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Twenty three (23) centenarians in Dominica

To date, there are twenty three (23) centenarians in Dominica, with Elizabeth Augusite better known “Ma Willy” of Crayfish River and Anastasie Charles better known as “Ma Maggie” of Wesley being our eldest at 107. Our youngest centenarian is Ephelline Laville of Atkinson, who became 100 on 11th March, 2021. There are six (6) males and Seventeen (17) females. The centenarians are quite alert, some can still read, and keep a conversation.

Generally, the centenarians are not picky eaters. Although before they eat what they grew, most of them eat whatever is prepared.

Centenarians

NoName of CentenarianAddressAgeInfo
1Mrs. Elizabeth Auguiste (Ma Willy)Crayfish River107She used to prepare castor oil and coconut oil, and a wide variety of herbal medicines. In 2013 she was awarded by the Ministry of Carib Affairs and the Kalinago Council for agro processing.
2Ms Anestasie Charles (Ma Maggie)Wesley107She worked as a farmer and housemaid on the Londonderry Estate.
3Mrs. Philomene Goodall (Ma Dor)Delice (Now resides in Egleston)106She was a housewife.
4Mr. Oscar Joseph (Popeye)Goodwill106 (Celebrated on September 2nd)He was a sailor, and was the first to sell ice cream from a truck.
5Mrs Mionette Bannis (Ma Laywoss)Paix Bouche105She was a well known baker in her community. She is a lover of melon, sweet potato, plantain, fish, goat and cow meat, breadfruit and codfish and cacao tea.
6Rennel AdrienLes Point105She was one of the most prominent seamstresses in the Les Point and massacre area. She served as a treasurer on the Board at the St. Paul’s Credit Union and was a member of the Women’s Social League.
7Asher Timothy (Uncle Mark)Marigot104He spent most of his life in Guadeloupe. On his return he was an overseer at the Melville Hall Estate.
8Angela CuffyBioche104Seamstress
9Mr. Joseph Charles (Mr. Byod)Warner104Farmer.
10Elma Labad (Ma Labad)Resides at PHARCS)103She worked at the Tobacco Factory
11Felicite Alexander (Nenen)Tete Morne103She was a vendor at the Roseau Market.
12Wallis Mathew (Disho)Penville102 (Will be getting 103 on September 30th)Farmer. A lover of roast breadfruit with cucumber and codfish. He also enjoys his provision, fish, soup, and porridge.
13Hesketh CasimirGoodwill102He is best known for his extraordinary service to Dominica through the Music Lovers Government Band which he helped create in June 1951 and led as Band Master for more than 36 years.
14Antonine RobertsRiviere Cyrique102Worked as a caretaker for elderly persons.
15Veronica JohnBataca102A housewife and a farmer.
16Anastasie George (Ma Jazz)Bath Estate102She was a vendor at the Roseau Market
17Daniel PhillipGrandfond101A cultural man. He played the Taboo with cultural groups in his Constituency. Loves his provision and pork and he loves his coffee!   
18Celina GeorgeGoodwill101Seamstress and an employer at their Tranto Estate
19Marcelline Letang (Nanin)Thibaud101Housewife.
20Jane Graham (Ma Jane)Castle Bruce (Resides in Newtown)101Domestic Worker
21Angelic LavinierGrand Bay100Worked as a laborer on the Melville Hall & Gineva Estate. She was also a cook.
22Edvira AnatolPenville100Housewife.
23Epheline  LavilleAtkinson100Housewife and a seamstress. She was known for her signature soup in her community which she shared with the locals every Christmas.
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4 COMMENTS

  1. We pray that the gracious Lord continues blessings their lives endlessly physically so we could continue to cherish them with the care they requires to enable them to be extremely happy.

  2. There must be interesting knowledge obtained from these 23 super blessed human beings to guide others in striving to join such a select group of Dominicans including their ancestors’ history.

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