Biography: Walter Desabaye

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Walter Desabaye was born to Charles Walter Desabaye and Rita Cuffy Desabaye on August 5th 1947.

He was a child of Pichelin in Dominica. Regardless of where he lived or travelled to, Pichelin was always home and in his heart.

He always took an active interest in the development and support of the Pichelin community, as well as the Grand Bay region.

Even though he spent the majority of his life in Dominica, and a brief period in Trinidad, his years in St. Thomas and in Canada were very well remembered, by all he encountered there.

Lifelong friendships and countless stories were spawned from those years and even when he no longer lived there, he was always in touch with his friends and visited them frequently. To Walter, his friends were family. This was particularly true in Canada, where he made his home for a number of years, and where he chose to spend his last days.

Professionally, he is best known for D Supply and Tyre Store and R&C Auto Ltd., the two businesses he toiled to bring to success over the last 30 plus years. But as a baker, farmer, mechanic, lumberjack, coal maker, truck driver, entrepreneur and business owner, he has warn many hats over the years. He was truly a jack of all trades. He was as comfortable cooking a broth as he was repairing a chainsaw.

Despite being the sixth of Charlie’s seven children, and Rita’s second, he was always a rock for his siblings. He was a father figure too, assisting his mother in the years after his father’s passing. He made it his business to acquaint himself with every branch of his family tree, regardless of generation. He did his best to impart that commitment to family to his six children, and to introduce them to as many relations within his extensive family tree as he could.

Walter lived life to the fullest. He strived to be better every day, in every aspect of his life. He worked hard, and when the time came, he played hard. He was quick to smile and quick to laugh.

Always reliable, he made it a point to be there as much in the bad times as in the good. He always had a compassionate ear for friends and family, and could be counted upon to give direct and honest feedback when asked. He was always honest about who he was, and earnest in his endeavors to better himself. His religious devotion was not something he advertised but had taken on increased importance in his life over the years.

Separate from his church activities, he exemplified the will of Christ by his willingness to help others, using the blessings that were bestowed on him to help those he could.

Walter was well known, and will always be remembered and well loved.

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16 Comments

  1. sherlon
    July 12, 2015

    thanks

  2. May 3, 2015

    Can’t believe you’re gone so soon Desabeye. I wanted to see you enjoy the fruits of your labour man, but our makers doing we have to respect. He called you home and I respect. Rest in perfect peace my friend! Toujour smiling.

    • sherlon
      July 12, 2015

      thanks

  3. t
    May 1, 2015

    Continue Resting In Peace Mr. D…. Work will never be the same without you, for you was not only our employer but our father, most of us could talk to you about anything and know your answer would be honest and unbiased down to the bone….

    • sherlon
      July 12, 2015

      thanks

  4. UK Dominican
    May 1, 2015

    RIP Walter from the UK people. May the good Lord take you into his arms. You are free and is with your maker.

    • sherlon
      July 12, 2015

      thanks

  5. Dr Fitzroy Armour
    April 30, 2015

    Sincere condolences to his family.
    Mr. Desabaye was a great man

    • sherlon
      July 12, 2015

      thanks

  6. anonymous2
    April 30, 2015

    Another good one gone too soon. If DA was composed mostly of Walter’s, it would be a great place to live and would thrive. I’m out of here too Walter. It was nice to have known you for a short while. So sorry that you are not here anymore. You will be missed.

    • sherlon
      July 12, 2015

      thanks

  7. Stihl
    April 30, 2015

    Goodbye Walter…. you were one of the hardest working entrepreneurs I have encountered and the essence of a Renaissance Man.

    • sherlon
      July 12, 2015

      thanks

  8. Ferdinand Parillon
    April 30, 2015

    Christine and I extend condolences to the family of Walter, especially to his brother Lavery. We all farmed together on the Cockrane / Middleham Falls road. We enjoyed a most friendly and co- orporative relationship. Our prayers are with those he has left behind.

    • sherlon
      July 12, 2015

      thanks

  9. Forkit
    April 30, 2015

    RIP old friend, you will never be forgotten

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