Gwendoline Elise Rouse née Goring
Sunrise: December 3rd, 1931
Sunset: September 17th, 2026
Affectionately known as “Gwen”, of Apple Grove, Black Rock, St. Michael
Member of St Stephen’s Anglican Church.
Beloved daughter of the late Agatha Clarissa Bowen née Goring and stepdaughter of the late Simeon Bowen;
Wife of the late Hewitt Rouse (retired Senior Superintendent of the Royal Barbados Police Force);
Niece of the late Ottie Sealy (Cane Garden, St. Andrew), and the late Licey Small;
Mother of Hewson Rouse, Heather Elise, Carolyn Watson (USA), Denise Rouse and the late Beverley Padmore;
Grandmother of Lynn-Marie Washington, Arianne Saxon (USA). Toumai Rouse (UK) Eden-Marie Rouse and Nathan Padmore.
Sister of the late Elaine Crawford, affectionately known as “Sista” (UK)
Aunt of Michael, Harry and Susan Crawford and the late Linda Crawford (UK).
Former mother-in-law of Mary Sutton-Rouse (UK) and Rev. Clevistone Padmore
Sister-in-law of the late Lloyd Rouse affectionally known as “John Brown” of Crab Hill, St. Lucy.
Friend of the Brathwaite, Blackett, and Hollingsworth families of Apple Grove, Joel Gaskin, Afiza Boyce, Julia and Michael Licorish, Peter Alleyne of Min. of Energy, and many others.
A service of thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Gwendoline Elise Rouse will be held on Friday, October 2nd, 2026, at 10 am for the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church followed by interment. Mourning colors are optional.
The organist is kindly asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home no later than 7:30 a.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their last respects at Downes and Wilson funeral on Thursday, October 01, 2026, from 4 – 6 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to: www.downesandwilson.com
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