Gentle Rest Funeral Home

17/04/2026

We announce the death of Edmund Theophile.

The funeral service will take place at the Canefield Gospel Mission Church at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 17th April 2026, followed by interment at the Roseau Public Cemetery.

The Management and Staff of Gentle Rest Funeral Services extend their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Edmund Theophile.

17/04/2026

We announce the death of Carol Langford better known as Clarky age 79 of Morne Jaune who resided at Canefield. She died on Monday 30th 2026 March at her residence.

She leaves to mourn:

Sons: Henry Joseph, Frank Deravariere, Donald Clarke, Delbert Clarke and Clint Prosper.

Daughters: Sherry-Ann Bain and Vanessa Clarke Blanc.

Godchildren: Troy, Rhoder and Alex.

Son-in-Law: Wayne Blanc

Daughter-in-Law: Amanda Prosper

Grandchildren: Darren Christmas, Sean Leonard, Lenyshia Edwards, Esworth and Kristy Langford, Akim, Malikah, and Joshua Deravariere, Sanchez and Tianny Clarke, Shaneida Chittick, Hosiah Dangleben, Purrle Matthew, Doniyah Clarke, and Trianna,Tristian,Trinity and Trenton Prosper.

Grandson-in-Law: Dexter Edwards in the USA, Shannon Giraudel

Granddaughters-in-Law: Amber Andre Christmas, Josette Morancie- Langford

Great Grandchildren: Mariah Langford, Niquan George, Evlin Monet Leonard, Naima Simmon, Déja Edwards, Rainara Giraudel, Giovanni Langford and Renaesmé Giraudel

16 nieces and nephews, close relatives and friends.

The Langford, Martin and Seraphine families, Vernilla and family, Cyrillia and family, Honourable Gretta Roberts and the Cuffy and Abraham families of Rivierre Cyrique and Grand fond, the members of the St.Martin De Porres and The Morne Jaune Catholic Churches.
The communities of Morne Jaune, Rivierre Cyrique, Laplaine, Delices, Boetica, Grand Fond and Canefield. Other relatives and friends names are too numerous to mention.

The body of the late Carol Langford better known as Clarky of Morne Jaune can be viewed from 2.30pm on Tuesday 21st April at the Morne Jaune Catholic Church. The funeral service takes place at 3.00pm and will be followed by interment at the Laplaine Public Cemetery.

17/04/2026

We announce the death of Franklyn Valarie.

17/04/2026

Our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. May you Rest in Peace.

16/04/2026

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Tony John, known to many as Simon “Randy” Casimir, of Salisbury, Dominica.

16/04/2026

We announce the death of Catherine Annette Timothy of Wesley residing at Canefield

16/04/2026

We announce the death of Matthew A. Williams of Jimmit

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

We announce the death of Anne Massicott Nee Mondesire better known as Anjay of Paix-Bouche.

She was the mother of deceased John Laville.

She is survived by 7 biological children: Maximea and Sylvia Massicott, Cletus, Eversley, Nicholson Vigilant, Mirenda Bell and Eugenia Francois.

Adopted children: Betty and Thonemus

10 grandchildren: Mirella, Lydia, Rodrina, Yohann, Yohanathan, Johnelle, Everson, Alie, Britania and Gabriel.

15 great grandchildren: Jordy, Kurtis, Jayla, Yshah, Kristy, Ismael, Madisson, Malaury, Yanna, Naila and Gianna.

2 Sisters: Maudline Marcellin and Magdalene Benjamin

2 Brothers in Law: Paul Benjamin and Cyril Marcellin

2 Sisters in Law: Meredith Hill and Noeline Royer

11 Nieces: Gloria, Elma, Laura, Thora, Launia, Dorinia, Kendra, Glenda, Nalder, Olivette, and Glenda Peter

13 Nephews: Heskith, Derick, Earl, Earlsworth, Earlsbert, Nolton, Kanuit, Steve, Steven, Glen, Carl, Jimmy and Rowan.

2 sons in law :Patrick Bell and Leonard Francois

God Children: Arlette, Jimmy and Ketwani
Relatives: Vigilant, George, Mondersire, Massicotts, Marcellin, Jacob, Brumant, Paul, Jeanette Ferrol and her family.

Caretakers: Jojomiss and Joanne

Special Friends: Theresa Valerie and the Warrington Family

Other Special Mentions: Doctor Timbi, Nurse Joseph, Marline, Tassie, Hon. Lakeyia Joseph, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, Roselyn Paul, Comer, Eldaline, Mona, Angela, Decilia, Scotton and Sostina, Matthew Walter and family, Family and friends in Guadeloupe and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026. Viewing begins at 1:30 pm and mass at 2:00 pm at the Paix-Bouche Catholic Church. Interment at the Paix-Bouche Public Cemetery.

09/04/2026

We announce the death of Cyril Jervier better known as “Sewo” age 68 of scott’shead. He died on Monday 23rd March at his residence in Scott’shead.

He will be remembered by his:

Uncle: Donald Dominique

Aunt: Josephine Andrew in Guadeloupe

Cousins: Cecilia, Claudia, Chrisillia, Phillip, Nicole, Christine, Patrice,
Frederic, Stephane, Caroline, Cilma, Jerry, Celia, Shirley and Magdeline.

Companion: Bazillia also known as Tea-Tie.

Close friends: Phillip, Lenard, Romancia, Tempo, Blaize, Julia and Ichim.

Neighbours: Mavis, Violet, Roselyn and Romancia.

The Jervier, Dominique, Assor and Andrew families of Scott’shead and Soufriere. The entire communities of Scott’shead and Soufriere.

The body of the late Cyril Jervier better known as “Sewo” of Scott’shead can be viewed from 2:30pm on Friday 10th April, 2026 at the Soufriere Roman Catholic Church. The funeral mass will take place at 3:00pm and will be followed by interment at the Soufriere Roman Catholic Cemetery.

08/04/2026

It is with profound sadness that we announced the death of our beloved Anne Phillip-Abraham, better known as Missan of Grand fond, who resided in Newtown. She passed away on the 15th of March 2026 at the Dominica China Frenship Hospital. She was 69 years old.

She will be remembered by her

Husband; Justinian Abraham,

Sons; Lincoln and Bonny Abraham

Daughter; Tasia Abraham-Dyer

Grandsons; Elson and Wani Abraham

Granddaughters: Latasia and Latianna Dyer, Mya and Akesha Abraham

Sisters; Catherine Christopher, Philomen Phillip, and Fredricka Hector

Brothers; Ishmael, Xavier, James and Raphael Phillip.

Son in law; Clarence Dyer

Daughter in-law Kathy

Sisters’ in-laws: Helen and Cathrina Phillip, Cynthia, Clarencia, Ginetta and Agnita Abraham.

Brother in-law; Christian Abraham

Nephews: Micheal, Clem, Rhamadine, Clave, Olivier, Maxime, Randy, Jean-Claud, Rudy, Mackale, Xavian, Earns, Kelon and Josiah.

Nieces; Simone de Castro, Tammy, Thora, Dian, Naomi, Meriah, Giselle, Rhonda, Kawana, Dorcas, Martha, Isla, Sandra, Merina, Elsa, Nelly, Sally, Venneta and Donella

Adopted Child; Kidijah Clement

40 grand nieces and nephews including Osseye and Nhassari

Aunts; Idris, Ophin and Grenny

Uncles; John Baptiste and Tison Phillip

Cousins; Yvette and family, Merium and family, Highfield and family, Mertle and family, Betrand and family, Frances and family, Mariness and Amalia.

Close friends; Josette and family, Georgiana George and family, Dedra, Elsa, Edmond, Birdie, Rosema and family, Simon Prince and family Lilia Anselm and family Kathleen George and family, Cynthia, Milton, Philbert, Andrina, Micheal, Haggai, pastor jules Madona and Noelina, Alma, Lena

The Newtown health team, Dr. Alfred, Nurses and doctors of the glovers’ ward. Honorable Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, Honorable Gretta Roberts, Olivier Titre and family, Nyra and family, Marelle, Curel, Cecila and family, Phillip, Abraham, Cuffy, George, Prince and Dailey families’ names are too numerous to mention. Members of the Pentecostal church in Grand Fond, the communities of Grand Fond, Riviere Cyrique and Newtown.

The body of the late Ann Phillip – Abraham will be transported from the Gentle Rest Funeral Home on the Saturday 11th of April 2026 to the Grand fond Pentecostal church.

Viewing will be from 2:00pm

Church service begins at 2:30 pm with interment to follow at the Rosalie Burial Ground.