/ Apr 30, 2026
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Julian “Joseph” Seaman also known as Joe/Govelma, age 72, of La Paille, Vieille Case who resided at the Dominica Infirmary.
He died on the 17th of October, 2025 at the Dominica Infirmary.
He was survived by:
His Child: Carelle Seaman-Ali.
Long termed partner: Martina Royer
Adopted Son: Mendel Skerritt.
Grandchildren: Jaymie Dick and Kaylee Gibson.
Sons-In-Law: Amjad Ali.
Other children & grand children: Nancy & Cora their children: Stephie, Sophie, Michael, Melani, Stephen, Ludrick, Sarah, Rebecca, Moise and Sephora.
Sisters: Monica, Virgin, Rosemary, Nelly, Juliana, and Hyacinth Seaman.
Brothers: John and Thomas Seaman.
Sisters and brother-in-law: Cyrilla, Sandra and Cornelius.
Nieces: Joanna, Princess, Cindy, Mary, Ivy, Shannah, Miranda, Hannah, Niomi, Karen, Kerly, Kermisha, Kerdesh, Natasha, Lisa, Sophia, Cassandra, Alice, Nickesha, Lakisha, Aaliyah, Judith, Nickisha, Margarette, Ann, Elizabeth, Linda, Winifred, Catherine, Stephanie, Nicole, Joanne, Vernitta, Golden, Johnicka, Lucy, and Christelle.
Nephews: Olivierre, Ashley, Karl, Mikael, Steve, Montgomery, Roudette, Bill, Ted, Allan, Kerttis, Akerio, Junior, Gerran, Seth, T’san, T’mar, Tajh, T’jhani, Tajorn, Tajharie, Tyes, T’yan, Jimsmith,Boyie, Johnson, Martin, Faustin, Jerome, Ervin, Matthew, Mark and Keith.
Many grand nieces and nephews: Tracy, Mikael, Rashelle, Hazelwood, Brad, Angelique, Jordan, Shirhisha, Chad, Joash, Jaelle, Jarel, Kyle, Sherwin, Nickalah, Nickez, Nickelle, Byann, Zoey, Ava, Avanta, Sherian, Neo, Jade, Sabrina, Amanda, Rickel and other names too numerous to mention.
Many great-grand nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
Many cousins including: Vernice, Magdalene, John, Julie, Joanne, Judy, Cletus, Gaitan, Eugene, Christine, Jane, Johnny, Alice, Monica, Tazie, Theophille, and other names too numerous to mention.
Other family and friends to include: Honorable Roosevelt Skerritt, George Williams, Jonah Augustin, Leo & Joan Brumant, Catherine, Marie Prosper and Family, Combie, Ferdinand (Polance), Glenn, Bernard, Rudy Joseph, Nurse Stella, Rudolph Royer, Trevor, Candy, Kaniamma, Bertie and the management and staff of the Dominica Infirmary especially Ms. Merlyn, Nurse Anthony and Ward #7. Other names too numerous to mention.
Past care takers: Annette, Marcia, Norla and Mitchline.
The entire seaman family of Vielle Case, Lahaut, Capuchin, Penville and Portsmouth. The Massicotte, George, and Joseph families of Vieille Case. The entire community of Vieille Case.
Other families, friends, and well wishers too numerous to mention.
The funeral of the late Julian “Joseph” Seaman also known as Joe/Govelma will take place on Thursday 30th of October, 2025 at the Vieille Case Catholic Church. The body will be viewed from 1:00p.m. Funeral mass will commence at 2:00p.m. followed by internment at the Vieille Case Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral transportation:
Roseau: Movema, Bus Reg#HB893 will leave Vieille Case Bustop at 11.30am.
Portsmouth: bus information will be given shortly.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Julian “Joseph” Seaman also known as Joe/Govelma, age 72, of La Paille, Vieille Case who resided at the Dominica Infirmary.
He died on the 17th of October, 2025 at the Dominica Infirmary.
He was survived by:
His Child: Carelle Seaman-Ali.
Long termed partner: Martina Royer
Adopted Son: Mendel Skerritt.
Grandchildren: Jaymie Dick and Kaylee Gibson.
Sons-In-Law: Amjad Ali.
Other children & grand children: Nancy & Cora their children: Stephie, Sophie, Michael, Melani, Stephen, Ludrick, Sarah, Rebecca, Moise and Sephora.
Sisters: Monica, Virgin, Rosemary, Nelly, Juliana, and Hyacinth Seaman.
Brothers: John and Thomas Seaman.
Sisters and brother-in-law: Cyrilla, Sandra and Cornelius.
Nieces: Joanna, Princess, Cindy, Mary, Ivy, Shannah, Miranda, Hannah, Niomi, Karen, Kerly, Kermisha, Kerdesh, Natasha, Lisa, Sophia, Cassandra, Alice, Nickesha, Lakisha, Aaliyah, Judith, Nickisha, Margarette, Ann, Elizabeth, Linda, Winifred, Catherine, Stephanie, Nicole, Joanne, Vernitta, Golden, Johnicka, Lucy, and Christelle.
Nephews: Olivierre, Ashley, Karl, Mikael, Steve, Montgomery, Roudette, Bill, Ted, Allan, Kerttis, Akerio, Junior, Gerran, Seth, T’san, T’mar, Tajh, T’jhani, Tajorn, Tajharie, Tyes, T’yan, Jimsmith,Boyie, Johnson, Martin, Faustin, Jerome, Ervin, Matthew, Mark and Keith.
Many grand nieces and nephews: Tracy, Mikael, Rashelle, Hazelwood, Brad, Angelique, Jordan, Shirhisha, Chad, Joash, Jaelle, Jarel, Kyle, Sherwin, Nickalah, Nickez, Nickelle, Byann, Zoey, Ava, Avanta, Sherian, Neo, Jade, Sabrina, Amanda, Rickel and other names too numerous to mention.
Many great-grand nieces and nephews too numerous to mention.
Many cousins including: Vernice, Magdalene, John, Julie, Joanne, Judy, Cletus, Gaitan, Eugene, Christine, Jane, Johnny, Alice, Monica, Tazie, Theophille, and other names too numerous to mention.
Other family and friends to include: Honorable Roosevelt Skerritt, George Williams, Jonah Augustin, Leo & Joan Brumant, Catherine, Marie Prosper and Family, Combie, Ferdinand (Polance), Glenn, Bernard, Rudy Joseph, Nurse Stella, Rudolph Royer, Trevor, Candy, Kaniamma, Bertie and the management and staff of the Dominica Infirmary especially Ms. Merlyn, Nurse Anthony and Ward #7. Other names too numerous to mention.
Past care takers: Annette, Marcia, Norla and Mitchline.
The entire seaman family of Vielle Case, Lahaut, Capuchin, Penville and Portsmouth. The Massicotte, George, and Joseph families of Vieille Case. The entire community of Vieille Case.
Other families, friends, and well wishers too numerous to mention.
The funeral of the late Julian “Joseph” Seaman also known as Joe/Govelma will take place on Thursday 30th of October, 2025 at the Vieille Case Catholic Church. The body will be viewed from 1:00p.m. Funeral mass will commence at 2:00p.m. followed by internment at the Vieille Case Catholic Cemetery.
Funeral transportation:
Roseau: Movema, Bus Reg#HB893 will leave Vieille Case Bustop at 11.30am.
Portsmouth: bus information will be given shortly.
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