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Edna Margaritta Gumbs born FLANDERS.

 

 

We Regretfully announce the passing of our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt;

Edna Margaritta Gumbs born FLANDERS.
Sunrise: January 14 1924 Sunset: 21 April, 2010

Daughter of  the Late: Wilfrid, Hyppolyte, Janaury dit Flanders aka: Freed
And Leonie, Heloise Barrington-Flanders  aka Tatie

Sister of the late:
Adrianne Emmanuel
Lucien Flanders aka Son
Theophile Flanders aka Neg
Rosalia Curlingford aka Rosa
Oliva Fortuno aka Vava
Albert Flanders aka Bébé
Elfrida Brill aka Frida
Florentin Flanders aka Vava
Florentin Duzant aka Tain
Alexis Duzant aka Bibi

Left to Mourn:

Husband: Guillaume, Austin Gumbs aka  Wilmut

Daughter: Shirley, Gumbs.  In USA

Son: Guillaume, Gumbs  Jr  & Family in USA

Grand Children: Elean Cox,   Kassandra Gumbs In USA

Step daughter: Ursla Gumbs

Two: (2) Sister in Law: Lorenda Flanders ,   Silveri Gumbs  in Sxm

One: (1) Brother in Law: Henrique, Curlingford  in Sxm

Many Nieces, Nephews and close friends to numerous to mention.

She was related to the following Families:

Flander, Gumb, January’s, Barrington,Emmanuel, Curlingford, Fortuno,
Dixon, Baly, Duzant, Roger, Dormoy, Lake, Arnells, Priest, Poulina
Marlin, Brill, Brook, Minville, De- Polo, Choiy, Kingsale, Reiph, Blijden
Bute, Fronton, Marshall, Hunter, Duinkerk, Whit, Mussington, Illidge, Richardson,
Families.

Funeral Services for the Late Edna Margarietta Gumbs Born Flanders will be held on Friday 7th, May 2010 at the Roman Catholic Church in Marigot. Viewing will be from 2-3 PM. Mass will commence at 3:00 PM, with interment at the Marigot Cemetery.

 

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


May Her Soul Rest in Peace

 

 
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