Garfield J.W.L. Pennyfeather (Age 54)

Sunrise:  17th November, 1968  (Grays Farm, Antigua)

Sunset:  28th April, 2023 (Care Hall, St. John's, Antigua)

Funeral  Service:  Greenbay Moravian Church, Grays Farm, St. John's, Antigua

Date: Tuesday 11th July, 2023      

Time:  10 AM

Viewing:  9AM - 10 AM at the Church

Interment:  Churchyard Cemetery

Video Link:  https://fb.watch/lLXV8BOZSf/

Parents (deceased):  Sylco Richardson Lynch and Garfield Lynch

Mother/Aunt (deceased): Delphine Pennyfeather

Stepfather: John Halva Weeks

Siblings:  Ernie 'Val'  Pennyfeather, Urica Lynch Cassel, Sharon Warner, Stanford Darren Lynch. Joy Lynch Henry and Pearline Pennyfeather.

Uncles (deceased): Charles Richardson and Keith Richardson

Aunts-in-law:  Morrel Richardson and Maggie Richardson

Sunrise:  30th November, 1923  (Bethesda Village, St. Phillips Antigua)

Sunset:  7th June, 2023 (Factory Road, St. John's Antigua)

Funeral  Service:  St. Paul's Anglican Church, Falmouth, St. Paul's, Antigua

Date: Thursday 6th July, 2023      

Time:  2 PM

Interment:  St. Paul's Churchyard Cemetery

Video Link:   

https://www.youtube.com/live/BveM2TNctZs?feature=share

We regret to announce the passing of Egbert Thwaites better known as Merrill or Mr. Thwaites, of Factory Road on 7th June, 2023 at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center at the grand old age of 99 years, six months and seven days. He was a renowned photographer and owner of Thwaites Ice Cream Parlour.

He was the son of the late Charles and Alice Thwaites of Bethesda Village.

He is survived by his loving companion Eunice Rawlins. 

Merrill was the father of Edward Armstrong of the USA, Aloma Liburd of the UK, Xiomara, Roland, Catharina, Robert and Egbert Thwaites Jr all of Curacao, Dwayna Derrick, Dr. Dwayne “Baba” Thwaites, Dale, Titi, Monica and Teckla Thwaites all of Antigua and the late Ciprian Gaskin of the USA.

He was the sole surviving sibling of Alfred, Ashton, Walton, Zandie, Moody, Ina, and Studley Thwaites, Clarice Phillip, Albadore Harley and Agatha Southwell.

He was the Grandfather of Rachel, Kibian, Dalron, Alyssa, Ariel, Zhury, Joshua, Jaquan, Gislaine, Nyhaitha, Riana, Rinayska and Georgetty.

He was the great-grandfather of Dylan, Dwayne, Deshawn, Nythan and Karter.

He was the loving uncle of Angela Gordon of the UK, Jackie Apparicio of Red Hill and Alice Harley of Swetes, Drucilla Beazer, Leonie, Sonny, Laurel and Lucinda Southwell, Lilian Samuel and Yvette Francis of English Harbour. Lenny, Ephraim, Ina and Yvonne Thwaites of Curacao, Millard Thwaites in the United States and Magna Thwaites of St. Maarten, Moody Thwaites Jr of All Saints, Ermagene Hazlewood of Glanvilles and Donna Thwaites of Canada, Camilla “Pam” Matthew in London, Ivonna Joseph and Madge Jacobs in the US, Sylvia Green of Belle View Heights, Pamela Anthony of Skerritts Pasture, Lynette Thwaites of Golden Grove, Kenneth Thwaites of Bethesda, Audwin Thwaites of the US and Andrea Nathaniel of Pares Village, Sylvia Warner of Buckley Heights and Jasmine “Tiny” Simon of Freeman’s Village. He was also the uncle of the late Enid Weekes and Belto Thwaites of the UK, John and Euriel Thwaites of the US, Fitzroy “Sample” Thwaites of Pigotts and Errol Thwaites of Bethesda.

He was related to the Emmanuels of Bethesda and Christian Hill, The Quinlands of Bethesda and Christian Hill, French Quinland and Noah Davis of Pares, the Ralphs of Christian Hill, the Matthews of Barnes Hill, Edna Walker and family of Freetown, Stella Quinland of New Street and the Raeburns of St. Clair Heights. 

He was the special friend of the Matthews of Curacao, Sir Clare Roberts of Picadilly, the Sheppards of Christian Hill, Dr Lake and family of St. Phillips, the Gores of All Saints Road, the Theodores of Clarks Hill, the Nibbs family of Factory Road and Dr. Albert Duncan of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. Mr. Whitman Browne of St. Thomas, Mrs. Violet St. Luce of the US and Godfrey Scotland of the US, the Airalls of the US and the late Gerald Price of Golden Grove, Alan Phillips and Eric Henry of Tyrells and the entire community of Bethesda and Christian Hill.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Lavia “Ann” Baron - his caretaker who took very special care of him in the twilight of his life.

We would also like to say a special thank you to his doctors Dr Evanson, Dr Vonetta George and Dr Ian Thomas for the excellent care they provided.

He had many, many more relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of the late Egbert Thwaites better known as “Merrill” or Mr. Thwaites will take place at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Falmouth on Thursday 6th July, 2023 at 2:00p.m. 

Burial will be in the Churchyard cemetery.

Sunrise:  7th January 1930 (Bethesda Village, St. Phillips Antigua)

Sunset:  6th June, 2023 (Antigua)

Funeral  Service:  Zion Church of God, North Street, St. John's, Antigua

Date: Wednesday 28th June, 2023      

Time:  1:30 PM

Interment:  Bethesda/Christian Hill Community Cemetery

Child (deceased)  Philmore Joseph

Children:  Elmond Joseph, Foster Isaac, Annella Isaac, Edris Samuel and Majorie Jules.

Siblings:  Ernest Quinland (deceased), Imulus Alexander and Doreen Alexander DeFreitas

Son-in-law:  Iverson Isaac Sr.

Daughters-in-law: Edris Benjamin Joseph and Christiana Lewis Isaac.

Sunrise: 19th September 1940 (Factory Road, Potters Village, Antigua)

Sunset: 2nd April 2023 (Bishopgate Street, St. John's, Antigua)

Funeral Service:  St. John's Anglican Catherdral, Newgate Street, St. John's, Antigua   

Date: Tuesday 2nd May, 2023      

Time:  10 AM

Viewing:  At the Church

Interment: St. John's Public Cemetery

Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/@sistahsouljahshub/streams 

Photo Credit: Facebook

We announce the death of Dennis Wigmore Friday Esquire G.O.H,  ALSO KNOWN AS THE ICE MAN, late of Bishopgate Street. He died on 2nd April 2023.

He was the son of Dennis Melrose Friday and Henrietta Mack both deceased.

He was the brother of Ethlyn White-Edwards and Helen Friday (deceased), Doreen Friday and Olivene Friday-Browne (deceased), brother Preston  Friday and Delvin Friday (deceased)  He was the father of Cathy Friday (deceased).  Aunt Judie Elenoria Scotland and uncle Joseph Anthony both deceased.

Left to mourn are his wife Mrs. Cavella Friday and Children – Francine Friday-Roberts, Charlene Friday-Richards, Imogene Friday, Andre and Andrew Friday, Colin and JoyAnne Friday, Elizabeth and Dennis (Jeff) Richardson Friday, Dennis Wigmore and Mark Friday.

Also left to mourn are his siblings Eileen Ewards and children, Adamay Friday- McGraw and family, Esther Friday-Browne and family, Millicent Friday- Roberts and family and Clement Friday and family.

He was the Grandfather of Dennis 'Menace' Roberts, Dennicia Roberts, Dennarie Roberts, Denneka Roberts, Khallil and Kendell Friday, Ramie and Gianne Luke, Andre Friday (Junior), KeAndre Friday and Daeron Friday, Cordin Friday, Denika and Shenique Friday and Daijanae Friday, Andrenique Latoya, Patricia, Samantha and Kenny Simon.

He was the Great Grandfather of Cameron and Kaden Friday, Krystal Galloway, Attienne Davis, Kareem Murray, Devonte Merrick, Dejohnn Simon, Lashane Benjamin, Leon and Sierra Leone Edwards, Adianna, Djhoire and Gianni Roberts, Sela and Cosie Friday.

His Cousins include Florence and Erene Anthony, Heather Mack and Agie Mack-Hazlewood and family and the family of the late Hilda Browne of Old Road. The Henrys, The Philos, Thomas' and Baltimore's of Willikies Villages

His beloved friends include SLY J, Yocadie, the Hon. Gaston Browne, The Hon. Melford Nicholas and family, Hon. Chet Greene, and the Hon. Molwyn Joseph and members of the Antigua Labour Party. The congregation of the St John’s Catherdral and Mothers Union, The members of the St John’s Taxi Association, the Boys of Bishopgate Street Block and George and family. Lucene Roach, Robert Santana, Philbert Roberts,Saheem Carlos, Valarie Gonsalves–Barreiro and the staff of British Airways and Paradise King's Casino. 

Mr Dennis Wigmore Friday had many many many friends and family to numerous to mention.

The Cortege bearing the remains of Dennis Wigmore Friday Esq G.O.H. also know as the ICE MAN will leave the Barnes Funeral Home on Tuesday 2nd May 2023, for the ST. JOHN CATHERDRAL OF THE DIVINE for the Service of Thanksgiving beginning at 10 a.m. 

MAY THE SOUL OF DENNIS WIGMORE (THE ICE MAN) FRIDAY ESQ. G O.H. REST IN PEACE.   

ORDER OF SERVICE

Tributes

St John’s Taxi Association Choir

The Hon. Melford Nicholas

ABLP Choir

Eulogy……………………………Francine Friday-Roberts 

Hymn……………….Great Is Thy Faithfulness

1st Lesson…………………Mrs Cavelle Friday…………….Isaiah 25: 6-9

Psalm……………………..Joyann Friday………………….Psalm 90

2nd Lesson…………………Dennis Jeff Richardson Friday…….Revelation 7:9-17

Hymn …………………..How Great Thou Art

Offertory Hymn………………………The Pearly White City

Recessional Hymn……………………..Because He Lives  

Graveside Hymns

When Peace Like a River

Through All the Changing Scenes of Life

When the Roll is Called Up Yonder

What A Friend We Have in Jesus

Thanks to all.

Sunrise:  (Newfield/Potters-Antigua) 

Sunset:  2nd April 2023 (Brooklyn, New York)

Funeral Service: Dunamis SDA Church, 461 Montauk Ave, Brooklyn, New York, 11208

Date: Thursday 20th April 2023

Time: 4PM

Photo Credit: Facebook

Carolyn Lake was a former teacher and served for many years at different schools including the Potters Primary School.  She was also a staunch Seventh Day Adventist and a beloved Choir Director.

Sunrise: 6th July 1940 (Antigua)

Sunset: 19th February 2023 (DeSouza Road, Antigua)

Funeral Service:  St. John's SDA Church, Nevis Street, St. John's, Antigua   

Date: Thursday 16th March, 2023      

Time:  10 AM

Viewing:  At the Church

Interment: St. John's Public Cemetery

Video Link:  https://www.youtube.com/live/px2sGQyP7lg?feature=share

Photo Credit: Facebook

Parents (deceased): Jeremiah and Augusta Peters

Spouse (deceasesd): Charlesworth "The Mighty Ram" Philip

Siblings (deceased): Mavis Rhodes, Rachel Nicholls, Alexander Peters, Myrtle Brooks, Geraldine Piper

Nellie  Peters Philip was a former employee of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) and a long standing member of the St. John's SDA Church (Antigua).  A woman of faith, she had a  beautiful smile, generous spirit and a legendary sense of humour.  Sleep on Sis. Dotsie, until you rise in the first resurrection.

Sunrise: 30th June, 1950  (Edward St., Ovals, Antigua)

Sunset:  4th February, 2023 (Antigua)

Funeral Service:  St. John's SDA Church, Nevis St., St. John's, Antigua   

Date: Thursday 2nd March, 2023      

Time:  2 PM

Viewing:  At the Church  

Interment: Valley Church Community Cemetery

Parents (deceased):  Edmond S. Matthias and Beatrice Benjamin Matthias

Siblings (deceased):  Ronald, Eva (Yvette), Fernella (Darling), Fritz, Condacie,  Rosemary and Ted Matthias.

Surviving Siblings:   Stephenson Matthias and Jacqueline Matthias

Children: Wayne, Marcia, Wesley, Edmond, Billy Jr. and B. Amanda Matthias.

Sunrise: 27th January, 1926  (Sea View Farm, Antigua)

Sunset:  19th January, 2023 (New York, USA)

Funeral Service:  Lebanon Moravian Church, Sea View Farm, St. George, Antigua   

Date: Wednesday 15th January, 2023      

Time:  1 PM

Viewing:  At the Church   

Interment: Lebanon Bathsheba Gardens Burial Ground

VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/live/yi1Nr-f3Li8?feature=share

Interview with Leah Payne Solomon and Elfreda Payne Abbott as part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations (1838-2013) of the Lebanon Moravian Church in Sea View Farm, Antigua  https://youtu.be/aFtzQDjh0lA 

It is with sadness, we announce the death of Leah Azeletha Solomon, affectionately known as Ms George of Sea View Farm. She was born on January 27, 1926 and departed this life on January 19th, 2023.

Preceding Leah in death are her parents James and Elizabeth Payne of Sea View Farm, her husband Lennox Leonard Solomon of Sea View Farm, her siblings: Violet Gore, Elenora, George and Winifred Payne.

She was the mother of Alanso Fitzroy Solomon in St. Croix, Leon, Frank and Clement Solomon in the USA, Agnes Richards in Herberts and Lawrance and Griffith Solomon of Sea View Farm.

She was the grandmother of Anthony, Dale, Fitzroy Jr., Dawn, Johnathan, Jason, Joseph, Lawrance Jr., Andra, Latoya, Lavar, Nichole, Rochelle, Gevon, Quincy, Lawrica, Kadine, Malissa and Jada Solomon; Joy Solomn-Bonin, Christine Steele, Jo-Ann Peters, Rowan Richards; Virginia, Princess and Leroy Sutton. She was the great-grandmother of 22 and the great-great-grandmother of 2.

Leah has one (1) surviving sibling her beloved twin sister Elfreda Tiny Abbott of Sea View Farm.

Leah was the aunt of Esmie Gore, Jasmine Looby, Patricia Joseph, Ilean Brathwaite, Delores Ercent Benjamin, Alpert and Kendell Gore, Lady Patricia Thomas, Janet and James Abbott, George and Rickie Lloyd and all their children. The late Malcolm and Thelma Abbott, Henry, Fernie and Mineta Gore, Roland Lloyd and all their children.

She was the mother-in-law of Christine, Gloria and Jennifer Solomon and Vanessa Cole-Solomon all in the USA. 

Leah was the sister-in law of Mary Carr in the USA and the stepmother of Waldine Mason and family of Dewitts Estate. 

She was the cousin of Alphus Payne and family of Barnes Hill, Eardley Payne of Piggotts and the rest of the Payne family of Barnes Hill, Pares, Freetown and New Field.

She was the God Mother of Victorine Marajah of Potters, Ditchie Roberts of Sea View Farm, Alwyn Knight in New York, Generise Stephen in St. Croix and Baldwin Codrington of Parham.

Leah was the friend of Ambassador Claire Chastanet, Cardinal A. King former Assistant Commissioner of Police, Annelcia Arah James of Jersey City, Roselyn Barrow of Florida, Ethlyn Frederick of Florida, Samih Ibrahim of Radio Range, Alverine Browne-Hillhouse of New York, Leonie Roberts, Denley Frederick and Donald Mouse Williams all of Sea View Farm, Cyril Williams of Lightfoot and the Sea View Farm Community where she lived most of her life and was revered as an elder. If your name was omitted it is not intentional. 

The family of the late Leah Solomon would like the thank all who supported the family during her illness and in offering care, both in Antigua and in the United States where she last lived.

The service of thanksgiving for the late Leah Azeletha Solomon, affectionately known as Ms George will be held on Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 at the Lebanon Moravian Church in Sea View Farm. The cortege will leave Straffie’s Funeral Home at 12 noon. Tributes will begin at 1pm and the thanksgiving service at 1:30pm. Interment will be in the Lebanon Bathsheba Gardens Burial Ground at Sea View Farm.

May the soul of our beloved departed matriarch Leah Azeletha Solomon rest in peace and rise in glory.

Sunrise: 23rd September 1922  (John Hughes Village, Antigua)

Sunset:  21st January, 2023 (Federartion Road, Grays Farm, Antigua)

Funeral Service:  All Saints Anglican Church, All Saints Village, Antigua   

Date: Wednesday 8th February, 2023      

Time:  2 PM

Viewing:  At the Church   

Interment:  John Hughes Community Cemetery 

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/OqgkWFgCVYM?feature=share

Parents (deceased): Thomas Burton and Matilda Daniels

Spouse (deceased): Jeremiah Joseph (Parham)

Siblings (deceased) Ethel Burton (Potters) and Rose Francis (All Saints)

Surviving Sibling: Daisy Burton (USA)

Children (deceased): Ruben Parker (Barbuda) and Idona Solomom (UK)

Surviving Children: Mary Roberts Daley and Jennifer Brown in the USVI

                                      Yvonne Andrews in the USA

                                      Cora Fenton in the UK

                                      Thomas Parker, Hezekiah Parker, Aloma James,                      

                                      Dean Appleton and Elma Parker Williams in Antigua.

Sunrise: 22nd December 1957  (All Saints Village, Antigua)

Sunset:  26th December, 2022 (Jonas Road, Antigua)

Funeral Service:  St. John's SDA Church, Nevis St, St. John's, Antigua   

Date: Tuesday 17th January, 2023      

Time:  1 PM

Viewing:     

Interment: St. John's Public Cemetery

Special Instructions:   

Bus #198 will leave the All Saints Cross Road at 12:15 PM for persons desirous of attending the funeral.

Video Link:   https://www.youtube.com/live/mF508gbPuSM?feature=share 

With sad hearts, the family announces the death of Samuel Dwight Ewart Christian at the age of 65. He last resided at Jonas Road, All Saints Village Antigua.

 Parents (deceased) David and Winifred Christian 

Children: Chenelle and Corey Christian in Boston. 

Siblings: Hyacinth Burton, Janice and her husband Roland Hunte in St. Croix , Avonella Christian, Lois and her husband Anthony Nicholas and Sharol Christian all residing in Antigua. 

Aunts and Uncles: Ruben Joseph, Cyril Henry, Vera Daniel, Delma Joseph, Rosebelle Knight all deceased. Elmena Joseph in Florida and Ralph Christian in London.

Nieces and Nephews: Anthea Pigott deceased, Faye and her husband Cedric David in Gunthropes, Vinnette Pigott and Loismae Pigott-Blackman in the USA, Shamond Mc Master, Angeli, Joya and Desire’ Nicholas all residing in Antigua.

Samuel was the uncle of Glendine and Shaul Pigott in New York, Coaby Alfred and Leniyah Fenton in Gunthropes, Saleem Hughes in Newfield and Joel Russel in London.

Great Nieces: Nichelle, Khamion, Jasmine, Erynicia, Theanne and Kyliegh Pigott all residing in Brooklyn and Noraye David in Gunthropes.

Great Nephews: Shimei and Sawyer Blackman, Kem, Kaedin and Jamori Pigott all in the USA.

Cousins: Janet Weston of Carlisle and her siblings and their children. Gloria Joseph of All Saints and her Siblings and their Children. Myrna Isaac of All Saints her siblings and their children. Ivason Isaac Snr and family, Genevieve Lewis and family all of All Saints. Janet Potter of Freemans Village and her siblings and their children. Violet Christian-Thomas of Pares Village her siblings and their children. Bernadette Hazelwood of Seatons and her siblings and their Children.  Alega Christian of Jennings and her siblings and their children. Shelly Christian of Swetes and her siblings and their children. Winston Lynch of Golden Grove his siblings and their children. Angella Haywood of Villa and family. Philbert Christian and family in Maryland.  Jerome knight in Liecester England his siblings and their children.

Samuel was the friend of the Pastor and members of the Seventh-day Adventist churches in All Saints and Sea View Farm and the entire community of All Saints especially Bassa and Osboure and his immediate neighbours.

Sleep on Samuel take your rest.