It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Deborah Jno Baptiste affectionately known as Debs, aged 58 of Morne Rachette. She died on Friday 21st February 2025 at her residence.
She was the clerk of the Coulibistrie/Morne Rachette Village Council for over 30 years.
Left to mourn are her parents Francis and Louvia Jno Baptiste.
Her 2 Sons Ivor Sheppard – Fire Officer at The Dominica Fire and Ambulance Service and Niall Payne employee at Dragon Windows.
Daughter-in-law – Honorable Fenella Wenham Sheppard
Siblings – Laureen Jno Jules in St.Thomas, Franklyn Jno Baptiste in the UK, Jacklyn Jno Baptiste in Antigua and Nashma Jno Baptiste in Dominica.
Adopted-Sister – Petra Julien
Nieces and Nephews – Ciara, Kaymiah, Tara, Tajh, Masara, Omari, Shevon, Fern, Sanchez, Ambrosia, Mighan, Francis, Jasmine and Kerris.
Aunts – Marcelline Fritz and Merlin Jno Baptiste
Uncles – Vernon Paul and Weldon Joseph
Brother in law – Chris Jno Jules
Aunt in law – Elizabeth Paul
Godparents – Francisca Darroux and Sparrow Adrien.
Close cousins including Gina Severin, Sister Lucy Alexander, Natasha, Mandella, Nymbaly, Tracy, Donia, Henderson, Victoria, Esther, Vernie, Delize, Verlize, Nicholas,, Darvin, Tony, Glenroy, Jennifer, Rennix, Ferdie, Leroy, Dexter, Diedra, Colbert.
Close friends including Ghislyn Langlais, Nalda Jubenot, Clemence Joseph, Petrolina Paul, Miss P, Devin Charles, Victor JnoBaptiste, Ivorn Larocque, Steve and Bella Lecointe, Father Elveau Augustine, Nicolls Esprit, Lincia Frank, Hector John, Alvin Adrien, Kevan Joseph, Vincentia Adrien, Bertrand Edwards,, Kischer Charles, Ivy Paul, Cheryl Pierre, Elizabeth Adrien and Britney.
Other relatives and friends, The Paul, JnoBaptiste, Shillingford, Joseph, Coutois and Julien families in Morne Rachette, The Local Government Department, Western District Clerks Association, The chairperson and councillors of the Coulbistrie/ Morne Rachette Village Council, The Doctors and nurses of the Oncology Department at the DCFH, the entire communities of Morne Rachette, Coulibistrie and Salisbury.
Funeral Details are as follows.
Date: Wednesday 12th March 2025
Venue: Coulibistrie Roman Catholic Church
Time: viewing 2:30 pm
Mass 3pm
Interment follows at the Roman catholic cemetery
