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With Heavy Hearts, we announce the passing of Leonie Xavier Anselm affectionately known as“Plipity” aged 58 of Grand Bay, formerly residing in Pichelin and later in Bellevue Chopin. She departed this life on August 19th, 2025.
She will be lovingly remembered by her:
Husband: Emmanuel Anselm
Children (5): Sharon Anselm-Eugene, Sheraline Anselm-Raphael. Sherie Anselm-Henry, Serieon Anselm, Shederah Anselm
Grandchildren (10): Jaasha, Jershayel, Nyel Xavier, Iesha, Ethan, Amaya, Amiyah Raphael, Arianna Henry, Mercy Eugene
Adopted Granddaughter: Jayla Christopher
Great-Grandson: Kaiyode’ Benjamin
Godson: Jayan Jacob
Sons-in-law (4): Hensbert Henry, Issac Raphael, Philmon Eugene, Joevan Thomas
Sisters (4): Pamela Lee Xavier, Catherine Xavier, Emaline Xavier, Jeanine Xavier
Brothers (7): Julien Xavier, Ralph Xavier, Thamas Xavier, Jean Xavier, Emmanuel Xavier, Joseph Xavier, Julian Xavier
Uncle: Michelle Xavier
Aunties: Clemencia Xavier, Magarette Alcendor
Nieces & Nephews: Yannis Thomas, Myer Bernard, Keleyan Benjamin, Al, Tawana, Maryanne and Yan Xavier. Tyan Bedminister, Michaela Benoit, Jed Christoper, Keleyan, Tanisha, Nubia, Jackie and Sheena Xavier, Lasana, Kevin, Larry
Grand neices and Nephews: Kimora, Cowan, Brianna, Majesty, tyeesha, Zahyay kyorie, Jayden, Jaida, Yanelise, Yanel, Tascianna, Tashan, Teyannah, Jahlia. Other names too numerous to mention.
Brothers-in-law: Heskieth, John, Franklin, Derek, Cedric, Anson and Brian Anselm
Sisters-in-law: Florencia, Christine, Christaline, Catherine Anselm, Claudette Xavier
Cousins : Magadaline, Suzanne, Bernard, Claudius, Catherine, Sylvian, Rochelle, Anthea, Roy, Alvin, Kamika, Nadelle, Glen, Nigel, Millicent, Avanelle, Royette, Nueliza, Baby Boy, Jessica, Claudius, Bernard, Albertine, Nehnen, Cindy, Jacqueline, Lianne, Mahriah, Tina, Cameron, Bernel, Beutson, Capral, Eulan, Kassandra
Cherished Friends: Elizabeth Alexander, Teenage Merrifield, Jeannette Charles, Agatha Bellot, Ma Blanc
Friends: Saidi, Delma, Darnel, Promyse,Verna, Danna, Teeyan, Gwyneth, Helen Angol, Hague, Romie, Bro Joachim pacquette, Andrea, Bernice Fontaine, Barry Darroux, Royce Registe, Ashna Anselm, Imthia , Rhen , Gwan, Kim,Marianne Lloyd, Suzette, Kassandra, Hettie, Nisha LeBlanc, Neon, Macnish, Maylize, Lindra, Corinthia, Connie, Dorisa, Maryjane Baron, Joyce, Josian, Gibbs, Donna, Adisha, Shadel, Roselle Registe, Abigail & kerry James, Miss Rose, Magarette Philogene, Franklin Benjamin, Donald and Catherina Letang, Amy, Neeysah, Marian Pacquette, Kris Jnojules, Dania St. Hillaire, Selma, Delvar, Sonia Anselm, Helen Angol (2), Caryl and Marva Williams, Marilize, Rosemarie, Roma, Jane Henderson, Helen Giraudel, Teema, Alice Pascal, Jervian, Vermaline, Julie, Nadine, Lisa Reid, Caryl Darroux, Nakaya, Renee, Hand Bag, Norreen Hector, Cabaye, Valley Registe, Shermicah, Jackie Alexander, Cordillia, Esmarine, Black Boy, Sheepee, Lexie, Alandra, Jay, Steve, Mildred, Myrtle Bruno-Jno Baptiste, Roxanne , Glen, Bernadette, Englebert Stuart and many others too numerous to mention.
Community & Affiliations: Member of the Dubique Gospel Mission, Vendors of the Roseau Market, Grand Bay Health Team, Principal and Staff of Bellevue Chopin Primary and Pre-School, Staff of Italia Restaurant, Staff of A.C. Shillingford
Special Mentions: Pastor Phillip Jno Baptiste, Pastor Joseph Benjamin & Family, The Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, The Parliamentary Representative Hon Jullan Defoe, The Honourable Vince Henderson, Senator Austell Lockhart, Mrs Justina Riviere, Dr. Kenneth Darroux, Nurse Commodore, Nurse Juliana Proctor, Dr. Greglyn Henderson, Dwayne Letang, Neville Lloyd, Rohan Registe
With Heartfelt Thanks To: The entire communities of Grand Bay, Pichelin, Maranatha Square, and the Xavier Family of Gallion, along with all extended family and friends both near and far.
Your love and support have been a comfort during this time.
The body of the late LEONIE XAVIER ANSELM better known as “Plipity”of Grandbay who resided in Bellevue Chopin will be transported from the North Eastern funeral home for viewing at 2pm on Thursday September 18th at the Dubique Gospel Mission church. Church service begins at 2:45pm. Followed by interment at the Grandbay public cemetery.
May Her Soul Rest in Perfect Peace 
With Heavy Hearts, we announce the passing of Leonie Xavier Anselm affectionately known as“Plipity” aged 58 of Grand Bay, formerly residing in Pichelin and later in Bellevue Chopin. She departed this life on August 19th, 2025.
She will be lovingly remembered by her:
Husband: Emmanuel Anselm
Children (5): Sharon Anselm-Eugene, Sheraline Anselm-Raphael. Sherie Anselm-Henry, Serieon Anselm, Shederah Anselm
Grandchildren (10): Jaasha, Jershayel, Nyel Xavier, Iesha, Ethan, Amaya, Amiyah Raphael, Arianna Henry, Mercy Eugene
Adopted Granddaughter: Jayla Christopher
Great-Grandson: Kaiyode’ Benjamin
Godson: Jayan Jacob
Sons-in-law (4): Hensbert Henry, Issac Raphael, Philmon Eugene, Joevan Thomas
Sisters (4): Pamela Lee Xavier, Catherine Xavier, Emaline Xavier, Jeanine Xavier
Brothers (7): Julien Xavier, Ralph Xavier, Thamas Xavier, Jean Xavier, Emmanuel Xavier, Joseph Xavier, Julian Xavier
Uncle: Michelle Xavier
Aunties: Clemencia Xavier, Magarette Alcendor
Nieces & Nephews: Yannis Thomas, Myer Bernard, Keleyan Benjamin, Al, Tawana, Maryanne and Yan Xavier. Tyan Bedminister, Michaela Benoit, Jed Christoper, Keleyan, Tanisha, Nubia, Jackie and Sheena Xavier, Lasana, Kevin, Larry
Grand neices and Nephews: Kimora, Cowan, Brianna, Majesty, tyeesha, Zahyay kyorie, Jayden, Jaida, Yanelise, Yanel, Tascianna, Tashan, Teyannah, Jahlia. Other names too numerous to mention.
Brothers-in-law: Heskieth, John, Franklin, Derek, Cedric, Anson and Brian Anselm
Sisters-in-law: Florencia, Christine, Christaline, Catherine Anselm, Claudette Xavier
Cousins : Magadaline, Suzanne, Bernard, Claudius, Catherine, Sylvian, Rochelle, Anthea, Roy, Alvin, Kamika, Nadelle, Glen, Nigel, Millicent, Avanelle, Royette, Nueliza, Baby Boy, Jessica, Claudius, Bernard, Albertine, Nehnen, Cindy, Jacqueline, Lianne, Mahriah, Tina, Cameron, Bernel, Beutson, Capral, Eulan, Kassandra
Cherished Friends: Elizabeth Alexander, Teenage Merrifield, Jeannette Charles, Agatha Bellot, Ma Blanc
Friends: Saidi, Delma, Darnel, Promyse,Verna, Danna, Teeyan, Gwyneth, Helen Angol, Hague, Romie, Bro Joachim pacquette, Andrea, Bernice Fontaine, Barry Darroux, Royce Registe, Ashna Anselm, Imthia , Rhen , Gwan, Kim,Marianne Lloyd, Suzette, Kassandra, Hettie, Nisha LeBlanc, Neon, Macnish, Maylize, Lindra, Corinthia, Connie, Dorisa, Maryjane Baron, Joyce, Josian, Gibbs, Donna, Adisha, Shadel, Roselle Registe, Abigail & kerry James, Miss Rose, Magarette Philogene, Franklin Benjamin, Donald and Catherina Letang, Amy, Neeysah, Marian Pacquette, Kris Jnojules, Dania St. Hillaire, Selma, Delvar, Sonia Anselm, Helen Angol (2), Caryl and Marva Williams, Marilize, Rosemarie, Roma, Jane Henderson, Helen Giraudel, Teema, Alice Pascal, Jervian, Vermaline, Julie, Nadine, Lisa Reid, Caryl Darroux, Nakaya, Renee, Hand Bag, Norreen Hector, Cabaye, Valley Registe, Shermicah, Jackie Alexander, Cordillia, Esmarine, Black Boy, Sheepee, Lexie, Alandra, Jay, Steve, Mildred, Myrtle Bruno-Jno Baptiste, Roxanne , Glen, Bernadette, Englebert Stuart and many others too numerous to mention.
Community & Affiliations: Member of the Dubique Gospel Mission, Vendors of the Roseau Market, Grand Bay Health Team, Principal and Staff of Bellevue Chopin Primary and Pre-School, Staff of Italia Restaurant, Staff of A.C. Shillingford
Special Mentions: Pastor Phillip Jno Baptiste, Pastor Joseph Benjamin & Family, The Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, The Parliamentary Representative Hon Jullan Defoe, The Honourable Vince Henderson, Senator Austell Lockhart, Mrs Justina Riviere, Dr. Kenneth Darroux, Nurse Commodore, Nurse Juliana Proctor, Dr. Greglyn Henderson, Dwayne Letang, Neville Lloyd, Rohan Registe
With Heartfelt Thanks To: The entire communities of Grand Bay, Pichelin, Maranatha Square, and the Xavier Family of Gallion, along with all extended family and friends both near and far.
Your love and support have been a comfort during this time.
The body of the late LEONIE XAVIER ANSELM better known as “Plipity”of Grandbay who resided in Bellevue Chopin will be transported from the North Eastern funeral home for viewing at 2pm on Thursday September 18th at the Dubique Gospel Mission church. Church service begins at 2:45pm. Followed by interment at the Grandbay public cemetery.
May Her Soul Rest in Perfect Peace 
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