OBITUARIES & CONDOLENCE

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, sister, aunty, cousin, and friend, Mrs. Corlita Patrick, affectionately known as Unice Avril, better known as Ma Papo, Tit, and Mum of Austin Hill Dernier Riviere Dennery. She passed away at the OKEU hospital on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 4:10p.m. at the age of 78 years.

She is pre-deceased by;

Her Husband:

Lionel Jerry Patrick also known as Papo and

Her Brother:

Garnet Avril

Left to mourn 5 Children;

3 Daughters:

Philomen Avril also known as Nice of Vieux-fort but resides in England

Valery Ernest, residing at Assou Canal, Grande Riviere, Gros-Islet, employed at Tropic Hub

Noela Avril of Derniere Riviere, Manager at Valton Building Supplies

2 Sons:

Matthew Avril, Carpenter and Builder of Derniere Riviere who was also her godson

Augustus Avril also known as Purna, residing in Panama City, Florida, Supervisor of Simpson Construction of Alabama

2 Special Adopted Sons:

Dextus Avril also known as Ruff and family residing in Florida

Grayran Avril and family in Dennery

15 Grandchildren:

Sharon Avril also known as Leandra in France

Vanessa Avril also known as Casandra in England

Kaive Ernest of Derniere Riviere, Customer Service Rep at Itel

Abiola Edwin also known as Abbie

Joaquin Edwin also known as Dantae’

Ethan Avril

Sabrina Avril

Marla Avril, all of Derniere Riviere

Kaiesha Henry of Assou Canal, Grande Riviee, Gros-Islet

Nathan Avril in New York

Devon Avril also known as Kirby and

Cristaline Avril-Charles also known as Nicole, both of Vieux-fort

Jason Avril also known as Brad of Grand Ravine

Josiah Avril in Florida

Paige Tobierre in St. Croix

7 Great Grandchildren:

Jaydence and Tiago in France

Joshua and Ruth in England

Zendaya and Zenil in Vieux-fort

Desiree in Derniere Riviere

Sevyn Avril in New York

3 Sisters:

Helen Avril residing in Martinique

Ursula Sydney of Derniere Riviere

3Jeannie Avril also known as Urella of Bisee, Castries

8 Brothers:

Michael Avril also known as Gregar in Barbados

Lyndon Mathieu also known as Marlye

Eustace Avril also known as Adol

Sylvanus Avril also known as Annoe

Charles John also known as I-Twal

Kensley Henry also known as Dicken, all of Derniere Riviere

Bernard and Dave Mathurin in Antigua

2 Stepchildren:

Vincent Chandlier and

Jane in Castries

Aunties:

Saysay Avril and family of Derniere Riviere and abroad

Rona Avril in Martinique

Tantitit Avril and family of Derniere Riviere and abroad

Merdrey

Thelma

Verona and

Ny Mathurin and family, residing here and abroad

Says-U and family residing in England

Uncles:

Simon Avril and family in Derniere Riviere

Sydney Avril and family residing in England

Joe and Bishop Mathurin and family of Derniere Riviere

Daughters-in-law:

Julia Avril of Panama City, Florida

Vernagien Avril of Derniere Riviere

Sons-in-Law:

Darren Edwin of Derniere Riviere

Peter Henry of Assou Canal, Grande Riviere, Gros-Islet

19 Nieces including:

Sandra

Gladys

Ingrid

Lisa

Tessa

Mandy

Lina

Marva and

Keisah

12 Nephews including:

Geoge

Tony

Clint

Danny

Garry

Grandsons-in-law:

Jackson Charles

Jose’

Sisters-in-law:

Rita Avril in Barbados

Annie Avril

Olivia

Marsha

Helen, all of Derniere Riviere

Brothers-in-law:

Filibre’ Hortensia in Martinique

Orneil Sydney of Derniere Riviere

Cousins:

Curline

Sherelyn

Gilbert

Michael

Laurina

Charles

Cletus

Eugie

Francillia

Sandra

Baby

Sylvest

Jean

Fimba

Gordon Michaud, all residing both here and abroad

Godchildren:

Mary Louisy in Derniere Riviere

Merlisha Edward in Martinique

Best Friends:

Clara and

Fransisca of Aux-Lyons who were her church buddies

Special Friends:

Pamela in Barbados

Odon of Derniere Riviere

Janice Mathurin-Poleon of Derniere Riviere, who transported her to and from church

Special mention:

Dr. Sargusingh

Kirshama

Lindy

Lance and

Elisha

Also left to mourn:

Children of deceased uncle Lawrence Avril also Ti-Core and Aunt, Unita Avril

The Avril family

Mathurin family

Alexander family

Fevriere family, all of Derniere Riviere and abroad

The Hilaire family of Trois Piton

The Chandler family of Goodlands, Castries

The friends and neighbours of Austin Hill and by extension the Derniere Riviere community, too numerous to mention.

The funeral service of the late Mrs. Corlita Patrick affectionately known as Unice Avril, Ma Papo or Tit will be held at the St. Michael’s Parish, La Ressource Dennery on Friday July 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., and her body will be laid to rest at the La Ressource Cemetery.

The family kindly requests that persons attending the funeral service wear a touch of Royal Blue or something floral.

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

MAY HER SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE