daniel Harvey (Good Intent, St. George), Akilah, Zada Thompson and 22 others. Great great-grandmother of one. Aunt of Glen Dennis (first Black Major of Reading, England) and many others. Relative of the Dennis and Thompson families in England, Jamaica, and the USA. Friends in England: Marge and Gordon Blackwood, Milton and Marguritte Trotman, Carmen Jordan and Maizie Morrison (Canada). Friends in Barbados: Victor Lee, Reginald Parrish, the Ward family of Ruby Plantation, St. Philip, the Shorey family of St. Catherine’s, St. Philip, Keith Hurdle, Pat Haynes, Madge, and members of the Shrewsbury Methodist congregation, St. Philip. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday March 16, 2026 at Shrewsbury Methodist Church, Well House, St. Philip, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to the Chapel Lawns of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens […]

WILFRED GARFIELD FORDE, also known as “Fred, late of 4144 Wilder Ave Bronx, NY, entered into rest on February 27, 2026. Husband of late Vera Forde. Father of Patrick and Anderson Forde, Irma Alleyne and the late Vernese Weekes. Grandfather of Clarissa, Steven and Patrick Forde, Veronica and Michael A Weekes Jr., Karim, Omar and Dr. Alisha Alleyne. Great-Grandfather of Saniya Forde, Savannah, Matthew and Michael A Weekes III and Aleah Cates. Brother of Rev. Granville Forde, Marlise and late Alma, Winston and Clyde Forde. Father-in-Law of Evelyn Forde, Cuthbert Alleyne and Michael A Weekes Sr. Uncle of Beverly, Jennifer, Sonia and Dawn. Brother-in-Law of Joan and late May and Launa Forde. Relative and friend of many too numerous to mention. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Saturday, March 14, 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. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.

CATLYN – MARLYN VERONICA, aged 59, of Todd’s Land St. George entered into rest on February 18, 2026. Secretary of Queen’s College. Daughter of the late Vincent Boxill and Lucy Boxill. Wife of Leon Catlyn (Ministry of Agiculture) , Loving mother of Leandra Catlyn (Massy Distribution) and Lemar Catlyn (Shaw University). Beloved grandmother of Dominic Catlyn (The Lodge School) and Jordyn Catlyn. Sister of Wendall Farley and 2 others. Aunt of Michelle Ledgister, Nicholas, Nathan, Niles Farley, Khaleah and Kiosie Sapp (all of the USA). Relative of the Clarke, Evelyn, Nicholls, Howard, Catlyn, Boxill, Prescott, Holder and Deane families. Dear friend of Nasya Best and family, Jemmotts, Skeetes, Danielle Ifill, Wendell Holligan, Nancii Yearwood, the Queens College teaching and non-teaching staff, BAOP, Deacons Hockey club and Proshottas Soccer School. A service of celebration and thanksgiving of the late Marlyn Veronica Catlyn will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at St. Jude’s Anglican Church, St. Jude’s Village, St. George, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:30pm for the service, followed by the interment. The Organist and Choir members are asked to attend. Floral tribute may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home not later than 1:00 p.m. on […]

TRICIA MICHELLE ROBERTA BRUCE aged 38 of Graeme Hall Park, Christ Church Employee of The Caribbean Development Bank. Daughter of Pearline Best and Roger Bruce Stepdaughter of Joel Best Sister of Tanya Best, Devon Ince and 2 others Aunt of Arianna and Nathan Alberg, Daniel Best, Kal-El St. Hill, Danicia Wilkinson and Luka Ince Niece of Cynthia Garrett, Roderick and Deleta Brathwaite, Myrna, Gloria and Rawle Bruce Adopted sister of Ronald, Cameron, Mark, Andy, Trevor and Stacia Evelyn and Kapil Adams Cousin of Anthony, Peter and Lorna Garrett, Andrew, Sophia, Gregory, Shawn, Natasha, Avery, Nancy, Emmerson, Suzette, Victor, Stephen and Rosy Brathwaite, Winston Forde, Winston, Sonia and Anthony Bryan, Kelly Moore, Sonja and Andrea Bispham, Wayne and Wanda Maynard, Sonia Trotman and family. Steve, Michael, Michelle, Mikey and Claudia Doughty. Ryan, Kathy, Mark, Michelle, Kathy and Allison Bruce. Friend of Norma Goodridge, Dexter Franklyn, Sabrina Shepherd, Clavel and Adrian Headley, Lisa Belle, Kathyanne Chandler, Renaldo Eugene, Allison Proverbs, Shane Greenidge, The Lodge School Class of 2005, Rhea, Shamira, Staff of The Caribbean Development Bank and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge where relatives and […]

BLACKETT – RICHARD, also known as “Boo”, aged 74, of Rock Dundo, St. James entered into rest on February 13, 2026. Father of Alicia Francis, Tammesha Cox, and Nicolette Bell. Grandfather of five. Son of the late Clara Blackett and Rufus Blackett. Brother of Rosme Blackett and Winston Blackett. Relative of the Alleyne, Hinds, Cadogan and Cyrus families. Friend of many. A graveside service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Westbury Cemetery where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday.

DORIS ELMINA BRATHWAITE also known as “MA” was born in Valley Land St, George to the late Geraldine Brathwaite and Christopher Lawerance on November 19, 1929, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. She was a member of St. George’s Parish Church Mothers Union. She was fondly referred to as “Ma” not only by her family but by individuals, throughout Glebe land, Valley Land and Salters. One of her favorite things to do on Sunday afternoons was to take a bus ride around the island with friends simply to relax. She was a member of St George’s Parish Church where she served for many years as part of the Mothers Union. Mother of Randolph (USA), Brenda Howell, Vonda, Errol, Hartley, Monica Brathwaite-Williams, Joycelyn (USA), Anderson, Richard (Canada), Glendon, Jacqueline (USA) and the late Eureen Brathwaite-Wiltshire (USA). Grandmother of Ricardo, Denise, Everton, Cheryll, Allison, Corey, Petriana, Janelle, Shakeelah, Shamir, Shontelle, Cathy, Keisha, Jonathan, Shawn, Judith, Allison, Gail, Ryan, Erin, Dwayne, Akeem, Jalisa, Camile, Latalya, Keisha (Y), Latoya and the late Carlyne (Pet). Great-grandmother of Sakinah, Keril, Ahmalla, Shanisha, Krystal, Rickayla, Ricardo, Kamron, Kyra, Demitrius Darrius, Damaris, Shawayne, Chavez, Rinako, Corryn, Chloe, Shawayne (B), Amari and Angelique. Great great-grandma of Nyah, Kalliyah, […]

LAWRENCE ARTHUR ALLEYNE, also known as “Sammy” aged 53, formerly of Workhall, St. Philip and Hopeland, St. Peter, entered into rest on January 30, 2026. Son of the late Yuanita Alleyne and Henderson Cox. Treated as son by Ernell Sealy and Peggy Dear. Grandson of the late Glenfield Alleyne. Husband of Nicole Alleyne. Father of Rasheed, Nailah and Imara Alleyne. Grandfather of Daimar Walkes. Nephew of Kenneth, Leslie, Aldine and Celestine Alleyne. Brother of Cedric, Richard, Willie and Sophie Alleyne, Troy Willoughby, Kimberley McDonald, Carlos Cox, Troy Dear, Rudolph, Sheon, Sheldene, Raphael, Paul and Gregory Haynes. Son-in-law of Doriel King. Uncle, cousin and friend of many in Barbados and the U.K, Relative of the Alleyne, Gittens and Lord families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at The Church of the Holy Trinity, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 p.m. Followed by the interment. No mourning colours by special request. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 11:00 a.m. on Thursday. The body of the late Lawrence Arthur Alleyne will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, […]

JOSEPH CHESTERFIELD MCCLEAN also known as “Mackard” aged 89, of 26 Pickford Road, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada formerly of Fitts Village, St. James, entered into rest on January 28, 2026. President of the Amateur Bodybuilding Association and Fraternity member of Eureka 20 (Canada). Husband of the late Lorita McClean. Father of Levonia Thompson. Brother of David, Mark, Bernard, Ronald, Andrew, Robert, Ingrid and Brenda Alleyne and the late Leon Rock (Canada) and Edwin Bynoe (USA). Uncle of Jamie, Chris and Lonnie Bynoe, Sasha, Ryan, Terrence, Ricardo, Victor, Darien and Destanie Alleyne. Grandfather of Tyrone, Kelly-ann and Shane Thompson and Ashley Haynes. Great-grandfather of Shadane Browne, Tyriek Husbands, Rashane, Tajaé and Tavio Thompson, Tyonne Stuart and Daron Ward. Sister-in-law of Dorrett, Martha and Lovette Alleyne. Cousin of many. Close friend of Norbert Shepherd, Walley Ramsey, Laura Creavalle, Andrew Firebrace, Harold St. Hill, William Yearwood, Peter Griffith and many others. Relative of the Ellis, Haynes, Scotts, St. Hill, Thompson and Crichlow families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Paynes Bay Methodist Church, St. James, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 1:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Mount pleasant Memorial […]

JOYCE WENDY MAYERS NÉE LEACOCK, aged 74, of Warrens Park North, St. Thomas. Formerly of Haynesville and Durant’s Village, Holder’s Hill, St. James, entered into rest on February 7, 2026. Former employee of G4S and First Caribbean International Bank (Barclays Bank). Member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. SUNRISE: June 14, 1951 SUNSET: February 7, 2026 Daughter of the late Hilda Holder and Gladstone Fitz. Widow of the late Colbert Mayers. Mother of Dale and Kurt Mayers. Grandmother of Dontae Edwards. Sister of Myra Pascal (UK), James and Winslow Leacock, Ingrid, Marilyn and Trevor Holder and the late Joan and Alexander Leacock. Aunt of Ian, Martin, Mark (UK), Jason, Alicia, Adrian, Damian, Chenique, Jamar, Caroline, Antoine, Timothy, Sonia, Marva, Mark and others. Cousin of Mayetta, Doreen, Grantley, Fred, Andrew, Barton, Cyrlene, David and others. Niece of Ruby Leacock. Relative of the Holder, Leacock and Fitz families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 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. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The […]

GAIL ROZANNE BOWEN, aged 60, of Mangrove, St. Peter, entered into rest on January 24, 2026. Mother of Alicia and Samantha Springer. Grandmother of Nayehli, Kelis and Franco Williams, Nalah, and Ilias Holder. Sister of Kenneth, Calvin, Eric, Patrick, Kay and Shurland Bowen, Sonia Scantlebury, Earlan and Eddison Marshall, Junior Parris and Keith Griffith. Aunt and great-aunt of many. Relative of the Bowen and Parris families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on March, 2 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service, to view please click

CAROLYN SCANTLEBURY, NÉE BYNOE, of Lot 8, Keizer Hill Development, Christ Church, formerly of Durants Park and Lower Carter’s Gap, Christ Church entered into rest on February 8, 2026. Former Proprietor of Kiddee Haven Daycare and Sitters Solutions. Deaconess of Church of God, A Worldwide Association. Wife of Andrew Scantlebury. Mother of Karl, Joyette (Lyndhurst Funeral Home) and Dr. Juliette Scantlebury (USA). Mother-in-law of Peter Lehman and Sonya Scantlebury. Sister of Anita Douglas, McCartney and Hubert Bynoe and 16 others. Sister-in-law of Waveney Sobers, Denise, Beavle and Glendeen Scantlebury, Rita Ramsay, Gladwyn Browne, Osmonde Douglas and many others. Aunt of Tania Pitt-Hall, Neil, Matthew and Kirk Douglas, Rowan Edghill and many others. Great Aunt of many. Relative of the Scantlebury, Bynoe and Welch families. Friend of Dorrell Morris and the Daniel family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Griffith, Eric White and family, Neisha White, Velma Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Hampton, the COGWA Church family, Jackie Rowe-Goodridge and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday February 27, 2026 at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. for the service, followed by a private […]

CYNTHIA EUDINE IFILL, better known as “Nessie”, of Fairfield Cross Road, Tudor Bridge and formerly of Well Gap, Cave Hill St. Michael, entered into rest on January 24, 2026. Daughter of the late Hazeline (Kitsy) Ifill and Alphonza Smith. Mother of Margaret Ifill-Howell, Rosanna and Samuel Ifill and the late John and Isalene Ifill. Grandmother of three. Great-grandmother of three. Cousin of Mavis, Grace and Harriette Ifill. Mother-in-law of Tyrone Howell. Relative of the Ifill and Alleyne families. Friend of Coreen Holder and the Fairfield Community. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Central Church of Christ, Black Rock Main Road, St. Michael, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Westbury cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home no later than 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The body of the late Cynthia Eudine Ifill will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.