It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Patrick James Mayers on April 8, 2026, at the age of 84. He died after a brief illness, with his wife of 61 years, Ann, at his side.

He is survived by his children Lynne, Philip, and Ian; daughters-in-law Nathalie and Julianne; grandchildren Josh, Noah, Jordan, and Kirra; and brothers Donald, Stephen and the late Robert.

Patrick held management roles at James H. Inniss and Son Ltd. later Hanschell Inniss Ltd. and Goddard Enterprises, where he retired as the Deputy Managing Director. He was deeply committed to the Caribbean rum industry, serving the West Indies Rum and Spirits Association (WIRSPA) for 25 years, including two terms as Chair. He also served as a Director of the Central Bank, the West Indies Rum Distillery, and the Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce. A Justice of the Peace, he was awarded the Barbados Centennial Honour in 2001 for his contributions to the country.

He will be remembered for his devotion to his wife and family, his joy in his grandchildren, and his love of plants, birds, weather and history. He lived by the family motto, “Persevere and conquer,” and was respected for his hard work and integrity.

A service of thanksgiving for his life will be held on Friday, 17^th April 2026, at St. George Parish Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Barbados Heart and Stroke Foundation. Jackets and mourning colours are optional. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at Celebrating the Life of Patrick Mayers

LEWIS – On March 14^th 2026. WENDY DIANNE of Foul Bay, St. Philip. Daughter of the late Neville and Lorraine Proverbs. Widow of Peter Lewis. Mother of Rebecca (Noel) Edwards and Kimberley (Philip) McKinnon. Nana of Caitlin and Ava. Stepmother of Carolann (Warren) Gollop and Michelle (Brett) Barber. Step grandmother of Sienna, Austin, Tyler and Jacob. Sister of Judy (Ronald) Watson and Kay (Dennis) Blades. The funeral leaves Bryan’s Funeral Home, Belmont Road, St. Michael, on Tuesday 14^th April 2026 for Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00am for a service of thanksgiving and interment. No mourning colours or jackets by special request. In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.S.P.C.A will be greatly appreciated. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at Celebrating The Life of Wendy Lewis

FORDE – On 13^th February 2026. ROBERT ROLAND FORDE of Chancery Lane, Christ Church. Son of the late Gerald and Joyce Forde. Husband of Susan. Father of Raymond and Damian Forde. Son-in-law of Lorna Reid and the late Michael Reid. Brother of Linda, Kenrick, Telston and the late Gerald Forde. Brother-in-law of Carol Wigley, Katherine Banfield and Maria Croney. Uncle and friend of many. A memorial service for the late Robert Roland Forde takes place on Monday 30^th March 2026 at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00p.m. No mourning colours by special request. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at https://inlovingmemory.online/RobertForde

PARRAVICINO – On March 15^th 2026. VITTORIO BOB of “The Rosary” Taitt Hill, St. George. Son of the late Mary D’Azevedo and Umberto Joseph “Poor Bob” Parravicino. Husband of the late Lorraine Parravicino. Father of Stephen, Wayne (Frances), Christopher and the late Brian. Grandfather of Bianca, Sophia, Gina, Keith, Scott and Danny. Great-grandfather of 9. Brother of the late Clifton Nicola (Nick) Parravicino and the late Mary Naureen Patterson. The funeral leaves Bryan’s Funeral Home, Belmont Road, St. Michael on Saturday 28^th March 2026 for St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Cathedral, Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10:00am for a service of thanksgiving. A private interment will follow. No mourning colours are required. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ark Animal Welfare Society will be greatly appreciated.  Email for the Ark Animal Welfare Society is ark@caribsurf.com. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at https://www.memorialview.com/VittorioParravicino

ATWELL – On 19^th February 2026. FRANCES ELIZABETH of Highland House, Highland Plantation. St. Thomas. Wife of Philip. Mother of Craig, Daniel and Marc (Christansia). Grandmother of Cheyenne, Cameron, Isla and Evan. Sister of Trevor, George and the late Mickey Hutchinson. A memorial service for the life of Frances Atwell will take place on Tuesday, 24^th March 2026 at St. James Parish Church where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ark Animal Welfare Society will be greatly appreciated.

WILKIE- ISAAC – On February 3^rd 2026. AGNES age 87 years of Martindale’s Road, St. Michael and formerly of St. Lucia. Cherished Daughter of Phanella Wilkie (St. Lucia). Loving mother and aunt of Valerie, Francis, Tyrone, Narius, Franklyn, Winston, Eric, Tom, Godivier and the late Christopher and Angel. Dear sister of Joan, Annette, Alice, Bruce, and the late Henry, Thelbert, and Tison. Grandmother of Imani, Nadia, Akilla, Akeem, Kya, Frannie, Cheffran, Stella and Jahz. Great aunt of Lance, Hillary, Vanessa, Natasha, Eric, Renaldo. Great Grandmother of 6. Relative of the Joseph, Jn. Paul families and Wilkie family of St. Lucia. A service of thanksgiving for the life of Agnes Wilkie-Isaac takes place on Tuesday, 17^th March 2026 at The Peoples Cathedral, Bishop’s Court Hill, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 1:00pm. The cortege will then proceed to the Westbury Cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Bryan’s Funeral Home, not later than 11:00am on Tuesday. Viewing of the late Agnes Wilkie-Isaac will take place in the Michael Bryan Memorial Chapel, Bryan’s Funeral Home, on Monday 16^th March 2026 from 4-6pm. The family invites you to follow the service via live stream at https://www.memorialview.com/AgnesIsaac