For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light~ Psalms 36:9 ~ It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved: ~ Yolanda Feudaliza Pitter Thomas ~Sunrise: September 9th, 1984 -Sunset: November 24th, 2020 ~ Robert William Whyte ~Sunrise: February 26th 1955 - Sunset: January 8th 2020.A wake will be held on Sunday January 19th 2020.at the Emerald Funeral Home from 9am to 11am.The Funeral will be held in Curacao. Partners, advocaten en staf hebben met diepe droefheid kennisgenomen van het overlijden op 26 augustus 2018 van Vader van onze BZSE-partner Joeri Essed Reuben is van ons heen gegaan en is niet meer. We gaan jou enorm missen! Rest in Peace, lieve Reuben. On behalf of the management and staff of StMaartenNews.com we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Reuben Essed. With deep sadness we announce the passing of With deep sadness we announce the passing of With deep sadness we announce the passing of With deep sadness we announce the passing of
Reuben George Essed
Jackson C. Stevensa.k.a Jack
He leaves to mourn:Wife: Asha StevensEx-Wife: Charlotte StevensChildren: Jackson (Donna) Stevens | Katrina Stevens | Jennifer (Todd) BrownStep Children: Shakila (Joseph) Moughames | Pia Snijders | Viña (David Williams) Williams-Snijders | Tanja Snijders (deceased) | Paul SnijdersGrandchildren: Lorraine | Toria | Keren Daven | Keirsten | Michael | Declynn | Tanja | Skyler | Hannah | GretchenGreat Grandchild: KillianBrother To: Ronald (Dolores) Stevens | Amos Richard (deceased) | (Lois) Stevens (deceased) | Phyllis (John) Strickland (deceased)Dear Friend: Helmich & Angelita SnjdersLoved by many, including Celia (Sunny) Angel, whom he loved like a daughter.Jack was a highly-decorated U.S. Army Pilot and retired as a Major. He earned numerous awards and decorations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism, the Bronze Star Medal, 44 Air Medals, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, two Purple Hearts, the Master Army Aviator Wings, the Expert Infantryman's as a Major, and a life-member of the U.S. Navy League. He was founder and president of the St. Maarten Navy League Council, Founder of the Toastmasters International and together his with wife he wrote the motivational book 'More than a dream'. He was a great story teller, an intellectual and spiritual man and always in for fun. As a Vietnam veteran, many of his best stories centered around that experience. He believed in a life of service to others, and he was capable of great discipline which he applied to many parts of his life. During his life, he touched many and he did so with a selflessness which seemed to be his life mottoWe mourn his loss, but more importantly celebrate the man he was and the love he gave generously.We'd like to express our thankfulness for the community of friends who have helped in this difficult time. He will be sorely missed.On behalf of the management and staff of StMaartenNews.com we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Jackson Stevens.]]>Roland C. Brysona.k.a Mi Paben
He leaves to mourn:Mother: Iantha Richardson-LakeFather: Gasper Hodge (deceased)Wife: Gloria Bryson-RichardsonChildren: Nikomo Bryson | Keino Bryson | Nikundi Bryson | Yesilet Bryson-PerezGrandchildren: Elisangela Bryson | Zyon Bryson | Nova BrysonSisters: Hyercinth Jacobs & family (deceased) | Marjorie Hodge & family | Gloria Hodge & family | Constance Isenia Hodge & family (deceased)Brothers: Rafael Hodge & family | Lionel Hodge & family | Bernard Hodge & family | Clifton Hodge & family | William Pemberton & family (deceased) | Gaspar Pemberton & family (deceased)Brothers-in-Law: Charles Emanuel Jacobs & family (deceased) | Albert Richardson & family | Micheal Richardson & family | Elton Richardson & family | James Richardson (deceased)Sisters-in-Laws: Jermaine Richardson & family | Iona Richardson & family | Elvina Philips-Richardson & family (deceased)Special Niece: Cheryl Jacobs & familyNephews: Vernon Jacobs & family | Norman Chester Wathey Jr. & family | Gilford Jacobs & family | Mervin Jacobs & family | Lester Jacobs & family | Floyd Jacobs (deceased) | Raymond Jacobs (deceased)Uncle: Esmond Hodge & family (deceased)God Children: Leondre Cotton | Nia Cotton | Troy Richardson | Thamara Cannegieter | Erika Ottley and many more to numerous to mention.Close Cousins:Kenneth Pretty in the U.S.A, Neville Lake (Doc) & family, Morris Lake (Mooch) & family, Irene & Veronica Lake, Adolphus & Dorothy Richardson & family, Loena & Rufina de Lain & family, Frances (Sandra) Kleynen & familyOther Cousins:Noel (Noche), Patrick, Calvin & Stephanus LakeSpecial Friends:Fernando Clark, Leroy Illis (a.k.a. "Big Foot") and the entire "No Limit Band" family, Carnival committee and members, PJD2 radio personalities, S.O.S. Radio station and staff, Employees of DCOM and government of St. Maarten, Oyster Bay Beach Resort Management and StaffOn behalf of the management and staff of StMaartenNews.com we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Roland Bryson. We have lost a cultural icon.Prime Minister Romeo-Marlin expresses sympathy on the passing of “Paben”PHILIPSBURG – Prime Minister Leona Romeo-Marlin in her reaction to the news of the passing of Roland Bryson stated the following, “The people of Sint Maarten has lost a cultural icon in the person of the Roland Bryson aka “Paben”. Mr. Bryson is a recently retired Civil Servant that rendered years of service to the Government of Sint Maarten in his capacity as an employee at the Hygiene & Communication Departments.”As old man “Paben” Mr. Bryson thrilled and entertained crowds locally and internationally with his performances with the Cole Bay Theatre Company. Additionally, over the years “Paben” became a cultural fixture with his numerous contributions and love for the annual Carnival festivities.To his family, former co-workers and friends we extend our deepest condolences and we wish each of you much strength during this time of bereavement.]]>Roy Rudolf Marlin
He leaves to mourn:Wife: Vivian "Ketty" Marlin-HalleyMother: Odette Marlin-DuzansonFather: Roberto Marlin (deceased)Children: Ashton Marlon | Roy "Quinton" Marlin | Gilian MarlinGrandchildren: Khyran Marlin | Kayden Marlin | Meh-Liah Marlin-HassellSister: Mederica & Paul Marshall & FamilyBrothers: Ramon & Carlixta Marlin & Family | Raphael Marlin (deceased) | Jose Marlin (deceased) | Marco Marlin & Family | Demetrius Marlin & Family | Claudius Marlin & FamilyMother-in-Law: Henna Halley-van EerSpecial Daughters: Presinda Mathilda | Margaritha HassellIn Laws: Sacha Halley & Family | Dino Halley & Family | Grace Marlin-Blijden & FamilyNieces & Nephews: Norila | Izaira | Rajani | Rashawni | Odette | Stewart | Fermin | Taro | Nijerie | Prince Shawn | Crystal | Nicole | Ashley | Marco B. | Marco M. | Jessy | Rodriguez | Odin | Darius | Arnold | Amanda | Miranda | Keila | Tashi | TevinGod Children: Fermin | Tashi | Xavier | G'zandra and many more to numerous to mention.Aunts: Clemencia Duzanson & Family | Amelie Dormoy-Dunzanson & FamilyUncle: Adolphe Duzanson & FamilyClose Cousins:Sheryl Duzanson & family, Henry Duzanson & family, Steve Duzanson & family, Bernadette Duzanson & family, Urmaine Dormoy & family, Aneke Emer-Webster & family, Albert, Louise & Alfonso Connor & family, Dean Marlin & family in the U.S., Ingrid & Gwen Wiashi & family and many more too numerous to mentionClose Family Friends:Franklin & Angela Richards & family, Pieter & Linda Offringa & family, Hubert & Stella Lopez & family, Marcel & Myra Gumbs & family, Henry Ellis & family, Anicia "Gloria" Tronsus, Irma Theodore & family, Sarah Wescot-Williams & family, Vibert & Shanna Williams & family, Robby & Jacky Dos Santos & family, Bobby Velasquez & family, Henk & Maria van der Sluis & family, Jacques "Buchi" Craane & family, Michael Granger & family, Elroi & Yvonne Rodriguez & family, Franceso Corallo & family, Louis & Angel Goia & family, Louis Jeffers & family, Madeline Frank & family, Wilfred & Barbara Evertsz & family, Theo & Grisha Heyliger & family, Erno Labega & family, Patrick Lake, Mitchel van Heyningen, Emilia Connor-Thomas & family, Ramona Thomas & family, James Richardson, Justina Bazil, Swinda Richardson, Jacqueline Baly, Rhoda de Weever and the Staff of Delta Gas Station & Chilly Willy N.V.The Entire Democratic Party, Neighbours in Back Bay, Point BlancheOn behalf of the management and staff of StMaartenNews.com we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Roy Marlin. We have lost another political heavy weight after a long battle against illness.Mr. Marlin has made his mark on the political arena on Sint Maarten with his contributions as a Civil Servant, board member at NV GEBE, Island Council Member, Commissioner in the Executive Council and Member of Parliament.]]>Joseph W. Rogersa.k.a Yankee
Joseph William Rogers passed away on April 25, 2018. He was 96. Popularly known as “Yankee“ throughout St. Martin and Anguilla for most of his life, he was a determined, reliable, and most helpful businessman.In fact, long after he was not as personally active in the day-to-day running of his businesses, his name continued to be identified with the quintessential self-made St. Martin business person. So much so that even people of the younger generations that had never met him had heard something of this name, Yankee, in connection with doing business in Marigot in particular or on our island in general.Joseph—who we will come to know much later as Yankee—was born in Anguilla on February 16, 1922, to Clemence Randolph Rogers, a ship’s captain, and Eunice Alberta Webster, who also hailed from Anguilla. His 11 brothers and sisters were born in Anguilla and St. Martin.At age 10, when Joseph came to St. Martin to stay by Miss “Flavy” Eights in Concordia, he didn’t just stay at the house; he became involved and helped her with errands and selling fruits.Between 1932 and 1944, Joseph sailed between Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Kitts and St. Thomas, finding work in construction and on docks. Some of his travels were actually made on the ship captained by his father. He also did some schooling in St. Kitts.In the 1940s, while working construction in St. Thomas, Joseph had an accident on a barge. He had to be shipped out immediately to a hospital in Puerto Rico. After being released from the hospital he returned to St. Martin, in 1944. He was 22.With the money he managed to save from construction work in St. Thomas and the compensation received because of the accident, Joseph started selling car parts. He would travel between St. Martin and St. Thomas to buy these parts and other goods to sell in St Martin. In time, his business trips became less frequent because he was able to buy enough material to stock for extended periods at his small shop in the church alley in Marigot. .It was around this period that Joseph William Rogers got the nickname “Yankee.” He was on his way to becoming a popular businessman. There are a lot of stories about how he got this name. I am not going to call any names about who told me any of these stories but I think some of it has to do with the fancy way of talking that he picked up in St. Thomas—probably while negotiating with American business people to buy goods to sell in St. Martin.On January 17, 1945, Joseph “Yankee” William Rogers married Charlesia Amanda Thomas, the niece of Miss Flavy. The young couple had six children: Charles “Remy,” Adolphe, Patricia, Deanna, Roy, and Joseph, Jr. Yankee was also the father of Antonio “Tony” Gumbs. Yankee is also survived by his brother Jean, sisters Claire and Angèle; 15 Grandchildren; 14 Great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.The businesses that Yankee built as a St. Martin entrepreneur between 1944 and 2018, include an auto parts shop, car rental, boat rental, bar, pool and billiard room, liquor store at the Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), hotel, and a hardware store.At every step of the way—from the excitement of a new opening, to the unfortunate fire that destroyed one of his shops in 1968, to challenges from bigger, wealthier competitors—Amanda was at Yankee’s side, not only as a loyal wife and beloved mother to the children but she was very much involved with the daily operations of a number of the businesses and kept a watchful eye on all of them.Over time, Yankee’s became what marketing executives call today a brand. It is a St. Martin brand that has long involved the children of this resourceful entrepreneur in the management of the businesses that carry the Yankee brand to this day.We cannot conclude without mentioning that Yankee was not only about business. He had hobbies, such as fishing and gardening. He was also an avid participant of the “gentleman sports,” co*ckfighting.In 2003, Yankee was honored as one of four traditional St. Martin businessleaders that had established themselves island-wide. Yankee’s co-awardees were Melford Hazel, James Fleming, Mme. Yvette Fleming, all legendary names in the St. Martin society. They were honored by the local business association in Marigot, A.D.I.C.A.S.M.In a radio interview that followed the honoring ceremony, Yankee was asked about what he owed his success in business to. This man from humble beginnings whose life we honored at the funeral service on May 11, said that he owed his success to “honesty,” to “treating people as you would like to be treated,” and above all, “trust in the Almighty God.”The family of Joseph “Yankee” William Rogers thank God for the life he has lived. We pray that his soul will forever rest in peace. We will carry on his legacy.On behalf of the management and staff of StMaartenNews.com we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Joseph Rogers.]]>
