Funeral of Matthew George, Age 72, of Colihaut, who resided in River Estate, Canefield

We announce the death of Matthew
George, 72, of Colihaut, who resided in
River Estate, Canefield. He was a gospel
minister and writer, former national and
regional cricketer, and labour
commissioner in the public service who
died on Thursday, 14th May 2026.
He left to mourn:
Wife:
Roslyn George
Children:
Supranee George-Laville, Suprian George, Abigail Dorival-George (daughter
in-law), Philbert Laville (son-in-law)
Grand-Children:
Bri’Hanna, Benaiah, Etana, Abishai and Sage.
Siblings
Farry, Anthony, Peter George and Mathias George and Dora Sabroache
Brother In-law:
Derrick
Sisters In-law
Bernice, Beaulah, Brenda, Agnes, Debra, Margaret, Ann
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Grandnieces and Grandnephews.
The George and Sebastian families of Colihaut, the Pond family of Marigot.
He will also be remembered by:
The Colihaut, River Estate and Canefield Communities.
Pastors, families and Members of the Gospel Mission and Baptist Churches of
Canefield, Colihaut and across the island.
Many friends and families from the Christian and Evangelical communities of
faith here and abroad. Numerous teammates and opponents in the cricket
fraternity nationally, regionally and in the former Christian Cricket League.
Former participants in the Canadian and Florida Farm programs.
Numerous close friends and colleagues to include: Roystan, Nicholas, Georgie
and Virginia.
An opportunity will be available for viewing of the late Matthew George,
visitation of his family, tribute and condolence sharing on July 2 between
4:30 pm and 6:00 pm at the Canefield Gospel Mission church building. His
funeral service is scheduled to take place at the Coulibistrie Gospel Mission
church building on Saturday, July 4 from 1:30 pm, preceded by viewing of the
body from 12:30 pm. Burial will take place at the L’anse Cola Cemetery.