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SONS
Electrical Inspector- Keith "Stone" Gumbs, Wesley "Chilly" Gumbs, Electrician- Clarence "Top" Gumbs,
K-9 Customs Officer- Franchie "IKE" Gumbs and PWD Officer- Elridge "Skelley" Gumbs
DAUGHTERS
Louise "Agnes" Christopher, Reverend Erminie George, Sergeant Gwendolee Barzey,
Civilian RVIPF- Maguerita Gumbs-Seekwar and Ex-Auxi liary Police Officer- Barbara Tuitt
SONS-IN-LAW
Garfield "Sapp, The Nazareene" J. George, Adrian Seekwar and Emmanuel Patrick Tuitt
DAUGHTERS-IN -LAW
Carmillie Gumbs, Goldie Gumbs and Jeanelle L. Hodge-Gumbs
BROTHERS
All ison Baronville, Arnold "Foxy" Baranville, Ashton Baronville,
Ogan Baranville and Elridge Frett
SISTERS
Retired Inspector of Police- Eileen Baronville and Avena Freeman
SISTERS-IN-LAW
Lillian Gumbs, Joan Gumbs, Clarise Frett, Otis Baranville and Vinora Baronville
GRANDCHILDREN
Millicent Todman, Vi ncent Todman, Garfield L. George, Jr. , Kelvin George,
Nina George, Diane Watkins, John Watkins, Kelvin Thomas, Tashima Barzey, Magdalene Barzey,
Tasha Gumbs, Wayne Needham, Latesha Needham, Deandra Tuitt, Deanna Tuitt, N athaniel Gumbs,
Alina Brewley, Akeem Gumbs, Marlene Gumbs, Cathy Gumbs, Allison Gumbs,
Roxanne Gumbs, Kelvin Gumbs, Nei l Gumbs, Al lister Gumbs, Kadeem Gumbs, Shemora Gumbs,
Kyle Gumbs, Shivon Gumbs, Alric Smith, Allene Gumbs, Alex Gumbs,
Ja'Quoya F. L. Gumbs, Tahneca Pond, Bookie Smith and Nicole Gumbs
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
Many Great Grandchildren
NIECES & NEPHEWS
Sinclair Fleming, Alphonse Fleming, Ansel Fleming, Lorraine Cyrille, Judith Alien, Beverly Malone,
Rena Fahie, Celia Hodge, Velma Barnes, Kay Baronvi lle, Vernon "Sada" Madura, Valencia Madura,
Vaughn "Old Oak" Madura, Julian Molyneaux, Willis "Pokin" Madura, Winston "Ras Bom" Madura,
Glenford "Chappy" Madura, Kenneth Madura, Calvin Baronville, Dayron Baronville, Cli ve Baronville,
Kyle Baranvi lle, lngrid Baranville, Dawn Baronville, Alcon Felix,
Theresa Felix and Vincent Baranville
OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS
The Rev. Canon Julian M. Clarke, Dean Springette, Leonore Morgan, Dr. Bernadette McKelley,
Eisa Kennings. Clemenci a Pilgrim, Vincenta Pilgrim, Kirlin Connor-Lettsome,
Adina Baronville
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OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS Continued
Molly Punter, Eastlyn Connor-lgwenadu, Elmo Connor, Doreen Gumbs, Dr. Sandra Besson,
Naomi Daniels, Dorothy Williams, lrene Hodge, Dorothy "Dotsy" Todman, Derrick Barzey,
Marsha Rhymer, Haley Trott, Khal iya Crooke and Tanicia Gordon-AIIen
FRIENDS
Hon. Dr. D. Orlando Smith, Hon. Ronnie Skelton, Hon. Mark Vanterpool, Dr. Robin Tattersal,
Dr. Vincent Scatliffe , Ernest Rhymer, Vylander Buntin, Emogene Creque, Algernon Mathavious,
Vessi lie Mathavious, Erminie Mathavious, Ronald "Totie" Farara, Jawa Farara-George, Una Douglas,
Joyce Mater, Hilda Bertie, Merritt Herbert, Ulric Scatliffe, Daphne Blyden-Smith, lnez & Adorothy Turnbull,
Gregory Vanterpool , Joyce Titley, Margaret Borde, Avis Hosein, lrene Alien , Yolander Scott,
W infred & Adorothy Madura, Mr. & Mrs. Alii Taraby, Reginald Malone, Nurse Tatica Scatliffe,
Berenice Smith, Varona Maduro, Lillie Shirley, Aired Frett, Alma Fahie, Harris Turnbull, Alma Turnbull ,
Oliver Christopher, Jr. aka Ras Rebo Boam Tesfn Michael Mosiah Selassie Kambia Bolongo Bam,
Vincy Nelson. Joseph Dennis, Marvin Blyden, Clemenda Oawson, Michae\ l\oyd,
Janis Jacobs, Cherrilyn Bowers and Hashmore
PALL BEARERS
Kelvin Gumbs, Elridge "Skelley" Gumbs, Wesley "Chilly" Gumbs, Adrian Seekwar, John Watkins,
Kelvin Thomas, Kelvin George and Vernon "Sada" Madura
HONOURARY PALLBEARERS
Ke ith "Stone" Gumbs, Clarence "Top" Gumbs, Ashton Baronville,
Ronald Farara and Ernest Rhymer .
USHERS
Theresa Felix
Nicole Gumbs
Varona Maduro
Dr. Bernadette McKelley
Latisha Needham
Deandra Tuitt
ORGANISTS
Derrick Sawney and William Georges
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Adina Baronville , also known as Mrs. Chilly Gumbs and Adena, was born to the late Evangeline Theodora FlemmingJoseph of Long Trench , Tortola and Cyril Baronville of Long Bush, Tortola , British Virgin Islands, on 26 April, 1929. She was a
God fearing woman who loved the Lord deeply. She was a strong and proud Lady who grew up at Crab Lot and lived for many
years at Jose Hill, then moved with her family to Upper Lower Estate before finally moving into the home that she and the late
Henry Gumbs built together. She proudly spoke about how tedious it was carrying material to build that home back in those
days. As was the order of the day, family members came by and helped. She was a strong Baronville and often said, "Don't
mess with a Baronville," but over the last four years of her life she had naturally become fearful of her surroundings as the area
had become very noisy and sitting on the porch was not the same anymore. Mammy, as she was affectionately called by her
children, loved jokes and conversations: just sit on her porch and you never left the same way you arrived; your spirit was made
joyful from the interactions. She loved having her Bible by her side and listening to ZBVI Radio Station. Over the last year she
became very ill and suffered tremendously. During her earthly life she prayed to God that she would never loose her sight nor
her feet. God granted her those requests. Mammy also requested of her family that she be allowed to spend her last days on
earth at her home and she was determined that we would not take her to the hospital. Her desires were respected by the family.
Mammy had sixteen (16) children , ten of whom are alive, and she was a devoted mother to all. She raised her children
the only way she knew and did all that she could do to support them. She was a stern disciplinarian to her children, many of
whom to this day resented her actions at times. But if we are honest our personal reflections know why. Being a very spiritual
woman, Mammy insisted that her children attended church every Sunday, and to take flowers for the church. If neighbors in
Lower Estate didn't have enough flowers for a Sunday she would tell us to go down and ask Mrs. Georges, Mrs. Shirley, Mrs.
Norman or Ms. Harrigan, and to tell them that she sent us. The times did not permit Mammy to get a formal education but she
insisted that her children made something of themselves, that we attend school, and respect others, especially our elders. If
someone told her we did something out of the way, she believed them and we would surely get a beating as punishment.
Although times were hard she was not afraid of work. She worked for the Georges, Royill, Norwell Harrigan, Scott, and Christian
families, and the Skippers Inn Restaurant. She was an entrepreneur at heart and every year she would have a booth at the
festival village during the August festivities to do what she loved best: cooking, baking , serving, and meeting people. This
timeless tradition of having a festival booth continues to this day through some of her children. Mammy had a passion for sewing
and needlework: embroidery and crochet; and taught those who wanted to learn. She displayed her work and won prizes for
them. Service was so into her that she loved even feeding the birds that came daily on the porch to keep her company.
When Mammy was tired of working for others she had a section built on to the house to serve as a shop. This would
become her financial support as she sold groceries and other items such as rice, flour, sugar, cow milk, bread, cake, pudding,
boya, specials, juicy sodas, and charcoal. Once her suppliers were willing to sell her items for re-sale she got if for the shop.
Most of all she loved meeting people and serving others; especially school children who depended on her bread and cheese,
specials, juicy sodas, or anything she had that they could buy. How many of us present have been customers of Mrs. Chilly
Gumbs? Mammy mentored any child she came in contact with , and also told them to stay out of trouble. She helped strangers
from the Caribbean until they could make it on their own. This lady was a trusting and forgiving person: anyone who didn't have
enough money to purchase an item was told to go with it or that she knew their mother so bring the- money next time. If that
same person came back to buy something and didn't bring the money owed she would seldom ask for it. Sometimes that five
cents or dollar was never paid . One day in the 1980s she asked artist Garfield George to make a sign that read "Rise and Fall"
for her shop. When asked the meaning of such a name she replied that sometimes the business is up and the next time it's
down. lt was suggested to her that the sign should be changed in order to bring her better luck but she said no to that idea ,
noting that it would rise. Eventually she turned the shop over to her eldest daughter who will hopefully make it rise.
Mammy was a loving, trusting and forgiving person who also had great respect for all human beings and often spoke
highly of her brothers and sisters. She also loved animals. Mammy's spirit was troubled when some of her siblings distanced
themselves from her because she did not sign a document that she didn't understand. Mammy lamented that she didn't do them
anything. In spite of that she never had a negative word to say against any of her siblings. Whenever she received something
from someone , her response would be, "God Bless You". She bragged about her father feeding her on Cassava which she
could eat day and night. When Mammy said she didn't think she liked food anymore we knew she had lost the will to go on. She
loved all her grand and great grandchildren and looked out for everyone of them especially those nearest to her. And whenever
anyone came to her home she always offered something , even if her offering was an opportunity to make a sale. She could sell
anything!
Eighty-three (83) years of living is a lot of history about our citizens and their lives should be documented. Our Mammy
is now free from all the cares of this life especially her silent sufferings and pains.
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May her soul rest in perfect peace 1i'