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Death Announcement of Mr. Steward Benjamin Africa better known as “Stuode” of Woodford Hill who resided in Wesley

It is with profound sadness; we announce the death of 71-year-old Steward Benjamin Africa better known as “Stuode” of Woodford Hill who resided in Wesley. He died on June 10, 2024, at the Portsmouth Hospital.

He leaves to mourn: 

Wife: Georgina St. John Africa.

Sons: Kimrhan Africa in Dominica and Ghana Africa in the USVI.

Daughters: Ismael Africa in the USVI and Constable Kerryann Africa in Antigua.  

Stepsons: Ramon in Guadeloupe; Julien in Dominica and Livingston in the UK

Stepdaughters: Wendy in Dominica; Kaisha in USA; Lettisha in Jamaica and Rosanna in Switzerland. 

Grandchildren: Jovanni, Aneori and Anea Africa, Nashibo Benjamin, Seriah Prosper in the USVI.

17 Step Grandchildren

Brothers: Garfield, Heskeith, Godfrey, Joseph and Rudolph Africa in Dominica, Clement Africa in Antigua and Avan Africa in the USA, Alick Africa in St. Thomas.

Sister: Nathalie Blanc in Dominica.

Brothers-in-Law: Desmond Nanton in Dominica and Brison St. John in Antigua.

Sisters-in-Law: Mayna and Allister Africa in Dominica, Miss Defoe in Antigua.

Nephews: Dale, Keran, Garfield, Jeff Africa, Junior Blanc, Augustine, Al and many other nephews too numerous to mention.

Nieces: Merkel, Lady, Sandy, Christelle Gilbertha and Jeanetta in Dominica, Daisey, Sheila and many other nieces too numerous to mention.

Close friends and relatives: Edmond Ambo, Russ Toulon, Cecil Brown, Meredith Johnson, Cecil Robin, Eversley Joseph, Luke Laville, Pamela Henry, Enstine Drigo, Edward Shillingford, Clementin Robin, Coco, Alex Burnette, Mary Bonnie, Julius Burnette, Annette Joseph, Emelda Prevost, Louis Antoine, Felix Honore, Patricia Honore, Sylvie Williams, Roselyn Fontaine, Deanna Fontaine Mr and Mrs Andrew Shaw, Verna Williams, Joy and Laban Telemacque, Julien Jeremy, Edward Benjamin, Parlo Durban, the Africa family in Marigot and Woodford Hill, the Benjamin family, many other close friends and relatives too numerous to mention. 

He will also be remembered by:

The entire communities of Woodford Hill and Wesley, Management and Staff of the Northern District Home for the Aged, Staff of the Portsmouth Hospital and the Caretakers of the NEP and Yes We Care.

FUNERAL DETAILS

VENUE: Word Revival Centre (Wesley Pentecostal Church)

DATE: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024.

TIME: 1:30 p.m. (viewing); 2:00 p.m. (ceremony)

INTERMENT:  Wesley Pentecostal Church Cemetery

It is with profound sadness; we announce the death of 71-year-old Steward Benjamin Africa better known as “Stuode” of Woodford Hill who resided in Wesley. He died on June 10, 2024, at the Portsmouth Hospital.

He leaves to mourn: 

Wife: Georgina St. John Africa.

Sons: Kimrhan Africa in Dominica and Ghana Africa in the USVI.

Daughters: Ismael Africa in the USVI and Constable Kerryann Africa in Antigua.  

Stepsons: Ramon in Guadeloupe; Julien in Dominica and Livingston in the UK

Stepdaughters: Wendy in Dominica; Kaisha in USA; Lettisha in Jamaica and Rosanna in Switzerland. 

Grandchildren: Jovanni, Aneori and Anea Africa, Nashibo Benjamin, Seriah Prosper in the USVI.

17 Step Grandchildren

Brothers: Garfield, Heskeith, Godfrey, Joseph and Rudolph Africa in Dominica, Clement Africa in Antigua and Avan Africa in the USA, Alick Africa in St. Thomas.

Sister: Nathalie Blanc in Dominica.

Brothers-in-Law: Desmond Nanton in Dominica and Brison St. John in Antigua.

Sisters-in-Law: Mayna and Allister Africa in Dominica, Miss Defoe in Antigua.

Nephews: Dale, Keran, Garfield, Jeff Africa, Junior Blanc, Augustine, Al and many other nephews too numerous to mention.

Nieces: Merkel, Lady, Sandy, Christelle Gilbertha and Jeanetta in Dominica, Daisey, Sheila and many other nieces too numerous to mention.

Close friends and relatives: Edmond Ambo, Russ Toulon, Cecil Brown, Meredith Johnson, Cecil Robin, Eversley Joseph, Luke Laville, Pamela Henry, Enstine Drigo, Edward Shillingford, Clementin Robin, Coco, Alex Burnette, Mary Bonnie, Julius Burnette, Annette Joseph, Emelda Prevost, Louis Antoine, Felix Honore, Patricia Honore, Sylvie Williams, Roselyn Fontaine, Deanna Fontaine Mr and Mrs Andrew Shaw, Verna Williams, Joy and Laban Telemacque, Julien Jeremy, Edward Benjamin, Parlo Durban, the Africa family in Marigot and Woodford Hill, the Benjamin family, many other close friends and relatives too numerous to mention. 

He will also be remembered by:

The entire communities of Woodford Hill and Wesley, Management and Staff of the Northern District Home for the Aged, Staff of the Portsmouth Hospital and the Caretakers of the NEP and Yes We Care.

FUNERAL DETAILS

VENUE: Word Revival Centre (Wesley Pentecostal Church)

DATE: Saturday, June 22nd, 2024.

TIME: 1:30 p.m. (viewing); 2:00 p.m. (ceremony)

INTERMENT:  Wesley Pentecostal Church Cemetery

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