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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father and loved one, John Mervin Dates, affectionately known as “Pop-eye” or Mervin Etienne of Marchand. He departed this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 5:02 p.m. at the OKEU Hospital. He was 77 years old. He was self-employed as a Jeweler on Coral Street, Castries.
Predeceased are;
His Common-law Wife:
Eugenia Perineau of Arundell Hill
His Father:
Hector Cadette and
His Mother:
Dorris Etienne, both of Marchand
His Son:
Mervin Cools of Arundell Hill
His Daughter:
Simamae Dates
Left to mourn is:
His beloved best friend, Marie Crafton of Canada
Also, in deep mourning are;
His Daughters:
Fortuna Perinneau of the USA
Sharon Perineau Houston of the USA
Nadia Perineau Chiquot of Caye Manje
Deborah Crafton of Canada
Brenda Crafton of Canada
Melissa Polius of Micoud
Eboni Alexander of Bexon
Gisele Charles and her entire family in St. Lucia and Martinique
Sons:
Curt Perineau of Vieux-fort
Chad Perineau of Caye Manje
Kelvin Polius of Forestierre
Marlon Eugene of Marchand
Jason Polius of Marchand
Kevin Charles and his entire family in St. Lucia and Martinique
Belmo Clint and his entire family in St. Lucia and Martinique
Sons-in-law:
Kenneth Houston of New York and
Titus Chiquot of Caye Manje
Grandchildren:
Jana Perineau of the USA
Kurlyea Perineau of Maynard Hill
Melania Crafton residing in Canada
Earlton Perineau of Caye Manje
Eugene Perineau of Caye Manje
Junior Perineau, residing in USA
Amelia Joseph of Micoud
Allysa Polius of Micoud
Faith Polius of Micoud
Sarah Daniel of Bocage
Chiann Cools, studying in England
Ryan Perineau, residing in Colorado
Jeron George in the USA
Great Grandchildren:
Jalani Perineau of USA
Jaida Perineau of USA
Lorenzo George of Chicago
Fayola Fieson of Utah
Zoeya Frieson of Utah
Emani Perineau of Derriere Fort
Samar St. Luce of Gros-Islet
Kehlani Benjamin of Maynard Hill
Khamyri Williams of Maynard Hill
His Brothers:
Mc Neil Etienne and his family of Chase Gardens and Cas-en-bas
Andrew Leny Etienne and his family of Corinth, Gros-Islet, and New York
Ignatius Cadette and his family of Carielle
His favourite brother, Anthony Etienne, and his family of Corinth, Gros-Islet
Gilbert Etienne and wife Veronica Etienne of Brooklyn, New York
The family of his deceased brother, Vincent Etienne of Rock Hall
The family of his deceased brother, Victor Aurellien of Gros-Islet
The family of his deceased brother, David Aurellien, better known as Pimper of New Village
Sisters:
Doreen Cornibert and her family of La Pansee
Morella Geraldine Jackson and her family residing in Philadelphia
Sophia Walden and her family residing in Phoenix, Arizona
Other Cousins, relatives, and friends:
The Dates family of St. Lucia, Barbados, and the US
The Cadette family, both here and abroad, including Keith Cadette better known as Baby of Beausejour
The Monplaisir family, both here and abroad, including, Maurice Monplaisir and family, living in Arizona
Bernard Monplaisir and family, better known as Mop-pees, residing in Brooklyn, New York
The Auguste family, both here and abroad, including Ronald Auguste and family and
Suda Auguste and family living in Arizona
The Riley family, both here and abroad, including Deline Riley and family of England and
Winston Riley and family of Canada
The Cox family, both here and abroad, including MacDonald Cox and family of New York
Margitha Cox and family of New York
The Dujon family of the Morne, Bocage, Babonneau, and the USA
The boys on the Baccara Block, Water Works Road, Castries
His coworkers and friends at the jewelry shop, including the Desir family
Many other relatives, cousins, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends, too numerous to mention, residing in Martinique, Canada, USA, England, and St. Lucia
The body of the late John Mervin Dates, better known as Popeye, or Mervin Etienne will be left for viewing at 1:30 p.m. at the church before the funeral. The funeral service will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, Bishop’s Gap, Marchand on Thursday November 11, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Thereafter, his body will be laid to rest at the Choc Cemetery, Vigie, Castries.
In Popeye’s honour, we ask that attendees wear black and/or white at the service
His body now rests peacefully at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, Calvary Road, Castries.
May he continue to rest until the Lord’s return.
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