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Agatha Joseph bka Agatha.

Proverbs 3:6  In all Thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct thy path.

It is deep sadness we announce the passing of

Agatha Joseph bka Agatha

Sunrise: February 3rd, 1945
Sunset: June 1st, 2011

She leaves to mourn:
Adopted mother: Agnes Campbell in St. Lucia
Daughters: Loretta. Techler, Veronica & Eatha in St.Lucia
Sons: Miguel b.k.a Al in St.Maarten, Rockey, Nexon & Dwite in St.Lucia
8 Grandchildren
Sisters: Pricilla & Simone Joseph in St.Maarten, Florita Carnibert, Monica Remy & Euralis Joseph in St.Lucia
Brothers Francis b.k.a Mannie in St.Maarten, Clarence, Kenneth & Emmanuel Joseph in St.Lucia, Don Joseph in Trinidad
Adopted son: Tony Benders
Godchild: Marie Macdalla Francois
Close friends: Jacklin Richardson & Fam., Shirley, Dolores, Olivia Benders, Barbara Cornet & fam., Jacintha & fam., Felicita (Ayie), Esmay & Laban & fam.,Hinky, Junie & fam., The entire neighborhood of the SMHDF of Cole Bay & her friends at The MailBox in Simpson Bay.

She also leaves to mourn her friends of the Philipsburg SDA church, The Golden Age Foundation & The Helping Hands Foundation of which she was a member of.
She was related to the Jospeh, Caribert, Remy and her many adopted families in St.Maarten too numerous to mention.
Special thanks to Dr.Jolis & the nurses of SMMC & the Ambulance Dept. Brothers & Sisters of SDA church & others who visited her during her illness.

The funeral service for the late Agatha Joseph bka Agatha will be held on Wednesday June 8th, 2011 at the Seveth –day Adventist Church Philipsburg Zagersgut, St.Maarten
Viewing of the body 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Service: 2:00pm
Interment at the Cul de Sac 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 Eternal Peace



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