OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

The death is announced of Francis Rattie better known as Daddy Soban or Saiwak of Cressland Soufriere. He passed away on Friday 28th February 2025 at 10:24am at his residence. He was 92 years old and was a member of the Soufriere Father’s Group.

He was predeceased by his sons-in-law:

Aloysius Ferdinand of Castries and

Eustace Denys of La Fargue Choiseul

Left to mourn his wife:

Marguerite Rate better known as Glory of Cressland Soufriere

1 Son:

Mervin Rate better known as Nigel of Cressland Soufriere

6 Daughters:

Electra Ferdinand of Atlanta Georgia

Marcia Lionel better known as Dawne of Cressland Soufriere

Magdalena Frederick better known as Nifa of Cressland Soufriere

Sirmarntha Denys of La Fargue Choiseul

Arleta Rate-Mitchel of La Fargue Choiseul

Cheryl Lafeuillee of Reunion Choiseul

1 Daughter-in-law:

Suzaney Rate of Cressland Soufriere

3 Sons-in-law:

Boniface Lionel of Cressland Soufriere

Leander Frederick of Cressland Soufriere

Athanatius Mitchel of La Fargue Choiseul

Adopted Sons:

Theodore Leonil of New York

Jason Leonil of Atlanta Georgia

Grandchildren:

Fayola Ferdinand of Atlanta Georgia

Dr. Ava Ferdinand and family of Atlanta Georgia

Dr. Anwar Ferdinand and family of Atlanta Georgia

Shannez Rattie of Cressland Soufriere

Evarist Lionel of Cressland Soufriere

Kirsten Frederick of Cressland Soufriere

Anya Denys of La Fargue Choiseul

Darla Denys of La Fargue Choiseul

Faith Mitchel of La Fargue Choiseul

Sabrina Lafeuille of Reunion Choiseul

Great Grandchildren:

Gaelle Ferdinand of Atlanta Georgia

Stephan Ferdinand of Atlanta Georgia

Ali Ferdinand of Atlanta Georgia

Er’miah Lionel of Cressland Soufriere

Nina Mendes of Atlanta Georgia

Kehlani Frederick of Choiseul

Sisters-in-law:

Marianne Jn. Baptiste of Myers Bridge Soufriere

Laurna Antoine and family of Soufriere

Sylvia Saiwak and family of Marc, Castries

Eudoxia Jules of Texas USA

Joan Alcee and family of Soufriere

Joanna Jean and family of Soufriere

Family of deceased sister-in-law Eileen Germaine of Zenon Soufriere

Brothers-in-law:

Canice Gangardine and family of Soufriere

David Gangardine and wife of Choiseul

Family of deceased brothers-in-law:

Burt Gangardine of Soufriere and

Michael Gangardine of Forestiere

Children of deceased brothers:

Anthony Antoine

Girard Antoine and

Maurice Antoine, all of Soufriere

Cecil Rattie and

Eustace Rattie of the UK

Johnis Lewis of Dugard Micoud

Children of deceased sisters:

Catherine Leon better known as Vera

Christine Poleon better known as Co, both of Zenon Soufriere

Christina Charles also known as Kannie of Augier

Special Nieces and Nephews including:

Dennis Antoine of Cressland Soufriere

Jeffery Antoine of Zenon Soufriere

Marilyn Antoine of Cressland Soufriere

George Joseph and family of Dugard Micoud

Patricia Fletcher and family of the UK

Also left to celebrate his life:

Marlene Calixte (Macoume) of Choiseul

Mr Kikit of Market Road Soufriere

David Sookwa of Forestiere

Dr Mark Melius and the staff of the Soufriere Hospital

Dr Sherwin James and Dr Patrick Joseph of the St Jude Hospital

The staff of the Soufriere Fire Station

The Antoine families of Soufriere

The Gangardine families of Soufriere

The Gidharry families of Jetrine Saltibus and Soufriere

The James families of Vieux Fort

The Ernest families of Soufriere

The Lionel family of Bellefond Soufriere

The Mitchell family of Delcer Choiseul

The Kissner family of Vieux Fort

The Goulab family of La Resource Vieux Fort

The Gyan family of River Doree Choiseul

Care takers:

Patricia Isaac of Cressland Soufriere

Natasha Octave of Fond St Jacques Soufriere

The funeral service of our beloved Francis Rattie better known as Daddy Soban or Saiwak will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Soufriere on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. His body will be laid to rest at the Soufriere Cemetery.

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