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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of eighty-seven (87) year old, Ursula Jno. Baptiste, affectionately known as “ursu” or “tanty” from Delices.
She died on Monday 21st August, 2023 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.
Children: Jennifer, Trevor & Jefferson
Sisters: Josephine, Elthia & Joan
Grand Children: Dillon, Darren, Dernel, Kedra, Kymania, Kernel, Amara,
Hakim, Kadence, Kamden, Jefferson Jr., Kisma & Na’azia
Great GrandChildren: Shirkia, Zya, X’zani & Aasia
Nieces: Leanna, Nolda, Briana & Denise
Nephew: Lester
Grand Nieces & Nephews: Tyannie, Justin, Dean, Dannica, Donielle & Jayden
God Children: Davidson, Carnette, Chrissy, Priscilla & Miranda
Brother-in-law: Mervin
Son-in-law: Davidson
Adopted Children: Cynthia & Franklin
Numerous Cousins to include: Mary, Richard, Allan, Randal, Angelina, Yéyé, Steven, Marie
Special Friends: Angel, Dalton, Agnes, Cyrus, Rebecca, Bernadine, Joan, Kerwin,
Marko, Evadney, Loreen Bannis-Roberts, Stephany, Sharon, Abner, Francis,
Jessica, Augustine, Delta, Veronica & Reynold, Morris & Veronica, BrentyBoy
& Mable, Nurse James, Nurse Hilaire, Randolph,
Pastor Ninion St. Louis & family,Pastor Benjamin & family
Caretakers: Myrtle, Evelyn
The entire community of Delices, the Joseph, Jno. Baptise, Sorhaindo, Ettienne and Ferdinard families, Staff of the Laplaine Health District, Hon. Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Cassandra Williams, Sen. the Hon. Kent Edwards, and Mr. Peter St. Jean.
The Entire staff of Glover ward to include: Jno. Lewis, Gregoire, Telemacque, John Hope,
Vanessa Webster, Joania Cuffy, and Bazil and
Student Nurse Julien.
Many other family & friends names are too numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements:
The celebration of life of Ursula Jno. Baptiste of Delices will comprise viewing at 12:30 p.m on Saturday 23rd September, 2023 at the Boetica Catholic Chapel followed by funeral at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Delices Catholic Cemetery.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of eighty-seven (87) year old, Ursula Jno. Baptiste, affectionately known as “ursu” or “tanty” from Delices.
She died on Monday 21st August, 2023 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.
Children: Jennifer, Trevor & Jefferson
Sisters: Josephine, Elthia & Joan
Grand Children: Dillon, Darren, Dernel, Kedra, Kymania, Kernel, Amara,
Hakim, Kadence, Kamden, Jefferson Jr., Kisma & Na’azia
Great GrandChildren: Shirkia, Zya, X’zani & Aasia
Nieces: Leanna, Nolda, Briana & Denise
Nephew: Lester
Grand Nieces & Nephews: Tyannie, Justin, Dean, Dannica, Donielle & Jayden
God Children: Davidson, Carnette, Chrissy, Priscilla & Miranda
Brother-in-law: Mervin
Son-in-law: Davidson
Adopted Children: Cynthia & Franklin
Numerous Cousins to include: Mary, Richard, Allan, Randal, Angelina, Yéyé, Steven, Marie
Special Friends: Angel, Dalton, Agnes, Cyrus, Rebecca, Bernadine, Joan, Kerwin,
Marko, Evadney, Loreen Bannis-Roberts, Stephany, Sharon, Abner, Francis,
Jessica, Augustine, Delta, Veronica & Reynold, Morris & Veronica, BrentyBoy
& Mable, Nurse James, Nurse Hilaire, Randolph,
Pastor Ninion St. Louis & family,Pastor Benjamin & family
Caretakers: Myrtle, Evelyn
The entire community of Delices, the Joseph, Jno. Baptise, Sorhaindo, Ettienne and Ferdinard families, Staff of the Laplaine Health District, Hon. Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit; Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Cassandra Williams, Sen. the Hon. Kent Edwards, and Mr. Peter St. Jean.
The Entire staff of Glover ward to include: Jno. Lewis, Gregoire, Telemacque, John Hope,
Vanessa Webster, Joania Cuffy, and Bazil and
Student Nurse Julien.
Many other family & friends names are too numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements:
The celebration of life of Ursula Jno. Baptiste of Delices will comprise viewing at 12:30 p.m on Saturday 23rd September, 2023 at the Boetica Catholic Chapel followed by funeral at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Delices Catholic Cemetery.

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