Deacon Franklyn Eugene Demeritte
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Funeral service for
Deacon Franklyn Eugene Demeritte, 69
a resident of #1 Jamaica Avenue, Elizabeth Estates, will be held at Transfiguration Baptist Church, Market & Vesey Streets, on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Dr. Stephen E. Thompson, assisted by Rev. Brazil McDonald, Rev. Sherman Bowe, Rev. Alphonso Newry & Rev. Colyn Thompson. Interment follows in Old Trail Cemetery, Abundant Life Road.
He survived by:
Wife: Albertha E. Demeritte (nee Dames)
Daughters: Germaine K. Demeritte, Zenaries Johnson and Lavoughna L. Hepburn
Adopted Christian Children: Collette Pratt– Johnson (Stephen), Joann Miller–Neeley (Aaron), Inga Hanna, Marion Greenslade, WPC2034 Paulette Douglas, Monique Knowles–Darrell (Mario), Eddena Francis– Moss (Floyd) and Dr. Ruthnel Sears
Grandchildren: Octavia A.L Carey, Gyles J. A. Smith, Jevaughn B. Hepburn, Ayden B. Humes, Celeste D.M Johnson and Juvi J. Hepburn.
Adopted Christian Grandchildren: Krizia Farrington, Rashawn Clarke, Richeno Ferguson, Floyd Moss and Justin Smith.
Sons-in-Law: Dencil T. Johnson and Jevon B. Hepburn
Sisters-In-Law: Rosemary Panza, Harriet Dames, Sgt1343 Marilyn Thomas, Brendalee Knowles and Patrice Dames of Montreal Canada
Brother-in-law: Alfred Dames of Montreal Canada
Nieces and Nephews: Kevin, Raphael, Darry, Garry, Perry, Marilyn, Torraine, Insp. Shavonne Dames, Latoya Ridge, Terrell, Brendan, Craig, Samantha and Macu and Jason
Godchildren: Nathaniel Strachan (Nelly), Warren and Wilber Munroe, Rashad Fraser (deceased), Trevor James Butler, WPC2679 Christine Allen (Anthony), Monique Smith-Josey (Romeo)
Best Friend: William Waise (Billy) Brown
Numerous Relatives and friends but limited; Mr. Dale and Flora Davis and Family, Mr. Terrell and Jennifer Kelly and Family, Mr. Anthony and Ivy Marsh and Family, Eula Rolle and Family, Virginia Saunders and Family, Terricita and Family, Estella Smith and Family, Millicent Pratt and Family, Virginia Capron and Family, Beverley and Family, George and Elder Yvonne Deveaux and Family, Lenroy Smith and Family, Eleanor Rolle and Family, Candice Pritchard and family, Davonne Sargent, Albert and Elizabeth Brown and Family, Claudine Rolle and Family, The children of Gladstone and the late Evangelist Ruddell Brissett, the St. Vincent and Jamaica Ave., and Elizabeth Estates Communities, the Deacon Board, Girls and Women Auxiliary, Rev. Sherman Bowe and the Sands Family, Rev. Alphonso and Deacon Patricia Newry, Rev. Brazil and Christine McDonald, Rev. Stephen and Lydia Thompson, Officers and members of Transfiguration Baptist Church, Rev. Sheldon Higgs and Family, Rev. Randy Frazer and Family, Mt. Tabor Church.
Thanks to the management and staff of Darville Packaging Ltd., Elizabeth and Anne’s Town Clinic Staff. Special thanks to the staff of P.M.H. Accident and Emergency Male Surgical 1, I.C.U. Male Medical 1, Oncology, Urology, Dr. Ashton Ferguson S.H.D. Surgery.
A host of other relatives and friends.
The family wishes to apologize to anyone whose name has been inadvertently omitted. You are special to us.
Friends may pay their last respects at Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Market Street, from 12-6:00 p.m. on Friday & on Saturday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until service time.
