It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Florence Eugene Benjamin, also known as “Ma Elford” and “Ma Walkie” of Wesley. She died on Friday January 22, 2021 at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Dominica.
She leaves to mourn:
9 children: Nurse Allina Reefe, Stephenson Benjamin, Dr. Griffin Carty Benjamin, Stainford Benjamin in Antigua, Reverend William Alvin Benjamin in the USA, Neva Cuffy, Florence Benjamin in Antigua, Florestine Laroque in the United Kingdom, and Anthea Benjamin.
2 Step-Children: Edward Benjamin and Lynne Benjamin
Sons In-Law: Clifford Reefe, Washbourne Cuffy, Dudley Laroque and Charles William
Daughters In-Law: Dr. Liris Benjamin and Carlis Benjamin
She will be remembered by 16 grandchildren:
o Nicola and husband Yohan Babb, Kimarah, Lynthea Reefe in Trinidad and Tobago and Dr. Michael Reefe
o Stephenson Benjamin Jr.
o Carlita, Dr Griffin Carty Benjamin Jr, and Kaele Benjamin
o Franklyn, Shanon, William Jr. and Clinton Benjamin in the USA
o Yakima Cuffy in Nevis
o Denzel and Diana Laroque in St Martin
o Abdole Thomas
One great-grand child: Khaius Reefe
Two sisters: Marian St. John and Nurse Emelda James
One brother: Alpheus Robin
Brother In-Law: Herman James
Sisters In-Law: Elizabeth Robin and Gladis Prince
Numerous nieces and nephews, including: Priscilla Lawrence, Prunella Cuffy, Aliyah Shillingford, Merle Abel, Cecil Robin, Jennifer John, Angela Cameron, Bridget Timothy, Berley Bruno, Pastor Amory Walker and many others too numerous to mention
Numerous Friends and Family, including: Mrs. Ruth Destouche, Mrs. Rubena St. John, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Telemacque, Ms. Irene Telemacque, Mrs. Netilia Dodds, Mrs. Ethel-Rose Robin, Dr. Nicky Joseph and their families. The Benjamin and Bruno families of Wesley and Woodfordhill, the Robin, Ettinoffe, Telemacque and James families of Wesley, the Cuffy family of Rivierre Cyrique and Goodwill, and the Wesley diaspora family in New Jersey and New York, the Wright, St John and other close family members in the United Kingdom.
She will also be remembered by Members of the Wesley Ebenezer Methodist Church, the Wesley Seventh-Day Adventist Church, the Wesley Women’s League, and the Staff of the Life of Lords Organization of New Jersey USA.
Funeral arrangements at Wesley, for the late Mrs. Florence Eugene Benjamin also known as “Ma Fordo” will be held today Thursday 11 February 2021 at the Ebenezer Methodist Church at Wesley.
Viewing: 1p.m
Service: 2p.m
