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It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joannas “Marley” Baptiste, age 71, of Zicack, Portsmouth, also known as “Teacher Marley.”
He passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.
He was a former teacher at the Vielle Case, Penville, Savanne Paille, St. John’s, and Roosevelt Douglas Primary Schools.
Wife: Nennette Daniel Baptiste
Son: Marcus Baptiste
Daughters: Marette, Marva, Marcia, Megan, Euely, and Marlisa Baptiste Bruno — members of the Dominica Police Force
Grandchildren (10): including Elhan and Eziah Bruno, Avery Jace Seaman
Great-grandchild (1)
Mother-in-law: Albertine Xavier
Son-in-law: Leron Bruno
Sisters (4): Martina Warrington, Patsy Bobb, Maguerite Victor
Brothers (3): Baldwin, Derrick, and Dennis Baptiste
Aunt: Luna Toussaint Gordon
Brothers-in-law: Winston Brookes, Kelvin Victor, Felice Vital, Clarenceson, Jeff, Jones, and Avon Daniel
Sisters-in-law: Irena Baptiste, Joyce and Tina Vital, Lucille Carbon, Nettina Daniel, Minella Bonnie, Merlin Telemacque
Benjamin, Bradley & Brentley Brookes, Euzebius Warrington, Otoniel & Derickson Baptiste, Kevin Victor, Cuthbert Bonnie, Hanniff & Alli Lafond, Livio Vagao, Brian & Kaleb Vital, Christopher Ramothe, Kieron, Javea, Jireh, Jearon & Mathew Ferrol Daniel
Onia & Sarah-Jean Warrington, Persha, Vinca, Lynthia & Elvira Bonnie, Kimra Barry, Brenda Brookes, Kelis Victor, Marianna De Silva, Kirma, Chantel, Kaishma, Tenesha & Aisha Baptiste, Lianndra Lafond, Joycelyn Anthony, Pamela Martin, Shirley Johnson, Rosaline Williams, Tanya Jones, Joyce Wallace, Vernelle Telemacque, Acynthia Nelson, Alitha George, Annie Isaac, Anthea Bellot, Verdan Scotland, Christine Laurent, Celia Vital, Roselyn Crosic, Veronique Vagao, Vanessa Vital, Annie & Maryse Birhus, Cynthia & Cyndi Ramothe, Deja, Lizian, Josian, Riyah, Ridah, Jean, Jezariah & Amaira Daniel
Silvia Riviere & family, Ivon Seraphin & family, Bontin Airall & family, Cynthia Joseph & family, Alford Mathew & family, Frank Moise & family, Dayton Baptiste & family, Patsy Letang & family, Clement & Aurelius Gordon & families, McDonald Toussaint, Rita Carty & families
Everson Vigilant, Stefan, Gian & Kian Baptiste, Carlyle Anatole, Sebastien Daniel, Brian, Brendon & Darien Bonnie, Nael, Kemuel, Keyon’dre Davis, Deikel Williams, Jaeden Bannis, Andel Ackie, Constable Tishawn Bellot, Aiden Esprit
Ayesha Nichols, Shamiah Lamar, Shernel & Remie Mills, Zebelia Warrington, Makaliha Baptiste, Kamisa Anatole, Azalea Suriel, Rianna Cannegieter, Elesha & Moeshan Joseph, Elodie Nanthan, Nyiema, Donna & Leila Bonnie, Shankar John, Anika Ackie, Tattiana Mathew, Alzariah Bellot
Past and present teachers of the Roosevelt Douglas Primary School, Beverly and Larry, Titus Francis, Margaret Jules Royer, Clifford Parillon, Dulah Jean, Dave George, Theodora Frazer, Theodora Prince, Rosie and the Domino Crew, Bloaters, Paul Benjamin, Eunella Honore & family, Miss Ridline, Andrew Walter, Father Elveau, Sharplis and Father Paul, doctors and nurses of the Dialysis Unit, Dr. Candia Jacob, Patricia Bruno & family, Teddy Wallace, Juliene Brewster, Rogers Brewster, Mr. & Mrs. Diane Douglas, Bethude Azille.
Communities of: Penville, Clifton, Cottage, Marigot, and Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Catholic Church Family
The Portsmouth Fire & Ambulance Service
The Baptiste Family of Marigot
Staff and customers of Aries Snackette
The funeral mass for the late Joannas “Marley” Baptiste (also known as “Teacher Marley”) will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Church,
followed by interment at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Cemetery.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joannas “Marley” Baptiste, age 71, of Zicack, Portsmouth, also known as “Teacher Marley.”
He passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.
He was a former teacher at the Vielle Case, Penville, Savanne Paille, St. John’s, and Roosevelt Douglas Primary Schools.
Wife: Nennette Daniel Baptiste
Son: Marcus Baptiste
Daughters: Marette, Marva, Marcia, Megan, Euely, and Marlisa Baptiste Bruno — members of the Dominica Police Force
Grandchildren (10): including Elhan and Eziah Bruno, Avery Jace Seaman
Great-grandchild (1)
Mother-in-law: Albertine Xavier
Son-in-law: Leron Bruno
Sisters (4): Martina Warrington, Patsy Bobb, Maguerite Victor
Brothers (3): Baldwin, Derrick, and Dennis Baptiste
Aunt: Luna Toussaint Gordon
Brothers-in-law: Winston Brookes, Kelvin Victor, Felice Vital, Clarenceson, Jeff, Jones, and Avon Daniel
Sisters-in-law: Irena Baptiste, Joyce and Tina Vital, Lucille Carbon, Nettina Daniel, Minella Bonnie, Merlin Telemacque
Benjamin, Bradley & Brentley Brookes, Euzebius Warrington, Otoniel & Derickson Baptiste, Kevin Victor, Cuthbert Bonnie, Hanniff & Alli Lafond, Livio Vagao, Brian & Kaleb Vital, Christopher Ramothe, Kieron, Javea, Jireh, Jearon & Mathew Ferrol Daniel
Onia & Sarah-Jean Warrington, Persha, Vinca, Lynthia & Elvira Bonnie, Kimra Barry, Brenda Brookes, Kelis Victor, Marianna De Silva, Kirma, Chantel, Kaishma, Tenesha & Aisha Baptiste, Lianndra Lafond, Joycelyn Anthony, Pamela Martin, Shirley Johnson, Rosaline Williams, Tanya Jones, Joyce Wallace, Vernelle Telemacque, Acynthia Nelson, Alitha George, Annie Isaac, Anthea Bellot, Verdan Scotland, Christine Laurent, Celia Vital, Roselyn Crosic, Veronique Vagao, Vanessa Vital, Annie & Maryse Birhus, Cynthia & Cyndi Ramothe, Deja, Lizian, Josian, Riyah, Ridah, Jean, Jezariah & Amaira Daniel
Silvia Riviere & family, Ivon Seraphin & family, Bontin Airall & family, Cynthia Joseph & family, Alford Mathew & family, Frank Moise & family, Dayton Baptiste & family, Patsy Letang & family, Clement & Aurelius Gordon & families, McDonald Toussaint, Rita Carty & families
Everson Vigilant, Stefan, Gian & Kian Baptiste, Carlyle Anatole, Sebastien Daniel, Brian, Brendon & Darien Bonnie, Nael, Kemuel, Keyon’dre Davis, Deikel Williams, Jaeden Bannis, Andel Ackie, Constable Tishawn Bellot, Aiden Esprit
Ayesha Nichols, Shamiah Lamar, Shernel & Remie Mills, Zebelia Warrington, Makaliha Baptiste, Kamisa Anatole, Azalea Suriel, Rianna Cannegieter, Elesha & Moeshan Joseph, Elodie Nanthan, Nyiema, Donna & Leila Bonnie, Shankar John, Anika Ackie, Tattiana Mathew, Alzariah Bellot
Past and present teachers of the Roosevelt Douglas Primary School, Beverly and Larry, Titus Francis, Margaret Jules Royer, Clifford Parillon, Dulah Jean, Dave George, Theodora Frazer, Theodora Prince, Rosie and the Domino Crew, Bloaters, Paul Benjamin, Eunella Honore & family, Miss Ridline, Andrew Walter, Father Elveau, Sharplis and Father Paul, doctors and nurses of the Dialysis Unit, Dr. Candia Jacob, Patricia Bruno & family, Teddy Wallace, Juliene Brewster, Rogers Brewster, Mr. & Mrs. Diane Douglas, Bethude Azille.
Communities of: Penville, Clifton, Cottage, Marigot, and Portsmouth
The Portsmouth Catholic Church Family
The Portsmouth Fire & Ambulance Service
The Baptiste Family of Marigot
Staff and customers of Aries Snackette
The funeral mass for the late Joannas “Marley” Baptiste (also known as “Teacher Marley”) will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Church,
followed by interment at the Portsmouth Roman Catholic Cemetery.
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