Gentle Rest Funeral Home

18/08/2025

18/08/2025

We announce the death of 84 Year Old Anastasie John, affectionately known as Mam, Of Dubique, who resided at Geneva House, Grand Bay.

She Leaves Behind:

Children: Maria Ferrol, Gloria John, Fabian John, Bert John, Romana Cuffy, Royette John, Careen Jeanne Henry, And Rudy John.

2 Sisters

1 Brother

Adopted Daughter Earlyn Henry And Children

20 Grandchildren.

23 Great-Grandchildren.

5 Great-Great Grandchildren,.

Nieces, Nephews, And Extended Family members too numerous to mention.

She will be dearly missed by the John Family, The Dennis Family, and many other relatives and friends whose lives she touched.

The body of the Anastasie John, affectionately known as Mam, Of Dubique, who resided at Geneva House, Grand Bay, Will Be Viewed At 2:30 P.M On Wednesday August 20 2025 At The Grandbay Roman Catholic Church. Service Will Be At 3:00 P.M. followed by interment at Grandbay Roman Catholic Cemetery

18/08/2025

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We’re proud to have been part of BAWI ROAD RACE VOL. 5 this past Saturday!

A huge shoutout to the organizers for their incredible coordination, the runners for their energy and sportsmanship, and the local communities for bringing the event to life. 💪🏽🎉

Events like this show what’s possible when we come together. Let’s keep supporting local initiatives and building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities — one step at a time. 💚

Salisbury Sports Committee

15/08/2025

We announce the death of 82 year old Helena Gasper also known as Elena, Ma Zeh or Mama of Castle bruce. She died on August 2nd 2025 at her home in Castle bruce.

She left to mourn:

Husband: Mcnoelly Gasper

Sons: Josephat Edwards in St.Croix, Pascal in Dominica and Joseph Gasper in Antigua

Daughters: Angelica, Alice and Adelina Gasper in Dominica, Denize Marrow in Chicago.

14 Granddaughters: Dr. Urania Davis, Ginelle Ferrol, Gillian Alexander, Gilda Clarke, Alma Jno Baptist, Alisha, Melissa and Ariana Talbert, Melanie, Aldith and Jenifer Gasper, Shaveesa, Joanna and Jessi Gasper

15 Grandsons: Ural and Uriah Edwards, Ensworth and Kensworth Durand, Al and AJ Jnobaptist, Clevon Vidal, Alson Gasper, Jayden Marrow, Ferdison, Addison, Bryson Talbert, Michael , Marcus, Myel Gasper

13 Great grand Sons: Ethan and Elias Davis, Malik and Kareem Ferrol, Omar Jno Baptist, Messiah Gasper, ,Malakai Vidal, Kyson Earle, Kamal Alexander, Gian Clarke, Neymar Charles, Adrian and Aiden Valantine

8 Great grand daughters: Elizabeth Davis, Starry Durand, Shauna Steadman, Myah Alexander, Rain Clarke, Ashanti Lewis, Kelsey Edwards, Kaylee Edwards,

Daughters in law: Uretha Gasper, Eugenie Edwards

Son-in-law: George Marrow,

Grandsons-in-law: Dwayne Davis, Mickael Ferrol, Kidron Alexander, Rian Clarke

Granddaughter-in-law: Nicole

Sister: Josephine Bailey

Brother: John Cornelius

Nieces: Destina Esprit, Virginia Vigilant, Mariana, Edith, Bertina and Jacinta Lockhart, Julliette, Francois and Mary Cornelius, Josephine Mark, Lovely and Joseline, Anette, sylma and Ann Marie Corneilius, Alixcia carter, Sheila Nation

Nephews: Joseph Guiste, Julius Austrie, Rogasient Edwards, Clive Esprit, Egbert, Haradin Scotland, Steven and Timothy Lockhart, Emmanuel and Royston Wiltshire, Ivon, James Edwards, John Scotland, Xavier Nation

Grand nieces: Dyline and Matilda Esprit and others too numerous to mention

Grand nephews: Father Vincent, Dr. Don, Ulric and Clyde Esprit, Bernard Nation and others too numerous to mention.

Extended Friends and Family: Father Elveau, Father Taremo, Father Conan, Father Cornelius Phillip

Her Excellency Sylvanie Burton and her Husband, Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Hon Octavia Alfred,senator Austelle Lockhart,
Shirley Cassell and family, Veraline Wayland and family, Merle James and family, Maria Gasper and family.
Bannis family in Castle Bruce, Paix Bouche and Grandfond, Corneilus family in Castle Bruce, Lockhart family in Castle Bruce and Grandfond, Gasper family in Mero, John family in St.Joseph, Newton family in San Sauveur

Johnson Drigo, Marlisha, Amos Wilshire, Curine, Sharon, Gabriel Dunstan, Lambert Morancie Warrington, Michael Warrington, Rosemund Jno Finn and family, Rudette and Loretta James, Joseph Alexander, Robert and Ivon Edwards, Naeem, Curvel Lecointe, Mr. Prevost of United Brothers, Jameson, Ms. Jane Dubique, Jeanette Ferrol and Family in Paix Bouche

Nurses and Doctors of the Castle Bruce Health Center.

Members of social league and St Vincent De Paul at our Lady Of Health Church In Castle Bruce.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday August 16th 2025.
Viewing at 2:30 p.m
Mass at 3:00 p.m at the Castle Bruce Roman Catholic Church
Internment at the Castle Bruce Catholic Cemetery
Funeral arrangement entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Service

15/08/2025

IT'S ON!

12/08/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Augustus Stedman, better known as Zapam, age 77 of La Plaine, Dominica. Zapam passed away on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025.

He is survived by

His siblings: Ursula Philbert, Monica Romain, Olivia Beaupierre, Rose Romain, and Cyprian Stedman.

sister-in-law Ermine Stedman.

Brothers-in-law: Phillippe Philbert, Gregory Romain, Vernon Beaupierre, and Andrew Romain.

Godchildren: Don Gregoire, Dianne Alexis, and Elina Estrado.

Best friends: ma Eddie, Patsy, and Mr. Green.

Nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.

The body of the late Augustus Stedman will be viewed at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday August 16th, 2025, at La Plaine Roman Catholic Church, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., with interment at La Plaine Roman Catholic Cemetery.

12/08/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of 66 year old David Laudat better known as ‘Black D’ or ‘Marcosa’ or ‘Soldier Boy’ of Salisbury who resided at Campbell. He died on the 31st day of July 2025 at his residence.

He will be remembered by his

Children: Bernice, Taletha, Olivia, Vignet, Zanu, Denzel and Adel

Grandchildren: Narhil, Arion, Jalil, Cedella, Jurnee, Zendaya, Janeal, Zavian, Narvin and Kavon

Daughter-in-law: Melanie

Sisters: Elie, Olive, Vera and Veronica

Aunties: Telma and Syette

Numerous Nieces and Nephews

Several other relatives and friends both here and aboard including the communities of Salisbury, Coulibistrie, Mero, St. Joseph, Mahaut and Campbell names are too numerous too mention.

The body of the late David Laudat better known as ‘Black D’ or ‘Marcosa’ or ‘Soldier Boy’ of Salisbury who resided at Campbell will be viewed at 2:30pm on Tuesday 12th August 2025 at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Salisbury, followed by the funeral mass at 3:00pm and interment at the Salisbury Roman Catholic Cemetery.

07/08/2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Abraham Sander Harris, better known as Sanders to most, who resided at 10 Goodwill Road. He was the son of Maria and Abraham Harris. He was born in Kings Hill on December 5th, 1929, and departed this life on August 19, 2025, At 95.

He Is Survived By:

His cherished children: Catherina, Vanessa, Cassandra, Rhea, Angel, Francess, Sam, Peterson, Titus, Chrisford, Brian (Scalee), Mcpheron, Michael and Jeremiah.

Grandchildren: Shawn, Selina, Keithroy, Timiah, Allysa, Nigel, Rheanna, Ciane, Dion, Sean, Bishara, Tihanny, Triston, Kim, Dario, Olivia, Obinna, Kobina, and other names too numerous to mention.

Great Grandchildren: Milana, Madasia, Kayden and other names too numerous to mention.

Cousin: Meldora

In-Laws: Ira, Simone

Caretaker And Friend: Pearl

Close friends and other relatives: The Harris Family of Didier Lane, Goodwill, Marigot, And St. Kitts, Oliver, Nilia, Tony, Ms. Joan, Luke, Pastor Sarai, and members of the Deliverance Baptiste Church of Goodwill, the communities of Gutter, Tarish Pit, Goodwill and Kings Hill. And so many more others who will miss him dearly.

Mr. Harris was a well-known skilled mason and stones man, a man of faith who was richly blessed by God with long life, a family man and was well loved by all who knew him. We will all miss him dearly and faithfully wait for the promised reunion in the heavens. May his soul rest in eternal peace till then.

The funeral service of the late Joseph Abraham Harris will be held on Saturday, August 9, at the Deliverance Baptiste Church in Goodwill. Viewing will be at 9:30a.m. Service From 10:00a.m followed by interment at the Roseau Public Cemetery.

05/08/2025

UPDATE
We announce with deep sorrow the passing of Phyllis Maria Ryan of St Joseph, Dominica, who departed this life on July 28, 2025, at the age of 84.

She will be remembered with love and gratitude by her devoted family and cherished friends.

She leaves behind:

Children three sons: Glen Henry in Dominica, Glenroy Henry in Florida, And Skelford Valerie in Florida

Two daughters: Sherita Aylmer in Uk and Nathalie Philip in Guadeloupe

Grandchildren (13) Shalize Nicholas in Uk, Sabrina Aylmer in Uk, Claudia Romain in Uk, Yann Romain in France, Leeroy Ako in France, Roy Ako, Cedric Ako Both in Guadeloupe, Deneza Valerie, Skelfina Valerie, Michael Henry, Gabriel Henry, Emanuel Henry in Florida, Jye Henry in Dominica

8 Great-Grandchildren: Romeo Kelly and Isaac Kelly in Uk, Mj Henry and Meilani Henry in Florida, Eden Romain-Kanon in Uk, Anais Romain Bologne Alya Romain Bologne in France Khenroy Quanna in Guadeloupe

Siblings Sisters: Laurel Jean in St. Thomas, Victoria George in Florida, Joanne Ryan in Florida

Brothers: Paul Ryan And Wilmoth Ryan in Both St. Thomas

Sister -In-Law: Elia Ryan in St. Thomas

Daughter-In-Law: Laura Henry, Babooram in Florida

Son-In-Law: Graham Aylmer in Uk

Brother-In-Law: Tindale George in Florida

Adopted Children Daughters: Lucille Pierre in Uk and Ann Esprit in St. Thomas

Adopted Grandsons: Keith Augustine (New Jersey) And Jordan Labassiere Usa

11 Nieces,

10 Nephews,

11 Great-Nieces,

11 Great-Nephews

3 Great-Great-Nieces And 3 Great-Great-Nephews.

Special Cousins Candia Adams, Imona Layne and Vilna Myler.

Friends: Normaron Sablon, Marie Brown, Delight Defoe and Oliviette Jno Charles. She is also lovingly remembered by other relatives of Ryan, Adams, Mason, Skerrit, Carbon, And Pierre Families, as well as many dear friends and extended loved ones, both near and far too numerous to mention individually, but none forgotten.

The body of the late Phyllis Maria Ryan of St. Joseph will be viewed at 2:30 P.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the St. Martin's Hall, Joseph, followed by the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Interment at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Phyllis Maria Ryan will be forever remembered for her warmth, strength, and the love she gave so freely to her family and all who knew her. May she rest in eternal peace.

05/08/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Florence Riley, née “George” of Tete Morne who resided in Mahaut. She was born on the 8th of November 1941, and brought so much light and love into the lives of everyone she met. “Flora” or “Mam” as she was affectionately known, departed on the 20th of July, 2025.

Florence Riley will be remembered by:

Children: Debbie & Sherrian Riley & Dr. Leandy Bertrand.

Grandchildren: Natalia & Akellah Riley, Kharlil Charles, & Yakim Simon.

Great Grandchildren: Eliakim & Elior Mpiana.

Siblings: Joseph “Big Joe”, Lucy, & Veronique George.

Nieces: Deborah Royer, Ghislaine Orle, & Celine Sabas.

Nephews: Augustus “Totos” Roberts, Ferdinson “EK” Laville, John & Earl George.

Grand Nephews & nieces: Anissa Anthony, Ronelle Davis, Quan Darroux, Fernan, Ferlisha & Diamond Laville, Kharlena Peters, Ricky Royer, Enzo Joseph, Larry & Donelle Roberts.

Great-grandnephew & -grandniece: Liam Laville and Rinaya Royer.

Cousins: Benoit Family in Mahaut and Tete Morne, JohnLewis Family in Mahaut.

Adopted Children: Sally Joseph, Augustus “Totos” Roberts, Ferdinson “EK” Laville, Deborah Royer, Ghislaine Orle, Dinsha & Marcia James, Webster & Kenny Telemaque, Roy, Fidel, Carty, Rosa & Mildred Georges.

Godchildren: Andrea Alexander, Jefferson “Brownboy” Nation, Glenda Thomas.

Friends: Marie Esprit & Family, Agnita “Bello” Greenaway & Family, Roy Alexander, Keturah Olive, Alfred Bertrand, Cynthia James, Pearl Joseph, Ursuline Bruno, Kim Simon, Shirley Joseph, Dania & Anthony Henry, Paul Darroux, Siean Williams, Joel Joseph, Liselle Prince, Floria Fontaine, Brenda Wyllis, Nattania JnoBaptiste, Jeff Joseph, Bernard “Hayden” Nicholas, Miss Green & family, The Homeboys (Siggy, Alex, Brian, Bernard, Neverson), & Helen Williams.

Others: Employees at Former DCP, Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore, Past & Present Health Care Providers at the Mahaut Health & Wellness Centre, The Mahaut Catholic Community, neighbors in Sultan & Back Street, Mahaut & the wider community of Mahaut.

The family and friends of Florence Riley thank you for your condolences and support during this difficult time.

Funeral service of Florence Riley will take place on 8th of August, 2025 at the St. Martin De Porres Roman Catholic Church, Canefield. Viewing at 10:30 a.m and Service at 11a.m, followed by interment at the Mahaut Public Cemetery.