OFFICIAL DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Alix Boyd Knights Speaker Emerita, Former Speaker of the House of Assembly

Office of the Prime Minister of Dominica - Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 5:33 PM
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Hon Speaker Emerita, Former Speaker of the House of Assembly and Attorney at Law, Alix Boyd-Knights, aged 78 who resided in Trafalgar.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY:

 

DAUGHTERS:                         Amber Rolle, Aschelle Ferdinand, Aiandra Knights

 

SONS IN LAW:                       Phillip Rolle, Cyprian Ferdinand

 

GRANDCHILDREN:               Hon. Phillip Alec Rolle, Patrick Rolle, Che Ferdinand, Cy Ferdinand, Aprille Rolle, Ariyan Ferdinand                                                                            (Deceased)

 

SIBLINGS:                              Geoffrey Boyd, Marcella John, Irma Byron, Roy Boyd

 

NIECES:                                  Suzanne Boyd, Vanessa Boyd, Barbara Ann Boyd, Sarah Jane                                                                                                                                                  Boyd, Justine Byron, Marie Elena John, Mary John

 

NEPHEWS:                            David Boyd, Nicky Boyd, Dr.Joseph John, Michael John, Steffan Byron, Anthony Hutchinson

 

AUNT:                                  Athene Shillingford

 

GOD CHILDREN:                 Christopher Williams, Kamal Roberts, Lyndon Shillingford

 

SPECIAL MENTION:            Heather Charles, Daniel James, Barbara Barrie

 

LIFELONG FRIENDS:          Zandra Phillips, Angela Dewhurst, Consuela Lynch,Connie Astaphan, Jennifer White, Allison Southwell,

Gregory Shillingford, Gerard Cools-Lartigue, Barbara Bully-Thomas, Anita Bully, Collin Bully,                                                                                       The Shillingford, Boyd, John, Bully, Winston, Peters and Roberts Families

 

CLOSE FRIENDS:              

Hon Charles Savarin & Mrs Savarin, Hon Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, Hon Melissa Skerrit, Hon Irving Mc Intyre, Members of Cabinet (Past & Present), Anthony Astaphan SC, Colin Mc Intyre, Missi Henderson, Loreen Bannis Roberts, Dominica Labour Party Family, Mr & Mrs Ronnie Pilgrim, Sam Raphael, Dr. Lennox Honychurch, Hon. & Mrs Vince Henderson, Mr & Mrs Michael Fadelle, Lady Catherine Daniel, Anna Green, Dr. Andy St. Hilaire.

Monsignor Eustace Thomas, Fr Martin Charles, Fr. Karam, Fr Brancker John

Many other family members and friends, all near and dear to her.

The body of the late Alix Boyd Knights will be viewed from 2:30 pm at the St. Gerald’s Cathedral Chapel.  The mass to celebrate her life will commence at 3:00 pm on Monday 25thSeptember 2023. Interment will follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Roseau.

May She Rest in Perfect Peace with the Heavenly Angels.

Mourners are encouraged to be attired in National Wear.  Ladies may wear a fascinator.

The State Funeral Service for Speaker Emerita Hon. Alix Boyd-Knights will be streamed Live via GIS, DBS Radio and Government of Dominica social media.

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2 Comments

  1. TeteMorne I From
    September 20, 2023

    Mean people do not res with angels!

    Well-loved. Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 3
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  2. Gratitude
    September 20, 2023

    R.I.P Alex boyd Knight. served with distinction.

    Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 3 Thumb down 9
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