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We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Augustina Matthew, affectionately known as, Gugus, who died peacefully on August 12, 2025 in Morne Jaune, at the age of 61.
A Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, Augustina is survived by her:
Beloved Mother: Clementia Dolly Matthew in Morne Jaune.
Sisters: Ruthina Eloi in New York,
Cecilia Anselm in Georgia, and
Sister Cordelia Pierre in Roseau.
Brothers: Bob, and Pablo JnoHope.
NEPHEW: Wayne
NIECES: Vida, Rhea, and Sheila
GRANDNEPHEWS: Frankie, Clatus, and Kahibe
GRANDNIECES: Tyra, Jaeed, Shelicia, Garvlyn, Shenika, Azareen and Ezandra
GODCHILDREN: Shelby and Kaheem
Close Cousins: Frederick Blaize, Asi Simon, Francisca in Curacao, Tous in Florida, Claude in Tortola, Gallou, Julius, Jake, Nicky, Giselle, Beryl, Adrien, Baby, Marvlyn, Mianda, Rennese, Anne, Antonillia, Caryl, Alise, May-May, Decima, Curtis, The Children of Martina Defoe in St. Joseph, The Children of Alleyne Joseph in Guadeloupe, The Children of Felicien Matthew – and many others, too numerous to mention.
FRIENDS: Father Cuffy, Father Frantzo, The Daughters of Jesus here and overseas, Zophine, Nanan, Cyrillia, Miss Virginia, Lily, Peggy, Cynthia, Celo, Tessa, Muriella, The Children of Pablo JnoHope, and many others, including The communities of Morne Jaune, Rivière Cyrique and Grand Fond.
CAREGIVERS: Katie and Magdalene.
NEIGHBORS: Andy, Samuel, Phillip, Nick and Maslene.
The funeral Mass for Augustina “Gugus” Matthew will be held on Friday, 12th September 2025 at the Morne Jaune Chapel. Viewing begins at 2:00PM, followed by the Mass at 3:00PM.
Interment will follow at the La Plaine Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Gentle Rest Funeral Home.
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Augustina Matthew, affectionately known as, Gugus, who died peacefully on August 12, 2025 in Morne Jaune, at the age of 61.
A Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend, Augustina is survived by her:
Beloved Mother: Clementia Dolly Matthew in Morne Jaune.
Sisters: Ruthina Eloi in New York,
Cecilia Anselm in Georgia, and
Sister Cordelia Pierre in Roseau.
Brothers: Bob, and Pablo JnoHope.
NEPHEW: Wayne
NIECES: Vida, Rhea, and Sheila
GRANDNEPHEWS: Frankie, Clatus, and Kahibe
GRANDNIECES: Tyra, Jaeed, Shelicia, Garvlyn, Shenika, Azareen and Ezandra
GODCHILDREN: Shelby and Kaheem
Close Cousins: Frederick Blaize, Asi Simon, Francisca in Curacao, Tous in Florida, Claude in Tortola, Gallou, Julius, Jake, Nicky, Giselle, Beryl, Adrien, Baby, Marvlyn, Mianda, Rennese, Anne, Antonillia, Caryl, Alise, May-May, Decima, Curtis, The Children of Martina Defoe in St. Joseph, The Children of Alleyne Joseph in Guadeloupe, The Children of Felicien Matthew – and many others, too numerous to mention.
FRIENDS: Father Cuffy, Father Frantzo, The Daughters of Jesus here and overseas, Zophine, Nanan, Cyrillia, Miss Virginia, Lily, Peggy, Cynthia, Celo, Tessa, Muriella, The Children of Pablo JnoHope, and many others, including The communities of Morne Jaune, Rivière Cyrique and Grand Fond.
CAREGIVERS: Katie and Magdalene.
NEIGHBORS: Andy, Samuel, Phillip, Nick and Maslene.
The funeral Mass for Augustina “Gugus” Matthew will be held on Friday, 12th September 2025 at the Morne Jaune Chapel. Viewing begins at 2:00PM, followed by the Mass at 3:00PM.
Interment will follow at the La Plaine Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Gentle Rest Funeral Home.
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