Centenarian
Ivy Odessa Brathwaite née Blenman
Age 102
Of Salters, St George
Retired Teacher of St. George Primary School, entered peacefully into rest on Monday, April 6, 2026.
Beloved wife of the late Hugh Clarendon Brathwaite;
Loving mother of Roger Brathwaite (Joanne Klonowski), and Jane Brathwaite;
Dear sister of the late Ione Blenman and Wilma Small;
Relative of the late Rita Payne;
Adopted sister of Patricia Farley;
Much loved aunt of George (Jackie) Brathwaite, Rosemary (Michael) Waithe, Molly (Donald) Austin, Anthony Brathwaite, Charles Brathwaite, Sarah (Walter) Bayne, Mildred Bourne, DeCoursey Blenman and Kenneth Blenman;
Close friend of Phyllis Forde, the late Marjorie Marshall and many others.
Godmother of Leslie Forde and Kirby Adams.
The funeral leaves Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 for St. George Parish Church, The Glebe, St. George where family and friends are kindly requested to meet at 3:30 p.m. for the service; followed by interment in the churchyard.
The organist and members of the choir are asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 no later than 1.00 p.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to: www.downesandwilson.com
Condolences(2) 
Grace Bible Church Paddock Road says
April 19, 2026 at 11:31 pmTo the family of the late Ivy Brathwaite, we extend our deepest sympathies to you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
You can reach us at:
Email: gbcpaddock@gmail.com
Church: Grace Bible Church, Paddock Road, St. Michael
Tel.no.: 427-1054/429-8929
Joyce Bourne says
April 12, 2026 at 2:06 pmI extend sincere condolences to Jane and family on the passing of her mother. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Joyce Bourne and family