Centenarian
Lionel Ashley Hoyte
Sunrise: February 29, 1924 – Sunset: August 12, 2026
Aged 102
Of Rock Dundo Heights, St Michael
Former Insurance Executive of Life of Barbados and Sagicor Insurance Company
Father of Linnett and Miranda Armstrong, Jacqueline Murray, Erskine Simmons, Cathy-Ann James and the late Celia Redman;
Grandfather of Tarra Corbin (Roger), Tonya Armstrong, LaMar Redman-Ellis (Fernando), Che Armstrong (Shakira), DeJoiry Simmons and Shanice Perch;
Great-grandfather of Aahron Corbin, Hassan Ellis, Noah, Kahlil, Shiloh and Zuri Armstrong and Thierry Perch;
Cousin of the Most Honourable Justice Leslie Haynes, FB, Chief Justice of Barbados;
Father-in-Law of David Murray and the late Michael Redman;
Friend of Andrew Davis, David Stuart and many others.
The funeral leaves Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 for the Church of Christ the King, Rock Dundo, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 10 a.m. for the service.
The funeral will then proceed to the Westbury cemetery for the interment.
The organist and members of the choir are asked to attend. Wreaths may be sent to Downes & Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 no later than 8 a.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Monday, August 24, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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