OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

Although Henry’s life ended before we were ready, the time he spent in our lives was memorable and full of joy. We want to honour his love of life with a jubilant memorial. It was a privilege to know and love him, and we would appreciate your help in creating a memorable final farewell to our gentle giant.

Dr. Henry Wallice Charles, affectionately known as Charlo and the Godfather of Youth Development, went to meet his maker on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his Saint Lucian residence at Ravine Chabot, Castries at the age of 65.

Left to celebrate the legacy of his life;

His Wife:

Dr. Madgerie Jameson-Charles at Ravine Chabot, Castries

His Mother:

Mary Vincilia Charles of Beausejour

His Father:

Allan Mc Farlane of Trinidad

His Children:

Stephen Hilaire of Desrameaux

Fleur Mathurin of Corinth

Henrietta Flavien also known as Kele of Vieux-fort

Sons-in-law:

Max Mathurin of Corinth

Marlon Soumere of Vieux-fort

Daughter-in-law:

Shaneil Hilaire of Desrameaux

6 Grandchildren:

Sierra Hilaire

Stephenson Hilaire

Stephon Hilaire

Max Jr Mathurin

Zaccheyah Mathurin

Shernelle Hilaire

His Siblings:

Ethelbert Charles and Family of the UK

John Charles and Family of Marchand

Simeon Charles and Family of Waterworks Road

Nicholas Charles of Babonneau

Ciela Charles and Family of Canada

Duane Charles and Family in the UK

Susan Williams of Trinidad

Brothers-in-law:

Antoine Worrel Jameson and Family of Cacao Vieux-fort

McDonald Sugar Ray Sanganoo and Family of Vieux-fort

Sisters-in-law:

Maria Clava Jameson and Family in the UK

Clementia Charles of Beausejour

Uncles:

Charles Joseph, also known as Charlo and Family of Bishop’s Gap, Castries

T-Son Joseph and Family of the USA

Aunt:

Andrina Charles and Family of Babonneau

Many nieces and nephews in Saint Lucia and abroad, special mention to the two daughters of his dearly departed sister, Antonia and Jana Charles of Beausejour

Other Family Members:

Camilla Flavien and Family of Vieux-fort

Sian Annibaffa-Calixte and Family of the UK

Martha Hilaire-McGawon and Family of Bocage

The Dantes Family of Castries

Patricia Cherry and Family of Vieux-fort

Petra Charles-Compton of the USA

Very Close Friends:

Earl Bousquet

Hon. Philip J. Pierre

Davidson Vitalis also known as Slim of the USA

Godfrey and Patricia St. Bernard and Family of Trinidad

Sharon Mitchel and Family of Trinidad

Charles and Deborah Martin and Family of Trinidad

Dwynette Eversley of Trinidad

Roy and Veronica Dalrymple of Trinidad

Raymond Travis Weeks of Trinidad

Catherine Sealys of Carellie Gardens

Earnest Nurse of Trinidad

Gregory and Family of Marchand

The Emmanuel Family of Waterworks Road

Everistus Jn. Marie and Family of Castries

The Sydney Family of Waterworks Road

The Preville Family of Bocage

Steve and Cuthbert of Steve Barber Shop

Michael St. Catherine of Micoud

Martin Lucien of Bocage

Claudia and Kenneth Edward of Ravine Chabot

Angela Jean Baptiste of Black-bay Vieux-fort

Cornella Jacob and Family of Vieux-fort

Kimberly Gittens of Barbados

Terri-Anne Gilbert-Roberts of the UK

His Mentes:

Mavourneen Hamlett

Prunella Mungroo

Teocah Dove

Amilcar Sanatan

Kimberley Gilbert

Kendel Vincent

Rhyser Joseph

Members of Various Organizations, including:

The Commonwealth Youth Programme

Staff at Ministries of Youth Development in the Caribbean

Young people from the Commonwealth

Youth Workers in the Caribbean and internationally

The staff of the National Conservation Authority

The staff of UNICEF Netherlands Sint Maartin

The members of the Parish of the Incarnation Trinidad

Many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

We celebrate the life of Dr. Henry Wallice Charles at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church at Babonneau. The body will rest at the family’s private burial ground in Babonneau.

Transportation to the church will be available at Derek Walcott Square at 12:15p.m., on Thursday

The body now lies at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, Calvary Road, Castries