The media fraternity in Dominica expresses its deepest sympathies to News Editor at Dominica Broadcasting Service (DBS) radio, Curtis Matthew, on the passing of his father, eighty one year old, Maximea Matthew, of Morne Jaune.
Maximea passed away in the early hours of Saturday 2nd June 2012, after a prolonged illness.
We extend our condolences to the family and trust that they will find comfort in their time of bereavement.
A contingent of Dominica’s media workers will attend the funeral to be held tomorrow, Tuesday, 12th June 2012, from 2:30 pm at the Morne Jaune Catholic Chapel.
RIP!!
“Uncle” as we all in Morne Juane knew you, my fond memories of you were of us always running after your van to catch a ride, just to reach your house and then to run back down the road. In my whole life you are someone who I could look up to as a great man. You never once shouted after any of us or said a cross word. You were hard working kind and inspirational.
Because I knew you I can see that even though I could not be there to say goodbye you will understand that myself my family and so many of my comrades who looked up to you could not be there because we are thousands of miles away. I all I can say is look at the amount of positive comments you have online, from around the world. In regards to the negative comments they mean nothing to us as they are only reacting this was as they don’t know you so we forgive them!
My condolences to your wife, Curtis, Bessie, Nicki (Iyo), Jason (Choko), Asi and all the others who were blessed to share you as a father and relative, you will be certainly missed and Morne Juane will definitely be a less warm place without the sound of the kids shouting “uncle “ as you drive past!!
Rest in peace love always Maj & Family
RIP Mr Maximea (aka Ankoo). My condolences to his wife, Curtis, and Matthew’s family. He will be greatly missed. He was such a lovely man. We all adopted him as our uncle. What a lovely family! God’s love to you all!
To my former school mate Curtis Matthew and rest of his family, my deepest sympathies, be strong and see the salvation of the Lord God almighty. Remember God needed him more than you, so he took him home to suffer no more. Blessings.
why skerrit not making a half day for the funeral i so wnat to go
My condolences go out to the entire Matthew family especially Curis and his wife.
Mr Matthew, you will be grately missed. You have left behind a great legacy. Your memory will be a lasting effect on our lives. R.I.P.
Deepest Condolences to his Widow,Curtis, Maymay, Tonia, Elize, Caryl,Decima, their mom and all the other family members. May God, your faith and the love you have between you all continue to strengthen and guide you all through this difficult time.
Curtis my man…deepest sympathies to you and the family. We have lost an avid cricket fan with the passing of your dad. Stay strong!
May his sould RIP.
dno DAT STORY MAKES NO SENSE
WHO COVERED THIS
MWAD NEEDS TRAINING
FOLLOW DSC COURSES
ALLU CHAIRMMAN WHERE HE TRAINED WHAT DEGREE HE HAVE, IF ANY, LET US KNOW.
HOW I GOING TO GET BUS FOR FUNERAL
WILL SKERRIT BE THERE
I JUST ASKING WE
BUT TRUST ME DATS NOT NEWS AT ALL
I DOH KNOW D MAN
WHAT HE DO FOR DOMINICA
D PERSON RIGHT EVERY COW WANTS BIG FUNERAL
SHOCKS LET PEOPLE TALK AYE A ONE SET DEN
ALLU NOT EASY
WELL SAID CNN
Deepest condolences to Curtis and his siblings and mum on the passing away of their father and husband.
But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.
For he doth not afflict willingly nor grieve the children of men.
Lamentations 3:32-33
I understood that due to the large numbers of people who will be attending this funeral, the service was moved to the La Plain Catholic Church. The Morne Jaune Chapel would not be able to accommodate all these people. This man had a wonderful life and a beautiful family. He will be missed.
This man was the King of Morne Jaune and the entire east. He will be greatly missed. A life well lived. I pray for the Matthew family.
My condolences to all the children of Mr. Matthew,
his wife and other members of his family. May God continue to bless you all with great memories of good times spent together. May his soul rest in peace!
Deepest condolences to the entire family on the lost of Mr Matthew, be strong in this time of sadness, from the entire Matthew family at Laplaine and New Jersey
A supervisor of roads from Castle Bruce to Laplain, from Marigot to Petite Soufrier, a carpenter, farmer, Musician, a disciplinarian, a man of all talents. You are such a hero. May your soul rest in peace. To the family of Curtis Matthew, I say give it all to the Lord in prayer.
Another determined and courageous gentleman who has left our shores. Mr Maximea Matthew you will be remembered as a hardworking family man who loved his family and worked hard for what he wanted. Well respected by people and full of energy. May you sould RIP. Curtis & family hold on. God is watching you all.
Deepest condolences to the family of Mr; Matthew another quiet giant gone to guard heaven`s Door. Coming from the entire village and people of Grand Fond.
@ELLIOT THE NEWS SAID FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD TUESDAY,12TH JUNE 2012 NOT JUNE 2.PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE COMMENTING OR ELSE YOUR EYES SIGHT IS REALLY BAD GO AND CHECK THEM OUT.LOL
There was a small mistake with the date at the beginning, but it got corrected now just because i pointed it out.
ADMIN: The story has remained as it was posted. There were no changes done.
ADMIN why did not say so you waited all this time – you like drama
Mr. Matthew may you rest in eternal peace. Courage, strength and peace to your wife and family during this hour of loss!
Fr. Esprit FMI
funeral now will b @ La plaine
My sympathies goes out to his wonderful family. May his soul rest in peace.
Viewing from 2:30pm and funeral service will be at La Plaine Catholic Church at 3pm and not Morne Jaune Chapel.
ELLIOT….. YOU FAST TO CORRECT >>> READ CAREFULLY
Hey, there was a small mistake n, he /she corrected it. It was second of June instand of 12 of June.
Great job MWAD. Nice gesture I believe. Curtis Matthew is one of the hardest and most ethical media workers in Dominica.
curtis dat died nuh chupes
My heart goes out to you Curtis & your wonderful family. May his soul rest in peace.
yeah, this took some time to get out there. Sympathy to the family, may they find the strength to cope in this time of loss.
My condolences to Curtis Matthew my personal bredren, Billy Doctrove and the entire Matthew family on the passing of his father Mr. Maximen. Ankoo, as he was affectionately called in Morne Jaune, was a big inspiration to many of us young men in the South East as a cricketer, big time farmer, builder, road work crew supervisor, musician and in many other ways. He was a good man. May he RIP.
R.I.P. sir, this man was a wonderful and kind man. never knew he was sick. so sad
ahhh dno which reporter that posted dat story
dats a none news
dont drop dno standards
whose dat man a reporter fada ……..lol welll wellll welllllll
@CNN stop hating! If you have nothing constructive to say, SHUT UP!! DNO should never post that comment. It makes absolutely no sense.
Everyday I have to shake my head at how stupid SOME of my fellow Dominicans are.
SMH SMH
i think youre an IDIOT
dno get the date right
all you have not got any news
so all cow and mosquito making DNO NEWS
COME ON DNO restore your credibility
allu 4ger allu condolences/orbituart section
chupes
it have news and news
just now allu going to ask yellow if she wants a state finaral
Don’t blame DNO. Didn’t you notice that this is a press release by MWAD to support their colleague.
Are you for real? DNO is a media organization. The father of a media worker died and DNO is expressing solidarity with that media worker.
You people are just ridiculous.
In that case go start your own news site.
SMH SMH
What is really happening to my ppl? You all have no respect for your elders. If you have nothing constructive to say JUST SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey DNO,, you ment June 12 and, not June 2 right?
Meant
u all dominicans need to read properly it say tuesday june 12 and he died on june the 2nd
you doesn’t make sense!!!! can’t you read? how can the the person pass away before the date even reach stupid? the message reads passed away on the 2 and will be buried on the 12 geeeze with some dominicans ehhhh
Honestly you guys just come on the site and make comments when you cannot read basic english? What’s wrong with being dead on June 2 and buried on June 12? Get a job since you have time on your hands and start reading classes at night.
@ Elliot……. read and understand properly b4 givin comments….. the man died on the 2nd of June…
Elliot I with you – you read the news before ALL THE ENGLISH MAJORS who are putting you down.