Scotts Head mourns community icon ‘Big A’

 

'Big A' was well known in Scotts Head
‘Big A’ was well known in Scotts Head

Well-known personality in Scotts Head, Aurelius Vincent Elie, popularly known as ‘Big A,’ passed away on Friday, June 17th at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

 

Big A had a disability since when he was a young boy but did not let that stop him. He was a very educated person, who was very active in the development of his community.

Big A was a teacher at the Scott’s Head Government School and served two terms as an elected member of the Scotts Head, Soufriere, Gallion Village Council.

During his term on the Council, he contributed significantly towards the achievement of several critical projects including streets and drains. He was also a member of several community groups and organizations in the Community including the ever popular Shaka’s Boys.

Big A was also the founder of ‘BIG A Sounds’ which was well known as the super sounds of Dominica.

He has made several donations to most groups in his Community, particularly when there were projects for self-help and community clean up.

This year’s Fathers Day weekend was definitely a very sad one for Scotts Head, since Big A always planned and found sponsorship for a Fathers’ VS non-Fathers’ Domino Competition.

Big A will definitely be missed by everyone.

He left to mourn members of his family including, Tahli Elie, Auston Elie, Valerie Elie, Carol Elie, Elmena Elie, Sherin, Jamel, Ranel, Edaina, Jaden, Kymani, Marianne, Maydine JR, Jeff JR, Jacques Bellot and the entire people of Scott’s Head. May his soul rest in peace.

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22 Comments

  1. Felix Pacquette
    September 20, 2021

    Big A was a great man, whenever I arrived in Scotts Head the first person who phoned me was Marcus.
    Rest in peace brother
    Uhuru

  2. didier
    June 23, 2016

    RIP my friend
    condoleances to your family.
    Let’s remember the good times and hope to see you again, happy and free, in heaven when my time will come.

  3. Mr m
    June 23, 2016

    R. I. P. Big A

  4. dee
    June 22, 2016

    Yea Man
    Arie Gone
    I sincerely hope many of the up and coming youth who has had the experience of dealing with Arie will use his attitude to inspire them when things get rough .
    It was a struggle to get to and from Academy from the Bus stop at the old market but he did it ,a struggle when we played soft ball cricket , but pitch the ball anywhere near his likkle leg , and six for you , he couldn’t run so developed into a boundary hitter, I had the pleasure of swimming with him and the sight of the likkle leg under the water was like a rudder , a very strong swimmer he was ; he had the potential of becoming a very good teacher and an example to those who needed inspiration, but alas he was handicapped in climbing that hill to and from the school, the inconvenience took its toll .
    The past we often reminisced on my visits and was a pleasure to still share bellies of laughter together .
    Arie will be missed .
    R I P MY FRIEND

  5. Shérin M Elie
    June 22, 2016

    He was truly amazing! They dont make people like him anymore! Love him!!

    Correction to this Article….
    He left to mourn
    Tahli Elie, Auston Elie, Valerie Elie, Carol Elie, Elmena Elie, Sherin, Jamel, Ranel, Edaina, Jaden, Kymani and more….

  6. June 21, 2016

    I will miss you for sure heaven is open for you BIG A ,R I P

  7. June 21, 2016

    I will miss you for sure heaven is open for youBIG A,R I P

  8. Face the Facts
    June 21, 2016

    It is difficult when someone as he passes on. He has done much even with a disability which did not hinder him from doing whatever he possibly could. The youths especially should take note and do their utmost to emulate his good, energetic and enthusiastic works, be it in a different manner. There is no doubt he made many friends aside from the Soufriere people. All of you have reason to mourn his loss.
    To his family, my condolence goes out to you. Take heart. Your consolation is how much he did and accomplished during his life. He wasted no time doing what he loved and for the sake and love of others. God be with you in your time of sorrow.
    Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and other souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen!

  9. June 21, 2016

    He was a good friend to me,He was a grateful,honest gentle man to me,He kept my telephone number for decades never gave excuses he lost my telephone number though he was disable Big A was in a good mood most of the time never complain about his disableness,In fact he called me three weeks ago and it was international call that could tell you he was a true friend to me and i called him two days before he was rushed to the hospital and died,When ever i come Dominica once i rich Scotts Head first thing i do go visit Big A before i go any place else I will miss that,My condolences goes to his wife Noelice and family and friends.R.I.P BIG A

  10. June 21, 2016

    RIP

  11. baro
    June 21, 2016

    R.I.P Big A. It was cool being your friend from SMA days. My condolences to your family.

  12. Tina Alexander
    June 21, 2016

    Dial A Ride Bus Service provided adapted transportation for Mr Eli to Hospital, Doctors and even to vote, We will miss him. RIP from all at Lifeline.

  13. June 21, 2016

    It was fun when you were around. I will surely miss you and the jokes. It was great playing cricket with you. At times it was noisy but, we all settled down. May you rest in peace.

  14. ????????
    June 21, 2016

    Condolences to the Family of Aurelius. He contributed so much inspite of his disability. RIP Aurelious. Family be comforted that God will strengthen you at this time. Remember as the one who did so much.

  15. June 21, 2016

    Yeah Arie, long time. Didn’t have a chance to see you and play some more cricket before you departed. The man who executed his shots on one leg. May your soul RIP. Hopefully, I can still have some fun without you around when I return.

    • tina
      June 22, 2016

      hmmm is that really Danny Simon of Ubah Gen Scotts Head.

      • June 22, 2016

        That’s him. Still around. AND REMIND ME – who is Tina again? It has been a long, long time.

  16. benediction
    June 21, 2016

    Your heart was in the right place Big A…

    It’s hard to forget SOMEONE who gave you so much to REMEMBER. To family and friends, may the comfort of GOD help you during this difficult time.

    RIP

  17. Bernard Shaw
    June 21, 2016

    Rip big A only saw you father’s day 2015 and never imagined it would be our last meeting. Thanks for all the memories and entertaining moments in your shop. Untill we meet again.

  18. internet
    June 21, 2016

    R.I.P BIG A GONE BUT YOUR LEGACY WILL REMAIN FOR EVER

  19. MJ
    June 21, 2016

    RIP Big A, schoolmate from SMA , coming from Mickey J, and my condolences to the family.

  20. MIA
    June 21, 2016

    RIP BIG A

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