Born: March 20, 1933
Died: October 15, 2024
Sir Henry deBoulay Forde, KA, BCH, SC
Distinguished Barrister and Attorney-at-law;
Partner and Principle of Juris Chambers.
Former Leader of the Barbados Labour Party
and Leader of the Opposition.
Respected former Constituency Representative of Christ Church West.
Son of Ruth Valeria and DaCosta Fitzherbert Forde;
Adopted son of Madame Elise Ifill-Barrow and Courtley Ifill;
Husband of Cheryl, Lady Forde;
Father of Nicholas, Martyn, Ryan and the late Patrick Forde;
Brother of Monica, Aviston, the late Gloria, Carmen and Gwendolyn;
Uncle of Jean Lovell, Angela Forde-Robinson, Henry Jr. and David Forde; Julia Atkins-Best, McCartney Forde; the late Verdon Atkins, Carmen Shepherd, Orine and Jennifer;
Great-uncle of Shane Forde, David and Simone Shepherd and Jason Lovell;
Great-great uncle of Shaniya Forde, Yhanna and Johan Shepherd;
Nephew of Myrtilla Vaughan;
Cousin of Roger Forde, Pat Callender, Professor Armand Lane, Charles Vaughan, Audrey Trotman, Eleanor Gill, Sherill Gill and Marlyne Jones;
Brother-in-law of Roderic Roach;
Relative of the Blackman, Gill, Codrington, Trotman, Lashley, Giles, Perche, Price, Vaughan and Jones families.
An official funeral for Sir Henry deBoulay Forde, KA, BCH, SC takes place on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Christ Church Parish Church, Church Hill, Christ Church, at 10 a.m. followed by the interment at Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church.
The Organist and members of the Church Choir are kindly asked to attend.
Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Friday, November 1, 2024, no later than 7 a.m.
The procession leaves Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael at 8 a.m. and will travel via Broad Street, Bay Street, The Garrison, Dalkeith Road, Golf Club Road, Rendezvous Hill, Sargeant’s Village, the ABC Highway and The Foundation School.
Relatives and friends may pay their respect at St Matthias Anglican Church, Christ Church on Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
To view the live stream of the funeral and interment follow:
Downes and Wilson Funeral Home YouTube channel;
Eternally Cherished YouTube channel
and the Barbados Government Information Service.
Condolences may be sent to www.downesandwilson.com
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Pauline Hall says
November 5, 2024 at 10:23 pmCheryl, Martin and Ryan, my thoughts are with you at this time,
Bannister family says
November 1, 2024 at 5:48 pmOur sincere thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.
Sir Henry was indeed the definition of grace and humility.
Glyne, Marté, Safiya and Kamilah.
MONTEX says
October 31, 2024 at 8:45 pmOur deepest condolences to Lady Forde, Sons and the extended family. may God comfort all of you at this time. Sir Henry deBoul Forde rest peacefully in the arms of the almighty God.
Alicia Harris says
October 31, 2024 at 12:58 pmMy sincere condolences to the family and friends of Sir Henry Forde on behalf of my mom, Gloria Trotman and myself. Sir Forde will always be remembered for his kindness to us and warm smiles whenever we meet.
We pray God will continue to give you all strength and courage during this time, we have lost a true gentleman. Rest In Peace, Sir Henry Forde.
Gloria Trotman (Bonnetts H/A)
Janet Lewis says
October 31, 2024 at 12:52 amMy sincere sympathy to Cheryl, Lady Forde and family. I share your loss and will continue to pray for you all and that God’s love will strength you to face the days ahead. Sir Henry lived an exemplary life and will he sorely missed. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
George N. Small says
October 30, 2024 at 4:54 pmMy deepest condolences to both the family and friends of my dear friend Henry . Despite an occasional battle in the Law Courts (without rancour), there was always laughter ,hugging and “back-slapping” afterwards. Farewell! My friend. Rest in peace and rise in glory. George N. Small , Ex Commissioner of Inland Revenue.
Seibert Lashley says
October 29, 2024 at 3:49 pmCondolences to the family of Sir Henry Forde.
Christopher Parravicino says
October 29, 2024 at 2:29 pmSincere condolences to Cheryl, Martin, Ryan, Nicholas, Pat and the extended family, colleagues and friends of Sir Henry. He was truly a son of the soil and stood fast to his high principals. May you all find strength to overcome this loss and peace in keeping him alive in your memories.
Vittorio Bob Parravicino, Christopher Parravicino and the Parravicino Family.
Merline Linton says
October 27, 2024 at 6:23 pmOur deepest condolences to Cheryl, Martin, Ryan and family. We know this is a very difficult time for all of you but we hope that all the beautiful memories you have of Henry will allow you to smile every day. You have an angel watching over you. We are thinking of you and will keep you in our prayers.
Merline, Marcia & Adrian Linton
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