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Victor E. Thomas.

The Lord is My Shepherd I shall not want.

It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of

Victor E. Thomas
Sunrise: 23 March 1932
Sunset: 3 September 2011

He leaves to mourn:
Brothers:  Emile Powell & Family (French Sxm)
                    Gilbert Jones & Family (St.Thomas)
Sister: Marcelle Flanders & Family (French Sxm)
Nieces: Cynthia & Rufo Winklaar & Family (Aruba)
Mrs Anna & family (Dom.Rep)
Great Nieces: Sherlyne Winklaar (Sxm)
                          Zuleyka Lake-Winklaar & Family (Aruba)
                         Shirley & Sheila (Holland)
Great Nephews: Omar Pom (Sxm)
                           Allan (Iceland)
Step Brother: Gaston Richardson & Family (Sxm)
Sister in Law: Shermina Powell-Richardson (Sxm)
Many cousin in St. Maarten and abroad too numerous to mention
Neighbors & Friends: Stanley & Rosenda vanPutten, Family Limish Gursahani, Margareth & Loysy, Doris Dedier, Mr & Mrs Pinas, Janchi Williams, Diana Baley, Bob the Builder Playschool, Miss Thompson, Pedro Cannegieter (Bus 14), Mr. Jason (Bus 159), Mr. Leroy (Bus 151), Gromyko Wilson, Mario James, Mr. Ray, Mrs. Senda , his friends in the Haitian community, Mr. John Hodge and Wally Havertong. He was a former employee of Food Center, Great Bay Hotel and supervisor of Public work department.
Special Thanks to the Staff of the St. Maarten Medical Center, Dr. Jolles, All authorities on both French and Dutch side of the island and all the concern citizens who have been at our side during this difficult time.
He was related to the van Gurp, Powell, Winklaar ,Williams, Jones, Green, Richardson, De Weever, Hodge, Roumou, Joe, Baker and many others too numerous to  mention.

The funeral service for the late Victor E. Thomas will be held on Friday September 9th, 2011 at the Risen Christ Roman Catholic Church in South Reward. Viewing: 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Service: 3:00pm. Interment: Cul de sac cemetery.
The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace

 

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