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We announce with deep sadness the passing of 86 year old Joan Maynard née Douglas, fondly known as Ma Maynard, beloved wife of the late Hon. Charles Maynard. She peacefully left us on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the China Friendship Hospital.
She will be lovingly remembered by:
Children: Carl, Annmarie and Yvonne Maynard
Grandchildren: Shanice Lazare and Durelle Maynard
Great-grandchild: Sjaelan Watt
Daughter-in-law: Martha Loblack-Maynard
Sisters: Lucia, Julie, Ann, Alice, Gloria and their families
Brothers: Dr. Forch Douglas, Anthony, Diane, Martin and their families
In-laws: Michael Diez, Haynes Jacob, Karen Douglas and Debbie Douglas
Nieces, Nephews and Godchildren too numerous to mention
Relatives: Joan Cools Lartigue & Family, David Jones and the Douglas, Burton, Rabess and Georges families
Close family friends: Athene Shillingford, Patricia Blaize, Mrs. Xavier, Debra Blackman, Antonillia Doctrove & family, The Loblack Family, Delroy Watt, Lena Roach, Kelvin Francis, The Defreitas family, The John family of Mahaut, Maria Carnoville, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit & Family, Fr. Thomas, Fr. Jno Lewis, Fr. Lafleur, The Catholic Clergy of The Diocese of Roseau, Dr. Ola, Dr. Dechausay, Nurses and Staff of the Dawbiny Ward, Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, neighbors of Belfast and numerous other relatives and friends.
Caregivers: Lorima, Shermina, and Precious
The viewing of the body will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Interment follows at the Roseau Roman Catholic Cemetery.
We announce with deep sadness the passing of 86 year old Joan Maynard née Douglas, fondly known as Ma Maynard, beloved wife of the late Hon. Charles Maynard. She peacefully left us on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the China Friendship Hospital.
She will be lovingly remembered by:
Children: Carl, Annmarie and Yvonne Maynard
Grandchildren: Shanice Lazare and Durelle Maynard
Great-grandchild: Sjaelan Watt
Daughter-in-law: Martha Loblack-Maynard
Sisters: Lucia, Julie, Ann, Alice, Gloria and their families
Brothers: Dr. Forch Douglas, Anthony, Diane, Martin and their families
In-laws: Michael Diez, Haynes Jacob, Karen Douglas and Debbie Douglas
Nieces, Nephews and Godchildren too numerous to mention
Relatives: Joan Cools Lartigue & Family, David Jones and the Douglas, Burton, Rabess and Georges families
Close family friends: Athene Shillingford, Patricia Blaize, Mrs. Xavier, Debra Blackman, Antonillia Doctrove & family, The Loblack Family, Delroy Watt, Lena Roach, Kelvin Francis, The Defreitas family, The John family of Mahaut, Maria Carnoville, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit & Family, Fr. Thomas, Fr. Jno Lewis, Fr. Lafleur, The Catholic Clergy of The Diocese of Roseau, Dr. Ola, Dr. Dechausay, Nurses and Staff of the Dawbiny Ward, Parishioners of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, neighbors of Belfast and numerous other relatives and friends.
Caregivers: Lorima, Shermina, and Precious
The viewing of the body will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025. Interment follows at the Roseau Roman Catholic Cemetery.
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