We announce the death of 58-year-old Merlyn Blanc of Back Street Grand Bay, who died at her home on Sunday 12^th September 2021,

She will be remembered by her son Omawali Maurice Bedminister better known as Junior, a soldier in the U.S Army, based in Washington D.C.

Grandchildren: Elijah Maurice Bedminister and Caleb Michael Bedminister in the USA.

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Daughter in Law: Zaniah Bedminister in the USA.

Her brother: Edward Jeff-I Henderson in St. Thomas. Sisters, including Sharon St. Rose, Doreen and Augustina Blanc all in St. Thomas.

Aunts and uncles including Uncle Gerald Henderson in Canada and Aunts Sharon at Block 44 Grand Bay, Ferlin Telemacque in St. Thomas and Jane Dangleben in Dominica.

Nephews: Acting Inspector Fixton Henderson, Acting Inspector Alan Henderson and Constable Yanick Henderson of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force. Al Henderson in USA, Jadd Elison Henderson in USA and Josiah St. Rose in St. Thomas.

Nieces: Andra Henderson and Kattan Henderson in the USA, Raissa in Guadeloupe, Janna Henderson, Grace Henderson and Shannia Esprit in Dominica. Jo-Anne Henderson and Janelle Henderson in Canada, Michelle Henderson in St.Kitts, Keara St. Rose-Smith, Aliyah St. Rose in St. Thomas and Tarrell Henderson in Grand Bay.

Grandnieces and grandnephews: Constable Brandon Henderson of the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force, Royston Henderson, Kyrone Henderson, Sianna Jno Baptiste, Faith Charles, Nathan, Jonathan and Destiny Henderson in Dominica. Logan Samuel in Canada, Hailey Samuel also in Canada, Kaylee Hazel in St’ Kitts, Tyzar Henderson in the USA, Tyree Henderson in St. Thomas and Tee Zell Henderson in the US Airforce in Texas, Ethan Baron in the USA, Ludvic and Keerah Alexander in Guadeloupe

Adopted niece Karen Mark and adopted grandniece Katisha Mark.

Great grandnephew Gerwani Jno. Phillip in Grand Bay

Nieces in law including Delma, Natorya and Rita Henderson.

Cousins: Candy Laurent, Marley Pineau, Ester, Cassandra, Glender and Neville Lavinier; Rosette Harley, Hazel Fontaine a.k.a ‘Fathead’, Smokey Merrifield, Claudia, Gilda, Albert Mark, Vernel Mark, Yasmine, Jerslyn, Urdyln and Merium. Dave, Derrick and Desiree Henderson in the USA. Shirley Alexander, Doreen Watt, Ezabella Penrice and the Pharoah family in Giraudel. Jeff Lawrence and Azzouz in Roseau. Pharaoh and Gregoire in Point Michel.

Sister-in-law: Micarla Henderson

Godmother: Geraldine Alexander.

Caretaker: Victoria Fontaine of Back Street Grand Bay and Bernard.

Helpers: Jacqueline, Keba, Sharon, Davina, Vivian, Riah, Miss Pretty, Mayma.

The Grand Bay Health Team 

Friends: Lady, Sharon, Marcelin, Zephrine, Sakis and Crew, Miss Bae (Bay).

Neighbours: Donella, Tisha, Cindy, Miss Banet, Antal, Adain, Back Street Bar and Lime Environ, Lavidou, Bly, Erica, Bevo, Ileen and family, Ervin and Ria.

Hairdressers: Kenya and Latoya

Special thanks to Pharoah Family in England and the Bedminister Family in the USA

Many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

The funeral Service for the late Merlyn Blanc of Backstreet Grand Bay, will be held at the Grand Bay Catholic Church at 2:30 p.m, on Wednesday 6^th October, 2021 and thereafter, internment at the Grand Bay Public Cemetery.