We announce the death of 95 year old Elsa John Baptiste, better known as Ma Black of Mero. She died peacefully on Saturday 9th March 2024 at her son’s residence in Mero.
Left to mourn her loss are:
Her children: Philbert (better known as Black), Hendricks, Rennix, Kelvin (better known as Scrachie) Thomas (better known as Tonton) and Delima
Grandchildren: Merlen, Diane, Sherma, Reian, Tamisha, Priscilla, Monica Makida
Jamie, Kevin, Greg, Andy, Randy, Alvin, Allan, Larry, Leon and Lemar
Adopted Grandson: Curry
10 Great-Grandchildren , 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren, 5 Great-Great-Grandnieces
5 Great-Great-Grandnephews
Nieces including: Maphaline Titre, Josie Stephenson, Julia Bruno and Paula Paul
Nephews including: Justine Luke
Great-Grandnieces: Frances Charles and Francine Gussie
Great-Grandnephews: Gregory and Jeammy
Brother: Peter Ford
Sisters: Agnes Isidore and Ferdaline John
Sister-in-Law: Albertha John Baptiste
Daughters-in-Law: Millicent, Della, Annette and Alex
Son-in-Law: Nathaniel Louis
Caretaker: Levia Amazan
Special Friends including:Edris Joseph , Anna Grant, Maria Gasper, Zinthia Breezie, Erin Pendenque, Sylvania Charles, Janet Damier, Margaret Sablon, Christina Baptiste
Iona Nicholas, Mauristus Smith, Peterson Nicholas and family, Cynthia, Mignon, Ila and Ellis Serrant, Phyllis Ryan, Nurse Jack and Monsignor John Lewis
Many other relatives and friends both at home and abroad – too numerous to mention.
The body of the late Elsa John Baptiste will be viewed at 2.30 p.m. on Friday 5th April 2024 at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. The funeral service will be at 3.00 p.m. followed by interment at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery.
