OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Peter better known as Sister Shilar who departed this life at her residence in Blanchard, Desruisseaux on November 23rd, 2025. She was 78 years old.

She will be dearly missed by;

Her Husband:

Michael Peter better known as Brother Ched of Blanchard, Desruisseaux

Two Daughters:

Nidra Samuel of Anse Ger, Desruisseaux

Sherba Peter of the UK

Grandsons:

Mc-yle Samuel of Anse Ger, Desruisseaux

Kayden Samuel of Anse Ger, Desruisseaux

Nine Brothers:

John Emmanuel and family of Blanchard

Joachim Emmanuel and family of New York

Cuthbert Eugene and family of Blanchard

Hilary Eugene and family of Blanchard

Therence Eugene and family of Blanchard

Robert Eugene and family of Blanchard

James Eugene and family of Mon Repos

Raymond Eugene and family of Calgary, Canada

Two Sisters:

Vina Eugene and family of New York

Jucilla James and family of Goodlands, Castries

One Uncle:

Joseph Thomas of Blanchard

Four Aunts:

Philominar Gilbert of Castries

Truefillar Mc. Farlane of Blanchard

Madrea Frederick of Blanchard

Markday Citolene of Micoud

Family of deceased aunt Theresa Isidore of Grace

Family of deceased aunt Katie Simeon of Blanchard

Family of deceased aunt Verven Frederick of Desruisseaux

Family of deceased aunt Ma Lordy of Desruisseaux especially her daughter Eugenia Frederick

Step Daughter:

Leona Decateau

God Daughter:

Joyclyn Mc. Farlane

Godson:

Utirus Paul of Ti Rocher, Micoud

Sons-in-law:

Hilary Samuel of Anse Ger, Desruisseaux

Jeremiah Scotland of the United Kingdom

Close friends:

Winston Poleon and family of Vieux Fort

Lester Charles and family of Belle Vue, Vieux Fort

Rachael Bonaparte and family of Desruisseaux

Cynthia Jankie and family of Desruisseaux

 Antoine David and family of Blanchard

Brother Placid and family of Babonneau

Moris Ramontal and family of Florida, USA

Matthew Charlery and family of Grace, Vieux Fort

Brenda Poleon and family of Belle Vue, Vieux Fort

Mathurine Emmanuel and family of Desruisseaux

Caroline Daniel and family of Desruisseaux

Monica Phillip and family of New York

Kennyson Jn Marie and family of Blanchard

Moses Citolene of New York

Juliana Eristhee residing in New York

Also left to mourn extended families:

The Eugene family

The Moncherry family

The Eristhee family

Special mention of the Desruisseaux district, especially the members of the Agape Seventh-day Adventist Church

The entire community of Blanchard, Desruisseaux

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

The funeral service for the late Mary Peter better known as Sister Sheila will be held at the Agape Seventh-day Adventist Church, Desruisseaux on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Her body will be interred at the Desruisseaux Cemetery.

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

May her soul rest in peace