We announce the death of Philip Harold Desbonne better known as Hars and D8; age 81 of Guilette who resided in Lagoon Portsmouth. He died on July 3rd at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital. He was a member of NEFA. He is survived by:
- His wife, Monica Desbonne
- His children; Charmine in the USA, Devin in England, Hedda in BVI, Deverline & Petroline in Dominica.
- Adopted son Casmore
- Grand children: Ishmael, Anthony, Devicia, Dermar, Persha, Tristan, Kimani, Babara, Bernstine, Aritha, Phillip, Avin, Delvin, Alice, Dernel, Kyron, Shana, Cleve, Clyde, Clevia and Ishma.
- Greatgrand children : Shaisha, Aiden, Rasheem, Raevyn, Aliandra, Angel, Kim, Nazair, Baby Roache, Amari, Yadier, Christon, Zayden, Kyran Kamran, Kaydiah
- God child: Candia Lewis
- Brother…. Grell Desbonne
- Daughter in-law… Heather Desbonne
- Sisters-in-law….Norrissa and Retinella
- Son-in-law…Clive
- Brothers-in-law…. John, Nicholas, Trafmore, Mervin and Lennox
- Grand son-in-law……. Jason
- Numerous nieces, including…. Jennifer, Jernel, Heathlyn
- Numerous nephews, including….. Robinson, Ian, Joel, Jovan, Joseph, and Raymond
- Close relatives and friends: Marline Benjamin, Ms. Pat, Mia, Burton, Lennox, Mangager & Staff of Rudolph Thomas & Sons, Hon. Reginald Austrie, Hague, Mr & Mrs Chesly, Titus Francis, Summer, Awlette, Hillaron, Ma Mona, Hendo, Una, Daphne Riviere, Zabet, Toetoe, Ettienne, Larry, Regie Thomas, Percyous, Ma Edward & family, Patrick & family, Myrus & family, Nathalie Sabin, Monique , Millie & family, Victoria Matthew & family, Sister Valarie & family, Sister Hypolite, the Desbonne, Aaron, Stewart, Pierre-Louis, Laville, Hyacinth and Rolle families of Lagoon and Portsmouth. Nurses and doctors of RFA Hospital and Imary Ward, the community of Lagoon, many other relatives and friends, names too numerous to mention.
The funeral of the late Philip Harold Desbonne, Aka Hars and D8; will take place on Friday 13th August, at the Portsmouth Catholic Church at 2pm. viewing at 1:30 pm. Interment at the Portsmouth Catholic Church cemetery.
Due to the rising covid-19 cases, people from the public will not be able to attend.
Please adhere to covid protocols.
The funeral will be streamed live via Emonews
