ERROL MERVIN GOODRIDGE
On Friday January 31, 2025, ERROL MERVIN GOODRIDGE of 28 Main Avenue Eden Lodge, St. Michael, died peacefully at age 80. He was a retired Senior Environmental Officer. Beloved husband of the late Vernese Ometa Goodridge; Cherished father of Errol Goodridge Jr., Laura-Lynn and Dwayne Goodridge; Loving grandfather of Donavan Goodridge. Brother of the late Cameron, Dennis and Hetta Goodridge; Uncle of many; Friend of Eddie Husbands, the Layne, Lewis, Blackett, Pilgrim, Eastmond, Scantlebury and Nicholls. The funeral of the late Errol Mervin Goodridge leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael on Saturday February 22, 2025 at 12:30 am for The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Cave Hill Main Road, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 pm for the service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate his life. The cortege will then proceed to the Cassia Lawns of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church for the Interment. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 12:15 pm on Saturday February 22, 2025. The body will repose for viewing in the chapel of Paramount Funeral Home from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm on Friday February 21, 2025 Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or onParamount’s facebook page
STEPHEN LEON BRYAN
On Saturday February 1, 2025, STEPHEN LEON BRYAN of Dash Valley, St. George died peacefully at age 70. He was a former employee of the General Post Office; Son of Ophelia Bryan and the late Joseph Sealy; Estranged Husband of Eucilda Bryan; Father of Jabari, Tamica and Jevon Trotman; Adopted Father of Paula Hunte. Brother of Wilfred and Prestine Bryan, Christine Howell and the late Roosevelt Bryan; Uncle of Taniesha, Mario, Katelyn, Krissanne and Kayden; Brother-in-law of Catherine Bryan and Anthony Howell; Friend of many . The Funeral of the late Stephen Leon Bryan leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 1:45 pm, on Wednesday February 19, 2025 for St. George Parish Church, The Glebe, St. George, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:30 pm for the Service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate his life followed by the Interment. The Organist, members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 1:30 pm on Wednesday February 19, 2025. The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Tuesday February 19, 2025 from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm.Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com, on Paramount’s facebook page
FRANK LLEWELLYN GRIMES
On Thursday January 16, 2025 Frank Llewellyn Grimes, affectionately known as “Frankie Paul” of Chadderton Road, Carrington’s Village St. Michael died peacefully at 57. Son of the late Pearl Grimes and Graydon Welch; Father of Shanice, Shamar, Sherese and Keanna President; Grandfather of 2; Brother of Cheryl, Nigel Welch, Anderson, Derrick, Kathy, Kay and Nicole Grimes, Richard Waldron (England), Cecille Hawes (USA), of the late Brenda and Edward Grimes. Uncle of many; Relative of the Grimes, Boucher and Welch family; Friend of Juliette Nelson, Winston Agard, Tyrone Gittens. The funeral of the late Frank Llewellyn Grimes leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael on Saturday February 15, 2025 at 8:30 am for the Chapel of Westbury Cemetery, Westbury Road, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 am for the service of Praise and Thanksgiving, followed by the interment. The Chapel Organist is kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 8:15 am on Saturday February15, 2025. The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Friday February 14, 2025 from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm. Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or onParamount’s facebook page.
LANTHE ELNORA HINES
On Wednesday January 29, 2025, Ianthe Elnora Hines née Hoyte of #50, 4th Avenue West Terrace, St. James and formerly of the UK, Merricks, St. Philip and Ellerton, St. George died peacefully at age 79. She was a retired Nurse of the QEH; Daughter of the late Violet Blades and the late Livingstone Maynard; Stepdaughter of the late Eustace Blades; Sister of Gloria Cook, Ernestine Hoyte (both of the UK), Lilian O’Garro (USA), Jean Savoury, Yvonne Hampden, Patsy Blades and the late Gwendolyn Weekes. Aunt of Albert (Ras John) Hoyte, Keith Hoyte, Selwyn Hoyte and Vanessa Hampden (both of the USA), Shawn and Dave Blades, Shernell Savoury (Canada) and many others; Niece of the late James Maynard; Cousin of Ian Hoyte, Jeffrey Lorde, the late Cherrill Hoyte and many others. Sister-in-law of Winston McKenzie (UK), Steadman Weekes and Othneil O’Garro (both of the USA), Vinston Hampden and the late David Savoury; Relative of the Hoyte, Forde, Alleyne and Maynard families and Friend of many too numerous to mention. The Funeral of the late Ianthe Elnora Hines née Hoyte leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 1:15 pm on Thursday February 13, 2025 for The Church of The Holy Trinity, Ruby, St. Philip, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 pm for a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate her life followed by the interment in the church yard. The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 1:00 pm on Thursday February 13, 2025. The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Wednesday February 12, 2025 from 4 pm until 6 pm. funeral service for the late Ianthe Elnora Hines née Hoyte can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices. Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s facebook page.
JUNIOR RODNEY TEDROY BAKER
On Wednesday January 22, , Junior Rodney Tedroy Baker affectionately known as “Junie” of 43 St. Ann’s Road, Pineland, St. Michael, died peacefully at age 61. He was a member of London Road Apostolic Church; Son of the late Lorraine Chandler née Baker and the late Joseph Crichlow; Brother of Beverley, Joseph, Clarence, Jacqueline, Juel and the late Maxine and Ralph Baker. Uncle of many; Nephew of Wesley Baker and Juel Elcock; Relative of the Baker, Crichlow, Proverbs and Elcock families; Dear friend of Hyacinth Chandler, the Pastor and members of the London Road Apostolic Church and others The funeral of the late Junior Rodney Tedroy Baker affectionately known as “Junie” leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 8:15 am for the London Road Apostolic Church, London Road, Britton’s Hill, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 am for the service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate his life. The cortege will then proceed to the Westbury Cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 8:00 am on Tuesday February 11, 2025. The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Monday February 10, 2025 from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm. Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s facebook page.
MELVILLE DACOSTA CALLENDER
On Monday December 23, 2024, MELVILLE DACOSTA CALLENDER of #105 Diamond Avenue, Rock Dundo Park, Cave Hill, St. Michael died peacefully at age 95. He was a lifelong and proud Alumni of Harrison College and appreciated teacher of many at Foundation Boys School and Bishop High School in Tobago. Loving son of the late Isadora Chase, Beloved husband of the late Joy Callender; Dearest brother of John Chase, the late Wendell Callender and the late Jennifer Johnson. Dear Brother-in-law of Dorothy Chase and the late Eileen Callender; Cherished uncle and great uncle of many in the UK. Cousin of Marguerite Daniel; Relative of the Callender and Hayward families in St Martins, St Philip, the UK, USA and Guyana; Close friend of Jean Springer, Pat Callender, Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith, Mrs Goddard and others in Barbados, Canada and Trinidad and Tobago. The funeral of the late Melville Dacosta Callender leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael on Saturday February 8, 2025 at 8:30 am for Christ The King Anglican Church, Rock Dundo, Cave Hill, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 am for the service of Praise and Thanksgiving to celebrate his life. The cortege will then proceed to the Frangipani Lawns of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church for the Interment. The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 8:15 am on Saturday February 8, 2025 Saturday February 8, 2025 Relatives asked that in addition to the mourning colours a touch of red be worn The body will repose for viewing in the chapel of Paramount Funeral Home from 3 pm until 5 pm on Friday February 7, 2025 Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s facebook page The funeral service for the late Melville Dacosta Callender can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices.
MICHAEL JOHN LAFFIN
On Monday January 6, 2025, MICHAEL JOHN LAFFIN of Oakwood Park, Thorpes, St. James and formerly of the UK died peacefully in Barbados. He was the loving husband to Margaret Laffin. Doting father to his family – children Kevin, Ryan, Kelly and Claireann and Grandchildren Nathan and Poppy. He was the third of five children (all of the UK); best friend of Olly, the guys on the beach and many others, A service to celebrate Michael John Laffin Life and reflect his memory will take place in the Chapel of Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael, Barbados on Tuesday January 28, 2025 at 10:00 am. A private cremation will take place at a later date. His cheeky smile and joking ways will be forever missed. Rest in peace and fly high X Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s facebook page.
VIOLET ERNESTA GASKIN
On Sunday December 29, 2024, VIOLET ERNESTA GASKIN affectionately known as “Grand Grand” of Rick’s Road, Thorpes, St. James died peacefully at age 107. Mother of Monica Wilkinson (London), Rudolph Gaskin and the late Eric and Neville Gaskin and Dorothy Crick; Grandmother of Stephen, Vernon and Mark Gaskin, Mervyn and Maureen Beckles, Andrea Freeman, Diana and David Hall, Maureen King, David and Damian Wilkinson; Great-Grandmother of Twenty, Great-great-grandmother of Seventeen. Sister of the late Nina Gaskin and Neitha Hoyte; Aunt of Audley, Joseph, John, Pauline, Esther (USA), Lester (UK) and the late Ivan Jordan; Niece of Eudora Browne; Friend of Ian, Shirrol, Hilda and Alvin Thompson, The Pastor and members of the Full Gospel Assembly and many others. The Funeral of the late Violet Ernesta Gaskin leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 11:30 am on Thursday January 16, 2025 for The Full Gospel Assembly, Prospect, St. James, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 1:00 pm for the Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate her life. The cortege will then proceed to Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church, for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 11:15 am on Thursday January 16, 2025. No mourning colours by special request! The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Wednesday January 15, 2025 from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm. The funeral service for the late Violet Ernesta Gaskin can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices. Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s facebook page.
HYACINTH ORINTHIA TROTMAN
On Friday January 3, 2025, HYACINTH ORINTHIA TROTMAN of Hinckson Gap, Hindsbury Road, St. Michael and formerly of Phoenix Leguan, Guyana died peacefully at age 89. She was Wife of the late Lester Trotman; Mother of Larry, Sylvester, Clifford, Jermina and the late Angilina Trotman; Stepmother of Allison Bishop and Wendy Knight. Grandmother of Stephanie, Jared and Sherida Trotman, Davida Edgehill, Nicholas and Nikita Bishop; Aunt of many in the USA, Guyana and Barbados; Mother-in-law of Michelle and Shanta Trotman. The Funeral of the late Hyacinth Orinthia Trotman leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 8:30 am on Monday January 13, 2025 for Ebenezer Seventh Day Adventist Church, Eden Lodge, St. Michael, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at10:00 am for a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate her life. The cortege will then proceed to The Westbury Cemetery, Westbury Road, St. Michael for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 8:15 am on Monday January 13, 2025. The body will repose for viewing in the Chapel of the Paramount Funeral Home on Sunday January 12, 2025 from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm. The funeral service for the late Hyacinth Orinthia Trotman can be viewed live on youtube or at kd34streamingservices Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s facebook page
ESTER EUDENE MURRELL
On Tuesday December 17, 2024, ESTHER EUDENE MURRELL affectionately known as “Sheila” of Ashbury, St. George and formerly of Brooklyn, NY died peacefully at age 76. She was the Daughter of the late Eulene and Vincent Murrell; Mother of Roger, Wayne and Rodney Murrell; Grandmother of Kemar, Jamar, Shericka, Dayne, Dario, Jevon, Christopher, Bria, Alex and King. Niece of Elsie Bascombe; Mother-in-law of Jinene and Patsy Murrell. Sister of the late Carl and Lyle Bascombe and Aunt of many. The Funeral of the late Esther Eudene Murrell leaves Paramount Funeral Home, Upper Hindsbury Road, St. Michael at 1:45 pm on Friday January 10, 2025 for The St. Jude Anglican Church, St. Judes, St. George, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:30 pm for a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate her life followed by the interment in the church yard. The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend. Flowers may be sent to Paramount Funeral Home no later than 1:30 pm on Friday January 10, 2025. The funeral service for the late can be viewed live on youtube or Fond remembrances and condolences to the family may be directed to paramount@caribsurf.com or paramountfh993@gmail.com or on Paramount’s facebook page.