OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

Innocent Donelly, also known as 'Philbert', 'Philibòt', 'Bow', or 'Ti Bow', originally of Chopin Barre Denis, but who for several decades resided in Cacao, Babonneau has left an indelible mark in our hearts, minds, lives and memories.

He breathed his last on Thursday May 15th, 2025, after living a full life of 84 years.

He was predeceased by his 4 month baby boy, Amedee Alexander born May 12th, 1978, and 8 siblings, including:

Cecil Evariste Donelly who was laid to rest on November 20th, 2010

Joseph 'Jojo' 'Big Show' Donelly who passed away on May 7th 2023 and

Ann Marie 'Sésé' Donelly who passed away on November 20th, 2024

He leaves behind;

5 Children:

Eggleston Lucius Julian also known as Mano, residing in Chopin, Barre Denis, employed with Royalton Resort

Dorothy Ismael- Gould, based in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, employed with Norwegian Cruise Line

Alcess Ismael in Anse Ger, Desruisseaux, owner of AKISS and co-owner of A&E Breakfast Services Plus

Alex Ismael, carpenter of Cacao, Babonneau

Adams Ismael, electrician, also of Cacao, Babonneau

4 Grandchildren:

Jewel Yvonne Nelson in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Taariq Julian in Texas

Kaitlyn Tamyra Dwarikasingh, also in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Alexis Ismael, student of the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary

School, residing in Banse, Laborie

1 Sister:

Juliana Donelly also known as Julia or Ju of Chopin, Barre Denis

4 Brothers:

Barthelmy Donelly also known as 'So I Am' or Papo, residing in Cacao Babonneau

Victor Donelly residing in Brooklyn, New York

Clive Donelly also known as Sikra of Chopin, Barre Denis

Anthony Donelly also known as Tony, also of Chopin, Barre Denis, employed with Ultra Mart Inc

4 Nieces:

Prisca V Donelly, secretary at Baywalk

Jonella Donelly-Rambadadt and Family residing in Houston, Texas

Bianca Donelly and Family of Chopin, Barre Denis, employed with Massy Waterfront

Anthea Annia Donelly and Family also of Chopin, Barre Denis, employed with Sandals Halcyon

6 Nephews:

Onate Cottle of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, employed with Courts SVG Ltd

Joehann Donelly, in Castries, better known as Mad Max

Donavan Kyle Donelly, residing in Grand Riviere, Gros Islet, employed with Renwick and Company

Brandan Joseph, residing in Monier, employed with Dominoes Pizza

Kurt Donelly residing in Chase Gardens, employed with Discover Flow

Joel Donelly, of Chopin, Barre Denis

2 Sisters-in-law:

Prisca Donelly

Agatha Donelly, both residing in Chopin, Barre Denis

1 Aunt:

Theresa Polius of Chopin, Barre Denis and family

Relatives:

The Donelly Families of Barre Du Chaussee and around the island

The descendants of his late maternal grandfather, Joseph Philgence Jn Baptiste of Babonneau, including:

Descendants of Bertin Philgence in Cabiche and Sans Souci

Descendants of Joseph 'Cyril' Severin of Gros Islet

Descendants of Virginia 'Rose' Severin of Lastic Hill and Reduit

Descendants of Fedillia Paul of Foresterre, Marchand and environs

Descendants of Amazilta 'Amé' Francois alias Agnes Harris of Fond Cacao

Descendants of Joseph 'Ti Paul' Paul alias Philgence, alias Jn Baptiste of Fond Cacao

Descendants of Cecilia 'Cécile' 'Ma Mitchell Paul-Delaire of Ti Rocher, Castries

Descendants of Fredericka 'Fedicka' Charles of Leven Spencer Drive

Descendants of Marie 'Bèwèz' Popo of Babonneau

Descendants of Rosita 'Zabèl' Popo of Hill 20

Descendants of deceased cousin Vincent 'Vilo' Alexander of Cacao

The Paul Families of Saint Lucia

The Florenville, Jn Baptiste/Baptiste, James and Durancy Families of Ti Chemin and Babonneau

The Dupre and Tisson Families of Trois Piton

Also left to mourn:

Ulinda 'Ma Anmannin' Preville and Family in Cacao, Babonneau.

Claudia Julian, better known as Ramona, and Family

The Forde Family of Chopin, Barre Denis

Naomi Patrick- Smith and Family of Resinard, Babonneau

The entire community of Babonneau, but with special mention of:

The Alexander Family, especially Nwèl and Families in Cacao and Fond Cacao

Miss Ismela at Cacao

Miss Angela also known as Koy, and the rest of the Poyotte Family

Theophil Daniel better known as Blan/ Mr Blan in Fond Cacao

Honoria Delice better known as Miss J-knees in Fond Cannie

Marie Samuel better known as Ma Ta at Cacao

Magdalene Dixon better known as Miss Majorie at Cacao

Yolene Joseph better known as Miss Katie in Fond Cannie

The farewell service of our beloved Innocent Donelly, also known as 'Philbert', 'Philibòt', 'Bow', or 'Ti Bow', will be held on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025,at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Babonneau, at 3:00p.m.Then, to be interred at the Babonneau, Cemetery.

All are invited to wear a touch of royal blue.

Buses available at Cacao from 2:15pm

Workout (bus) leaves Chopin and Ulence (bus) leaves La Croix Maingot at 2pm

M403, Claudius 'Mice' Dupre leaves Trois Piton at 2:15pm

TX918, Earl Isidore leaves the A&E yard, Anse Ger, at 1:30pm

We are eternally grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this trying time.

The body of Innocent 'Philbert' 'Philibòt' 'Bow' or 'Ti Bow' Donelly rests currently at the Rambally's Funeral Parlour, Calvary Road, Castries

May his soul remain in perpetual peace.