OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

We are saddened to announce the death of Annie Bertha Charles nee Ferdinand better known as Derinese (Deer-re-nese), originally of Desruisseaux but resided at La Pansee, Castries, passed away at the OKEU Hospital on Sunday April 13, 2025 at 9:11 p.m. She was 73 years old.

She was predeceased by;

Mother:

Monique Ferdinand

Father:

Thomas Derald Ferdinand

Left to mourn;

Husband:

Gaspard Charles also known as Vanroy Charles

3 Children:

Simeon Danroy Charles

Mervin Charles

Michael Charles

1 Grandchild:

Simeon Danroy Charles Jr., also known as Diquan and his wife, Amaani Vaniya

Her Brothers:

Frere Thomas and family of Anse-ger

Luke Joseph Ferdinand of Marisule, Gros-Islet

John Elias Ferdinand of Paix Bouche, Babonneau

Hubert Ferdinand better known as Borti or Brother Ferdi,

Macarius Ferdinand better known as Mark,

Nelson Ferdinand better known as Derald, all of Desruisseaux

Elicious Ferdinand better known as Smiley of Cas En Bas, Gros-Islet

Bernard Ferdinand better known as Scarborough of Babonneau

Sisters:

Veronique Leotta Alexander better known as Mum and family of Vigie

Majorie Marius and family of Lombard Mon Repos

Marcella Emmanuel of Cacao, Vigie

Joan Ferdinand of Desruisseaux

Rosanna Eritagne better known as Sophia of Cas En Bas, Gros-Islet

Hermen Ferdinand better known as Memen of Babonneau

Sirah Ferdinand-Phillip of Castries

Lucilla Cora Augustin of Morne Serpent, Gros-Islet

Sister From Another Mother:

Angel Brouet and family

68 Nephews and Nieces including:

Renica Michaud of Cas En Bas

Bonaventure Greaves of Black Bay Vieux-Fort

Angus Marius of Lombard Mon Repos

Julita Marius

Neil Ferdinand of Marisule, Gros-Islet

Dwayne Ferdinand

Tricia Ferdinand

Michael Serieux

Nelwin Jankie

Elijah Ferdinand of Desruisseaux

Jenaii Ferdinand of Beausejour, Gros-Islet

Senator Guibion Ferdinand better known as Gibo

Antonia Ferdinand Amedee of St. Vincent

Nerville Kurly Eritagne better known as Lossy of Cas En Bas, Gros-Islet

Ernica Philesta Ferdinand

Regine Mondesir residing in Grenada

Jeremie Augustin

Benson Augustin

63 Grand Nieces and Nephews

Brothers-in-law:

Morlan Charles and family of La Pansee, Castries

Rohan Phillip of Castries

Dylan Barry Augustin of Morne Serpent, Gros-Islet

Sister-in-law:

Petra Ferdinand of Babonneau

Many neighbours who became her family

Friends:

Anne Marie Spencer

Glory of Martinique

Monique Bowen and family of Curacao

Bernita Mitchel of Beausejour, Gros-Islet who was like a daughter to her

Other Families and Friends:

Glory Joseph and family of Morne Du Don

Comana Lubin and the Lubin family of Balata

The Duncan family of San Soucis

The Daniel family of Riviere Mitan

Mc Farlane Family

Mathurin family

Louison family

St. Ville family

Toussaint family

James family, all in Desruisseaux

The Doctors, Nurses, and staff of the OKEU Hospital and the Wellness Centre

La Clery, Morne Du Don and La Pansee Communities

Numerous other family and friends here in Saint Lucia and abroad

The funeral service for the late Annie Bertha Charles nee Ferdinand better known as Derinese, will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, La Clery on Saturday May 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., and her body will be laid to rest at the Choc Cemetery.

Her body now lies at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, Calvary Road, Castries.