Matthew 25 Verse 23
His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’
A life bounded in servitude, giving selflessly of time and kindness. Service to his country and community, with a hat of accolades to include:
Former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Natural Mobilization and Public Utilities
Former Permanent Secretary in The Ministries of Health and Agriculture
Former Vice President of the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation
Former Chairman of the Soufriere Marine Association
Former Chairman and board member of the St.Judes
Former Faculty Member of Spartan Medical Training College
Administrator of the Soufriere Soup Kitchen
Former President of the Soufriere Parish Council and Board Member
Former Chairperson of the Soufriere Hospital Improvement Committee
Former faculty member of Pandraa Health Tech University
It is with great sadness we share the passing of such a dedicated servant Mr. Percival McDonald affectionately called Percy of Diamond Soufriere who transitioned on Tuesday January 13th, 2026, at his Nephew’s Residence in Tapion at about 3:30 p.m. He was 81 years old.
Left to reflect and cherish his memories are:
His devoted and loving wife Gale Mc. Donald of Diamond Estate, Soufriere
His Sisters:
Paulett Ollerhead and family of Canada
Pearl Mc. Donald and family, of Canada
His In laws:
Sister in law Joan & husband Martinus Jn. Phillip of Bay Street Soufriere
Adopted Children:
Darren Jn. Phillip of Tapion Castries
NatashaGael Jn. Phillip of Westchester, New York
Adopted Grand-Child:
Darrielle Jn. Phillip of Castries
His Aunts & Uncles:
Eileen Mc. Donald and family of Canada
Gloria Griffith and family of Canada and St. Lucia
Children, grandchildren, and family of the late Lucille James, of Sunny Acres or Castries
Children, grandchildren, and family of the late Norma Gustave, of Castries
His Cousins:
Children, grandchildren, and family of the late Frank Norville, of Morne Fortune, Castries
Family of Elona Martelly of Canada and St. Lucia
Family of Ruby Norville of Castries
Vera Coulette and family of the United Kingdom
Relle Hippolyte and family of San Souci, Castries
Mary Ann Bastion and Son of Castries
Marguerite Rose Gustave of Grand Riviere, Gros Islet
Arlet Elva and family of Grand Riviere, Gros Islet
Joana Boxil and family of Canada
Niles Gustave of Canada
Godchildren both here and abroad to include:
Michelle Lewis Simpson and Natalie Lewis Gauvin
His Nieces and Nephews:
The children of the late Norma Gustave, of Castries
Valma Cox-Jn. Phillip of Canada
Michelle Lewis-Simpson and family, of Canada
Natalie Lewis-Gauvin and family, of Canada
Martha Jn. Phillip- Proprietor of Martha’s Tyre Service Cedar Heights, of Vieux-Fort
The Jn. Phillip family of Soufriere
Gemma Nelson
Aurielia St. Remy
Lester Brown
Mary Williams
Dennison Brown
Mondesir Family of Texas, and of Vieux Fort
Friends:
Archbishop Gabriel Malzaire and the clergy of the Archdiocese Diocese of Castries,
Monsignor Patrick Anthony, Founder of St. Lucy’s Home, Bishop’s Gap, Marchand, Castries
Fr. Gabriel “Samy” Rockiasamy, Parish Priest, of Our Lady of Assumption, Soufriere
Fr. Festus C. lwuagwa of Marchand Parish, Castries
Honourable Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre
District Representative of Soufriere, Honorable Emma Hippolyte and Family
Colleagues of the Offices of The Ministries of Tourism, Health and Agriculture
Kenneth Alcee and family, here and abroad
Sister Monique Rontant, of The Livingwater Community, Trinidad
Sister Marie Bernadette Chinwe Offiajiaku, of the Institute of the Sisters of the Compassionate
Kenneth and Sylvia Cazaubon of New Development
Dr. Dennis Laurencin and family,
Dr. Thadeus Alexis and Family
Usella Alcindor and family here and abroad,
Michael and Bernadette Bobb and family, here and abroad
Joe Allain and family, here and abroad
Victor Jn. Charles and family, here and abroad
Pearl Alcindor and family,
George Alexander of Castries
Marie Riviere-Hyacinth and family, here and abroad
Lista Bonaparte and family, here and abroad
Phyllis and Etheline Mondesir of Soufriere
Michael and Francis Eugene of Bay Street
The Cenac family of Soufriere and Castries
Octavian Stephen, and the Stephen family of Choiseul
Roselyn Alfred and family of Market Road
Francis James and family
Jane Mathurin and family
Lauretta Mitchel and family
Rhoda Johnny and family
Alix Laurency and family
Edrice Charlemagne and family, here and abroad
Marguerite Vite’ and family,
Hermina St. Hill and family,
Alphonsus Stanislaus of Rabot and family,
Brenda Dominique and family of Choiseul
Conrad Nicholas and family,
Lester John and family of Rabot Soufriere
Clem Bobb and family of Bonne Terre
Joseph and Judy Auguste of Fond Benier
Dayna Gilbert of Barbados
Kadijah St. Ange of Bank of St. Lucia
Kenyal Wynne
Theresa St. Brice and family
Bernice St. Brice and family of Morne La Croix
The management and staff of Spartan Medical Training College, Vieux-Fort
Board Members of the Soufriere Parish Council
Former Colleagues of the SRDF and SMMA
Ms. Agnes Prince, the Pierre family, and the neighbours at Tapion, Castries
Murray Jules and friends and neighbours of Diamond Estate, Soufriere
Mrs. Hutchinson and family of Tapion
The communities of Etangs, Chateau Belaire, Bel Fond, Myers Bridge, Mongouge, and Morne La Croix to whom he faithfully administered the Eucharist
Dr. Rajeev, Panday, and the Management & staff of Pandraa Health Tech University Vieux-fort
The clients of the Soufriere Soup Kitchen,
The Conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Lucia
The Sacred Heart Confraternity, and The Legion of Mary, of Assumption Church, Soufriere,
The “Boys on the Block.”
Special Thanks:
Special heartfelt thanks to the doctors, nurses, at the Tapion Hospital, and the caretakers for their heroic efforts:
Dr. Alwyn Benjamin
Dr. Alpha Augustin
Dr. Arnelle “Stephy” Anius
Valerie Clement
Rosmeler Felix
Nurse Yamileidis Mustelier Jaca
Nurse Mandessa
Quincy St. Rose
Fabian Joseph
The entire town of Soufriere and many other friends, family, and acquaintances too numerous to mention
The Celebration Mass for Percival McDonald’s remarkable life will be held on Friday, February 6 2026 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Soufriere at 1:30 p.m. His internment to follow at the Soufriere Cemetery his final resting ground.
His body lays in waiting with the professionals at Rambally’s Funeral Parlor, La tourney, Vieux- Fort.
He lived a life of service to both family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication and quiet strength that will never be forgotten.
Rest peacefully in God’s embrace Percy your journey here on earth has ended.
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