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Anguillian Shani Hughes, daughter of Dr. Franklyn Hughes and Oronica Hughes, Education & Training Officer at the Department of Public Administration, has graduated as a Medical Doctor.

The oldest living person in Anguilla died at the Miriam Gumbs Senior Citizens Home on October 11th. Emily George, known to everyone as Vic or Victoria Charles, was originally from Dominica and lived for many years in Blowing Point.

the days have hurtled by quickly since then, but Thursday, August 26, 2010, was a special day in the life of Charles Christopher Gumbs (Charley), of the Quarter. On that date he celebrated his 100th birthday which made him the oldest man in Anguilla. It was a three-part grand occasion which comprised a Thanksgiving Service at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, a luncheon at DaVida Restaurant at Crocus Bay and a cocktail party at Serenity Resort at Shoal Bay.

Well-known couple, James (Sonnie) Ruan, and his wife, Easlyn Ruan (formerly Leerdam), of Mount Fortune have just celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

The celebration started on Saturday, August 21, when they attended the Mount Fortune Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which they are longstanding members, accompanied by their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. There they were specially recognised and commended by Pastor Virgil Sams and congregation.

Dorothy Eudean Hughes was affectionately known as Dos or Dottie to her siblings and cousins, and Aunt Dots, Dos or Dor to many such as the grands, nieces and nephews. To her children she was known as Mar, and to her beloved husband she was known lovingly as Dos.

It is with sadness that we announce the death of Mrs. Ivy Rogers Ferreira of Titusville, Pennsylvania, who died on May 14th 2010. She was 89 years old. Ivy Hazeline Rogers was born to Phillip and Mary Rogers of Stoney Ground, Anguilla on April 10, 1921. She was the sister of the late Clifford Atkinson Rogers of Stoney Ground, Anguilla.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Mr. Ashley Eversley Brooks ‘Brother Brooks’ who passed away suddenly on Saturday, 8th May 2010 at 5:00 am at his residence in South Valley. He was 67 years old.

After a long period of ailing, Mrs. Countess Petty, of Pond Ground, East End, departed this life on Saturday, April 24, some two weeks after reaching the grand age of 91 years.

Glover Charles Rey was born on April 6, 1910, in East End. He left Anguilla in 1924 at the age if 14 years for Macoris and never returned.

The death was announced on Friday, February 5, of Teacher Isa Louise Lake, of The Quarter, at the age of 95 years, who gave a substantial portion of her life to state, church and community.

She served as a Teacher from an early age and travelled from East End to West End on her bicycle on primitive roads, and through sunshine or rain, and was never a day late at the elementary schools. She was a strict disciplinarian, only desiring the best for her pupils. She earned the respect of all parents for her interest in their children.

Anguilla’s legal scholar, Dame Bernice Lake, is recovering very well and is grateful to the many persons for their inquiries, best wishes and love.
Dame Bernice, who has been receiving treatment in Antigua, is back in Anguilla.

Anguilla has lost yet another of its freedom fighters whose contribution to the 1967 revolution, and his fiercely loyal commitment and resolve, have helped to shape the history and destiny of the island. Charlie Fleming, who is fondly remembered, died on Monday this week, December 28, at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. He was 68.

Anguilla has lost one of its few remaining well known sea captains, James Leopold Richardson “Captain Polo” of Pond Ground, East End. Not only was he a long-standing seafarer, but was perhaps the only Anguillian to have sailed on and capatained so many of the island’s famed and locally-built cargo vessels.

Professional Anguillian Chef, Lyndon Duncan, Principal of Frangipani Culinary Services, and one of the island’s popular hospitality figures, celebrated his 50th Birthday on Saturday, November 14, at his family’s residence at Seafeathers in an atmosphere of grandeur.

The islands of Anguilla and St Maarten share a long and rich history of cultural and family ties. The bond between the two islands was strengthened on Saturday 17th October 2009, with the marriage of a couple who boast of deep roots on each side of the Anguilla Channel.

The death has been announced of Mr. Russell Webster who was a leading figure in the 1967 Anguilla Revolution. He was found dead at his residence at Island Harbour on Sunday evening, after having been seen in the district the day before.

Mr. Webster was among a number of Anguillians awarded a Medal of Honour and a Queen Certificate for their contribution to the freedom movement for separation from St. Kitts-Nevis. He served as a co-opted member of the early Anguilla Council then headed by Revolutionary Leader, James Ronald Webster. He is listed in the island’s archives among the members in a 1970 historic photograph which has been a much-sought after artifact over the years.

Hundreds of relatives, friends and well-wishers said farewell to Anguillian national, Richard William “Willie” Fleming, on Saturday, September 26, at St. Hugh & St. Edmund Anglican Church in Mississanuga, Ontario, Canada.

Mary Angela Rey (Angie), an Anguillian who touched the lives of many persons in Anguilla, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, is one of those persons who, now deceased, will long be remembered by all who came into contact with her during her lifetime.

In Anguilla for one night last weekend was Dr. Macmilla L. Hodge, an Anguillian national serving in private practice in St. Kitts.
He received his early education first at the Old East End School in Anguilla, then in St. Kitts and later again in Anguilla at the same school.

A Thanksgiving Service was held for the late Arindell Alexander Lewis of Lower South Hill, was held at the St. Mary's Anglican Church on Tuesday evening this week.
The service was conducted by Methodist ministers and Anglican Clergy.

Following is the formal rememberence of Mr. Lewis prepared by his family.