Gentle Rest Funeral Home

29/03/2026

We announce the death of 92 year old Jeanine Noel Lawrence better known as Janine of Bellevue Chopin residing at Loubiere. She died on March 04, 2026.

She leaves behind

Children: Sylma Lancaster, Cynthia Williams, Jennifer Abraham, Kent Lawrence, Clement Lawrence, Decima Joseph And Flavia Lawrence

Grandchildren: Elsa Alfred, Anna & Dante Williams, Hubert Joseph, Alie, Mandela & Rowana Williams, Devon Degallerie, Kendell Lawrence, Waynon Harve, Ilisha & Deriel Joseph, Kevin Daniel And Jamie Nacisse

Great grand children: Wanya Daniel, Jeili Rousse, Elsieanne Francis, Alzarri Forde, Mozaian & Shannelya Williams, Chastity Joseph, Kaidy & Kevon Daniel, Jameade Nacisse

Sons In Law: Andy Williams, Desmond Abraham, Israel Joseph

Daughter In Law: Jane Zarem

Sister: Jane Bougouneau

Nieces: Eileen, Delia, Judith, Satlin, Patsy, Shirley, Claudette, Laura, June, Bernice, Paula, Don, Glenda

Nephews: Alex, Winston, Julien, Paul, Ralph, Floss, Clifton, Dave, Jeffrey, Eustace, Lucien, Jerry, Glen, Benji, Fitzroy, Franklin, Allen

Close friends and relatives including: The Alexander, Blaize, Louis & Laville family of Bellevue Chopin, The Noel family of Bellevue Chopin & Pointe Michel , The Lawrence family of Riviere Cyrique, Members and Staff of the Newtown Health Centre, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas, Holy Spirit Chapel members, Loubiere, Father Francis

Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

The body of the late Jeanine Lawrence can be viewed on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 1:30p.m. at the Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Newtown. The funeral mass will take place at 2:00p.m. followed by the interment at Roseau Roman Catholic Cemetery

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Service

29/03/2026

We announce the death of Taahir Malak-I Tyson better known as “Tayo” age 14 of Morne Bruce. He was a 3rd form student at the St. Mary’s Academy and a boxer of the Dominica Boxing Association. He died on Thursday 12th March, 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

He was the son of: Albert Tyson and Cynthia Talbert

He will also be remembered by his:

Grandmother: Ionie Tyson

Godfather: Elrado Ducreay

Godmothers: Elizabeth Gregoire and Hazelia Bedminister

Brothers: Dahreo and Ohssel Tyson, Macgiver Nicholas, Ronnel Talbert and Chris Jno Jules.

Sister: Tameka Tyson Rabbess.

Nephews: Israel Nicholas, Ajikay and Kenji Tyson

Nieces: Sarai and Nyla Nicholas, Nyra Jno Jules, Kiyomie Tyson and Sabali Rabbess.

Uncles: Anthony Robinson also known as Crusoe, Bernard, Timothy, Julian, Kelvin, Dean, Davis, Frank, Harry Mo, John, Fitzroy, Jenner, Oliver and Jefferson Moise and sons of deceased Davis Moise.

Aunts: Dora La Beth in Guadeloupe, Merle Baron and Lucia Nicholas in Philadelphia, Dale, Donalyne and Annette Moise, Annette Green, Eugenia Larimol, Merle Popo, Patricia Blaize and daughters of deceased Davis Moise.

Brother-in-law: Farcel Rabbess

Sisters-in-law: Leah Tyson and Kerssel Tyson

Granduncle: S***t Tyson and his wife Octavia.

Grandaunts: Claris Tyson, Maudlyne Paris and her husband George.

Cousins: Dania, Donny, Katie, Donte, Zack, Joshua, Jacqueline, Tafari, Nafari, Safari, Pumpkin, Claire Horth, Merlyne Maxime and family, Zechariah, Zenth, Rachel, Kisha, Aliana, Tyler, Donna, Miando, Romeo, Keyember, Former Kalinago Chief Lorenzo Sanford, Doctor Tiffany Linton, Jadae, Malachi, Micah, Mia-Rose, Sylvia, Richard and Alton, Kareema, Jazlyne, Bijoux, Gio, Naomi Popo, Doctor Tabitha Andre, Rachel and Jane Burton and their family, Emilio and Ed, Nurse Tian Africa, Sonia Williams and Judy, Dillon and their family, Nettilia Gertrude, their siblings and families, Daniel, Melissa, Izanna and their mother Nurse Maria Moise.

Adopted uncles: Spoil, Ikasan, Trove, Malcolm, John Brumant, Rock Bruno and Emmanuel Linton.

Adopted aunts: Germaine Royer and Miss P

Neighbors: Joe and Bethuel, Ziko and Rosa in Morne Bruce.

Close relatives and friends: Garner Jno Jules, Anya, Shiine, Shamalyn, Asha, Noella, Talysa, Chakira, Amarell, Yahcob, Roxanne, Cassandra, Marianne, Shayim, Diandre, Keon, Mickelle Eusebe, Miss Dechausey and Vernera Joseph.

Principals, students and staff of St. Mary’s Primary and St. Mary’s Academy.

Management and staff of DBS radio including Kaywana and Garin.

Management and staff of Q95 including Matt Peltier.

Executive and members of the Dominica Boxing Association including Coach Job Joseph, Mavis Williams, Ali and Whyet.
Jerry Brisbane and Renauld Deschamps.

Doctor Kenneth Darroux and his family, Doctors Laville, Lawrence and the other doctors, ward sisters and nurses of The Winston Ward, Nurse Tian Africa, Doctor Prosper and nurses of the Eye Clinic at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

Monsignor John Lewis, Sandra Precious Guiste and Pierre Paul at the Pastoral Center, Pastor David Ali and his wife Donmali Ali and
Pastor Paul Bunsee in Trinidad.

Honourable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Honourable Jullan Defoe and Honourable Cozier Frederick.

Permanent Secretary Lisa Valmond and staff at the Ministry of Environment, Kalinago Upliftment and Rural Modernization including Mrs. Honore and staff at the Nep Office.
Billy Doctrove and members of the Dominica Olympic Committee, Big Edge Financing and the Dominica Football Association, Her Excellency President Sylvanie Burton and her husband, staff at the State House, the Talbert family in Bellevue Chopin, the Tyson family in Bataca, the entire communities of Pichelin, Bataca, Maranatha Square, Morne Bruce and residents of Ma Bee Be Road Bellevue Chopin.

Other relatives, friends and well-wishers names are too numerous to mention.

The body of the late Taahir Malak-I Tyson better known as “Tayo” of Morne Bruce can be viewed from 2:00pm on Monday 30th March, 2026 at Our Lady of Fair Haven Catherdal, Roseau. The funeral mass will take place at 3:00pm and will be followed by interment at the Roseau Catholic Cemetery.

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

We announce the death of 54 year old Martin Hendricks Alphonse of LaRonde, residing in Giraudel. He died on March 21, 202
He left to mourn:

PARENTS: Omnia & Teson Alphonse

SIBLINGS: Bernadette, Meckeith, Johnson , Frederick, Kenny & Edrina Alphonse.
Julia, Jennifer, Sylo, Maudline & Decima.

11 NIECES: including Janelle, Cathy & Nyamekye

12 NEPHEWS: including Jervon, Alex & Jamie.

Sisters in Law: Liz, Rita & Bernadine

Brothers in law: Keith, St. Luce, Cromwell & Shane.

NUMEROUS COUSINS: too numerous to mention

CLOSE FRIENDS: including Mrs. Magdelene Jno Baptiste of Giraudel & Hildreth Newton & family.

The communities of La Ronde, La Plaine, Morn Jaune, Giraudel & Eggleston.

The body of the late Martin Hendrick Alphonse can be viewed on Thursday 02nd April 2026 at 1:30p.m. at the La Plaine Pentecostal Church. The funeral service will take place at 2:00p.m. followed by the interment at Delices Public Cemetery.

26/03/2026

WE ANNOUNCE THE DEATH OF 55 YEAR OLD DELPHINE JEANNE ESPRIT BETTER KNOWN AS DEPHO FROM CAMPBELL.

SHE DIED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2026.

SHE LEFT TO MOURN

CHILDREN: SHERMA, JULIA AND BERNICIA BERNARD, REHANNA REYNAULT AND BLESSING ROYER

GRAND CHILDREN: SHERQUANNA JNO BAPTIST, DANNIKA DRIGO, KAJAY ANDRE & CARJHANIE ALPHONSE

BOYFRIEND: RICKEY TOUSSAINT

SISTER: LAURINE ESPRIT

NIECES: TRACY, TRACIAN, VANIA, EDWINA, CLAUDETTE, CARLA, RENNETTE, LINCIA AND MEDITA.

NEPHEWS: DONNY, ELVIN KEN & ISIAH


AUNTIES: ALTHIA, MILLICE & EMERLINE

UNCLES: JOSEPH ESPRIT & JULIE ALPHONSE

COUSINS INCLUDING: JUNE, EMERLINE, GERALDINE, MALIKA, EMMANUEL, HENRY, VANTY, CELIA, ALDITH, HILDA, EURIL, EUNARD, LOVETTE, ROYETTE, DELPHINA, CAROL, OMA, RALIFFF, ASHLEY, DELIA, HELEN, MABLE, ALDA, ALVIN, THOMAS, CLEM, CLARON, JEMMA AND NORRIS

CLOSE FRIENDS INCLUDING: WAYNE, PATSY, JULIEN, KERVIN, JULIETTA, ETLYN, TRESTEL, JUSTIN, JEAN, JULIET, MARTIN, KADI, SYLMA, JULIUS, ANTHONY, PETERSON, FOUNTAIN, CHASE, MCKANIE, HON. CASSANI LAVILLE, AIDA, TENANA, IANNEL, SYLVIE, VERLYN FRANCIOS AND FAMILY IN THE USA AND JAPERE AND MARCUS.

MANAGEMENT AND STAFF OF MALCOM STEPHENS, THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF CAMPBELL AND BELLES.

OTHER FRIENDS AND FAMILY NAMES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION.

THE BODY OF THE LATE DELPHINE JEANNE ESPRIT CAN BE VIEWED ON MONDAY 30TH MARCH 2026 AT 2:00P.M. AT THE MAHAUT GOSPEL TABERNACLE. THE FUNERAL SERVICE WILL TAKE PLACE AT 2:30P.M. FOLLOWED BY THE INTERMENT AT MAHAUT CEMETERY

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO GENTLE REST FUNERAL SERVICE

25/03/2026

We announce the death of 41 Years old Shivnorine Hypolite better Known as “Al” (Jet Fuel) of Salybia.

He died on Wednesday February 25th, 2026, at his residence. He was an employee of Combine Taxi.

He Left to Mourn:

Mother: Agatha Lancien

Stepfather: Sonel Lancien

Partner: Shana Frederick

2 Children: Lenon and Kate Hypolite

Brother: Elliot Hypolite

Sister: Sandrine Francis

Niece: Shanda Francis

Godmother: Fredricka Casimir

Godfather: Elvis Francis

Brother in law: Martin Francis

Sister in law: Servina Hypolite

Aunts: Miranda, Agustina, Mariana, Jennifer, Buela, Cecilia, Silvia, Pamela, Lily, and Gina,Veronica and Family.

Uncles: Nixon, St.John and Christien.

Many other close friends and family: Dona, Earl, Lincoln, Dr. Korak Frederick, Anderson, Moheid, Jonathan, Stephen, Cyrus, Darius, Baptiste, Elias, Danny, Ramus, Karinus, Phillip Guiste, Neville, Mano, Nantan, Jarmel (juice man), Joshua Francis, the Frederick and Francis family, the Stoute family in San Sauveur, the Gustave family in St.Lucia, Jacko's Feeds and Fertilizers, tour guides and taxi operators of Combine Taxi and Hibiscus Eco Tours Ltd. Bus drivers of the Kalinago Territory and neighbouring communities, too numerous to mention.

Funeral service will be held at the Salybia Roman Catholic Church. Deep sky blue or shades of blue can be won on April 2nd at 2pm for viewing and service at 3:00 pm, Followed by Internment at the Salybia Roman Catholic Cemetery.

25/03/2026

We announce the death of Mr. Hazel Vidal of Salisbury. He passed away on Wednesday, 11th March 2026 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital (DCFH).

Mr. Vidal served as the Sacristan at the St. Theresa Catholic Church and was a devoted member of his parish community.

He was predeceased by his parents, Hayden and Fredricka Vidal, and his sister, Hilthia Vidal Julien.

He is survived by his:

Sisters:
Eldrica Nixon Better known as Sister (Dominica), Hilma Vidal Sylvest (Guadeloupe), and Lynn Vidal Blanc (USVI)

Brothers:
Keith Nixon, Herold Vidal, and Loderick Vidal (USA)

Nieces:
Mavis George and Mena Joseph (UK); Letha Quashie, Cervelle Vidal, and Jolie Vidal (USA); Nadege and Yanic (Guadeloupe); Yasmina and Sylvana (France); Nalda, Netty, and Nazarine (Dominica)

Nephews:
Conlee and Kidal (Dominica); Mervin (St. Maarten); Wacine, Joel, and Perry (USA); Camachio (UK)

Sisters-in-law:
Debbie Vidal and Andra Vidal (USA)

Brother-in-law:
Smith Blanc (USVI)

Aunt:
Bertile Vidal

Uncle:
Ellison Vidal

Grandnieces:
Lincia, Shanel, Anthia, Adiyah, Linaise, Elwiyan, Kaydeen, Kaija and Samiya, Sa’nai, Sa’nari, Messia.

Grandnephews:
Nicola, Jeremy, Luca, Jamario, KJ, Kaleb, Damien, Yael and Eloan.

Cousins:
Errol, Leroy, Earl, Mervin, Exford, Nathan, Wavel, Gibbs, Val, Prym, Gwendalyn, Rosema, Selma, and Athie

Close Relatives:
Morrison Louis, Jonathan Vidal, Cleus Vidal, Tow, Ekelson, David Morrison, Emmeline, Imbert Vidal, Gith and Corriette Vidal
James, Titus, Loreen, Randel, Curlvin, Hasting,Gerald St Luce, Emmanuel, Lee and Loreen.

He will also be remembered by past clergy: Fr. Conan, Fr. Karam, and Fr. Elveau; the St. Theresa Church Choir; the St. Anne Church Choir; the St. Theresa Church Parish; staff of the Imary Ward; Dr. Jeffery; the St. Joseph and Salisbury Health Teams; and the communities of Salisbury, Coulibistrie, Mero, and St. Joseph.

He is further survived by the Louis, Vidal, John, and Jno Charles families of Salisbury, St. Joseph, and Mero, as well as many other relatives, friends, and acquaintances too numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements:

The body will be transported from Gentle Rest Funeral Home for viewing at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, 27th March 2026 at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Salisbury.

The funeral Mass begins at 3:00 p.m., followed by interment at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Cemetery.

25/03/2026

We announce the death of 65 year old Rufus Thomas Francis better known as Richards of Salisbury residing at Mero. He died on January 18, 2026.

He left to mourn
Siblings: Maria Davis Langlais In St Thomas, Annet Davis, Jessica Davis, Phillipe Hypolite, Phillip Francis and Rosy Nicholas.

Numerous Nieces Nephews: Ann Abraham, Jason Hypolite, Kimra Lovel, Kyieshma Victor, Phil Francis, Phillipson Francis, Philbert Francis, Sherrian Elie and Jesslyn Langlais

Brothers in law: John Langlais In St Marteen, Henry Hypolite and Lindon Nicholas

Close friend Annie from Mero. Many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

The body of the late Rufus Thomas Francis can be viewed on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 2:30p.m. at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. The funeral mass will take place at 3:00p.m. followed by the interment at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery

17/03/2026

We announce the death of 23 year old Jahaida Dorival, better known as Jahi, of pottersville. She passed away on the 6th of March 2026.

Left to mourn:

Siblings: Hernica(Nicky), Hayden, Harvey, Jamos, Alisha, Haganna, Sharma, Hagan JR, Shayne, and Renata.

Aunts and Uncles: Brenda (Sytox), Patricia (Pinka), Sandra, Glenda, Daryl and Albert.

Nieces and nephews: Re’ange, Shan, Tyrone, Kydella, Bernisha, Shanice, Cherise, Sven, Caysjah, Hayleecia, Hezron, Jamaal V., Jamaal F., Rahil, Huan, Amanda, Shania, Shanan and Ceara.

1 brother in law: Nigel Corriette

Godmothers: Stella Giddings and Kim Butler

Numerous cousins including: Derbria, Macaza (Rabo), Denzel, Naomi, Kimran, Keron, Annette Peter, Verna Shillingford, Merlyn and Ramon Dublin, and The Chambers families and The Dorival family.

Close friends including:
Zhane James
D'artagnan Bruno
Caldine Christopher
Jamal Darroux

Many other relatives and friends too Numerous to mention.

The body of the late Jahaida Dorival will be laid to rest on Monday 23rd March, 2026, at the St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church. Viewing will be at 1:30 p.m. and Mass at 2:00 p.m.
Followed by interment at the Roseau Roman Catholic Cemetery.

17/03/2026

We announce the death of 59 year old Martin Sango AKA “CURE, MAYOR, SHERIFF”of Derriere La Rosine, Lagoon, Portsmouth, He was a Security Officer at DASPA, Portsmouth .
Died on Monday March 2, 2026 at his residence.

He left to mourn his wife: Media Jno Baptiste Sango
Children: Anil, Janik, Kallis and Shane Sango
Step Children: Cathy, Henry, Ashly and Joshua Massicot
Step grand children: Cassidy, Castiel, and Samira Massicott

Uncle: Joseph Desbonnes

Sister Juliana Jno Lewis

Sister In Law: Merlyn, Marilyn, and Magdalene Lawrence, Rosaline Jno Baptiste, Fermine, Sheila and Sandra Sango

Brother in Law: Israel Valerie aka ZIEL, Samuel Jno Baptiste and Patrick Jno Lewis

Nieces; Annita, Lydia, Myer, Judy, Bennisha, Francisca, Francine, Tabitha, Anne Marie, Francillia, Jael, Nyoka and Francine

Nephews: Ted, Marcus, Mackroy, Asho, Alixson, Peterson, Francis, Khahim, Michael and Bernard
God Children: Shernel, Cassidy, Kevin, Jerry and Francisca

Close friends and Family: Desbonnes Family in Lagoon and Portsmouth and the St Jean Family in Roseau
Hon Roland Royer, Reginald Austrie & Family, Reuben Thomas & Rudolph Thomas Enterprise Family, Justina Cognet, Ingrid Roosburg, Samson Charles, Alick Avan Paul, Pastor and Mrs. Arlington Wilson, Staff of DASPA and Customs in Portsmouth, Dr. Pearl James, Staff and Friends of the Dialysis Unit, Doctors & Nurses of RFA Hospital, Bus Drivers Ricky and Swah, Speedy G, Ashley Stewart, Royston Cadore, Clayboy Xavier, Jason Hamilton, Charlo, Mr. Smith, Ivan Aaron, Celia Lastic, Jeff Thomas

Several other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

The funeral service of the late Martin Sango will take place on Friday 20th March at the Portsmouth Catholic Church
Viewing Begins at 1.30 pm; followed by service at 2:00 p.m
Internment at the Portsmouth Catholic Cemetery

16/03/2026

We announce the death of Veronica Georges of Antigua and Dominica. She resided at Ban, Salisbury.

She died on February 24, 2026

She leaves behind

Husband: Franklyn Georges

Step-Sons Randolph And Addae

Step-Daughter Sandra

Step-Grand children: Kemet, Akinyelle, Imani and Addae Tenkamenin, Amanda, Jameela, Sajid, Nina and Josh,

Adopted children: Alke, Walsh, Ann-Marie and Rena

Adopted sister: Veronica

In laws: Mildreth, Roy, Cathy and Rosa

Many nieces and nephews

Godson: Gary

Close friends and relatives including Veronique Boyd, Starnie and Staphan Jno Jules & family.
Many other relatives and friends both here and abroad are too numerous to mention.

The body of the late Veronica Georges can be viewed on Friday 20th March 2026 at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, Salisbury at 2:30p.m. The funeral mass will take place at 3:00p.m. followed by the interment at Salisbury Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Services

11/03/2026

We announce the death of 101-year-old Iona Maria Sablon Nicholas of Mero. She died at her residence on February 21, 2026.

She left to mourn:

9 Children: Janet Damier, Geraldine Joseph, Randolph, Neville, Loreen, Augustina Anice Nicholas and Rickey Nicholas, (Roosevelt and Arthur (Deceased)

18 Grandchildren: Verona, Vernie, Vern, Dorian, Vincia, Deon, Maureen, Kim, Elaine, Gloreen, Alison Johnson, Larry, Nelthia, Odell, Denise, Junie, Lakisha and (Keston- Deceased)

35 Great Grandchildren: Shamara, Kimara, Tatiana, Dwight, Makiba, Makisha, Tasha, Kersha, Tricia, Geneve, Tamica, Ayanna, Lanval, Abinna, Shania, Omar, Omarah, Noah, Sada, Britney, Garnett, Maliaka, Maelle, Marley, Brianna, Emani, Elijah, Xavier, Quentin, Mya, Jamari, Jordan, Shivonne

6 Great great grandchildren

1 Sister: Margaret Sablon

1 daughter in law: Vernie Nicholas

1 son in law: Anthony Joesph

Numerous Nieces, Nephews , Grand Nieces, and Grand Nephews Including: Zinthia, Fitz, and Waswheel

Close friends and relatives including Sheila and Elkin Mason, The Parish Priest Fr. Joseph and the Sablon Family in Mero, Mahaut and St Joseph.

Many other relatives, friends, and the entire community of Mero both here and abroad are too numerous too mention.

The body of the late Iona Sablon Nicholas can be viewed on Monday 16th March 2026 at 2:30 at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. The funeral mass will take place at 3:00p.m. followed by interment at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery.