Obituaries

GLENDORA GOODMAN, age 89, of Road View, St. Peter. Sunrise October 20th, 1936; Sunset March 6th, 2026. Former cook and housekeeper with Bajan Services and devoted member of the People’s Worship Center, Road View, St. Peter. Daughter of the late Benjamin James Nathaniel Goodman and Gladys Goodman (née Edwards). Mother of Jenny, Euclid, and Carlo Goodman, Connie Goodman-Layne, and the late Paula Paul. Grandmother of Aaron Paul, Aimey, and Aiden Goodman. Sister of Willis and Rueben Edwards, Ida Inniss, Violet “Sylvie” Griffith, Constance Davis, Alexander Goodman, Avonda Walker, Waple Moore-Chase, and David Goodman. Aunt of Ava, Julie, Denise, Angela, Sandra, Susan, Mark, David, Winston, Sonia, Debbie, Colleen, Naomi, Ruth, Paul, Mark, Gary, Ethlyn, Eileen, Steven, Anne, Sarah, Nicola, Andrew, Hyron, Dasha, Christopher, Benny, Horace, Joy, Jean, Elvis, Wendell, Rosemary, Amber, Shelia, Emmerson, Esther, Marjorie, Ronald, Joseph, Margaret, Ethlyn, Samuel, Anderson, Richard, Ida, and Clement. Great aunt of Rhea, Alana, Alison, Jeremy, Evangeline, and several others. Mother-in-law of Mark Layne, Juan Goodman and the late Michael Paul. Sister-in-law of Doreen Edwards, Marjorie Edwards, Oliver Davis, Molten Griffith, Winfield Walker, Frank Moore, Stanley Chase, Velda Goodman, and Dalana Nurse-Goodman. Relative of the Goodman, Edwards, Cumberbatch, Clark, Jordan, Lewis, Sargent, McCallister and Moore […]

LAUREL ANN MORLEY, aged 77, of Frere Pilgrim, Christ Church, entered into rest on March 2, 2026. Daughter of the late Ivy Gwendoline and Gordon Parkinson. Wife of the late Trevor Morley. Mother of Judith Marshall and Laura Morley. Mother-in-law of John Marshall. Grandmother of Aidan and Logan Marshall. Sister of Brenda Foster, Rosemary Parkinson and the late Roger Parkinson. Sister-in-law of Anne Cave, Robert Foster and Bobby Morley. Aunt of Roger, Wendy, Simone, Marie-France, Sian, Sara, Lisa and Jonathan. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. Followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated for The Ark Animal Welfare Society. Mourning colours are optional. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service, to view please click here

ANTHONY GARNETT GITTENS, affectionately known as “Heads” aged 78 of First Choice Senior Citizens Home and Daycare, formerly of Browne’s Gap Rockley, Christ Church. Retired employee of Carters Fisherman’s Corner. Son of the late Crofton Gittens and Agnes Bancroft. Brother of Mary Goddard, Angela Rodrigues (Raphael) and the late Michael and Mark Gittens. Uncle of Donna and Lynn Goddard and Lisa Daly. Great-uncle of three. Friend of Robert King, James Gibbs, Godfrey Savoury, Steve Burke and many others too numerous to mention. Special thanks to the Management and Staff of First Choice Senior Citizens Home and Daycare, Dr Khatija Mangera and Dr Nekeisha Griffith. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at the Chapel of Coral Ridge where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. No mourning colors by special request. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral will be graciously accepted. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service, to view please click here

LUTHER ALEXANDER ALLEYNE August 05, 1940 – February 27, 2026 Of Scarborough, and formerly of Kendal Hill Park and Goodland Gardens all of Christ Church. Former Senior Nursing Officer and Manager of the Sheltered Workshop of the Psychiatric Hospital. Son of the late Beresford and Eulalie Alleyne. Husband of Albertha Alleyne. Father of Christopher, Lori-Rae and Haydn Alleyne. Grandfather of Tyler, Christopher Jr., Chrishawn and Blu Alleyne, Lyse-Andria and Lerique Franklin, Louis Massiah Alleyne, Mya Alleyne and Yohance Downes-Alleyne. Brother of Daisy Alleyne, the late Naomi Carthy, Eunice (Corine) Chase, Jean Parris, Terrence Alleyne, Professor Emeritus Sir Frank Alleyne, Eustace Alleyne and Marjorie (Rose) Bourne. Uncle of Natasha and Harold Abbay, Richard, David, Monica and Martin Alleyne, Dr. Marguerita Alleyne-Whittington, Earl Alleyne (deceased), William Alleyne (deceased), Oscar Alleyne (deceased), Trevor, Norman and Wayne Parris, Pamela Greaves, Dr. Dawn Alleyne, Dr. Franka Alleyne, Dr. Shirley Alleyne, Dr. Nicole Hinds, Julie-Ann and Lesley Bourne. Brother-in-law of Clarence Nurse. Father-in-law of Larry Franklin. Special great-uncle of Jaydee Bourne. Cousin of Vivian-Anne Gittens, William Yarde, Kenneth Atherley and many more. Relative of the Yarde and Alleyne families. Friend of colleagues and patients of the Sheltered Workshop, Psychiatric Hospital 1980 – early 2000s, Ian Forde, […]

RODERICK CAMERON HUTSON, aged 94, of Middleton, New York, born September 22, 1931, entered into rest on December 11, 2025. Former member of The Royal Barbados Police Band and a Merchant Marine Seaman on Harris Lines. Husband of Mona Hutson (USA). Father of Sherman and Ronald Hutson and Sheree Hutson-Jackson (USA). Brother of Daryl Hutson (London) and Orendelle Hutson. Predeceased brother of Alan, Lloyd and Gerald Hutson. Grandfather of Sacha Jackson, Sherman Hutson Jr., Jamaal and Jerome Jackson, Jaimee and Justin Hutson. Great-grandfather of Masiah, Felicity, Julissa, Silva and Abbey Hutson (Aus), Ava and Anai Jackson and Jordan Ruiz. Uncle of many. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home, 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 family invites you to view the live streaming of the service, to view please click here

LOUIS GERALD LINTON J.P, affectionately known as “Buzz or “Buds” aged 68, of Hothersal Turning, St Michael and Bakers Woods, St. Peter, entered into rest on February 19, 2026. Owner and Managing Director of L and L Catering Services Inc and L and L Car Rentals. Former player and President of The Yorkshire Cricket Club and former President of the Lions Club of Bridgetown. Deuteronomy 15:10 (NIV) – Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. Loving husband of Tracy Barker-Linton. Devoted Son of Eudora Linton and the late Beresford Linton. Brother of Margaret Maynard (USA), Desmond Linton – Retired Senior Constable TBPS, Judy Linton and Cecelia Linton-Brathwaite (both of USA), the late George Linton and Peter Maynard. Son-in-law of Luther and Candace Barker. Brother-in-law of Burgess Brathwaite, Sonia Linton, Heather Barker and Frances Barker (USA). Uncle of Gale, Rosalyn and Stacia Maynard (USA), Chad Linton PC 2018 TBPS, Charisse and Sharima Brathwaite (both of USA). Great-uncle of Rayshawn, Ayden, Kywan, Charee, Michaela and Royal. Nephew of Hugh Arthur. Relative of the Walcott, Linton, […]

NADINE CALLENDER-BELGRAVE, aged 70, of #1A Rock Close, Wildey, St. Michael was called to rest on March 7th 2026. Former Supervisor of Barbados Children’s Wear and Executive House, and Entrepreneur. Daughter of the late Frank and Valeria Callender. Beloved Mother of Rasheen and Nadia Belgrave. Dear Grandmother of Tyriq and Tyrell Goddard. Cherished Sister of Marina Russell. Loving Aunt of Paul Russell. Niece of James, Monica and Marcia King. The late Wilfred, Henderson (U.K.), Una, Louis and Michael King. Cousin of Lawton, Jacqueline, Julia, David and Hayden King, Janice Howell, Yolanda Alleyne, Jerry Holder, Norma Callender-Waithe (USA), Joycelyn Stoute and many others. Friend of Charles White, Charles & Diana Roachford, Janice Atherley, Lucinda and Francis John, Zico Callender, Susan Scantlebury, Derick Hurley, Tashea Hunte, “Pinky,” Verne Brathwaite, Ryan Matturin, Marion, Mary, Nurses Layne and Edwards, Roslyn Stewart and many others. Relative of the King, Callender and Howell families. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 at The Church of Nazarene Collymore Rock, St. Michael, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 1:30 p.m. The cortege will then proceed to Cassia Lawns, Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens for the interment. Flowers may be […]

ROSLYN MARGARET WALL nee Blackman of Airy Hill St.George and formerly of Skeete’s Road Jackman’s, St.Michael; retired employee of Chemical Industries. Entered peacefully into rest at the age of 71. Daughter of late Daphne and Alonzo Blackman. Beloved Wife of the late Anderson Wall. Mother of Troy, Glenroy and Michael Blackman and Kerri-Ann Bourne. Grandmother of Tianna, Shania, Taliyah and Shalia Blackman and Jaquan Bourne. Sister of Leo Estwick, Eustace and Ermine Blackman and Angela Carter-Tull and the late Levo Blackman, Andrew and James Estwick, Sylvester Alleyne and Mercelle Codrington. Aunt of Linda, Anderson, Ricardo, Kerisha, Sophia, Levo, Cathalene, Antonio, Mark, Collette, Cheryl, Elsa and Sharon and many more. Great Aunt of many. Cousin of many. Mother in-Law of Coefei Bourne, Lizann Elcock and Mellissa Rollins. Sister in-Law of Monica Estwick, Caroline Wall and the late Alva Wickham, Elaine Crick and Lorena Wickham-Cumberbatch. Relatives of Blackman, Wall, Estwick, Mottley, and Codrington. Friend of Shakira and Mrs. Agard from Charleston Nursing Home, Ina Forde, Carol Gittens, Mrs. Waterman, Tyrone Walton, Richild Boyce and Rev Belle and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 at River Road New Testament Church, where relatives and […]

ANTHONY FITZPATRICK LYNCH, affectionately known as “Ninja Man,” Anthony was born to the late Sylvan Burrowes (USA) and the late Irene (Lynch) Austin (UK). He was also the beloved stepson of Edna Burrowes (USA). He leaves to cherish his memory his siblings: Edson Brewster (USA), Morrell Thomas, formerly known as Movelle Lynch (USA), Debrom Burute, formerly known as Rodney Lynch (USA), Patricia Jemmott (USA), Terry Hoyte (Barbados), Kenneth Lynch (Barbados), Anthony Burrowes (USA), Rodney Austin (UK), Sharon Austin (UK), and Shawn Austin (UK) and his Sister-in-law Roberta Burkett (USA). He will also be deeply mourned by his aunts and uncles: Laurine Hoyte (Barbados), Evonda Callender (Barbados), Michael Bascombe (Barbados), Nigel Bascombe (USA), Doreen Bascombe (USA), Lloyd Lynch (USA), and Frederick Lynch (Barbados). His Nieces and Nephews: Crystal Thomas, Joseph Thomas. Jr, Andrew Brewster, Justin Brewster, Adrian Brewster and Anthony Foster. Cousins: Rondell Lynch, Sharon Lynch, Shirley Howard, Angela Bowen, Ordean Dottin, Alan Lynch, Richard Lynch, Trevor Ford, Urethra Lynch, John Hoyte, Wendy Riley, John Lynch, Juliette Parram and Donovan Bascombe. Families including the Howell (USA), Cooke (USA), and Austin (UK), Callender, Kellman, Ramse and a host of many other relatives and friends throughout Barbados, the United States, and the United […]

STRAUGHAN – SYLVIA LORRAINE, aged 99, of ‘Sunnyside’, Salters, St. George, entered into rest on February 5, 2026. Wife of the late Sydney Selwyn Straughan. Daughter of the late William Austin Kirton and Gwendolyn Kirton. Sister of the late Margaretta Gwendolyn Richards. A memorial service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the St. George Parish Church, 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 7:00 a.m. on Friday. The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service

GLORIA YVONNE BAILEY NÉE STRAUGHN, aged 77, originally of #1 Hothersal Turning, St. Michael entered into rest on February 24, 2026 at the Geriatric Hospital, St Michael. Retired House Manager for Dr. Marilyn and Bruce Harris. Former Member of the St Matthew’s Church Choir and Mothers’ Union, the National Organization of Women (NOW) and The Rita G Grand Chapter of the Prince Hall Lodge. Daughter of the late Muriel and Albert Straughn. Wife of Charles Walter Bailey. Mother of Charles Andrew Bailey and the late Lydia Bailey. Grandmother of Nicholai and Gabrielle Bailey, Kaisha Reid and Nathan Graham. Sister of Randolph, Grantley, Joyce and Michael Straughn, Beverley Fields, Theodore Mann and the late Vashti Straughn. Aunt and cousin of many. Sister-in-law of Violet Phillips, Phyllis Yearwood, the late Dorothy, Sinclair, Gay, Ainsley and Adessa Bailey. Godmother of Dwayne Yearwood and many others. Relative of the Straughn, Bailey, Branch, Spencer, Standard, Fenty, Hinkson, Collins, Fields (U.S.A), Mann (U.K), Yearwood (U.K) and Phillips (Canada) families. Friend of Rosetta Mayers, Marva Taylor, Loretta Yearwood, the Sandiford and Catlyn families, The Parish family of St Matthew’s the Resurrection and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Thursday, March 19, […]

STUART – FRANK KELVIN, aged 63, of Allen View, Welchman Hall, St. Thomas, entered into rest on February 25, 2026. Former employee of CRS Building and Maintenance. Father of Kelvin and Christopher Stuart. Son of the late Phyllis Niles and Elderidge Alleyne. Brother of Margurita Niles and Alicia Dowdy. Uncle of Justin and Jeremy Alleyne. Cousin of many too numerous to mention. Relative of the White family (Gall Hill, St. John) and the Husband and Reid families. Special friend of Pearline Springer, Michael Alleyne, Janice Clement, the Allen View Community and many others. A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Holy Innocents Anglican Church, Ayshford, St. Thomas, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:30 p.m. followed by the interment. In lieu of flowers, a donation during the service will be graciously accepted for the ongoing work Cancer Support Services in Frank’s honour.