It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Augustin François, also known as Havis, age 66 of Paix Bouche, who resided at Picard. He died on Saturday 30^th of December, 2023 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

He left to mourn:                                                   

Wife: Judith François

Daughter: Nyana François

Sons: Hashm François and Jhai François

Step-daughter-in-law: Laurel Peterson

Step-grandsons: Nian and Lael Peterson

Sisters: Veronique Elma Thomas, Ursuline François, Nathalie Ferrol, Magdalene St. Ville and Madonna François

Adopted Sister: Maureena Lockhart

Brothers: Marcellous François, Gabriel Avan François and Derick François

Mother-In-Law: Jeanette Joseph

Father-In-Law: Arthur Joseph

Brothers-In-Law: Pinard Joseph, Anthony Joseph, Nathaniel Thomas and Henry St. Ville

Sisters-In-Law: Janet Joseph, Terry Joseph and Sherina Joseph

Aunts: Claudilia François, Clotilda Ferrol, Andrea François, Veronica François, Iline François, Otina François and Rufin François

Uncles: Andrew François, Mitchelle François and Martin François

Aunts-In-Law: Elma, Sharille, Decima and Catherine

Uncles-In-Law: Howell, Garfield, Archie and Thomas

Nieces: Vernella Lewis, Shanelle George, Deserie St. Louis, Henline St. Ville, Deone Rolle and Verlyn Thomas

Nephews: Trevor Thomas, Curtis Thomas, Mervin St. Luce, Nimran Thomas, Greg Ferrol, Javan Ferrol, Shane Ferrol, Gayous Ferrol and Janry St. Ville

Several grand nieces and nephews.

Relatives: Veron, Raphael, Alfred, Fiona, Clovis, Melanie, Gerald, Hubert, Augustina, Laura and Tamarah. The entire village of Providence. The Remy, Paul and Francois Families.

Close Friends: The Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Ledocthery, Naila Mirza, Vincent O’Brian, Marlyn, Morris, Agnes, Murium, Mark George, Alick Ferrol, Hermina John, Emerline Anselm, Maurena Lockhart, Roselyn Paul, Adaline Francis, Nadine Paul, Maman and family, Lockhart family in Paix Bouche, Costo and family, Massicott family in Thibaud, Mona Sharplis and family, François family in Cottage/Toucarie, Beacon of Life and Christian Fellowship, Brother Merril and family, Pastor Bernard Joseph and family, Pastor Randy Rodney and family, Pastor George and family and God’s Family House of Worship, Keisha and family, Bus and taxi drivers in Dominica, Customers of Jud’s Snackette. The Communities of Paix Bouche, Thibaud, Bense and Anse De Mai. Other relatives and friends are too numerous to mention.

The funeral service of the late Augustin ‘Havis’ François will be held on Saturday 20^th of January, 2024 at the Beacon of Life and Hope Christian Fellowship. Viewing will commence at 2 pm with the funeral service at 3 pm, followed by interment at the Paix Bouche Public Cemetery.