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With profound sadness we announce the death of Mr. James Alexander
Also known as Jacka, Skipper or teacher James age 73 of Grand Bay
He died on August 14th 2021 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital
He was a former Principal of the Pierre Charles Secondary school, a former scout’s leader, a founding member of the folk songs musical group of the 1970s “la Jeune Etoile Chorale”and a former board member /president of the Grand Bay Credit Union
Left to mourn:
Wife: Jacqueline Alexander
Children: Lilian Alexander Williams and Rodrique Alexander
Adopted children: Maximin Victorine, Nicaise Laronde, Tia and Eddison Joseph
Sisters: Sylvian Robert, Rosema, Linda and Rosa Alexander
Grand daughter: Naricka Alexander
Son in law: Royston Williams
Daughters in law: Agnes Victorine and Allancia Lockhart
16 Nieces
Kendra, Kemesha, Alisha, Perle, Tamisia, Tamikar, Alicia, Lincia, Catherine, Caroline, Clemence, Maureen, Sylvianna, Richilda, Davina and Verna
13 Nephews
Kervin, Kenroy, Kelvin, Danno, Nijah, Nikiel, Adison, Alvin, Jerry, Aldel, Roy, Gregory and Stephen
5 God-children
Melvin, Thomas, Hilda, Maxso and Kerry
Great grand- nieces and nephews
Mara Mitchel, Ginelle Henderson, Elijah, Solomon, Ezekiel, Sheba Francis-Laudat,
Eliza, Sheila and Alisha Francis
Kenan, Keron and Shaelyn Laudat, Diamonde Francis, Gianni Francis, Kaleb Francis
Nigel Francis- in Texas
Close Relatives and friends
Sally, Annie, Judette, Brigiter, Nadine, Angelo, Bonti, Jummie, Jockey, clewance, Mr. Matthew, Teacher Nannie, Carylle, Addie, Bernice, Robbie, Florette, Recca Shilingford, Atoufi, Sheril, Teacher Ellen, Cheryl, Jo-Anne, Eli, Bedminster, the Joseph family and members of the Vegemco Group
Past and present members of the Grand Bay Credit Union, past and present teachers and students of the Pierre Charles Secondary School, Grand Bay Primary School, Bagatelle Primary School, Wotten Waven Primary School and Pichelin Primary School, the Grand Bay Health Team, the doctors, nurses, ward-Aids and domestic workers of the Imary ward, Members and supporters of the United Workers Party and the Dominica Labour Party
Many other relatives and friends including the entire communities of Grand Bay, Tete Morne, Montin, Pichelin, Dubique, Fond St. Jean, Bagatelle and Petite Savanne
The funeral service of the late Mr. James Alexander will take place at the Grand Bay Catholic Sacred Space on Monday August 23rd from 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Grand Bay Catholic cemetery.
Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions and general orders, only 10 people should be in attendance. We would like strict adherence to this order and have made provisions for the funeral service to be carried live on Emo Funeral. Please follow on Emo funeral live and be guided accordingly.
With profound sadness we announce the death of Mr. James Alexander
Also known as Jacka, Skipper or teacher James age 73 of Grand Bay
He died on August 14th 2021 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital
He was a former Principal of the Pierre Charles Secondary school, a former scout’s leader, a founding member of the folk songs musical group of the 1970s “la Jeune Etoile Chorale”and a former board member /president of the Grand Bay Credit Union
Left to mourn:
Wife: Jacqueline Alexander
Children: Lilian Alexander Williams and Rodrique Alexander
Adopted children: Maximin Victorine, Nicaise Laronde, Tia and Eddison Joseph
Sisters: Sylvian Robert, Rosema, Linda and Rosa Alexander
Grand daughter: Naricka Alexander
Son in law: Royston Williams
Daughters in law: Agnes Victorine and Allancia Lockhart
16 Nieces
Kendra, Kemesha, Alisha, Perle, Tamisia, Tamikar, Alicia, Lincia, Catherine, Caroline, Clemence, Maureen, Sylvianna, Richilda, Davina and Verna
13 Nephews
Kervin, Kenroy, Kelvin, Danno, Nijah, Nikiel, Adison, Alvin, Jerry, Aldel, Roy, Gregory and Stephen
5 God-children
Melvin, Thomas, Hilda, Maxso and Kerry
Great grand- nieces and nephews
Mara Mitchel, Ginelle Henderson, Elijah, Solomon, Ezekiel, Sheba Francis-Laudat,
Eliza, Sheila and Alisha Francis
Kenan, Keron and Shaelyn Laudat, Diamonde Francis, Gianni Francis, Kaleb Francis
Nigel Francis- in Texas
Close Relatives and friends
Sally, Annie, Judette, Brigiter, Nadine, Angelo, Bonti, Jummie, Jockey, clewance, Mr. Matthew, Teacher Nannie, Carylle, Addie, Bernice, Robbie, Florette, Recca Shilingford, Atoufi, Sheril, Teacher Ellen, Cheryl, Jo-Anne, Eli, Bedminster, the Joseph family and members of the Vegemco Group
Past and present members of the Grand Bay Credit Union, past and present teachers and students of the Pierre Charles Secondary School, Grand Bay Primary School, Bagatelle Primary School, Wotten Waven Primary School and Pichelin Primary School, the Grand Bay Health Team, the doctors, nurses, ward-Aids and domestic workers of the Imary ward, Members and supporters of the United Workers Party and the Dominica Labour Party
Many other relatives and friends including the entire communities of Grand Bay, Tete Morne, Montin, Pichelin, Dubique, Fond St. Jean, Bagatelle and Petite Savanne
The funeral service of the late Mr. James Alexander will take place at the Grand Bay Catholic Sacred Space on Monday August 23rd from 10 a.m. Burial will follow at the Grand Bay Catholic cemetery.
Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions and general orders, only 10 people should be in attendance. We would like strict adherence to this order and have made provisions for the funeral service to be carried live on Emo Funeral. Please follow on Emo funeral live and be guided accordingly.
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