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Austin Adolphus Benjamin.

 

 

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you: not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

It is with deep sadness we announce the home going of our dearly departed
Austin Adolphus Benjamin
Affectionately known as”Benjamin, Pang or Pange”
Sunrise: 19 October 1940 ~ Sunset 14 may 2010

Left to mourn are his:
Companion:                       Juliana Illidge a.k.a. Julie
Ex-wife:                               Geraldine Gumbs
Children:                             Minerva Benjamin and family
                                                Romayne Benjamin
                                                Althea Arndell and family
                                                Albert Arndell
                                                Sharlene Roberts
Sister:                                   Avar Chittick-Vanterpool             
Brother:                               Victor Benjamin (St. Thomas)
Uncle:                                   Nathaniel Samuel and family
Grand children:                Shamira Benjamin
                                                Lakeisha Arndell
                                                Jahmal Benjamin
                                                Tyrese Belle
                                                Sherriane Roberts
                                                Katyann Roberts
                                                Sharod Roberts
Great grandchild:            Elisha Arndell
                                                Shaquana Roberts
Brother in Law: Robert Chittick
Sister in Law:     Denver Benjamin (St.Thomas) 
Nieces:                 Amelia Kubish-Vanterpool and Family (Anguilla)
                                                Arliene Chittick and family
                                                Rosalind Chittick and family
                                                Angelica Chittick and family
                                                Brenda Remy-Chittick and family
                                                Judith Carty-Benjamin and family (USA)
                                                Marlene Nisbett-Benjamin and family (St. Thomas)
Nephews:                           Clinton Benjamin and family (New York)
                                                Keithly Benjamin and family (Anguilla)
                                                Raymond Chittick and family
                                                Jerome Chittick and family
                                                Robert Chittick a.k.a Robbie or Bullet and family
                                                Keith Rogers and family (Puerto Rico)
                                                Romayne Benjamin and family (USA)
                                                Floyd Benjamin and family (USA)
Step children:   Sharisia Duzong, Tony Milton and family, Kenneth Richardson, Roy Richardson, Ricky Illidge and family, Cassandra Illidge and family, Jacky Illidge and family, Esmerita Illidge, Dalidia Williams and family, Prudencia Illidge and family,  Adella Thomas and family, Lucien Gumbs and family,Rudolph Gumbs and family, Zylpha Romney and family
Cousins:                               Children of the late James Samuel a.k.a. Jim Tucker
                                                Florence Samuel
Close Friends:                   Morrisson, Trini, Lionel, Avril, Bolongo, Betty, Carlson, Jimmy, Harrigan and Alfred (Anguilla).
Care taker:                          Sheila Brown

The late Austin Adolphus Benjamin was related to the following families: Benjamin, Samuel, Chittick, Gumbs, Arndell, Vanterpool, Isaac, Remy and Mills.

The funeral service for the late Austin Adolphus Benjamin will be held on Friday May 21st, 2010 at the Saint Simon & Jude Anglican Church on Back Street. Viewing of the body will be from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Service will commence at 3:00pm with interment at the Cul de Sac cemetery following thereafter.

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

May His Soul Rest in Peace

 

 

 
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