OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Augustin Eden John also known as Artin or Margor of Banse, Laborie who left this life on March 14th, 2025 at approximately 9:06 a.m. at his residence. He was 83 years old.

He leaves behind his loving wife:

Maxentia John also known as Sensia of Banse, Laborie

Left to mourn;

Four (4) Sisters:

Constance John and family

Francess John and family, both of Citrus Groove, Laborie

Mildred Soudatt and family of Giraudy Street, Vieux-Fort

Emerentiana Hunte and family of Marchard, Castries

One Brother:

Gabriel Peter John and family of Beausajour, Castries

18 Nieces and Nephews both here and abroad including:

Children of deceased sister Delia John of Banse, Laborie

Children of deceased sister Celina Francis also known as Joycee of Beranger, Banse

Children of deceased brother Andrew Hunte of Augier

25 Grandnephews and

20 Grandnieces both here and abroad

Children of the deceased adopted nephew Marius Gabriel of Bayier including Vachel and Kern Gabriel and family of Banse, Laborie

Janine Gabriel Louisy and family of Bayier

Garvin Louisy and family in the United States

4 Godchildren including;

Damascus Francois and family of the United States

Vernita Louisy and family of Bayier

Marlan Jn. Pierre and family of Banse, Laborie

Close Cousin:

Steve Hunte and family of Giraud, Saltibus

Christani Aimable and family of Valier, Banse

Anetta Hunte and family of Aubriere, Augier

Children of the deceased cousin Sentinel Odo Hunte and family of Aubriere, Augier

Linus Francois and family of Banse, Laborie

Theodora Arlette and family of Banse, Laborie

Children of deceased Alexander Barnard and family of Forestiere, Castries

The Maximin family both here and the United States

Close Friends and Neighbor including:

Lubin Francois and family of Valier, Banse

Family of the deceased Robert Siwo Chiquot and family of Citurs Groove, Laborie

Children of deceased Jerome Moise and Venice Moise of England

Nickus Emmanuel and family of Banse, Laborie

Cherry Roserie and family of Banse, Laborie

Emmanuel Willie and family of Valier, Banse

Randolph Ranie Louisy and family of the United States

In-Laws including:

The Flavius family

The Inglis family

The Malcolm family and the Prince family, all of Desruisseaux

Flora Jn. Baptiste and family of Testanier Highway, Laborie

Lister Gabriel and family of Laborie

Peter Gabriel and family of Balembouche

The Montoute family of Banse

Other relatives and friends:

The Robert and Hunte families of Grace, Vieux-Fort

The John family of Laborie

Left to mourn:

The Retired staff of Club Med St. Lucia 2001

His Caretakers:

Staff of SSDF Care of Older Persons including;

Donna Alexander also known as Sharline and family of La Grace

Alma Leonce and family of Banse, Laborie

Also left to mourn:

Micka Montoute and family of Laborie

The entire Banse and Valier community

Many other relatives and friends both here and abroad too numerous to mention

The funeral service of the late Augustion Eden John also known Artin or Margor will be held at Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Laborie on Monday, April 14th 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The body will then be laid to rest at the La Tourney Cemetery.

Special Note:

Transportation will be provided to and from the funeral service for persons who wish to attend. TX 72 will be stationed in Banse near Mr. Linus and will be passing through Banse, then to the Banse La Grace School before proceeding to the church. HL 7269 will be stationed near the Laborie Catholic Church.

The body now lies at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, La Tourney, Vieux-Fort

May his soul rest in perfect peace.