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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 36-year-old Josette Mignant Bannis better known as “J or JJ” of Paix-Bouche who died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on June 3rd 2020.
She left to mourn:
Mother: Maggie Agatha Bannis
Son: Kian John
Sisters: Pamela Bideau in U.S.A, Laurel Thomas, Irnel & Ketisha Shillingford in Dominica
Brothers: Vibert Lewis & Irving Shillingford
Brothers in-law: Curtis Thomas in Texas & James Bideau in St. Thomas
Boyfriend: Jason Tavernier
God parents: Lambert John & Nanet Bonnie
Nephews: Dave & Navid Alexis and Curshawn & Kayn
Grandnephew: Dervon Alexis
6 God Children: Sheldon, Shernyka, Kurwanie, Solina, Brianna & Kaiden
9 Aunts: Glorine Bannis, Rose Ferrol & Nathanie Shillingford in Dominica, Mary-Lourde & Felita in Guadeloupe and Eveline Lewis in U.S.A
Aunt in-law: Linda Bannis in Tortola
7 Uncles: Augustine Bannis in Tortola, Derrick & Bennette in Dominica
Cousins: Shernica, Shernikel, Tommy, Derricky, Jerniah, Alton, Vignette, Ketica, Merlinda. Teddy. Eutilie, Mickael, Kelly, Kemily, Sandy & Tessa in Guadeloupe, Shernelle Alcid, Hesford Austrie & in U.S.A. The Leslie, Shillingford & Edward family. Maureen, Maudeline & family
Close friends: Kerry, Kenny & Jarrisa Breedy, Jennifer, Suanne, Julien & Alisha in Dominica. Justina, Natasha & Victor in the UK.
Other friends & relatives including: Gabriel, Kerwin, Cathryn, Ava, Samora, Delia & Sherma. The Bannis family in Paix- Bouche, Shillingford family in Dublanc, Jean family in Penville, Calista & family, Pastor Edmund George & family, Hon. Roselyn Paul, The communities of Paix- Bouche, Dublanc, Portsmouth & Scottshead. Other names too numerous to mention.
Funeral details:
The funeral service for the late Josette Bannis will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at 1:00 at the Paix-Bouche Roman Catholic Church followed by interment at the Paix-Bouche Public Cemetery.
The funeral will be broadcast live via Emonews
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 36-year-old Josette Mignant Bannis better known as “J or JJ” of Paix-Bouche who died at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital on June 3rd 2020.
She left to mourn:
Mother: Maggie Agatha Bannis
Son: Kian John
Sisters: Pamela Bideau in U.S.A, Laurel Thomas, Irnel & Ketisha Shillingford in Dominica
Brothers: Vibert Lewis & Irving Shillingford
Brothers in-law: Curtis Thomas in Texas & James Bideau in St. Thomas
Boyfriend: Jason Tavernier
God parents: Lambert John & Nanet Bonnie
Nephews: Dave & Navid Alexis and Curshawn & Kayn
Grandnephew: Dervon Alexis
6 God Children: Sheldon, Shernyka, Kurwanie, Solina, Brianna & Kaiden
9 Aunts: Glorine Bannis, Rose Ferrol & Nathanie Shillingford in Dominica, Mary-Lourde & Felita in Guadeloupe and Eveline Lewis in U.S.A
Aunt in-law: Linda Bannis in Tortola
7 Uncles: Augustine Bannis in Tortola, Derrick & Bennette in Dominica
Cousins: Shernica, Shernikel, Tommy, Derricky, Jerniah, Alton, Vignette, Ketica, Merlinda. Teddy. Eutilie, Mickael, Kelly, Kemily, Sandy & Tessa in Guadeloupe, Shernelle Alcid, Hesford Austrie & in U.S.A. The Leslie, Shillingford & Edward family. Maureen, Maudeline & family
Close friends: Kerry, Kenny & Jarrisa Breedy, Jennifer, Suanne, Julien & Alisha in Dominica. Justina, Natasha & Victor in the UK.
Other friends & relatives including: Gabriel, Kerwin, Cathryn, Ava, Samora, Delia & Sherma. The Bannis family in Paix- Bouche, Shillingford family in Dublanc, Jean family in Penville, Calista & family, Pastor Edmund George & family, Hon. Roselyn Paul, The communities of Paix- Bouche, Dublanc, Portsmouth & Scottshead. Other names too numerous to mention.
Funeral details:
The funeral service for the late Josette Bannis will take place on Saturday, June 20th, 2020 at 1:00 at the Paix-Bouche Roman Catholic Church followed by interment at the Paix-Bouche Public Cemetery.
The funeral will be broadcast live via Emonews
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