Christine Veronica Ward Dies at 78

We regret to announce the death of Christine Veronica Ward formerly known as ‘Shirley’ originally resided at Central Fiennes Avenue, Basseterre, St. Kitts but resided in St. Thomas, USVI. She died at the age of 78 years. 

Christine Ward

The sad event occurred on Wednesday, March 28, 2025 at the Schneider Regional Medical Center, St. Thomas. She leaves to mourn: Her daughters, Irene Brown, Suzette Skelton, Rev. Stacia Williams-Christmas, Terecia Ward, Amanda Ward; Her grandchildren: Diante Weekes, Alayaha Benjamin, Xzavier and Xzarrio Ward, Zuriel, Kadmiel, Reuel and Remiel Christmas; Great granddaughter: Ke’Layaha; Sons-in-law- Rev. Mark Christmas, Ivan Brown ; Sister: Annie Maxwell-Ward and family, Brother: Terrance Ward and family; Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins at home and abroad; Special Family and friends:  Cynthia Archibald, Norris Archibald, Topley Archibald, Cheryl Archibald, Anthony Lawrence, Tressy Archibald and their families; the Generations of F.T. and Kelvin Williams and the Esdaille family in St. Kitts, Canada, USA, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Thomas USVI; The Ward family of Mount Lily and Fountain in Nevis and St. Thomas USVI; The Somersalls; Christine Richards and family; Marilyn Liburd and family; Frederick “Andrey” Blake;  Carl, Naudica and Eustace Glasford and their families; Rita Cable and family; the family of the late Esmie Johnson; The Berties; Icilma David-Woodley and Family; and many more; Godchildren and neighbours of Fiennes Avenue and Haynes Smith Village.

Special thanks to the ministers and members of the Methodist Church, Church of God in St. Kitts, and the Healing Center New Testament Church of God in St. Thomas for your prayers and concerns over the years. Special thanks to the Schneider Regional Medical Center.  The Funeral Service for St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands of the late Christine Veronica Ward, formerly known as ‘Shirley’ will be held at The Healing Center Church of God Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The Viewing will be held 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. followed by the Service.  

The Funeral Services for St. Kitts will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, Seaton Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts on Thursday May 15th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing and Tributes begins at 1:15 p.m.   Interment will be at the Springfield Cemetery, Basseterre.   May her soul rest in peace and rise in glory! 

Arrangements Entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home & Crematory Services.