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Updated Death announcement of 82 year old Elizabeth Joseph better known as Ma Godwin, ‘Afaylior’, and ‘Ama’ of Bagatelle.

We announce the death of 82 year old Elizabeth Joseph better known as Ma Godwin, ‘Afaylior’, and ‘Ama’ of Bagatelle.She was the proprietor of Riverside Shop.
She died on 29th of April, 2025 at DCFH.

She will be remembered by
Children: Nurse Claudia Joseph- Francis, Joycelyn, and Esmond Joseph in Dominica, Nurse Vincia Grove in the UK and Jo-anne Joseph in Guadeloupe


Adopted Children: Mary Esebe, Bernard Darroux, Robbeline Enyenihi, Celia Baron,
and Alita Francis


Grandchildren: Jahan Bedminister, Gessel Azoues, Sherette, Shernick and Sherquan Grove, Lindsay, Listelle and Ildriss Confiac and Jolie Joseph, Brendon and Chad Bique, Shakina Bique- Dorival, Natacha, Dazodji and Marlon Baron


Great-grandchildren including Angelique and J’aime Dorival, Nayel, Nyron and Jabari Bique, Keanu and Liam Azoues and Dalicia Cuffy


1 brother: Bonty Austrie
1 sister: Melanie Lockhart
1 aunt: Hermancia Baron
Numerous nieces and nephews including O-Soy, Tania, Anika, Annie, Cynthia,
Pius and Masby
2 Sisters in law: Donia and Clementine

2 Brothers in law: Elwin and Haystin
1 Son in law: Arthur Francis
Cousins: including Sandra, Gweneth, Nadia, Brother – me, Annie, O-land,
Godchildren including Gana and Jefferson
Close friends: Nen Piti, Matador, Nen Vyline,Ti – Miss, Dajhan, Ma Polly, Nia, Clem, Alban, Davina,Jane, Mr. & Mrs. Derrick Francis, Maurice,Veronica, Zilma, Keishana, Nadia, Nurses Bastien, Lavinier, Nurmella, Blaize, Mcpherson, Adora, Crystalline, Jacklyn Frank, Commodore, Moise, Roach and Claris


Many other friends and relatives including Vera, Francois, Chucky, T-Fee, Cheryl, Janice, Agatha, Macanal, Red Baron, Jeff, Henry, the Jno. Rose, Joseph, Fontaine and Mingo Families of Bagatelle, Judy and Tika. The Guiste, Anselm and Francis families. Friends and customers of Elizabeth Joseph Riverside Shop, The Catholic community and members of the Holy Trinity Chapel and the entire communities of
Bagatelle, Fond, St. Jean, Point Carib and Petite Savanne.


Special thanks to Nurse George, Jno.Hope and staff of the Glover ward


The funeral of our beloved Elizabeth Joseph will be held on May 16th, 2025 at the GrandBay Catholic Church. Viewing will be at 2:30pm. The funeral service will be at 3:00 pm followed by interment at the GrandBay Catholic Cemetery.

We announce the death of 82 year old Elizabeth Joseph better known as Ma Godwin, ‘Afaylior’, and ‘Ama’ of Bagatelle.She was the proprietor of Riverside Shop.
She died on 29th of April, 2025 at DCFH.

She will be remembered by
Children: Nurse Claudia Joseph- Francis, Joycelyn, and Esmond Joseph in Dominica, Nurse Vincia Grove in the UK and Jo-anne Joseph in Guadeloupe


Adopted Children: Mary Esebe, Bernard Darroux, Robbeline Enyenihi, Celia Baron,
and Alita Francis


Grandchildren: Jahan Bedminister, Gessel Azoues, Sherette, Shernick and Sherquan Grove, Lindsay, Listelle and Ildriss Confiac and Jolie Joseph, Brendon and Chad Bique, Shakina Bique- Dorival, Natacha, Dazodji and Marlon Baron


Great-grandchildren including Angelique and J’aime Dorival, Nayel, Nyron and Jabari Bique, Keanu and Liam Azoues and Dalicia Cuffy


1 brother: Bonty Austrie
1 sister: Melanie Lockhart
1 aunt: Hermancia Baron
Numerous nieces and nephews including O-Soy, Tania, Anika, Annie, Cynthia,
Pius and Masby
2 Sisters in law: Donia and Clementine

2 Brothers in law: Elwin and Haystin
1 Son in law: Arthur Francis
Cousins: including Sandra, Gweneth, Nadia, Brother – me, Annie, O-land,
Godchildren including Gana and Jefferson
Close friends: Nen Piti, Matador, Nen Vyline,Ti – Miss, Dajhan, Ma Polly, Nia, Clem, Alban, Davina,Jane, Mr. & Mrs. Derrick Francis, Maurice,Veronica, Zilma, Keishana, Nadia, Nurses Bastien, Lavinier, Nurmella, Blaize, Mcpherson, Adora, Crystalline, Jacklyn Frank, Commodore, Moise, Roach and Claris


Many other friends and relatives including Vera, Francois, Chucky, T-Fee, Cheryl, Janice, Agatha, Macanal, Red Baron, Jeff, Henry, the Jno. Rose, Joseph, Fontaine and Mingo Families of Bagatelle, Judy and Tika. The Guiste, Anselm and Francis families. Friends and customers of Elizabeth Joseph Riverside Shop, The Catholic community and members of the Holy Trinity Chapel and the entire communities of
Bagatelle, Fond, St. Jean, Point Carib and Petite Savanne.


Special thanks to Nurse George, Jno.Hope and staff of the Glover ward


The funeral of our beloved Elizabeth Joseph will be held on May 16th, 2025 at the GrandBay Catholic Church. Viewing will be at 2:30pm. The funeral service will be at 3:00 pm followed by interment at the GrandBay Catholic Cemetery.

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