We announce the death of Scholastique Defoe nee Noel better known as Dada or Ma Ivon, of Back Street, Grand Bay. She entered rest on Friday July 1, 2022 at her daughters’ residence in Barbados
Age: 91
Mother of: Paulina Defoe in Barbados, Gertrude Defoe in Guadeloupe, Peter Defoe, and Sylvester Defoe
both in the USA
Grandmother of: Frances Burke in Barbados, Charmaine Greenslade in Bahamas; Pearlamina Jerome
in Canada; Augustina Defoe Auguiste and Merle Defoe in St. Thomas, Augustus Defoe, Solange Defoe George, Corine Fuller, Kelston Defoe, Wellington Defoe, Shemiah Defoe and Tiffany Defoe Cuffy in the USA, Kelvin Defoe in England, Natacha Hilaire and Daniel Bethelmy in Guadeloupe, Keith Defoe, Anita Defoe and Marcia Defoe in Dominica
Great Grandchildren: 39
Great Great Grandchildren: 5
Nieces: Rosette, Veronica, Patricia and Elise Noel; Josephine, Margaret, Cylma and Destin Anselm;
Nephews: Francis, Christopher, Lambert, Cyprien, Bernard and Benjamin Noel, Boniface and Michel
Grand Nieces and Nephews: Too numerous to mention
Mother-in-law of: Veronica Defoe and Clara Defoe (USA)
Relatives: The extended Noel family in Grand Bay, Pichelin and Guadeloupe
Many friends including Davina, Frazier, teacher nanny, aunty May, Augustina Anselm, the residence of Back Street and the Grand Bay community
The funeral service celebrating the life of Scholastique Noel Defoe took place on July 14, 2022, in Barbados.
A memorial service in honour of Scholastique Noel Defoe will take place at the Grand Bay Catholic Church, at a date to be announced.
