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Percival McDonald
Diamond Soufriere
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January, 13 2026

Matthew 25 Verse 23

His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

 

A life bounded in servitude, giving selflessly of time and kindness. Service to his country and community, with a hat of accolades to include:

Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Natural Mobilization and Public Utilities

Former Permanent Secretary in The Ministries of Health and Agriculture

Former Vice President of the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation

Former Chairman of the Soufriere Marine Association

Former Chairman and board member of the St.Judes

Former Faculty Member of Spartan Medical Training College

Administrator of the Soufriere Soup Kitchen

Former President of the Soufriere Parish Council and Board Member

Former Chairperson of the Soufriere Hospital Improvement Committee

Former faculty member of Pandraa Health Tech University

 

It is with great sadness we share the passing of such a dedicated servant Mr. Percival McDonald affectionately called Percy of Diamond Soufriere who transitioned on Tuesday January 13th, 2026, at his Nephew’s Residence in Tapion at about 3:30 p.m. He was 81 years old.

 

Left to reflect and cherish his memories are:

 

His devoted and loving wife Gale Mc. Donald of Diamond Estate, Soufriere

 

His Sisters:

Paulett Ollerhead and family of Canada

Pearl Mc. Donald and family, of Canada

 

His In laws:

Sister in law Joan & husband Martinus Jn. Phillip of Bay Street Soufriere

 

Adopted Children:

Darren Jn. Phillip of Tapion Castries

NatashaGael Jn. Phillip of Westchester, New York

 

Adopted Grand-Child:

Darrielle Jn. Phillip of Castries

 

His Aunts & Uncles:

Eileen Mc. Donald and family of Canada

Gloria Griffith and family of Canada and St. Lucia

Children, grandchildren, and family of the late Lucille James, of Sunny Acres or Castries

Children, grandchildren, and family of the late Norma Gustave, of Castries

 

His Cousins:

Children, grandchildren, and family of the late Frank Norville, of Morne Fortune, Castries

Family of Elona Martelly of Canada and St. Lucia

Family of Ruby Norville of Castries

Vera Coulette and family of the United Kingdom

Relle Hippolyte and family of San Souci, Castries

Mary Ann Bastion and Son of Castries

Marguerite Rose Gustave of Grand Riviere, Gros Islet

Arlet Elva and family of Grand Riviere, Gros Islet

Joana Boxil and family of Canada

Niles Gustave of Canada

  

Godchildren both here and abroad to include:

Michelle Lewis Simpson and Natalie Lewis Gauvin

 

His Nieces and Nephews:

The children of the late Norma Gustave, of Castries

Valma Cox-Jn. Phillip of Canada

Michelle Lewis-Simpson and family, of Canada

Natalie Lewis-Gauvin and family, of Canada

Martha Jn. Phillip- Proprietor of Martha’s Tyre Service Cedar Heights, of Vieux-Fort

The Jn. Phillip family of Soufriere

Gemma Nelson

Aurielia St. Remy

Lester Brown

Mary Williams

Dennison Brown

Mondesir Family of Texas, and of Vieux Fort

 

Friends:

Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire and the clergy of the Archdiocese Diocese of Castries,

Monsignor Patrick Anthony, Founder of St. Lucy’s Home, Bishop’s Gap, Marchand, Castries

Fr. Gabriel “Samy” Rockiasamy, Parish Priest, of Our Lady of Assumption, Soufriere

Fr. Festus C. lwuagwa of Marchand Parish, Castries

Honourable Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre

District Representative of Soufriere, Honorable Emma Hippolyte and Family

Colleagues of the Offices of The Ministries of Tourism, Health and Agriculture

Kenneth Alcee and family, here and abroad

Sister Monique Rontant, of The Livingwater Community, Trinidad

Sister Marie Bernadette Chinwe Offiajiaku, of the Institute of the Sisters of the Compassionate

Kenneth and Sylvia Cazaubon of New Development

Dr. Dennis Laurencin and family,

Dr. Thadeus Alexis and Family

Usella Alcindor and family here and abroad,

Michael and Bernadette Bobb and family, here and abroad

Joe Allain and family, here and abroad

Victor Jn. Charles and family, here and abroad

Pearl Alcindor and family,

George Alexander of Castries

Marie Riviere-Hyacinth and family, here and abroad

Lista Bonaparte and family, here and abroad

Phyllis and Etheline Mondesir of Soufriere

Michael and Francis Eugene of Bay Street

The Cenac family of Soufriere and Castries

Octavian Stephen, and the Stephen family of Choiseul

Roselyn Alfred and family of Market Road

Francis James and family

Jane Mathurin and family

Lauretta Mitchel and family

Rhoda Johnny and family

Alix Laurency and family

Edrice Charlemagne and family, here and abroad

Marguerite Vite’ and family,

Hermina St. Hill and family,

Alphonsus Stanislaus of Rabot and family,

Brenda Dominique and family of Choiseul

Conrad Nicholas and family,

Lester John and family of Rabot Soufriere

Clem Bobb and family of Bonne Terre

Joseph and Judy Auguste of Fond Benier

Dayna Gilbert of Barbados

Kadijah St. Ange of Bank of St. Lucia

Kenyal Wynne

Theresa St. Brice and family

Bernice St. Brice and family of Morne La Croix

The management and staff of Spartan Medical Training College, Vieux-Fort

Board Members of the Soufriere Parish Council

Former Colleagues of the SRDF and SMMA

Ms. Agnes Prince, the Pierre family, and the neighbours at Tapion, Castries

Murray Jules and friends and neighbours of Diamond Estate, Soufriere

Mrs. Hutchinson and family of Tapion

The communities of Etangs, Chateau Belaire, Bel Fond, Myers Bridge, Mongouge, and Morne La Croix to whom he faithfully administered the Eucharist

Dr. Rajeev, Panday, and the Management & staff of Pandraa Health Tech University Vieux-fort

The clients of the Soufriere Soup Kitchen,

The Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Lucia

The Sacred Heart Confraternity, and The Legion of Mary, of Assumption Church, Soufriere,

The “Boys on the Block.”

 

Special Thanks:

Special heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, at the Tapion Hospital, and the caretakers for their heroic efforts:

Dr. Alwyn Benjamin

Dr. Alpha Augustin

Dr. Arnelle “Stephy” Anius

Valerie Clement

Rosmeler Felix

Nurse Yamileidis Mustelier Jaca

Nurse Mandessa

Quincy St. Rose

Fabian Joseph

The entire town of Soufriere and many other friends, family, and acquaintances too numerous to mention

 

The Celebration Mass for Percival McDonald’s remarkable life will be held on Friday, February 6 2026 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Soufriere at 1:30 p.m. His internment to follow at the Soufriere Cemetery his final resting ground.

 

His body lays in waiting with the professionals at Rambally’s Funeral Parlor, La tourney, Vieux- Fort.

 

He lived a life of service to both family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication and quiet strength that will never be forgotten.

 

Rest peacefully in God’s embrace Percy your journey here on earth has ended.

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