We announce the death of 76 years old Damasus Challenger better known as “Damas” of Castle Bruce. He died on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.
He has left to mourn:
Wife -Bridget Challenger
Four children -Edwin Challenger, Nora Challenger, Desmond Challenger and Caleb Challenger
Three stepchildren -Joseph Prevost, Michael Dangleben and Corinthia Phillip
Twelve grandchildren -Lindon St. Louis, Linella St. Louis, Lara Prevost, Damien Berkitt, Jayden Challenger, Joyella Challenger, J’nhayille Challenger, Randel Coipel, Renelle Coipel, Rosevelt Coipel, Ravon Coipel and Roqson Coipel
Six great grandchildren -Raheel Mills, Juan, Monte and Jayce Prevost, Andre and Zane Coipel
Two daughters in law -Kathyann Charles Challenger and Fatima Challenger
One sister -Julia Samuel
Three brothers -Joseph “po” Challenger, Cleophas “Pappyson” Challenger and Wilfred “Sawil” Challenger
Nieces: Glenda Challenger, Valda Austrie, Vernice Challenger, Aldi Drigo, Marie Drigo, Cynthia Samuel, Dorothy Samuel, Vida Jno Rose, Uretha Challenger, Denise Bowers, Yolanda Challenger, Suzanne Cuffy
Nephews: Jovin Joseph, Bartholomew St. Jean, Francis Lockhart, Peter Challenger, Grayson “Charlie” Challenger, Elwin Challenger, Aaron Challenger, Wilbert Challenger, Jameson Challenger, Wilton Challenger, Wilson Challenger, Johnny Challenger, Danny Challenger, Michael Austrie, Alie Drigo, Mafred Drigo, Ray Drigo, Pat Baptiste, Ronald Baptiste, Mervin Gordon, Steve Ghita, Alec Challenger, Eric Challenger, Floyd Challenger
Caretakers- Nora Challenger and Lucia Challenger
Numerous family and friends to include Marian Jno Finn and family, Ralph, Harrison, Bulliman, Esther, Martha, Antina, Aca, Beverly, Joan, Edith, Hyacinth, Silo, Leshe Bontiff, Reds, Roma, Merle Challenger and family, Erma, Editha, Marie Wiltshire, Ruth Augustine, Father Sharplis, the Castle Bruce Health Team, the Challenger and Jno Finn families of the Castle Bruce and Rolle family of Laudat
Other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Special mention must be made to members of the Cultural Division, residents of the Castle Bruce Apartment and the Castle Bruce Community by extension
The funeral for the late Damasus “Damas” Challenger will be held on Saturday November 30th 2024 at the Castle Bruce Roman Catholic Church. Viewing will be at 1p.m and service at 2p.m, followed by interment at the Castle Bruce Roman Catholic Cemetery.
