Ferdinand Frampton passes on

Ferdinand Frampton
Ferdinand Frampton

DNO has received information that prominent broadcaster Ferdinand Frampton has died.

Frampton has been ailing for some time and was a patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Frampton died at the age of 64 and wore many hats including the General Manager and Programe Director at DBS radio and the Assistant Manager of Voice of the Islands Radio.

He worked as a teacher, a salesman, a broadcaster, a manager, a Justice of the Peace and a community Worker.

He was the Secretary of the Dominica Boxing Association, a Board member of the Dominica Cricket Association, Public Relations Officer of the Dominica Football Association and Assistant Secretary of the Dominica Taxi Association.

He also served as chairman of the Point Michel Village council and South Western village Council.

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89 Comments

  1. March 2, 2013

    My deepest condolences to the Frampton family. He was an integral part of the Pointe Mcihel community and Dominica as a whole. May he rest in peace.

    I have appealed to many in Dominica ( to no avail ) to focus on preventive care but also better care for the many health issues Dominica faces. Lets us all get in on improving healthcare in Dominica

  2. Lisa L Lewis Arri
    February 24, 2013

    Deepest Sympathy to the Frampton family.

  3. Anonymous
    February 23, 2013

    Mr. Frampton was a role model in the field of journalism. may his soul rest in peace.

  4. Justice and Truth
    February 23, 2013

    My heartfelt sympathy to his family. May his soul rest in peace. Amen!

  5. lennard douglas
    February 22, 2013

    sorry to hear of the passing ferdy we had our good times sympathy to the family miss joan be strong mervin patrick and the rest

  6. FORMER COUNCILLORS
    February 22, 2013

    To the family or ferdie my sympathy goes out to you and to joan may god give you the strength to bear this loss at this time we have miss a father a brother and my mentor may his soul rest in perfect peace

  7. JONES
    February 22, 2013

    Funny Ferdy, how people talk now, but God is Good al the time my best friend.

  8. February 22, 2013

    R.I.P Condolences to the family. You served your People well.

  9. February 22, 2013

    What a great loss indeed to Broadcasting in the commonwealth of Dominica. I found him to be quite a pleasant individual when I first met him in the Nature Isle circa 1995. I extend my sincere condolences to his family. R.I.P Mr.Frampton.

  10. scracks
    February 22, 2013

    I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Ferdinan, a family friend. I remember the good you did for us to help ease the pain of the struggle we faced whilst growing up as teenagers. On behalf of my family, I would like to extend our deepest condolences to your supportive wife and the rest of your family circle. May they find comfort and solace in the mercies of God Ulmighty in this time of grief. RIP Ferdie

  11. BIGJOE
    February 22, 2013

    He was our manager for the Dominica un-20 football team that toured Jamaica in 2000. He is the best football manager i have played under. He was all about the players being comfortable and having everything that they needed. He will surely be missed. Those sports managers today should take a page from Ferdie.

  12. 100% Dominican 2
    February 22, 2013

    He was a very very good English Teacher. Sympathies to the Frampton family, inlcluding Joan and Ferdina

  13. En Ba La
    February 22, 2013

    RIP Mr. Frampton. Pray that your family find comfort during this time while I thank them for your contribution to Dominica.

  14. First Serenade Band
    February 22, 2013

    to Mrs Joan Frampton,patrick ,Bernard,Fredina ,the entire frampton family,it is with sadness that we recieve this news.we want to extend to all of you our sincerest condolences to you all.may the blessings of the father be covered over all of you.we do want to thank you for all that,ferdie and family has and had done for the band in the past.our tribute to daddy ferdie you will hear soon.may the lord continue to bless and keep you and let his face shine upon you all.may he rest in peace.

  15. lion
    February 22, 2013

    WOW! My deepest sympathy to the family of Ferdie. May your soul rest in peace my brother. We shared the same classrooms for sometimes at Dominica Grammar School few years ago. Gone but never forgotten RIP.

  16. Anonymous
    February 22, 2013

    R.I.P Mr Frampton you have made a positive contribution to the Dominican society. Condolences to your family.

  17. Vado
    February 22, 2013

    So sorry to hear that. Joan, Rick and the rest of the family my condolences. Ferdie RIP. Will always remember our days at VOI

  18. February 22, 2013

    To his wife I pray God’s comfort will rest upon you for He is the best and only Comforter. Seek God and call upon Him. He is ever so near to hear our hearts cry. God still Loves you. My condolences to family and friends.

  19. Dominican/Montreal
    February 22, 2013

    My deepest sympathy to his wife, kids and his entire family

    May He Rest In Peace

  20. wannaknow
    February 22, 2013

    To those of you who have been to the P.M.H casuality recently tell me, how do you find it???…

    • wow
      February 22, 2013

      rubbish it is now. thats a few steps backwards

  21. wannaknow
    February 22, 2013

    Do you all think they should put another Doctor at the P.M.H (casuality) to assist the one that is already there???so people with much more serious case he/she will be on call to assist them????

  22. wannaknow
    February 22, 2013

    my condolences goes to the frampton family,tellin them hold strong because Our God is in Control…

  23. real
    February 22, 2013

    i have known Mr Frampton since i was a child, had always known him to be a pleasant person. sad that he is gone. may his soul rest in peace. my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.

  24. February 22, 2013

    Hesitate in writing this!!
    Condolences to the Frampton Family. Negotiated with Mr. Frampton on behalf of employees at DBS. Mr. Frampton ALWAYS looked in the interest of workers at DBS. He was a self-less man.
    I just trust that he had accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord of His life.

  25. February 22, 2013

    To the Frampton family. Deepest condolences. Be strong and God is in control. He was a very humble man. Great person to work with. He is gone but will not be forgotten. R.I.P my brother.

  26. SIGN MAN
    February 22, 2013

    Our Deepest Sympathy goes out the family of the late Ferdinand Frampton. To Joan and the rest of the family, it is not easy to lose a loved one, especially a Father, Husband. Be strong and with God’s blessing, you will see it through.

    Management & Staff of The Sign Man Ltd.

  27. spirit 202
    February 22, 2013

    RIP my brother

  28. GLORY
    February 22, 2013

    I wish he could have read all those nice things said about him..please give your loved ones their flowers whlist they are alive…I am sadden by your death…

  29. Nature Spice
    February 22, 2013

    R.I.P Ferdie.

    May the Lord receive you in his kingdom.

    Sympathy goes out to all the family especially Kerrin.

    Hold Strong

  30. abi
    February 22, 2013

    RIP Mr.Frampton

  31. natureislelover
    February 22, 2013

    Very saddenend to hear of the passing of
    Mr Frampton. May his family be guided by Angels and his body and soul Rest in Peace.

    Naturelisle lover in the cold country.

  32. Yvonne
    February 22, 2013

    Deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr.Frampton, especially Ferdina and Ferdrina.

  33. Tri-State Beauty
    February 22, 2013

    Deepest sympathies to the Frampton Family. May you find comfort in his memory of the years shared with him. God bless and keep you all strong

  34. Anonymous
    February 22, 2013

    My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Frampton, especially Ferdina and Ferdina

  35. DA LOVE
    February 22, 2013

    What a poor piece of journalism by Q95 Matt. 14 to 16 hour after the man passes, he had the testicular fortitude to have the man wife answering question on his radio show.

    I do understand many people in DA are sad about what happen to Mr.Frampton and would like to find out what real happen but at the same time, his wife should have been given time to console herself.
    Is this modern journalism in DA????

    • wow!
      February 22, 2013

      What else won’t we criticize? No one held a gun to her head JACK. She spoke of her own free accord. Fed up of all the crap!!!!

    • Family
      February 22, 2013

      Oh Shut the hell you hypochrite aka DA LOVE. What is sad is your disrespect and embarassing attempt to derail Matt by using this. Matt is like a son to Ferdinand and his wife. Joan called because this is what Ferdi would have done himself, speak to the people, if you don’t know what is going on hush. Ferdina then called. Matt NEVER asked the poor lady for any information. The people had their stuff arranged. Leave Matt alone and let Ferdinand wife and children deal with their loss whichever way they see fit. He was a journalist, when his friends passed on this is what he did live on air, they paid the same tribute to him.

    • Anonymous
      February 22, 2013

      ONE THING MATT HAVE MALEH WITH ALLU DOMINICANS WI….SMH….

    • Dominican
      February 26, 2013

      to/@DA LOVE.why dnt you go luck ur self in a cage at a zoo and keep ur smelling mouth out of those ppl business!! mr ferdinand was a great friend to matt.some of allu in Dominica finding all kind of ways to point fingers at matt.nothing isnt wrong in talking to mrs frampton about her late husband and she didnt have any problem of talking to matt,if she had she wouldnt have payed matt any attention.im a 19 year old and im seeing all the stupidness thats going on in the country.LEAVE MATT ALONE LET HIM DO HIS JOB!!!!

  36. my take
    February 22, 2013

    My deepest sympathy to the family of Mr Frampton. To Ferdina be strong my girl…To Miss Joan you did your best. I had the opportunity to work with Mr Frampton and he was like a father to his staff….He was such a pleasant man..RIP

  37. bigtymerz
    February 22, 2013

    may his soul rest in peace!! will remember him as a very warm and gentle man. deepest sympathy and condolencesto his family.

  38. Juliana Dublin
    February 22, 2013

    Sincerely Condolences to all the Frampton family who were related to Mr. Frampton.
    He and I came from the same village, but then he moved on from there.
    His lovely daughters and numerous sisters, brothers, neices nephews, were all my village people.
    Please accept my sympathy!!!
    May his soul rest in peace.

  39. j
    February 22, 2013

    rest in peace mr.frampton.to his wife and kids hold strong . lindon ferdina and the orther

  40. faceup
    February 22, 2013

    Rest in peace sir, you were a good sports coach to me at the Goodwill Junior High School in the very early 70’s

  41. February 22, 2013

    Another great Dominican passes on! May his soul rest in peace, and may his family find repose in this time of bereavement.

  42. February 22, 2013

    SAD NEWS HE WAS ALSO ARE GOOD COMMONTATER AND CRICKETER…..MOST SADEN

  43. MACAS
    February 22, 2013

    May your soul rest in peace…………….God’s strength to your family

  44. BRAIN DAMAGE
    February 22, 2013

    Condolences to his family. Loved his radio program, “NOUS MEM” on DBS Radio, in the 70’s
    One of his ads. Excuse my spelling.

    Attacion masame!
    Radio DBS ka’ presante’ un ti jolie programe a’ patio!
    A sue programe sala, ou ka ta pe’,
    Nous vel, eformacion, et listrois!
    Sa sai tous les vendredi, et samedi souit!
    Shonge’ NOU MEM, radio DBS cinq cent quatre-vingt-quinze, a su vishie a radio!!

  45. J.J.John-Charles
    February 22, 2013

    When some one dies, It would be so wonderful if we could say.I know this person is at rest in heaven with the Lord, because he or she was a saved person.

    Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saint.Psalm 116:15

  46. MAHAUT
    February 22, 2013

    A former teacher at the Mahaut Primary School in the early 70s RIP it was great having you as one of my first educators. May your family find solace in Christ.

  47. Zero
    February 21, 2013

    I saw you at Stardom King of the tent. Gentle Rest.

  48. jeanmarie
    February 21, 2013

    oh oh..RIP Mr Frampton…just d other day i heard you so vibrant on the radio………

  49. Lindsay James
    February 21, 2013

    I am deeply saddened by the passing of Ferdinand Frampton. I met “Ferdie” (as he was called then) in my early days at the Dominica Grammar School. It was not long before we became friends, he was easy to befriend. A very boisterous young man, always willing to engage you in positive discussions & challenge you to perform at the the highest level. My fondest & proudest memory of him was when I was home in 1978 and he was partly responsible for getting me a seat right behind him as the debate raged regarding our upcoming Independence, it was such a pleasure to watch as my old School friend reported on the proceedings for DBS Radio.
    To his family, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and sincerely hope you will find peace & comfort in the following words:
    “Be calm, god awaits him at the door”.
    “Sometimes the Lord just takes blessed people when they’ve filled their purpose early. Everyone plays their own song. They sing their own song. They sing their story to the world and leave behind a melody of memories. Sometimes their song is cut short and ends too early. But that does’nt mean their music was any less sweet or that they left any less of an impression !”
    Goodbye Ferdie, “RIP my friend, till we meet again !

  50. affected
    February 21, 2013

    My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Mr Frampton.
    This man has been a positive influence on my life.
    From the days of cable and wireless football club where he took time to serve as manager ,his excellence as a broadcaster with clarity and mastery of the English language Mr Frampton was someone who I respected. Respect not demanded but gracefully earned.
    Rest in peace my friend.

  51. DORCAS
    February 21, 2013

    MAY YOUR FAMAILY FIND COMFORT BY THE MANY MEMORIES YOU LEFT BEHIND

  52. Kryptonite
    February 21, 2013

    RIP MR Frampton

  53. Anonymous
    February 21, 2013

    may his family family find comfort in this time if sorrow. rip mr frampton

  54. dreObaye
    February 21, 2013

    My deepest condolences go out to his family. Mr. Frampton gave me my first start in broadcasting as a news announcer at DBS Radio. His characteristic intonation and broadcast excellence will always be remembered.RIP……

  55. TOUR GUIDE
    February 21, 2013

    My sympathy and deepest condolence goes out to the Franton family, i remember doing all the tours on the bayfront with this gentleman.Dominica has lost another legend. marvin take comfort in the lord, mrs Franton take courage. wish i could be there but my prayers are with you all.

  56. martlau
    February 21, 2013

    You will be surely miss bro,you are one off a kind.May you rest in peace.Strenght and courage to Joan and the rest off the family.

  57. britbob
    February 21, 2013

    Brother Fredinand has left a strong legacy behind. A true Dominican and his family and life’s work are a credit to the kind of man he was. Gone but never forgoten RIP.

  58. ernestine frampton
    February 21, 2013

    my sympathy to my cousins. my sisters and i are very sorry for your loss.
    our uncle ferdie was very good to us. we are deeply saddened by the news.
    may he rest in peace.

    love,
    your cousins, maria,yvonne,celestine and anika frampton

  59. true dominican
    February 21, 2013

    Rest in peace. may God give comfort to his entire family circle:(

  60. Dominican
    February 21, 2013

    R.I.P mr frampton …God bless the family help them to hold on strong.my family been through this many times,but still we cant question God.God knws what he’s doing .It all happens for good reason.he’s all safe now free from pain.God is good.Thank God in everything he does.. I knw this is very sad for Dominica right now but we have to accept it and hold strong..

  61. February 21, 2013

    :( yes frampton ur gone afta u did well now ur in a better place .R.I.P gone but we will always love u

  62. Anonymous
    February 21, 2013

    R.I.P. Ferdie, to Joan, Ferdina and the rest of the family my sympathies. Stay strong. God is in control. Ferdie will surely be missed.

  63. sunshine
    February 21, 2013

    I am in deep shock. :cry: I’m still speechless. My deepest sympathy to the Frampton family. Dominica has lost another legend. R.I.P

  64. Jahyout
    February 21, 2013

    My Heart goes out to the Family, Friends and Love Ones on the passing of Mr Frampton. Jah Bless..

  65. an observer
    February 21, 2013

    to themay god give you all strengh family of mr. frampton, hold strong and may his soul r.i.p

  66. cohenval
    February 21, 2013

    My deepest condolences to Mrs. Frampton and his family.We have seen the passing on of a good man.

  67. Anonymous
    February 21, 2013

    Rest In Peace Ferdi… my condolences to Joan and F’Dina and the rest of the family…I will not forget his radio shows…

  68. 4u2c
    February 21, 2013

    This was a man of class and integrity!!Brother R.I.P , Dominica has surely lost a stalwart!You will be deeply missed!

  69. Yes Fada!
    February 21, 2013

    To Ferdinz and family, my condolences. Trust in HE who gave us life and you’ll find the ultimate strength to carry on.

  70. DCW
    February 21, 2013

    Deepest condolences to his family and friends.

  71. ios
    February 21, 2013

    Sad news. He was my teacher R.I.P Mr Frampton. To his wife I say hold on strong.

  72. 4eyes:
    February 21, 2013

    May his soul rest in peace!
    Deepest condolences to his loved ones

  73. SOUFRIERE LADY
    February 21, 2013

    So sad I would like to extend my sympathy to his wife Joan and his entire family be strong RIP Ferdi

  74. Anonymous
    February 21, 2013

    oh my thats so sad. sympathy to his family friends and loved ones. Dominicans esp the Uwp. May his soul rest in eternal peace

  75. Anonymous
    February 21, 2013

    frampton was a great broadcaster in his time

  76. Mean Well
    February 21, 2013

    Ferdi was one of the most loving individual that I have encountered in my lifetime..Condolence to the family and close associates..may his soul rest in peace and also want loving aunty Joan to hold tight….you are just a loving as your decease hubby…cheer up..

  77. A Voice
    February 21, 2013

    May his soul rest in peace.

  78. on the run
    February 21, 2013

    My you rest in pace Frampton

  79. Not a herd follower
    February 21, 2013

    I am bit shocked to hear that Ferdinand Frampton has passed wasy. It is only a few days ago I heard his voice on the Patriot’s radio programme.

    • Not a herd follower
      February 21, 2013

      My deep sympathy to his family.

  80. Waitukubuli-Original
    February 21, 2013

    Sorry to hear that! To the family, may you find comfort in your time of grief. May God give you the oil of gladness for mourning.

  81. domincan to the bone
    February 21, 2013

    my sympathy to the frampton family

  82. "O" STRESS"
    February 21, 2013

    R.I.P. The voice of Radio.

  83. ....................
    February 21, 2013

    WOW! RIP brother.

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