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Paramount Funeral Home, Station Hill, Saint Michael, Bridgetown (2026)

09/01/2026

On Saturday December 13,2025 LELIA ELEANOR GIBBS nėe Lowe, affectionally known as “Nellie” of Melrose, St. Thomas and formerly Reading, England and Hillaby, St. Andrew died peacefully at age 82.

She was a retired Staff Nurse of the Geriatric Hospital; former Vice President of The Lions Club North; Former President of The Sharon Moravian Womens’ Fellowship and The Association of Friends of the Gordan Cummins Hospital. Daughter of the late Aaron Lowe and Sybil Boyce; Step-daughter of Dalrymple Boyce; Beloved wife of Ricardo “Richie” Gibbs; Mother of Jason Gibbs; Grandmother of Sharlene, Kiesha, Jaydon and Kieran Gibbs; Great grandmother of Four. Step-mother of Corey Broomes; Godmother of Ajani Webster-Worrell, Ashley Leacock and Kristal Cumberbatch; Sister of Marjorie Prudent of the U.K. and the late Anthony Lowe. Aunt of Mark. Hobson, Simon and Andrea of the U.K.; Sister-in-law of Tony Prudent of the U.K., Junior Gibbs, Pat Ahmad and Stephen Hinds of Canada. Dear niece of Gwendolyn Brewster, Jimmy Gibbs of the U.S.A. and Emanuel Gibbs of the U.K.; Dearest cousin of Eula, Winston, Tony, Darnley, Grafton, Verna, Jennifer Gibbs, and Rev. Dr. Winelle Kirton-Roberts; Relative of the Lowe and Francis families; Friend of The Moravian Church Family and many others.

The funeral of the late Lelia Eleanor “Nellie” Gibbs nėe Lowe leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 1:30 pm on Thursday January 15, 2026 for Sharon Moravian Church, Sharon, St. Thomas where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 pm for the service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate her life; followed by the interment in the Church yard. The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 1:15 pm on Thursday January 15, 2026.

The body will repose for viewing in the chapel of Paramount Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Wednesday January 14, 2026.

The funeral service for the late Lelia Eleanor “Nellie” Gibbs nėe Lowe can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on
Paramount’s page.

07/01/2026

KNIGHT - BERESFORD ANDREW NATHANIEL, affectionately known as “Barney” of #128 Kingsland Gardens, Christ Church, retired employee of Massy Distribution Inc., Pine Hill Dairy and Proprietor of Barney’s Wholesale, died peacefully at age 72.

Cherished Husband of Carmeta Knight; Son of the late Vora Adelle King; Grandson of the late Muriel Alleyne; Nephew of Amanda Sealy; Brother of Junior Knight (USA); Uncle of Claire Maddox, Junior Knight Jr. (USA); Adoptive uncle of Dwayne Archer, Daniella Archer, Terry Applewhaite, Shada Applewhaite, Lianne Lavine, Eugene Lavine, Justin Alleyne, Dwight Jordan, Erica Jordan, Prudence Alleyne, Maxine White. Great Uncle of Jonathan Knight, Joshua Knight, Hayley Knight, Shiloh Knight, Arianna Knight, Mason and Nyah Maddox; Brother-in-law of Angela Knight, Harold Alleyne, Daniel Archer, Mary Applewhaite, Jean Cadogan, Roderick Roach and the late Violet Alleyne. Cousin of Steve, Roland, David, Philip, John and Simon King; Relative of the King, Goring, Knight and Alleyne families. Friend of the Manning, Jordan, Shepherd and Cutting families, Ronald Mapp, Cheryl Clarke, Atland Daniel, Cobin Hinds, Albion Wiggins, Orlando Haynes, Keith Elcock, Harriet Best and Selvin Best, Reuben Green, Ruth Holder, Immanuel Worrell and many others. Godfather of many.

The funeral of the late Beresford Andrew Nathaniel Knight leaves the Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael on Saturday January 10, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. for the Calvary Moravian Church, Roebuck Street, Bridgetown where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. for the Service of Thanksgiving. The cortege will then proceed to The Westbury Cemetery,Westbury Road, St. Michael for the interment. Wreaths or floral tributes may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 8:00 a.m. on Saturday January 10, 2026.

The body will repose for viewing in the chapel of Paramount Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday January 9, 2026, where relatives and friends may pay their last respects.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s page.

11/11/2025

On Tuesday October 7, 2025 GLYNE ANTHONY GRACE, of Bayfield, St. Philip died peacefully at age 81.

Painter and retired Watchman of the St. Thomas Post Office; Son of the late Chester Atherley and the late Eunice Grace; Beloved husband of Gloria Boyce-Grace; Father of Keith Hoyte (QEH), Selwyn Hoyte (USA), Barry Morgan and Rawdon Grace. Stepfather of Rosemary Boyce; Grandfather of Jaria, Jarion, Tia, Kemisha, Trey and Armani Hoyte and Amelia AJayi (UK); Brother of Lennox Grace, Marcene Grace, Betty Cooper-Grace, the late Ansty Grace and the late Chesterfield Atherley; Uncle of Sue, Julia, Althea, Kim, Lizy, Wesley and Mervin Grace, Shamar Corbin and many others. Cousin of many; Brother-in-law of Lionel Cooper; Relative of the Sheperd, Atherley, Grace and Hoyte families; Friend of the late Rudolph “Cappy” Greenidge, Attorney at law and staff, Michelle Straughn and many others too numerous to mention.

The Funeral of the late Glyne Anthony Grace leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 1:00 pm on Thursday November 13, 2025 for The Church of The Holy Trinity, Ruby, St. Philip, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 pm for a Thanksgiving Service to celebrate his life followed by the interment in the church yard. The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 12:45 pm on Thursday November 13, 2025.

The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Wednesday November 12, 2025 from 4 pm until 6 pm.

The funeral service for the late Glyne Anthony Grace can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s page.

31/10/2025

On Friday October 3, 2025, DAVID OLIVER BEST, of #74 Welches Terrace St. Thomas, died peacefully at age 81.

He was a retired Senior Commercial Credit Manager CIBC ; Son of the Late Wilfred and Vivian Best; Loving Husband of Cecelia Anita Best; Father of Carlton, Douglas and Fay Best (deceased); Grandfather of Chelsea, Nathan and Elizabeth Best, Brandi and Syndey Walker and Keanna Banfield. Brother of Wilfred, Phillip and Paul Best (deceased) and Ann Payne; Uncle of Anton, Laura-Ann, Arthur, Michelle and Kim Best, Lisa, Trina and Andrew Payne and many others; Relative of the Jones, Alleyne and Jordan families; Close friend of Herbie Barrow, John Wiltshire (USA), Leon Lewis, Michael Smith, Clenell Goodman, Rev Jack Gooding (deceased), Henry Dumont (deceased) and others.

The body of the late David Oliver Best will repose for viewing at Cecelia’s Gardens # 74 Welches Terrace St. Thomas from 3:30 pm until 6:00 pm on Friday November 7, 2025. A Private Cremation will take place at later date.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on
Paramount’s page.

19/10/2025

ARLINGTON DACOSTA WATSON, BSM, JP, CHURCH WARDEN EMERIUS, affectionately called “Arlie” aged 85 years of #23 Wildey Gardens, St. Michael, retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, The Royal Barbados Police Force now The Barbados Police Service entered peacefully into rest on Wednesday September 17, 2025.

Beloved Husband of Margaret Watson
Loving Father of Paul Watson- Australia, Donna Mason –USA.
Adored Grandfather of Kenton and Jeremy Green-USA.
Brother of Beulah Caddle, Berkeley Watson- UK, Grazilda Boyce – Canada. Pat Christie -Texas, The late Livingstone and Grantley Watson, Gwendolyn Neblett and Gloria Grant. Father in law of Joseph Mason and Erika Watson. Uncle of Lloydie, Murna, Phyliss, Shelly, Tricia, Ivor, Alexis and Andrew Watson, Margaret Watson-Haynes, Dr. June Caddle, Glendine Ruck, David and Danny Boyce and many others. Great Uncle of Jason and Allan Haynes and many others. Brother in Law of Sherlon, Stephen, Lennox, Katherine Hinds, Judith Padmore, Ann Janet and Ellen Watson, Douglas, Greydon, Vernon, Oneale and Marcia Nesfield. Cousin of Professor Hilbourne Watson, Cicely King and many others. God father of Anton Mason and many others. Relative of the Watson, Jemmott, Hinds, Nesfield and Taylor Families.

Friend of Jean Richardson -USA, The Most Honourable Jeffrey Bostic, Mary Hoyte, Daphane Leacock, Audrey Dottin, Vernon Wilkinson, The Spooner, Knight and King Families, Catherine Bradshaw, Judy Jones, Andrew and Janetta Firebrace, Keith and Candi Hall, Theo Grandison, Michael and Pauline Brathwaite, Maureen Carter, The members of the Barbados and New York Ex Police Associations .Course #71, members and Staff of Barbados Police Service Past and Present, members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge and Chapters, The Wildey Gardens Community, Harriet Lowe, members of the Cathedral Ushers Guild and others too numerous to mention.

A Military Service Celebrating the life of Arlington Dacosta Watson BSM, JP, takes place at The Cathedral Church of St Michael and All Angels on Thursday, October 23, 2025, where Relative and friends are asked to meet at 2pm, followed by the Interment in the Church Yard. The Organist and Members of the Church Choir are asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to The Paramount Funeral Home Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael no later than 11am on Thursday October 23, 2025 or will be accepted at the Church.

Special Thanks to Drs. A. Harvey, S. Mayers, J. King and the Nursing Staff at Bayview Hospital.

The Staff of Janelle Sincere Care and Chanique Fennel.

The Body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Wednesday October 22, 2025 from 4-6pm.

The funeral service for the late Arlington Dacosta Watson BSM, JP, can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on
Paramount’s page.

Additional parking will be available at Harrison College and Weymouth with transportation to and from the Cathedral.

29/09/2025

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27/09/2025

On Monday September 22, 2025, HAROLD ALLAN GREEN, of #3 Sunrise Drive, Green Point, St Philip and formerly of Blackman’s Road, My Lord’s Hill, St Michael died peacefully at age 87.

Husband of Patsie Green; Father of Angela Harrison-Batson (USA), Dennis Alleyne, Trevor Wilson (USA), Angela Lowe and the late Heather Green; Grandfather of Patrice, Patrick and Preston Batson (USA), Christina Johnson (USA), Regina Lowe, Addona, Patricia and Steven Wilson (USA); Great-grandfather of 5; Brother of Eustace Green (USA) and the late Beryl Green, Stella Cassey, Vivian Skinner, Daphne Highland and Valda Clarke. Uncle of Ava and Anthea Green (USA), Beverly Ernest (USA), Tracy Greene-Clarke, Harriet Forde (USA), David Leacock, Jeffrey and John Skinner, Harcourt Sealy (USA), Judy and Cheryl Clarke and many others; Great-Uncle of many; Great-Great-Uncle of many; Father-in-law of Robert Lowe, Jennifer Alleyne and Angele Wilson (USA); Brother-in-law of Creighton and Hugh-Parker Alleyne, Wendy Sealy (USA) and Kay Green (USA; Relative of the Green(e), Alleyne, Clarke, Leacock, Wilson, Broomes families and others; Friend of Stanley Pollard, Harvey Mason, Anthony Walcott, John James, Marcel McCollin, The Lovell and Marshall families and many others.

The funeral of the late Harold Allan Green leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 8:30 am on Wednesday October 1, 2025 for The People’s Cathedral, Bishop’s Court Hill, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 am for the Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate his life. The Cortege will then proceed to The Chapel Lawns of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church, for the interment. The Organist is kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 8:15 am on Wednesday October 1, 2025.

The body will repose for viewing in the chapel of Paramount Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Tuesday September 30, 2025.

The Thanksgiving service for the late Harold Allan Green can be viewed live on
The People’s Cathedral webpage and the burial service on youtube or at
kd34streamingservices.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on
Paramount’s page.

27/09/2025

On Monday September 8, 2025, NORMA EVANGELIST ROBINSON, of #8 Lascelles
Terrace, Pinelands, St. Michael died peacefully at age 90.

Retired Custodian of The Welfare Department; Daughter of the late Editha Horton; Wife of the late Everton Robinson; Mother of Patricia Bascombe, Jacqueline Horton (U.S.A), Cyrilene and Millicent Janet Horton, the late Leon and Pearlita Horton. Grandmother of David Horton (U.S.A), Rohan and Cindy Horton, Kerri Horton-Wiltshire, Jameson Barrow, Natalie and Jason Weatherhead; Great-Grandmother of Tyrese, Rohanna, Re-Shanna Horton, Khadijah Horton-Francis, Jayden Weatherhead, Narijah Barrow and others. Sister of Marguerite Alleyne; Aunt of Elizabeth Bonnett; Friend of Sandra, Eric and Blair Clarke, Laurence Weatherhead (Boston), Joseph Family (Miami, Florida), Eglon and Gordon Barrow, Earla Holder and Steven Ruck.

The funeral of the late Norma Evangelist Robinson leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 9:30 am on Thursday October 2, 2025 for The A.M.E. Church, Collymore Rock, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 11:00 am for the Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate her life. The Cortege will then proceed to the Westbury Cemetery, Westbury Road, St. Michael for the interment. The Organist is kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 9:15 am on Thursday October 2, 2025.

The body will repose for viewing in the chapel of Paramount Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Wednesday October 1, 2025.

The funeral service for the late Norma Evangelist Robinson can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on
Paramount’s page.

25/09/2025

On Monday, September 15, 2025, RAY HINDS, also known as Nadine Ray Hinds, née Smith of Queens, New York, USA, and formerly of Beckles Road, St. Michael died peacefully at age 90.

She is survived and loved by many: Devoted wife of Edward “Teddy” Hinds; Cherished Mother of Alison Hinds-Pearl and Lisa Hinds-Salmon; Doating Grandmother of Aedan Pearl and Jessye Salmon; Proud Mother-in-law of Scott Pearl and Philip Salmon; Beloved Sister and Sister-in-law of Nola and Haynes Darlington; Dearest friend of Thelma Smith; and Adored by countless nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

The Funeral of the late Ray Hinds, also known as Nadine Ray Hinds, née Smith leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael on Monday September 29, 2025, for St. Paul Anglican Church, Bay Street, St. Michael, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 9:30 am for the Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate her life. The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend. The Cortege will then proceed to Westbury Cemetery for the Interment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Calvary Hospital (https://fund.calvaryhospital.org/ways-to-give/give-once/) in her name (Nadine Ray Hinds). Please direct donations to Calvary Hospice at Home in the instructions.

The funeral service for the late Ray Hinds, also known as Nadine Ray Hinds, née Smith can be viewed live at:
https://kd34dstreamingservices.live/Nadine-Ray-Hinds.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s page.

22/09/2025

On Monday September 8, 2025, JOAN ELEANOR BISHOP née Smith of Rendezvous Retreat, Christ Church, formerly of Holetown, St. James, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands; Long Island, New York, USA and The UK died peacefully at age 89.

Wife of the late Carl Bishop; Daughter of the late Aubrey and Eleanor Smith; Sister of Orwin Yvonne Inniss, the late Dean Ulric Smith (St. Vincent), the late Keith, Stephen and Roy Smith; Aunt of many in Canada, the USA and St. Vincent. Sister-in-law of Wilma, Dawn, Blossom, and the late Lucille Smith and the late Rupert Inniss; Cousin of Ricky Deran Depeiza; Friend of Nicolas Drayton, Marcusgavy Maturine, the King and Bellot families, Mrs. Velda Messinger and many others in Barbados and overseas.

The Funeral of the late Joan Eleanor Bishop née Smith leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 12:45 pm, on Thursday September 25, 2025 for St. James Parish Church Holetown, St. James, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:30 pm for the Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate her life. The cortege will then proceed to the St. James Cemetery for the Interment. The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados.

The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Wednesday September 24, 2025 from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm.

The funeral service for the late Joan Eleanor Bishop née Smith can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices.

Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s page.

14/09/2025

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