The Government of Dominica has decided to afford an Official Funeral to the late Wilmurt Tilson Shillingford—former Member of the House of Assembly.
As a result, the Government has declared a day of mourning as a mark of respect for the late Member of Parliament on Monday, March 20, 2017.
In keeping with protocol to mark the day of mourning, the flag of the Commonwealth of Dominica will be flown at half-staff on all public buildings in the State on Monday, March 20, 2017.
About Mr. Wilmurt T. Shillingford
Wilmurt Tilson Shillingford was Member of Parliament for the St. Joseph Constituency from May 1986 to April 1990.
He was born in St. Joseph on January 27, 1948. He was educated at the St. Joseph Government School, then the Dominica Grammar School. He was married to Beverly, a union which produced six (6) children.
Mr. Shillingford became the Member of Parliament for the St. Joseph constituency, winning that seat for the Dominica Freedom Party following a by-election in the St. Joseph constituency on May 09, 1986.
Mr. Shillingford took the Oath and officially became the Member of Parliament for the St. Joseph constituency on May 28, 1986. When Mr. Shillingford took office, he filled a vacancy which arose on February 20, 1986.
Mr. Shillingford served in the Parliament of Dominica from May 26, 1986 to April 30, 1990. He was also appointed a member of the Public Accounts Committee until April 30, 1990 when the Parliament was dissolved.
His Excellency the President Charles Savarin, Prime Minister Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Speaker of the House of Assembly Alix Boyd-Knights and other Members of Parliament, Government Ministers and other Government Officials are expected to attend the Official Funeral for Mr. Wilmurt T. Shillingford.
The Official Funeral will be held at the St. Joseph Playing Field on Monday, March 20, 2017 from 3:00pm. Viewing of the body will take place from 2:00pm to 2:55pm. The late Wilmurt T. Shillingford will be laid to rest at the St. Joseph Roman Catholic Cemetery.
The Government of Dominica has decided to afford an Official Funeral to the late Wilmurt Tilson Shillingford—former Member of the House of Assembly.
Really? Really?
The Gov’t don’t have to decide or not…it is owed to him to get an official funeral ceremony. Stop playing politics with everything, Damm it!!!
RIP Mr Shillingford. Your legacy lives on.
Condolences to the family. Blessings.
“up de River has lost a hero. deepest condolences to the family..
god called his child. free from pain, away from this world.. but, most important remember that great promise. we will meet again
We convey our condolences to the clan of Mr. Shillingford.Rest in Peace. Courage and God’s blessings to the bereaved .
RIP my brother you were a true friend words can’t explain. May the good lord strengthen the family, teacher B,hold strong cuz he knows all. Ann Henry
Didn,t this man lived in St Croix for the past years?
Yes, and apparently he died in the U.S.A. Is CBI paying for his funeral?
Deepest condolences to you my family in Christ, hold strong and keep the faith; one of these days death will be no more.
Information on burial arrangements are erroneous.
To the survivors of my dear late brother in the faith, I extend sincere condolences from my family to you all. Hold on strong for soon and very soon we will all meet on the ” sea of glass” when He comes back to claim His own. I am grateful for the photo that DNO chose to place on line, for this is the man I can remember growing up in “Senjo” up de river. Bevo hold on strong, remember He never gives us more than we can bear.