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Death Announcement of 84 year old Isaac Richard James better known as Chichi of Layou

Death Announcement of 84 year old Isaac Richard James better known as Chichi of Layou

Death announcement of MR. ISAAC RICHARD JAMES, better known as ChiChi, aged 84 of Layou. He passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 12:45p.m. at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.

He leaves to mourn:

His wife:  Regina

6 Children: Justinian and Wallace in Dominica, Doreen and Van in Florida, Kent and Dannie in St. Maarten

20 Grandchildren:  Cassia David, Myles, Mahala James in Dominica, Carlian James in Guadeloupe

Caryl Beaton; Antonio, Nicole, Akim, Jotham and Jaakan Paul; Dannie James Jr. and Kavan James, all in the U.S, Ian James in St. Lucia, Stefanie James in Brazil

Ibo, Jesse, Asher, Casseem, Delia, and Mia James in St. Maarten

13 Great Grandchildren

Stepchildren:  Bella, Joanne, Brenda, Montgomerry, Joe and Joel

Son in Law: Benedict Shillingford

Daughters in Law:  Mayvis, Eva, Anthea, and Monique James         

Brothers in Law:  Daniel, Joseph and Thomas “Tommy” Lestrade and their families

Sisters in Law:  Gabriella Samuel, Maudrina Lestrade and Eulalie James and their families

Godson: Jeff Ernest

Closest cousins: Boyd, Fitzroy, Beverly, Kurt & Dale Laurent, Ralph & David “Jumbo” Jno. Baptiste, Gweneth Joseph, Vio Williams, Athlene Bellot and Mildred Mility.

Close friends: Martha Jean Pierre, Pastor Jackie Kambui and Mr. Eldon Serrant & Family in      St. Croix; Matthew and Anthony Paul & their families in the U.S.

Attorney at Law – Mr. Eluid Charles, Dr. Cheruseter Joseph, Reynold Carrette & Family, Elisha Laurent, Julie Williams, Nellister John, Imona Layne, Vincent “Soy” Xavier, Veronica Lawrence, Joan Paul & Family, Godwin Charles, William Mulcare, Justin Charles, Boydie Evans, Aaron Pacquette and Honourable Dr. Adis King

Numerous relatives and friends from Layou, St. Joseph, Mero, Tarreau, Salisbury, Morne Rachette, Coulibistrie, Colihaut, Laplaine and Petite Soufriere, including the James, Jno. Baptiste, Alfred, Laurent and Lestrade families.

The Pastors and Members of the Layou Christian Union Church and the Fredericksted Baptist Church on St. Croix.

The doctors and nurses of the ICU and Imray Ward of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital

Funeral Service:

Friday, August 5th, 2022

Viewing: 1pm-2pm  Service: 2pm

Layou Christian Union Church

Interment: Layou Christian Union Cemetery

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2 Comments

    My Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. He was affectionately loved by many . Growing up Senjo and traversing to Layou, Hillsborough, Leper Home and Roseau , he made our walking easier .

    When I visited in St. Croix it was always a delight to converse with him .

    Rest in Peace Chichi …

    We extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the James family Rest in Peace of God your father. I still remember many days eating at your table, My dad Matthew wishes he could be there to say see you later. Rest well.
    Pastor Neil Paul and Family.

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