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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Florence Riley, née “George” of Tete Morne who resided in Mahaut. She was born on the 8th of November 1941 and brought so much light and love into the lives of everyone she met. “Flora” or “Mam” as she was affectionately known, departed on the 20th of July 2025.
Funeral service of Florence Riley will take place on 8th of August 2025 at the Canefield Catholic Church. Viewing at 10:30am and Service at 11am, followed by interment at the Mahaut Public Cemetery.
Florence Riley will be remembered by:
Children: Debbie & Sherrian Riley & Dr. Leandy Bertrand
Grandchildren: Natalia & Akellah Riley, Kharlil Charles, & Yakim Simon
Great Grandchildren: Eliakim & Elior Mpiana
Siblings: Joseph “Big Joe”, Lucy, & Veronique George
Nieces: Deborah Royer, Ghislaine Orle, & Celine Sabas
Nephews: Augustus “Totos” Roberts, Ferdinson “EK” Laville, John & Earl George
Grandnephews & nieces: Anissa Anthony, Ronelle Davis, Quan Darroux, Fernan, Ferlisha & Diamond Laville, Kharlena Peters, Ricky Royer, Enzo Joseph, Larry & Donelle Roberts
Great-grandnephew & -grandniece: Liam Laville and Rinaya Royer
Cousins: Benoit Family in Mahaut and Tete Morne, JohnLewis Family in Mahaut
Adopted Children: Sally Joseph, Augustus “Totos” Roberts, Ferdinson “EK” Laville, Deborah Royer, Ghislaine Orle, Dinsha & Marcia James, Webster & Kenny Telemaque, Roy, Fidel, Carty, Rosa & Mildred Georges
Godchildren: Andrea Alexander, Jefferson “Brownboy” Nation, Glenda Thomas
Friends: Marie Esprit & Family, Agnita “Bello” Greenaway & Family, Roy Alexander, Keturah Olive, Alfred Bertrand, Cynthia James, Pearl Joseph, Ursuline Bruno, Kim Simon, Shirley Joseph, Dania & Anthony Henry, Paul Darroux, Siean Williams, Joel Joseph, Liselle Prince, Floria Fontaine, Brenda Wyllis, Nattania JnoBaptiste, Jeff Joseph, Bernard “Hayden” Nicholas, Miss Green & family, The Homeboys (Siggy, Alex, Brian, Bernard, Neverson), & Helen Williams
Others: Employees at Former DCP, Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore, Past & Present Health Care Providers at the Mahaut Health & Wellness Centre, The Mahaut Catholic Community, neighbors in Sultan & Back Street, Mahaut & the wider community of Mahaut.
The family and friends of Florence Riley thank you for your condolences and support during this difficult time.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Florence Riley, née “George” of Tete Morne who resided in Mahaut. She was born on the 8th of November 1941 and brought so much light and love into the lives of everyone she met. “Flora” or “Mam” as she was affectionately known, departed on the 20th of July 2025.
Funeral service of Florence Riley will take place on 8th of August 2025 at the Canefield Catholic Church. Viewing at 10:30am and Service at 11am, followed by interment at the Mahaut Public Cemetery.
Florence Riley will be remembered by:
Children: Debbie & Sherrian Riley & Dr. Leandy Bertrand
Grandchildren: Natalia & Akellah Riley, Kharlil Charles, & Yakim Simon
Great Grandchildren: Eliakim & Elior Mpiana
Siblings: Joseph “Big Joe”, Lucy, & Veronique George
Nieces: Deborah Royer, Ghislaine Orle, & Celine Sabas
Nephews: Augustus “Totos” Roberts, Ferdinson “EK” Laville, John & Earl George
Grandnephews & nieces: Anissa Anthony, Ronelle Davis, Quan Darroux, Fernan, Ferlisha & Diamond Laville, Kharlena Peters, Ricky Royer, Enzo Joseph, Larry & Donelle Roberts
Great-grandnephew & -grandniece: Liam Laville and Rinaya Royer
Cousins: Benoit Family in Mahaut and Tete Morne, JohnLewis Family in Mahaut
Adopted Children: Sally Joseph, Augustus “Totos” Roberts, Ferdinson “EK” Laville, Deborah Royer, Ghislaine Orle, Dinsha & Marcia James, Webster & Kenny Telemaque, Roy, Fidel, Carty, Rosa & Mildred Georges
Godchildren: Andrea Alexander, Jefferson “Brownboy” Nation, Glenda Thomas
Friends: Marie Esprit & Family, Agnita “Bello” Greenaway & Family, Roy Alexander, Keturah Olive, Alfred Bertrand, Cynthia James, Pearl Joseph, Ursuline Bruno, Kim Simon, Shirley Joseph, Dania & Anthony Henry, Paul Darroux, Siean Williams, Joel Joseph, Liselle Prince, Floria Fontaine, Brenda Wyllis, Nattania JnoBaptiste, Jeff Joseph, Bernard “Hayden” Nicholas, Miss Green & family, The Homeboys (Siggy, Alex, Brian, Bernard, Neverson), & Helen Williams
Others: Employees at Former DCP, Hon. Rayburn Blackmoore, Past & Present Health Care Providers at the Mahaut Health & Wellness Centre, The Mahaut Catholic Community, neighbors in Sultan & Back Street, Mahaut & the wider community of Mahaut.
The family and friends of Florence Riley thank you for your condolences and support during this difficult time.
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