Gentle Rest Funeral Home

21/01/2026

We announce the death of 74 year old Hendricks Jullie Dumas better known as Imbwee of Bioche residing in Salisbury.

He died on Friday 16th January, 2026.

He left to mourn:

Wife: Titina Dumas Nee Barry

3 Adopted Sons: Dilmus Alexander, Adin & Blessing Bellot

1 Adopted Daughter: Jansline

1 Sister: Zina Langlais

3 Brothers: Clement in St Marteen, Ozie and Eric Dumas in Dominica.

1 Aunt: Millicent in Bioche

22 Nieces Including: Wonita, Lucia, Dian, Nadine, Rosie Valena, Olive, Molly, Delrin And Cynthia Bellot.

16 Nephews Including Lloyd & Devon

Grand nieces & nephews, too many to mention

1 Brother In Law – Maslyn Barry

2 Sisters In Law – Vivian & Euraline Dumas

1 Aunty In Law – Ma Magnus In St Joseph

Caretaker, Doctors And nurses of the Salisbury and St. Joseph Health Center

Close friends and family including Hasford Owen & Family, Mr. and Mrs Joseph Jno Charles, Leonie Thomas In St Thomas, Esther Casimir And Family in St Marteen And Viola in Anguilla. Wayne, David and Andrew In Portsmouth, Karam, Oneal, Arthur, Mr. & Mrs. Davis Shillingford And Family, Alexia Alexander And Family, Symes & Family, Lucy And Family, Ursuline And Family, Ziggy and Family, Keats And Family In Anguilla. Esternel And Family In Anguilla, Andrew And Raymond and Family In Guadeloupe And London. The Taverniers In Massacre, The St Luce Family And Friends In The Neighborhood. The Pastor And Members of The First Baptist Church And The Christian Community In Salisbury. The Vendors and Customers In The Roseau And Portsmouth Markets.

The body of the late Jullie Hendericks Dumas will be viewing at 2:00 p.m. at the Salisbury First Baptist Church on Monday 26th January 2026 Funeral service begins at 2:30 p.m. Followed by interment at Salisbury Gospel Hall Cemetery

21/01/2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jevie Mason better known as Zepe from St. Joseph who resided at Shawford.

He will be lovingly remembered by:

Mother: Patricia Brown Luke

Grandmother: Cornelia Richard

Step Father: Myron Luke

Common Law Wife: Tahira Blanchard

Children: D'Mitri and Miracle Mason

Father in Law: Paul Blanchard

Step Daughter: Sa-dera Magloire

Sister: Jael Mason

Brothers: Jovani and Junior Mason, Myron and Cameron Luke

Sister in Law: Shay Challenger
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Brother in Law: Davey Luke

Aunts: Doriel Hypolite Noel in Dominica, Madlina Hypolite in St. Martin, Karen Brown in France, Agnes Brown in Florida and Cynthia

Uncles: Andrew, Jefferson, Julius Brown in Scottshead, Francis Brown in St. Joseph, Alan, Cyrille, William, Tony and Lindy in New York, Westmoreland Hypolite in St. Joseph

Nephews: Davianne, Davon and Lishon

Nieces: Darlina, Kaina and Kayla

Cousins: Tyesha, Nickel, Tyrese, Calvin, Berge, Laken, Sophia, D'Mitri, Shakandi, Omar, Shauna, Noeline, Sister, JT, Randell, Jaydia, Eli Jah, Sun Jah, Keren Jah, Glory Jah and Stephen Isidore, Jayla. Jayden, Jaydell and Jael

God Mother: Marietta Merifield

God Father: Lucky

Close Friends: Dede, Wes, Yan, Malo, Odinga, Honourable Darron Lloyd, Lisette Peters Etienne and family, Ann Marie Maynes, Wendy Brade, Go Fast or Go Home Crew and family and other family and friends names to numerous to mention.

The celebration of life service for the late Jevie Zepe Mason will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday 26th January 2026 at Goodwill Parish Hall. Viewing at 2:30 p.m. No interment.

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

We announce the death of our Beloved 83-year-old Rudolph Marcellin of Penville residing in Calibishie.
He died on 10th January 2026.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Laurel Marcellin Simon.

He has left to mourn:

Wife: Lilian Marcellin

Daughters: Muriel Marcellin & Christel Marcellin-Leblanc.

Sons: Marcus, Wendy, Wavle & Eustace Marcellin.

Grand Children: Kayel, Aurel, Kimmel, Karrel, Nyla, Mya, Santrist, Chiara, Magdlena, Keliya, Kellan, Arlrick & Laurick.

Grand Children in Law: Orian & Sherlon.

Daughters in Law: Gwenneth & Suzanne.

Sons in Law: Kelvin Leblanc & Karl Simon.

Sisters: Alexia, Noelette & Jullieta.

7 Sisters in Law to include: Merlyn and Augustina Marcellin, Kelly & Evelyn.

Adopted sisters in law to include: Decima & Guiland, Portia & Sandra.

Brothers: Jerome, Charlie & Bernard in St. Maarten.

4 Brothers in law

16 Nieces to include: Valda Durand in Saint Thomas, Joan & Caryl in Dominica, Judith, Sharon, Theresa & Kenisha in the USA.

Nieces in Law: Mary Robinson.

21 Nephews to include: Dave Robinson, Irvin & Kenny Marcellin.

Several Grand Nieces & Nephews.

4 Godchildren.

Caretaker: Suzan George & Markisha George.

Special Friends: Jojones, David, Jennifer, Gwen, Jim, Richard, Tutil, Ilyn, Bella, Silma.
Special Thanks to: Dr. Bekele, Maria Rodney, Hon Lakeyia Joseph, Nurse Steeva & Nurse Judith. The village of Penville and Calibishie and environ.

Other relatives & friends’ names too numerous to mention.

The body of the late Rudolph Marcellin will be viewing at 1:30 p.m. at the Wesley Roman Catholic Church on Friday 23rd January 2026. Funeral Mass begins at 2:00 P.M. followed by interment at Wesley Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Services.

20/01/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic death of our beloved Andy Andrew Daniel also known as “PANG” age 33 of Cottage who died on 13th December 2025.

He is Survived by his:

Daughter: Aija Daniel

Parents: Andrew Daniel and Francess Romain

Grand Parents: Francis George and Angelique Laville

Step Father: Jeffrey Romain

Sisters: Angela & Solange Daniel; Shernica Thomas and Juslina Romain

Brothers: Klaos & Jovanie Daniel and Jeffon Romain

Nieces & Nephews: Xayden & Xayda Arthur; Bryan Kairo Benjamin

Brothers in Law: Davidson Thomas and Linden Arthur

Aunts: Claudia, Vilna and Bertha Daniel; Jacinta
Romain, Joan Victor, Olivia and Veronica George; Rosaline, Fermine and Sheila Jno. Baptiste, Enuel Morgan.

Uncles: Nicholas George; Dave, Derrick and Augustus Daniel and Samuel Jno. Baptiste

Grand Aunts: Elizabeth, Catherine and Gertrude Smith

Grand Uncles: Egbert, Lenny, Joseph, Bernard, Anthony, Martin, and Jefferson Smith; Theophile, Laurent and Octavious John

1 Great Grand Aunt

1 Great Grand Uncle

Aunt-in- Law: Daisy Daniel and Linthia George

Uncle-in-Law: Anthony, Julius, Irvin and Peter

Close Cousins: Pearl, Kerry, Vershantie, Donna, Derrickson, Pascal, Earlyon, Travis, Talia, Ameihk, Yonina, Leon, Niel, Nymah, Mylene, Kyna, Layana, Shona, Sherlene, Andra, Kaleb, Daliah, Zaira, Faith, Shaina, Didi, TiKo, Ito, Bertie Jr., Colmore, Gary and Garvin.

Other Relatives Bertie Jeffers, Cherie Dubois, Bernard John, Ermine Alcide, Sonia Daniel

Friends: Edgar Riviere, Elenor Peter, Denis Belle and Hon. Roland Royer and their families; Lizette, Sandra Andre; Juanita Carbon, Crystal, Kimran, Nisa, Cedric, Boys by the shop, Frosty, Rodja, Trecy, Mano, Papo the entire Daniel, George, Romain, Laville, Smith, John and Dubois families; the communities of Cottage, Clifton and Capuchin to Tan-Tan and the Catholic Community of Parish of St. John & St. Lewis. Many other relatives and friends here and abroad whose names are too numerous to mention.

The Funeral Service of the Late Andy Andrew Daniel will take place on:-
Date: Friday 30th January 2026
Church: Toucarie Roman Catholic Church
Viewing: 2:30 pm
Service: 3:00 pm
Interment: Toucarie Roman Catholic Cemetery

The funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Services.

20/01/2026

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Bernel Brad Benjamin, aka Grey or Bernz, age 33 of Cottage, who transitioned from this life on December 13th 2025.

He was preceded in death by his

Father: Bryant Benjamin

He is survived by his

Son: Bryan Kairo Benjamin

Mother: Beatrice Daniel-Mills

Siblings: Eddie Andre & Andra Benjamin

Stepfather: Linton Mills

Grandmother: Madlena Laville

Godfather: Derrick Daniel

Aunts: Jacqueline & Stephanie Daniel, Nadia & Clavia Benjamin

Uncles: Boyd, Bertrand & Byron Benjamin, Bernard Bazil, Nicholas, Davidson & David Daniel

Sister-in-Law: Elise Andre

Nieces: Eden Andre & Aija Daniel

Bonus Sister: Valisha O’Brien

First cousins: Nicholas Jr. (B***y), Sheneise, Gim, Dennison, Jeff, Tiffani, Tynecia, Ava, Luvis, Benjiro, Kayla, Kurvany, Kyla, Danny, Callum, Sharon, Ken, Veron, Bernel, Denisha, Denzle, Tamari, Waynael, Jaden, Jaasii, Faith, Alaynah, Kaleb, Kai, Kamron, Laiila, Ayden, Zane, D’Andre, Gabrian, Denster, Denil & Denli

Other relatives and close friends, in Dominica and abroad, including:

The Daniel families of Cottage & Clifton, the Laville, John, Hughes, Romain, Royer, Victor, Joseph, Bell, Lamothe, Peter and Azille families of Cottage, the Benjamin, Savarin and Hyacinth families of Tantan, the Dupuis and Gordon families of Bense, Hon. Roland Royer, Eugenia Raymond and family, Evangeline Hughes & family, Vivianne Robin & family, Stephen Prince & family, Enzo Mills & family, Shirley Harve-Daniel & family, Joyce Bazil, James Desbonnes, Ginny Riviere, Cedric, Kimran, Raiisa, Derrickson, Stacey, Leah, Kendra, Lenroy, Bexter, Kelly, Shernica, Ned, Emrica, Tahj, Nisa, Keran, Christel, Jovan, Carleen, Kerefar, Nickisha, Kerry, Jerica, Peter, Tacio, Eman, Ashley, Darren, Darron, Kenny, Brenton, Agassi, Gillian, Clayton and Nickel.

Many more friends, former educators, colleagues and acquaintances, too numerous to mention.

The funeral arrangements for the late Bernel Brad Benjamin are as follows:

The Funeral of the late Bernel Brad Benjamin will be held on Friday, January 30th 2026 at the Toucarie Roman Catholic Chapel.
Viewing: 2:30 p.m. Service: 3:00 p.m.
Interment: Toucarie Roman Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Gentle Rest Funeral Services.

19/01/2026

It is with profound sadness and with a heavy heart that we announce of the death of our Beloved Rudolph Marcellin age 83 of Penville residing in Calibishie.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Laurel Marcellin Simon

He will specially be remembered by his:

Wife: Lilian Marcellin

Daughters: Muriel Marcellin & Christel Marcellin-LeBlanc

Sons: Marcus, Wendy, Wavle & Eustace Marcellin

Grand Children: Kayel, Aurel, Kimmel, Karrel, Nyla, Mya, Santrist, Chiara, Magdlena, Keliya, Kellan, Arlrick & Laurick.

Grand Children in Law: Orian & Sherlon

Daughters in Law: Gwenneth & Suzanne

Sons in Law: Kelvin LeBlanc & Karl Simon

Sisters: Alexia, Noelette, Jullieta

Sisters in Law: Merlyn and Agustina Marcellin, Kelly, Evelyn, Nazarine, Magdaline & Sandra Jacobs.

Adopted sisters in law to include: Decima, Guiland, Portia & Sandra

Brothers: Jerome, Charlie & Bernard in St. Marteen

Brothers in Law: Sampson, Primus & Franklyn Nixon & Charlie Laville

16 Nieces including: Valda Durand in Saint Thomas, Joan, Caryl Morela & Kimarsha in Dominica, Judith, Sharon, Theresa & Kenisha in the USA

Nieces in Law: Mary Robinson

Nephews in Law: Wilfred, George & Jeff

21 Nephews including: Dave Robinson, Joe avan & Mickel Bruno, Irvin, Mikey, Kenny, Aldin, Alsmith, Don, Jason, Javier and Kenny Marcellin

Several Grand Nieces & Nephews to include: Shannon, Damion, Mel, Makaelah, Lindel & Kayanna

Close cousin: Obed Marcellin

4 Godchildren

Care Taker: Suzan George & Markisha George

Special Friends: Jojones, Jamal, Keyman, David, Jennifer, Gwen, Jim, Richard, Tutil, Ilyn, Bella & Silma

Special Thanks to: Dr Bekele, Maria Rodney, Hon Lakeyia Joseph, Nurse Steeva, Nurse Judith

The village of Penville, Calibishie and environ.

Other Friends and relatives name too numerous to mention.

The Funeral of the Late Rudolph Marcellin will take place on Friday 23rd January, 2026 at the Wesley Roman Catholic Church.
Viewing: 1:00 p.m.
Funeral Mass: 2: p.m.
Interment at the Wesley Roman Catholic Cemetery

19/01/2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the death of Jones Joseph better known as " Zik, Zik-Zik or Acco age 79 of Tete Morne, Grand Bay. He died on Friday 9th January 2026.

He will be remembered by his:

Sisters: Catherine George and Melanie Joseph

Brothers: Phillip "Jeff Joseph", Clement and Selwin Joseph

Nieces: Lyn and Jolyn Joseph, Mary, Edwina and Esther, Edna

Nephews: Nicky Bedminster, Tony Eugene, Brandon, Lloyd, Crawford, Danley, Harvey, Reynold, Henk-John, Edward and Edwinson Joseph

Grand Niece's and Nephews: Latitia, Mickael, Harley, Davy, John, Stanley, Zahiel, Emilo, Llyam, Neyomi, Neilan, Ny'Asia, Reynoldson, Arnold, Akel Nickese, Lyndel, Kiandré, Evin, D'vanté, DJ, Alisha, and the rest both here and abroad too numerous to mention..
Sisters in Law: Seraphine Joseph in Dominica, Florence Joseph in St. Thomas and Flora Joseph in St. Lucia

Close relatives and friends: The Joseph, Jno Lewis, George, Charles and Xavier Family in Gallion, Gregory, Veronica, Clotid in Soufriere, Mr and Mrs. Hector, Moslem, Abintoe. The boys on the block : Boboy, Nat, Katush, Lennox, Eddie, Raphael and others too numerous to mention.

The entire communities of Tete Morne, Shatier, Montine, Grand Coulibri, Grand Bay, Soufriere and Gallion.
Fr.Branker, Nurse Bastien, Amy, Dr. Henderson and the Grand Bay Health Team

The funeral service for the late Jones Joseph will be held at 3pm on Monday January 19th at the Grand Bay Roman Catholic Church, Sacred Space. Viewing at 2:30 pm followed by interment at the Grand Bay Catholic Cemetery.

13/01/2026

We announce the death of 86 year old, Mr. Elario Anthony Common better known as “ Uncle Iyo” or “Common” would like to announce his passing. He died on the 18th of December at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

Caregiver: Tessa Roberts

Sisters: Salomie Williams in England and Fatima Zodia in Guadeloupe.

Nieces: Tracey Roberts, Lisa Pierre, Nelista Thomas and NericaAllen Thomas in the US; Anita Warmington and Diane Jones in England; Jaqueline Pierre in Dominica; Meyanne and Marlene Moulin in Guadeloupe.

Nephews: Learie and Stern Roberts, Trevis Pierre in Dominica;Terry Roberts, Peter, Linsey and Hyson Thomas, and Derrick Serrant, in the US; Jowin Pierre in Canada; Gavin Roberts in England; Dennison Common and Claude Moulin in Guadeloupe.

Grand Nieces: Tiffany Pascal, Haile Thomas , Nadia Pierre and Nadine in Guadeloupe.

Grand Nephews: Naiel Liverpool, Saiel Simon, Andy Pierre and Adowah Thomas in Dominica; Greg Thomas in the US

Close friends: Nurse Rochie Royer, Mr. Alver Bellot and family, Mr. Sampson Baptiste” Zulu”, Old Staff of the former Princess Margaret medical lab including Mrs. Yankey Alport, Charmaine Challenger, La Falaise lab, Former neighbors at Bois Beau, Castle Comfort: Nadette Williams and Family, Mr. Ossie Walsh, Mr. Oliver Deserve and Family.

The Scotland Family of Salisbury and Castle Bruce. The Common family, Mrs. Adis King and Family, Mrs. Primrose Alexander and family, The Luke family in St Joseph, The Baptiste family, the entire community of St Joseph, Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention

Funeral Details

Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Venue: St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
Viewing: 2:30 p.m. Mass: 3:00 p.m.
Interment: St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery

13/01/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 83 years old Perpetua Emaline Joseph , better known as Ma Star/ Ma Emo , of St. Joseph. she died on the 4th of January 2026 at the St. Joseph Health Center

she is survived by:

Children: Desmond Montoute, Duranny Williams, and Glensworth Williams

Grandchildren: Marissa Williams, Desma Montoute, and Carl Williams

Great grandchildren: Makalya Cuffy, Julianni and Jahlena Valerie

Adopted granddaughter: Torrie

Nieces & Nephews including: Paula Joseph, Leon Joseph, Allenyne Joseph, Curvin Charles, Cluadine , Jennifer, Roosevelt and Cheryl

Sister: Dorina Lawrence

Brother in law: Randel Lawrence
Daughter-in-law :Flora Williams

Other families, including Ambrose Sylvester & family; the Serrant, the Harry of Salisbury, the Luke family of Mahaut

Close friends: Gabriel, Ma Murphy ,Ma Villnna, Aldith

Neighbor: Danny

Dr. Cathy Massicot and nurses at the St. Joseph Health Center

Parish Priest – Fr. Joseph and members of the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.

Caretaker: Alfia

Many other friends and relatives, too numerous to mention.

The funeral of the late Perpetua Emaline Joseph will be held on 15th January 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Viewing at 2.30p.m. and Funeral Mass at 3.00p.m, followed by interment at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery.

13/01/2026

We announce the death of Cornelia Martin better known as Auntie Cornie or Sister Cornie, who resided at 13 Churchill Lane, Goodwill; died on December 31st 2025.

She was the former manager of the Christian Literature Bookshop.

She is survived by:

Sisters: Maria James and Helen Thomas in London and Marie Jno Baptiste

Brother: Robert Jno. Baptiste

Nephews In Law: Duke Severin and Peter R Augustine

Nieces: Lynda Severin, Shirley Augustine, Marvlyn Williams, Susanne Charles, Noreen Jno Baptiste
Rebecca Sanders in the USA
Ruby & Jessica James, Yvette Munasinghe, Sharon, Susan and Lydia Thomas; Ariel, Elizabeth and Ruth Jno Baptiste in London

Nephews: William R Charles, Rev. Enoch Jno Baptiste, William and Rev. Timothy Mayers in the USA, Paul John Pierre,
Johnathan & David James; Isaiah, Timothy, Harris Samuel, and Shaun Jno Baptiste in London

Grand Nephews: Chad Augustine, Larry Severin, Roland Pascal, Marvin Lugay

Grand Nieces: Marsha & Marisa Severin, Dr Chelsea Severin St Rose

Grand Nieces in Law: Lydia Augustine, Kandra Severin, Sasha Lugay

Great Grand Nieces & Nephews: Kalani Raffoul, Rohaan Pascal, Wynante & Noah Charles, Mia & Ayden Severin, Annaya Hogan and Dwayne Shillingford

Carers: Thelma & Augustina Maximea

She will be remembered by other relatives and friends including : Justina {Tim) George and family, Gaius Eusebe, Geraldine, Roslyn & Etienne Sorhaindo, Joffa Peters, Connie Guiste, Monette Blaize, Josephine & Charlene Peters, Raphina and Tracy Daniel, Larissa and Nyron Jno Baptiste, Ruby & Brian Xavier, Heslyn Walsh, Jacqueline Colaire, Peter Roberts & family, Ewart Bain & family, Beverley Barry Jno Baptiste, Tyson Johnson, her devoted physician , Dr St Luce, Rosheda in Trinidad.
The Jno Baptiste, Sorhaindo, Laronde families and the Hilaire family of Delices and Petite Savanne.
Neighbours of Churchill Lane

The funeral service for the late Cornelia Martin will be held on Saturday January 17th 2025 at the Peoples Pentecostal Family Church, Charles Avenue, Goodwill.
Viewing will be at 9:30am, followed by service at 10:am
Interment is at the public cemetery at Fond Toma, Delices.

TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENT NOTICE

Limited Transportation will be provided for persons desirous of attending the interment at Delices.

12/01/2026

Subsequent announcement for the late Rudolph Marcellin.

Funeral arrangements will be given in subsequent announcement