With a profound sense of loss, the family of our beloved Gertrude Lucina “Cine” Clarke Caines, 82, of Old Tutu, St. Thomas announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
Cine was born on the island of Nevis, West Indies, and migrated to St. Thomas in the 1960’s and was proud to call St.Thomas home for the last 50-plus years. She was a spirited wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, who left a legacy of love to all those who knew her.
Cine, a hardworking woman of faith, was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arnold Caines; parents James Henry Clarke and Euphena Augusta Daniel Clarke, of Nevis, W.I.; grandson Keithroy Caines, Jr.; great grandson, Tasheem Monsanto; brothers, Wilmot Theophilus Clarke and Mitchell McDonald Clarke; and sisters, Olive Lucina Clarke Wilkinson, Doris Clarke Belgrave, Melvina Clarke Bennette; and Ivy Oretha Clarke.
Cine is survived by her daughters, Sheila V. Clarke Hakim, and Jacklyn V. Clarke Edwards; sons, Junior Anthony Clarke, Merlin L. Clarke, Keithroy N. Caines, and Simon Kevin Caines; brothers Daniel Clarke Sr., Bernard St. Claire Clarke; sister, Cynthia Imelda Dodds; grandchildren, Latoya S. Edwards, Barika D. Hakim, Elijah Hakim Sr., Jenica S. Edwards, Kenneth Edwards, Jr., Kaylon Edwards, Shakiah Clarke, Shakimo Clarke, Shakeja Clarke, Khadany Caines, and Kyle Caines; great grandchildren, Keithroy Caines, III, Kei’talnae Caines, Khadany Caines Jr., Kaden Caines, Kandice Caines, Kadence Caines, Kye Caines, Eva Hakim, and Elijah Hakim Jr.; nephews, Terrance Clarke, Pernell Husbands, Ivon Dodds Jr., Jerome Claxton, Shawn B. Clarke; Shervin T. Clarke, Stephen Paul Clarke, Anthony Clarke, Daniel Clarke Jr., Ivan Sidney Clarke, Vernon A. Wilkinson, Eugene N. Wilkinson, Dr. Vincent S. Wilkinson, Sheila Wilkinson, Stephen Clarke, Errol Bennett, Elroy Bennett, Calvin Bennett, Leroy Clarke, Kevin Belgrave, Bernard Clarke, Johnny Clarke, Michael Clarke, Joshua James; nieces, Yvonne Ferguson, Emarita Clarke, Carren Leader-Matthew, Melanie Sherlita Clarke, Akeima Guinyard, Deslyn M. Clarke, Denisecia M. Clarke, Imelda Clarke, Diane Clarke, Roseana Clarke, Karen Bennett, Hyacinth Hull, Shirley Claxton, Janice Wilkinson, Carol Wilkinson, Coleen Clarke, Karen Clarke, Karen Bennett, Brenda Adams, Cheryl Bennett, Clarita Brown, Muriel Williams, Yvette Belgrave, Diane Belgrave, Janet Belgrave, Ingrid Clarke, Brenda Belgrave, and Sheila Clarke; over 100 great nephews and nieces; cousins too numerous to mention; godchildren, Denetra Francis; adopted daughters, Hon. Carla J. Joseph, Diane Boulai, Sharlene J. Harris, and Joanne Rhymer-Meyers; and special friends Janet Bailey, Ilis Maynard, Prudence Christopher, and Marion Burton. Cine was a proud member of the Wesley Women’s League.
A celebration of life and homegoing service is scheduled on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Wesley Methodist Church in Estate Tutu. Tributes and viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Western Cemetery #2. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services (340) 779-6565
