OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved Father, Husband, Grand Father and Friend - Nathan Barnard better known as John, Johnatan or Beng. He transitioned this life on February 15, 2024 at 5:00 pm in Auxlyon at his daughter’s residence, he was 70 years old. Nathan Barnard, John, or Beng is formerly from Auxlyon, Mabouya Valley and Chassin, Baboneau, but resided in St Michael Barbados.

He was predeceased by his mother:

Anastasie Jn Pierre better known as Eldora of Auxlyon

His Father:

Reginald John better known as Am-None, of Richfond, Mabouya Valley.

Left to mourn are:

His Wife:

Lucy Barnard nee Jacobie also known as Andrina of Chassin Babonneau

Eight Children:

Kasha Constantin, Jenalise Nelson and Fernando Marcel of Auxlyon

Bernicia Marcel residing in Cayenne

Firmious Pascal, Building Contractor, residing in Barbados

Chris Lawrence in Martinique

Miandad Matthew, residing in England, Performance Manager Go-Ahead London,

Emrand Matthew, residing in Derniere Riviere, Assistant Accountant General at the Treasury Department, he is also the Chairman of Dennery North Local Government Council

Fourteen Grand Children:

Kevin Emmanus, Police Officer of Dennery

Miya Matthew, Ethan Matthew and Evie Matthew of England

Danley and Zaria Nelson of Auxlyon

Akaylah Taliam and Alyssa Clifford of Connecticut, USA

Martis Marcel of Cayenne

Christina and Chris Junior Lawrence of Martinique

Jada, Jadeo and Jerro Pascal all residing in Barbados

Adopted Children:

Meyah Ramona Fulgence residing in St Michael Barbados

Asher and Kurd Nelson of Auxlyon

Step Daughters:

Melisha Jacobie, Registered Nurse at OKEU Hospital and residing in Chassin Baboneau

Donna Jacobie, Attorney at Law of Jacobian Law Office and residing in Chassin Baboneau

Daughter In Law:

Mandy Matthew residing in England

Seven Sisters:

Bendictta Bennet better known as Fonuda of Bon Terre

Linda Andrew and Annie Arthur of La Perle

Agatha Regis better known as Mona of Richfond

Lucy Deterville better known as Sephra and Juliana Deterville better known as Ethlene residing in Brooklyn, New York

Diana Barnard better known as Eugene of Auxlyon

Eight Brothers:

Felix Barnard better known as Dembo of Despin

Francois Barnard better known as Brother Ruddy of Auxlyon

Robert Barnard better known as Bor-Bot residing in Texas,

Cletus Jn Pierre also known as Elvis of Auxlyon,

Jordan Jn Pierre residing in England,

George Barnard residing in Barbados,

Patrick Sumra better known as Leo residing in Barbados,

Agustus Barnard better known as Argortor residing in Martinique

Many nieces including:

Paula Bennett of England

Gloria Henry, Jacinta Dorville and family of Auxlyon,

Anselma Robert, Pinky Bernard

Clara Regis residing in the United States, Theresa Regis residing in Martinique, Merline Regis of La Ressource Vieux Fort

Marcelline Edgar of Grand Ravine

Tania and Karen Jn Pierre of Auxlyon

Alifa Ford, Indianna Andrew of La Perle

Many nephews including:

Apostle Lester James of Gros Islet

Father Andrew Barnard Parish Priest of Carriacou and Petite Martinique in Grenada

Adiah Barnard of the Morne, Castries

Celsus, Titus and Timothy Barnard residing in the United States

Vernon Jn Pierre of Auxlyon

Darren Jn Pierre residing in Canada

Nazarus and Eustace Andrew of La Perle

Emmanuel Peter better known as Jah Par of Grand Riviere

Alvin Charles of Despin

God Children:

Desmond Martial of Auxlyon

Earl Smith of the United States

Mc Elva Sandiford better known as Nurdge of Richfond

Many relatives including:

Sylvian Mombelly and Family of Despin

Marge William and Family of Bousejou

Rona Martial and family

Meridith James and family

Delisha Johny and family

Georgina Langellier and family

Headly Fenelon and family

Fumise Richard and Family

Francisca Nelson better known as Bow-Bin and family

Rose Ann Mathurin and Family

Vermillia Edward better known as Narne and family and

Sheila Henville and family ,All of Auxlyon

Francillia Biscette and family

Marilyn Solomon and family

Natalie Dulice and family ,All of Babonneau

Patricia Solomon and family of Mon Du Don

Gloria Phillip and family of Trinidad and Tobago

Linus Philip and family of Guadeloupe

Felix Delice and family of St Thomas

Mona Xavier and family of Ti-La Ressource

Rene Jn Pierre and family of Grand Ravine

Cornelia Velinor and family of Richfond

Also the, Constantine, Monrose, Xavier, Barnard, Jn. Pierre and Aurelien families of Auxlyon;

The John, Regis, Sandiford and Fontellio families of Richfond

Jacobie Family of Babonneau

Friends:

Janice, Moss, Leeshawn, B.R.C, Tahira, Nicole, Mohan, Tony, Steve, Mr. Paul, Shemiah and Jenny - All of Barbados

Blaze Lawrence better known as Minville, Elton Willix and Linus Velinor of Auxlyon

Sheila Edwin better known as Jarn of Grand Ravine

The funeral service of our dearly departed, Nathan Barnard better known as John, Johnatan or Beng of Auxlyon and Chassin Baboneau but resided in Barbados will be held on Friday March 15, 2024 at St Michael’s Roman Catholic Church in La Ressource Mabouya Valley from 1:00 pm. The body will then be interred in the La Ressource Cemetery.

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

May he Rest in perfect Peace!