MAUREEN ASTERLINE BROWN, aged 65 years, of Dayrell’s Road, Christ Church, formerly of Robert’s Road, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, entered peacefully into eternal rest on May 16, 2024. Daughter of the late Stephen and Carmel Brown..Mother of Dr. Dionne Grannum-Linton and Jamal Grannum. Grandmother of one. Sister of Christopher Dawe, Marlene Griffin, Jacqueline Brown, Michael Brown, Colin Brown, Ricardo Thomas and the late Leroy Dawe. Mother-in-law of Brett Linton. Aunt of Kay Griffin and Janelle Griffin, Corey Garrett, Michelle Brown, Crystal Jordan-Brown, Kaila Brown, and the late Kim Knight. Great Aunt of seven. Cousin of Denise and Beverley Downes, Ivan Dawe-Sobers and David Worrell (USA) and Beverley Bowen (UK) and many others. Devoted member of the St. Matthias Anglican Church, and Usher’s Guild. Relative of the Dawe, Davis and Messiah families. Retired employee of Adams Store (Swan Street) and friend of many.
The funeral of the late Maureen Brown leaves Bryan’s Funeral Home, Belmont Road, St. Michael on Thursday, June 6th 2024 for St. Matthias Anglican Church, Hastings, Christ Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00am for a service of thanksgiving. The cortege will then proceed to Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Bryan’s Funeral Home no later than 8:00am on Thursday. Mourning colours are optional. Viewing of the late Maureen Brown will take place in the Michael Bryan Memorial Chapel, Bryan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 5th 2024 from 4-6pm. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at inlovingmemory.online
WARD – On 20th May 2024. DAVID SIMON of #2 Gall Hill, St. John. Former coach of Wills Primary School. Son of the late Clem and Christopher Ward. Husband of Cheryl. Father of Tania, Renaldo, Ricardo, Shakita and Diego. Grandfather of Tiffany, Shaziya, Thiago, Salah. Brother of Jonathan, Wayne and Rumalsden. Uncle of many. Relative of the Ward, Pilgrim, Glasglow, Headley and Puckerin families. The funeral leaves Bryan’s Funeral Home, Belmont Road, St. Michael on Wednesday, 5th June 2024 for St. John’s Parish Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00pm for a service of thanksgiving. The cortege will then proceed to the St. John’s Cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Bryan’s Funeral Home not later than 12:00pm on Wednesday. Viewing of the late David Ward takes place in the Michael Bryan Memorial Chapel, Bryan’s Funeral Home, on Tuesday 4th June 2024 from 4-6pm. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at inlovingmemory.online
CHRISTIE – On 20th May 2024. DAVID CHARLES of #1 The Roost, Waterhall Road, St. James. Husband of Isabell. Father of Sara-Jane Malley and Daniel (Bridget) Christie. Grandfather of Zachary, Elliana, Brynlee and Kyara. Brother of the late Lorna Correia. Stepfather of Melissa Laws. The funeral leaves BRYAN’S FUNERAL HOME Belmont Road, St. Michael, on Thursday 30th May 2024 for St. George Parish Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at10:00 am for a service of thanksgiving and interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.S.P.C.A will be greatly appreciated. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at Celebrating the Life of David Christie
PARRIS – THELMA ELAINE aged 86, of Grazettes New Road, St. Michael and formerly of Yearwood Road & Ashdean Village Black Rock, St. Michael, entered peacefully into rest on 8th May 2024. Daughter of the late Aston and Ivy Jordan. Mother of Janice Parris-Jackman; Antoinette Parris-Hoyte (Cayman Islands) and Glorreena Parris. Grandmother of Carlos Jackman, Diarra and Anissa Hoyte (Cayman Islands); great grandmother of Azaria Jackman. Sister of Waveney Jordan and the late Phylis, Gordon and Ivan Parris, and the late Henry Jordan. Mother – in – law of Andrew Hoyte (Cayman Islands) and Winslow Jackman. Aunt of Ian and Betty Parris, Ryan Cumberbatch, and Kelly-Ann Jordan. Great-aunt of Jason, Khamal and Alliyah Parris. Relative of the Jordan and Parris families, and a friend of many. The funeral leaves Bryan’s Funeral Home, Belmont Rd, St. Michael on Wednesday, 29th May 2024 for The Mount Zion United Holy Church corner of Fairfield Road and Wavell Ave. Black Rock, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10: 00 a.m. for a service of thanksgiving. The cortege will then proceed to the Westbury Cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Bryan’s Funeral Home, not later than 8:00a.m. on Wednesday. Relatives and friends are asked to wear bright colours.
Dr. Victor Blanchette died peacefully after a courageous journey with cancer on April 26, 2024.
Victor was the son of the late Sir Stanley and Pearl, Lady Blanchette and was born in Barbados in 1945. Treasured brother of Monica Ward and Richard Blanchette (Margaret). Beloved husband of Yvonne and cherished father to Anne-Marie, Michael-Lisle, Nicholas (Karen), Andrew (Kelly) and Phillip (Ana Maria). Treasured Grandad to Sophia, Lauren, Caitlin, Ava, Morgan, and Louis.
Victor grew up in Flint Hall and first went to Ms. Philip’s School in Strathclyde before going to Harrison’s College. He studied medicine, his life’s passion, at Cambridge University in the UK before training in London, Baltimore and Hamilton, Ontario. After his first staff position in Ottawa, Victor then joined the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto to lead the Hemophilia Program. From 1998 to 2010, Victor was the Chief of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at Sick Kids. After 2010, Victor’s focus and passion was the creation of the SickKids-Caribbean Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Initiative (SCI) which linked Sick Kids and hospitals and health programs throughout the Caribbean to train new generations of Caribbean medical professionals. Victor wanted to give back to the island of his roots and was deeply honoured to be given the Silver Cross of Merit by his island of Barbados in 2017 in recognition of his work. Victor’s career was defined by compassion, collegiality and respect for everyone he collaborated with, and he gained much happiness from the successes of his colleagues, nurses, research teams, fellows and students. He was a cherished mentor, friend and father figure to many.
Victor will also be warmly remembered by a network of family and friends across the world. A large part of Victor’s heart always belonged to Barbados. It was at “home” that Victor met his childhood sweetheart and wife of 52 years, Yvonne Yearwood. They met when Yvonne, who attended Queen’s College, went to Harrison’s College to study science. He proudly brought his sons and their families to Barbados so he could introduce them to extended family, a good ham cutter, flying fish, and the brilliance of a perfect Carlisle Bay sunset. He loved race day at the Garrison, having a good chat on a verandah, playing dominos with his sister and a tasty rum punch. He adored Cattlewash, where his family had a holiday home for many years. While Victor also loved the UK, where he started his medical career, and his new chosen home of Canada (especially the Toronto sports teams), Victor was always a Bajan at heart. ‘You can take the boy out of Barbados, you cannot take Barbados out of the boy”.
The Blanchette family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Victor’s medical, nursing and support teams at various hospitals in Toronto and Mississauga. They are also deeply grateful to the entire palliative care team and volunteers at Ian Anderson House in Oakville, who made Victor’s final days ones of calm and peace, and allowed his family invaluable moments with him.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be made to the Ian Anderson House (ianandersonhouse.com). Messages or condolences can be made at: [email protected]. The family would love to hear from all those who have a warm memory or photo of Victor they would like to share.
PINTO – On 9th May 2024. ROSALINE ELAINE neè Gibson of #17 Maxwell Park, Maxwell, Christ Church. Widow of Andrew Pinto. Stepmother of Trevor (Sandra), Victor (Jocelyn) and John (Sue). Step-grandmother of 7. Step-great grandmother of 5. Sister of the late Marjorie Andrews, Vernon, Darcy and Frank Gibson and Vaneta Wynn. Aunt of David, Sandra, John, Richard, Ian and Michael Gibson, Margaret Atwell, Sandra, Andrea and Lorraine Gibson (UK) Great Aunt of 19. Sister-in-law of Claire King and Benedict Gibson. Relative of the Gibson and Fenty families. The funeral leaves Bryan’s Funeral Home, Belmont Road, St. Michael on Thursday 23rd May 2024 for St. John’s Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00a.m for a service of thanksgiving. The cortege will then proceed to the St. John’s Cemetery for the interment. Viewing of the late Rosaline Elaine Pinto will take place in the Michael Bryan Memorial Chapel, Bryan’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 from 4-6pm. Flowers may be sent to Bryan’s Funeral Home, not later than 8:00am on Thursday. The family invites you to follow the service via live streaming at Celebrating the Life of Rosaline Elaine Pinto
