Everton DeCourcey Applewhaite, J.P.
Affectionately known as “Apple”
SUNRISE: July 8, 1956 SUNSET: February 24, 2026
Age 69 of Cane Garden, St. Thomas; retired Senior Teacher of the Milton Lynch Primary School and long-serving educator at Bay Primary School.
Son of the late Eunice Applewhaite and Lionel Porte
Loving husband of Mary Applewhaite (owner of Archer’s Hub and Variety)
Devoted father of Terry Applewhaite and Shada Applewhaite
Caring grandfather of Tianna Applewhaite, twin – Tania and Tia Applewhaite and Journey Mayers
Loyal brother of Angela Applewhaite, Othneil Applewhaite and David Austin
Cousin of Andolene, Anthony, Trevor, Michael and Javeir Porte, Maria and Sonia Grimes, Joan Eastmond, Wade Gill, Trevor Applewhaite and Theresa Alleyne
Brother-in-law of Daniel Archer, Carmeta Knight, Harold Alleyne
Relative of the Applewhaite, Porte, Grimes, Gibson and Smith families
Cherished friend of Trevor Mayers, Tony Lowe, Joseph Cummins, Stephen Blanchard and many more.
The service of thanksgiving takes place on Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Thomas Parish Church at 3 p.m. followed by the interment in the churchyard. Persons attending are asked to wear white by special request.
The organist and members of the choir are asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael no later than 1.p.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Thursday March 19, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Live streaming via Downes and Wilson YouTube channel.
Fond remembrances and condolences may be sent to www.downesandwilson.com






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