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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. Kenneth Edward Eugene [ Darius] Saunders Sr. on February 28, 2017, he is the loving husband of Marlene Saunders, son of the late David [Dorothy Minter–Saunders] and late Aluster Mallory Saunders, father to Kimberly Saunders, Kendra Jones, Kenneth Saunders Jr., Darius Saunders, Ryan and Jacob Grice , brother of Michael Bradshaw [ Janet], Devana Hart, Scott Saunders, Saundra Shye , Alan Saunders, George Saunders, Maria Smith, late David Jr. Saunders, Zorphora [ Paula] Omabegho, in his 62nd year of Victoria , Virginia. Celebration of life services was held at White Rock African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Alberta, Virginia on March 11, 2017. The family would like to thank you for your condolences and prayers at this time

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

[By family]

October 25th, 1921 – October 15th, 2017

Our Darling mother – Marjorie Clara Davis [nee Gordon] died on October 15, 2017, just a few days before her 96th birthday in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Born in Roseau Dominica on October 25, 1921 to Dr. Edgar and Mrs. Clara Gordon, she was the youngest of four sisters, with two younger brothers. When she was a toddler the family moved to Bermuda, where she was always happiest outdoors tending her plants and her pet baby goat.

By the age of fourteen she [and her sisters] were aboard the Berengaria, on route to a convent in Britain; and eventually she faced the bombings and the horrors of the Second World War, as a nurse.

She always longed to see her mother again, but it would be twenty-five years before she could return to Bermuda after years of hardship, and extraordinary courage. Her marriage to a law student, Harold Stuart, failed and she was left destitute with two daughters – Sandra and Moira. She worked tirelessly to provide for them, and after a few years met and married her second husband Eric Davis. He was an exemplary husband and father, and after a few years Sharon was born and completed the family.

Marjorie eventually moved her family to Bermuda; saw her mother again shortly before she died, and spent thirty years there working to educate her girls and prepare them for their own independence and demonstrating her love for them in so many ways. She then retired and joined her youngest daughter, Sharon in Canada for the last and the happiest twenty four years of her life.
Marjorie’s life had been hard and often harsh. Yet her warmth, her generosity and her fascination with life drew people to her, including co-workers and others who became lifelong friends and admirers. She loved jazz and politics. She adored children and she lived for her beloved family.

Marjorie Davis is simply irreplaceable.

She will be lovingly missed by her daughters; Sandra Simmons [Millard] – Rochester, New York, Moira Stuart – London, England and Sharon Davis-Murdoch, [John]- Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, her grandson, Chris Murdoch [Stephanie] and her great grandson, Maceo Murdoch – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
She was pre-deceased by sisters; Barbara, Joyce and Evelyn and brothers Hakim and Kenny Gordon and her only granddaughter, Shani Simmons.

Visitation will be held on October 19, 2017 from 7-9pm at the Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, NS. The Funeral Service will be held at 11am, October 20, 2017 also at the Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street with the Rev. Father Irek Berm officiating.

Flowers are welcome or donations can be made to the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Thanks to dear friends, Yvette and Bill, the EHS paramedics who attended her with such care and the wonderful nurses and doctors at the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. Egmont Reginald Augustine Brown JP. MBE., beloved husband to Betty Ann Brown, son of the late Egmont Brown and late Annie Brown [Hodsoll], father to Collette Brown and Sandra Robinson [Brown], loving brother of Gloria, Una [Llewellyn], June , Roseanne,the late Winifred, Olga ,Beulah, Gladwin and Calvin in his 83rd of 13 Queen Street , St. Georges

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. David Robert Redverse Saunders Sr., on August 10, 2017 , He is the loving husband to Dorothy Minter-Saunders [Dot] son of the late Allison and late Robert Saunders, father to Michael Bradshaw [Janet], Devana Hart, Scott Saunders, Saundra Shye, late David Jr. Saunders, Zorphora [ Paula] Omabegho and Kenneth [Darius] Saunders; brother of Reginald Saunders, Leon Saunders
[Enois], Dorothy Trimm, Blondell Dillworth and late Donald Saunders in his 88th year Dundas Virginia USA

Celebration of life services was held at White Rock African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Alberta, Virginia on August 19, 2017, The family would like to thank you for your condolences and prayers at this time

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. Clifford Burnell Sawn beloved husband of the late Ismay Lorraine Swan, son of the late Henry and Edith Swan, loving father to Donna Scott, Henry [Debra Ann] and Gerald [Vanessa] Swan, brother to Ismay Barker [late Leo], and the late Barbara Dowling [late Cyril], Hyland [June], Kenneth [late Mary], Winston [late Frances], Westmore , Kingsley [late Madge], Ruth Whitter [late Cyril], Granville [Edith] in his 91st year of Patience Cottage, 1 Middle Park Lane, Pembroke.

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mrs. Ruth Minors beloved wife of the late William Arthur Minors, loving father to Curtis Minors [Willmae] , daughter of the late Nathaniel Augustus Steede and Thelma [Polly] Steede ,sister of Bryan Steede [Rose], Claudine Trott, Lyn [St. Clair “Brinky” ] Tucker and the late Dawud Mustafa [Colin], late Eldon Thomas [Triscot]Steede [Lorna] in her 87th year of #60 Happy Valley Devonshire

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

Margaret B. Vaucrosson, wife of the late Charles H.B. Vaucrosson, passed away peacefully in London, Ontario on October 25, 2017 at the age of 81. Beloved mother to Norma [Laetitia], Randy [Oonagh], Melanie, Andrew [Nita]; grandmother to Katrine [Austin], Calvina, Jason, Samantha, Alexander, Daniel, Payton, Kristen, Timothy, Spencer, Dhillon, Quinton, and Jessye, and sister to Mary [Asgar], Anthony, Michelle, and Paul [Patte]. 

As per Margaret’s wishes, there will be private celebration of Margaret’s life in London for family, friends and caregivers, followed by a formal service in Bermuda on Saturday, November 18th  2017 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Anglican Church in Pembroke.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations can be made to ‘The Eliza Doolittle Society’ which is charity she founded in Bermuda. To make a contribution, you can get details by sending an email to teds.director@gmail.com.  Or on-line payment 2000 6060 20757 0100 and please note this contribution is for Margaret Vaucrosson.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. Rakai Malcolm Augustus, most adored son of Gina Marie Augustus nee Bassett and the late Raymond Malcolm Augustus, loving grandson to late Koreen Mae Bassett, late Floyd “Butch” Bassett, Pauline Augustus and the late David Augustus Sr., in his 31st #3 Crown Lane Devonshire

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Augustus Funeral Home on Saturday, November 4th , 2017 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm only.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Julian Winfield Grant, son of the late Arthur and Marjorie Grant [nee Raynor], brother to Stanley and David T.B. [Binksy] Grant, Betty Ann Smith, Coralie M.M. Hayward [Baybay], D. Arlene Fishenden [Lindy/Fish], E. Maureen and, L. Vernae Grant in his 69th year of 14 Mary Victoria Road, Unit 45 Devonshire DV02.

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

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A service celebrating the life of Mr. Dilton Alonza Lightbourn, son of the late Denmark and the late Gwendolyn Lightbourn, husband of Patricia Lightbourn, father to Shawn Lightbourn [Kareema], Derrick Lowe [Kristi], Troy Lowe [Jennifer], and Tiannia Symonds [Darwin]; brother of Edwin ‘Jimmy’ Lightbourn [Helen], Calvin Lightbourn and the late Gladstone Lightbourn [Eunice] of Warwick Parish, will be held at Bright Temple A.M.E. Church, Spring Hill, Warwick on Tuesday morning, November 7th 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Anne’s cemetery, Southampton.

Visitation: Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Monday evening only, November 6th from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at AMIS Memorial Chapel, Khyber Pass, Warwick.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LCCA, P.O. Box DV 19, Devonshire DV BX.

Dilton Alonza Lightbourn is the brother of Sylvia Courtney and Rosetta Walwyn; grandfather to Maximus and Maven Lightbourne, Asir, Quan-Marley and Zaire Lowe and Daria Symonds; great grandfather to Quannae, Noah, Rhyda and Zion Lowe, and Elli-lynn Butterfield; uncle to nieces Annette Iris, Judith Lightbourne-Bartley, Dolores Lightbourne-Kiernan, Crystal and Colette Lightbourne; uncle to nephews Dwayne Burrows, George and Russell Courtney, Yuri, Edwin and Craig Lightbourne, Daryl and Jonathan Walwyn, and great uncles to numerous great nieces and nephews. Special friends: Robin & Gwen Joell, Michael Barkley; the Raynor family, the Bright Temple AME family. Also survived by other dear relatives and friends too numerous to name.

[Written by Don Burgess]

Friends and family paid tribute to a “gentle giant” with an “infectious laugh”, who tragically passed away this weekend.

Rakai Augustus was killed in a car accident around 11:40pm on Saturday, October 28 when the vehicle he was travelling in struck a wall on York Street in St. George near the junction with Fort George Hill.

Daniel Augustus said his cousin was not just a relative, but a good friend as well. The pair went to Prospect Primary together.

“He was the true definition of a gentle giant,” Daniel told Bernews. “He would brighten a room with his attitude. He was the friendliest guy you would ever meet. If you didn’t love Kai, there was an issue with you, not him. I’m going miss having laughs with him.”

Alex Dickinson, who was close to Rakai said, “He has been a dear friend for over 13 years. To know Rakai was to love him.

“He made everyone feel like his best friend. He had an infectious laugh and joyful demeanour that was so rare. He was a gentle giant who will be an incredible miss to all who were blessed enough to know him.”

Dejon Simmons also described Rakai as the “Big teddy bear everyone loved. I have no bad memories of Kai, and it was never a bad vibe when he was around. I mean the guy is indescribable.”

Mr Simmons said Rakai was a “gentle giant” and a “gentle soul and fun to be around. When reading the headline this morning, he was honestly the absolute last person I would think to leave earth this early.”

Jevaughn ‘Squirrely’ Simons said they met several years ago while in the Royal Bermuda Regiment. Mr Simons said, “He was under me as a private, but I loved his attitude and drive.

“He was a great guy to know, and each time I would see him we would have a good conversation and catch up. His personality was second to none always helpful and willing to help his fellow man. He will be a great loss, and I truly will miss him.”

Emily Ross said, “Rakai never failed to brighten up your day. He radiated positivity. It was impossible not to smile around him, because his positivity was so honest and genuine you couldn’t help but feel it too.

“He was funny, he was kind, he was famous for his Kai bear hugs. He loved his mom. He encouraged you to find happiness in the simple things. He was grateful for every day. When I think of Kai, I think of happiness, humour and hope. A light has gone out.”

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Audrey Edith-Mae Smith [nee Flood], daughter of the late Alma ‘Brownie’ Lamb and Dennis Flood, step father Nelson Lamb, loving mother to Angel Smith [Antoine], step- daughter Chervonne Smith, sister to Allen ‘Euppie’ [Lana] and Anthony Flood, Adrene Smith, and the late Alvin Flood [Liz], in her 60th year of 11 Peet Point Lane, Smith’s.

Funeral service arrangements have been made for November 10, 2017 at The New Testament Church of God, Heritage Worship Centre, at 1:00 pm.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. Reginald Arthur Burrows beloved husband of Sheila A. Burrows, son of the late Reginald and Esme Burrows, loving father to Christopher J. Burrows, Cynthia L. Burrows, Tracey J. Burch-Moore, Trina Bean [Gerald], in his 84th year of 189 Middle Road, Southampton.

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Mr. Rowan Adrian Dill, beloved husband of the late Sylvia Dill, son of the late Olga Juanita Dill [Steede] and Captain Reginald Dill, loving father to Sakinah, Rowan, Karimah and Rahim Dill, brother to Raymond [Liser], Juanita Shaw [Steve], Robert [Helene], Charlotte Degraff [Kenneth], Reginald [Jennifer], Rudolph [Deborah], Patricia and Roger Dill, and late Roland, Raguel and Ralph Dill in his 66th year of 34 Bob’s Valley Lane, Sandys.

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

[AMIS Memorial Chapel & Crematory]

A service celebrating the life of Kathleen Adina Brangman nee Caines, wife of the late Roth Brangman; beloved mother of Glenda Caines, the late Allan Caines [Marjorie], Ivan Caines, Oraefo Adisa, Roslyn Francis [Morris] and Sandra Brangman; daughter of the late William A. Caines and the late Clara D. Caines nee Benjamin, in her 90th year of #12 Anchorage View Road, Ferry Reach, St. Georges GE 01, will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14th, 2017 at the St. George’s Seventh-day Adventist Church, Secretary Road.  Interment will follow at the SDA cemetery.

Visitation:  Relatives and friends may pay their respects on Tuesday, November 14th only from 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. at the church.

She is also survived by her sister Henrietta Jones, [sister Wilhelmina Fields predeceased her]; grandchildren Bentley Gibbons, Oronde Wilson, Dale Brangman [Fredericka], Morrisa Rogers [David] and Dionne Swan; and great-grandchildren  Oronde Wilson Jr., Ori Wilson, Zyell Swan, Camille Rogers, and Daylon Brangman.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Age Concern at www.ageconcern.bm.

Colours may be worn.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the death of Morlan Anthonio Smith Steede husband of Martseeyah Jones, son of Richard Ricky Steede and Madge McKnuff, loving father to Maliah Steede, brother to Gabre Mills, Jajaun, Jahrico, Irijah, Jahmea and Jahmeeka Steede, aunt of Durronnie Philpott, grandson of Daisey McKnuff, the late Marilyn Steede, John Hollis and JahMac McKnuff, in his 31st year of Hamilton Parish.

Funeral service arrangements will be announced later.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the passing of Claudette Marie Jennings.

A Home Going service for Claudette Marie Jennings, daughter of the late Winton and Winifred Jennings, loving mother to Ronald [Maxayn] and Quindolyn Jennings, sister to Judith, Veronica, the late Earlston, Winton, Maxwell, Quinton, Ralph, Tyrone and Dorothy in her 79th year of 7 Bay Lane, Sandys will be held at Christ Church, Devonshire Today, November 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm.

Interment will follow the service at St. John’s Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Christ Church, Devonshire Today, November 17, 2017 from 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm.

Lovingly remembered by grandchildren: Satrina, Keidoe Jennings [T Andrea], Daivone Jennings-Arorash, Quindreika Givens [Orlando], Daiquin Jennings-Arorash, Jayde Curtis, and Ronee’ Jennings; great-grandchildren: Qualeke and Quasy Jennings-Caesar, Priya Dill, and Kiley Jennings [late]; Khalid and Khadaja Givens; nieces: Lena-Mae, Winifred, Suzanne [Rudolph], Amanda, April Jennings, Sonya Simons [Brandon], Tina Brangman; nephews: Earlston, Elliot Jennings, Antwan [Cesa] Edwards, Brian Jennings and Glenn Briggs and numerous as listed to mention.

Claudette Marie Jennings was pre-deceased Marion Jennings and Sherma Jennings, Larry Jennings.

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Augustus Funeral Home regrets to announce the passing of Mrs. Albertine Alice Viola Place.

A Home Going service for Mrs. Albertine Alice Viola Place, beloved wife of the late Voorhees Place, daughter of the late David and Margaret Pitt, loving mother to Maurice Williams Sr. [Phyllis], and Christopher Williams [Sheron], sister to Warren ‘Bussie’ Pitt Sr. [Muriel], Fay Paul [Carlton], adopted sister Elsie Hart [Vernon], in her 92nd year of 2C Overlook Palmeto Gardens, Flatts Smiths will be held at The First Church of God, North Shore Today, November 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm.

Interment will follow the service at St. John’s Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at The First Church of God, North Shore Today, November 16, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 12:55 pm.

Lovingly remembered by special son: Troy Burgess [Claire], Serena; niece: Patricia Adderley [New York]; special nephew: St. Clair Pitt; nephew: Roger Hart [Marlene]; special friend: Victoria Daulphin; cousins: Elizabeth Richardson, Lorraine Durham [Edward], Peggy Outerbridge, Leroy Riley, Wilma Dill; sisters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and numerous other close relatives and friends.

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A home-going service for Olga Alfreda ‘Freda’ Furbert [Nee Curtis], daughter of the late Reginald and the late Irene Curtis; loving mother to Oliver [Carol] Furbert, Rafiq [Nasra Aly] Rasheed, Alan [June-Ann] Furbert and PeggyAnn Bean; sister to Ianthia Wilson and sister-in-law of Janette Curtis, will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wesley Methodist Church, Church Street, Hamilton.  Interment will follow at Wesley cemetery, Cemetery Road, Pembroke.

Visitation:  Relatives and friends may pay their respects Friday evening, November 17th from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. at AMIS Memorial Chapel, Khyber Pass, Warwick.  Also at the church on Saturday 18th from 1:00 – 1:50 p.m.

She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren LeeAnn Simmons, Troy Furbert, Fioma Furbert, Capucine [Arthur ‘Smokey’] Dill, Shawn Fishenden, Yolanda [Craig] Outerbridge, Dion [Alexis] Correia, Kalilah Furbert, Lionel [Shana] Bean, Matthew [Chamika] Furbert, Maryam Rasheed, Alana Furbert, Irven Simmons Jr. and adopted grandson Kenton Swan and loving her great grandchildren.  Special friends Ednamae Jones, Roberta Graham, Freida Dowling, Janet Murray, Colin Smith, Marylou Binns, Joan Talbot; cousin Inez Curtis, Betty Burch, Beverly and Basil Wyse; her numerous nieces, nephews, the Wesley Methodist Church family, her extended family and other dear friends. 

She was predeceased by brothers Reginald Ivan [Milli], Winston [Edith], Oliver ‘Tracy’ Curtis; sister Valeria [Capt. Edward] Williams and long-time friend Frances Calder.

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A service celebrating the life of Mrs. Lois Elizabeth Allen, wife of the late Winston Chesterfield Allen, mother of Abdul Kareen Muhammad [aka Stanley Paul Fleming]; step-mother to Patricia Irene Allen, in her 90th year, formerly of Sentinel Hill, Southampton, will be held at the Southampton Seventh-day Adventist Church, Middle Road, Southampton on Sunday morning, November 19th 2017 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will follow at St. John’s cemetery, Pembroke.

Visitation:  Relatives and friends may pay their respects Sunday morning only at the church from 10:00 -10:50 a.m.

Mama Lois is also survived by her granddaughter Jamillah Christon Finley, her four great grandchildren; sisters Paulette G. Smith, Barbara Ebbin, Jean Wilson, Joanne Javis, Claudette Jones and brother Melvin Hill [Frances], and numerous other dear relatives and friends.

Colours may be worn.