Algernon Brathwaite December 16, 2025

Algernon Decourcey Brathwaite

Better known as “Al”

Of Kingsland Gardens, Christ Church.

Former manager of Marriott Sam Lords Castle and the Escape Group of Hotels.

Loving son of Mary Harper and the late Rodney Harper;

Devoted husband and best friend of Rosemary Austin;

Brother of Denton Brathwaite, Eleanor, Sherlock and Suzette Harper, Marguerite Beste, Antonella Hinds, Darnley Harper (deceased) and Karene Griffth (USA);

Uncle of Joy-Ann Dummett, Rev Keilah Spencer (T&T), Antoine Brathwaite, Josea and Makara Harper, Daimar and Daley Brathwaite, Darius Hinds and Marissa Greenidge;

Great-uncle of Hezekiah Dummett, Dayne Brathwaite, Zarisse and Orianne Harrison;

Adopted uncle of Keiron and Kyle Austin (Canada), Tariq and Taj Springer;

Nephew of Jeffrey Brathwaite, Jean Alleyne, Bentley Brathwaite and Everton Browne;

Cousin of Dr. Sonia Browne, MP; Roy Alleyne, Philip Appia, Edwina Petion (USA), George & Junie Brathwaite; Philip, Steve, Anthony, Michael, Ken, Elene, Helga, and many others;

Son-in-law of the late Hazel Austin;

Brother-in-Law of Sherman Brathwaite, Thomaserica Harper, David Hinds, Dr. Shahida Griffith, Gregory and Ryan Austin, Harriette Broomes, Diana and Coreen Wiltshire;

Relative of the Brathwaite, Harper, Appia, Franklin, Hunte, Browne, Perry, Sargeant and Adams families;

Friend of Melvin Springer, Olga Cossy , Maurice Gooding, Joan Davis, Ian ‘Turk’ Lashley, Janice Brewster and Margo Newton-Gadsby and many others.

The Service of Thanksgiving for Algernon Brathwaite takes place on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church at 10:00 a.m. followed by the interment.

The Chapel organist is kindly asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, no later than 7:30 a.m.

Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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