OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our dearly beloved Magdalene Jn. Paul also known as Magda or Aunty Nenen of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere. She passed away on Wednesday January 24th, 2024 at approximately 11:56 a.m. at the age of 53 years.

She was a domestic assistant attached to the Fond St. Jacques Daycare Centre and a Market Vendor at the Castries Market.

She was predeceased by her mother:

Irene Simon

Two Brothers:

Denis Jn. Philip and

Herman Simon

Left to mourn her passing are;

Her beloved Sister and Caretaker:

Aurelia Jn. Baptiste of New Development, Soufriere, an attendant at the Fond St. Jacques Daycare Centre

Nympha Leola Simon better known as Eyon of Fond St. Jacques

Brothers:

Otto Jn. Philip of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Michael Jn. Philip better known as Go-shay of La Feuille, Monchy

Zachary Simon of Belle Vue, Choiseul, employed with Anse Chastanet Jade Mountain

Nieces:

Johanna Jn. Baptiste who was also her cherished god-daughter of New Development, Soufriere, employed with Hippos Bakery

Juriana Jn. Baptiste of Piat, Grand Riviere, employed with Bank of St. Lucia

Amelia Vernel Bertin of Castries, employed with the Royal St. Lucia Police Force

Pauline Bertin of Fond St. Jacques, employed with Anse Chastanet Jade Mountain

Avery and Addison Bertin of Fond St. Jacques, students of the Fond

St. Jacques Primary School

Zackelle Simon of Belle Vue, Choiseul, student of the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School

Zackeya and Zackim Simon of Belle Vue, Choiseul, students of the Soufriere Infant School

Nephews:

Jean Claude and Seth Jn. Philip of Piaye, Choiseul

Zacherinus Simon of Colorado, United States

Leenel Bertin of Fond St. Jacques, who was also her godson

Joshua Jn. Baptiste of New Development, Soufriere, employed with Tyre Kingdom

Sisters-in-law:

Colette Antoine Simon of Belle Vue Choiseul, teacher at the Soufriere Infant School

Tabula Louisy of Piaye, Choiseul

Brothers-in-law:

Julian Jn. Baptiste better known as Kaio of New Development, Soufriere

Thomas Philip better known as Tomar of Fond St. Jacques

Son-in-law who stood by her side till the end:

Romanus Jn. Baptiste also known as Romo, a mechanic of Fond St. Jacques

Close Cousins:

Rosabelle Joseph and family of Fond St. Jacques

James Alexander also known as Son of Man and family of Castries

Clara Joseph and family of Belair

Ika Joseph and family of Monchy

Mara Marcellin and family of Castries and children of deceased aunt Leonella Marcellin

Marie Roseline Joseph of Derniere Riviere, Dennery

Stephen and Kerry Ann Victor and family of Bois Den

Tarisha Joseph and family of Fond St. Jacques

Delphina Mitchel and family and children of deceased aunt Gillana William

Martha Philip and family and children of deceased Marie Symphorien

Judith Pascal and family of Ti Bough, Fond St. Jacques

Vena and Augustus Philip and family of Ti Bough, Fond St. Jacques

Bridget Denis and family and children of deceased Petrolena Denis

Rose Frederick also known as Theresa and family of Zenon, Soufriere

Feria Jn. Philip of the USA

Aloyshia Mitchel also known as Isha of Migny, Fond St. Jacques

Six (6) Uncles including:

Peter Victor, farmer of Fond St. Jacques

Steve Victor and family of Grande Riviere, Gros Islet

Pascal Joseph and family of Tet Chemin, Millet

Andrew Victor also known as I Live of Fond St. Jacques

Stanislus Victor and family of Ravine Clair, Fond St. Jacques

Three (3) Aunts:

Daphne Faucher also known as Glory and family of Castries

Lucella Donovant also known as Publina and family of Millet

Fidelita Charlemagne also known as Petra and family of Millet

Eight (8) Godchildren:

Christine Pierre Louis of the Us Virgin Islands

Monique Prospere, employed with Fond Doux Plantation

Karen Joseph of Ciceron

Vincent Philip of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Dalkeith Jn. Philip of St Philip, Fond St. Jacques

Elton Alexander of Castries

Grand Nieces and Nephews:

Rohanna Jn. Baptiste, student of the Fond St. Jacques Primary School

Jaisiel Kerry Jeffery, student of the Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School

Tafari Justin, student of Etangs Combined School

Stevel Fostin, student of the Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School

McKenzie Steven, Student of the Choiseul Secondary School

Also left to mourn are her very close and cherished friends:

Maria Monrose and family of Piaye, Choiseul

Sandra and Dominique Prospere and family of Fond St. Jacques

Naomi Prospere of Fond St. Jacques, teacher of the Bouton Combined School

Sanique Prospere of Fond St. Jacques, employed with Sugar Beach

Jane Jn. Philip also known as Nanny or Janny and family of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Margaret and Augustine Philip also known as Purin of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Christabel and Denzil Philip and family of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Aurea and Gregory Philip and family of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Mary and Ignatius Philip and family of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Berthelina Avril and family of La Croix Maingot

Sylvarus Philippee also known as Slyvie and family of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Rufina Jn. Philip and family of Fond St. Jacques

Josephine and Leon Marcelline also known as Cyril of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Kerdisha and Lucia Desir and family of Fond St. Jacques

Patrice Martial and family of Ravine Claire, Fond St. Jacques

Mary Artimidora Joseph also known as Maryanna and family of Fond St. Jacques

Rosalie Hilaire also known as Miss Liby of Ti Colon, which was also her seamstress

Sandra Modeste of Sunny Beauty Cove, which was also her hairdresser

Gloria Junaie of Bois Den, Fond St. Jacques

Family Friends:

Marcelline Pascal and family in Canada

Balbina and Marie Pierre Louis of New York

Cyrilla and Leona Pierre Louis of the USA

Lilia Prospere and family of Mocha, Fond St. Jacques

Flavia Auguste and family of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Casilda and Theordora Jn. Philip of St Philip, Fond St. Jacques

Bibianus Mitchel and Celene Mitchel of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques

Staff and children of the Fond St. Jacques Day Care Centre

Martha Clalixte and family of L’Esperance, Fond St. Jacques

Balbina Daniel and family of Choiseul

Bernita Jn. Philip and family of St. Philip, Fond St. Jacques

Crisna Alexander and family of Ravine Claire

All her loyal customers and vendors at the Castries market including:

Veronica Laurent also known as Miss Vay Vay and family of Hill 20, Babonneau

Catherine St. Marie also known as Ma Wesley of Industry, Choiseul

Margaret Alexander and family of Castries

Mr. Reynolds of Zenon, Soufriere

Teta

Shirley

Ma Pats

Tabernacle Baptist Church family

Pastor Leroy and Samantha Gilbert of Wingsville, Soufriere

Magdalena Minivelle and family of Morne Fortune, Castries

Junior and Thelma Phillip of Bois Den, Fond St. Jacques

Albert and Nancy Faucher of New Development, Soufriere

Slyvanus and Theresa Paul of Myers Bridge, Soufriere

Heartfelt thanks to her caregiver Merkiver Dolor of Ravine Claire, Fond St. Jacques

Many, many other family and friends too numerous to mention

Special thanks to the nurses and doctors on the Medical Ward at the St. Jude Hospital

The funeral service of the late Magdalene Jn. Paul also known as Magda or Aunty Nenen of Belvedere, Fond St. Jacques, Soufriere will be held at the St. Philip and St. James Parish Church, Fond St. Jacques on Monday, February 26th, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. and then the body will be laid to rest at the Soufriere Cemetery.

Her body now lies at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, La Tourney, Vieux Fort.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Persons who wish to attend the funeral service are kindly asked to wear a touch of red.