Raphael John Thomas also known as “Grain” & “Baff” of De Villa, Victoria, St. Mark, passed away on Sunday 14th May, 2023 at the age of 70

He was the father: Cuthbert Charles, Nivva, Akiesha, Orsky and Nadisha Barry, Stepfather of: Rodney, Ron, Jasen and Wayne Barry. Grandfather of: Otterson, Maisha, Nathan, Zhirdhari, Jahzinneo, Ron, Sean and Kellon

Brother of: Maria, Ben, Stephen, Ellen, Yvonne and Carol in G’da, Evadine, Ena, Evette, Daphne, Eugene, Owen, Joseph, Pryce and Poxie in the USA and Phillip in Trinidad, Stepson of: Catherine Scott, Nephew of: Vick Scott, Brother in law of: Gertrude Thomas

Uncle of many including: Dave, Antone, Gason, Wayne, Neila, Maureen, Andy, Marina, Marlene, Anderlyn, Stefon and Gaynell, Grand uncle of many including: Antonio, Garth, Nickel and Uzz, Care-givers: Nurse Sheila DeSilva, Denisha Phillip, Dorin Scott and Lancar Charles

Many other relatives and friends including: Stephanie Barry, Michael Sylvester, Vaughn Charles,Jerry-Ann Barry, Rodrick Crosby, Pat Fletcher, ShenellSylvan, Kellon Paul, Ms. Don, Merril Tyson & family, the Scott, Martin, Thomas and Barry families, Hurricane & DeVilla Foot ball Club, Past Cricket Umpires, friends and neighbours of De Villa and surrounding areas

Funeral service on Tuesday 6th June, 2023 at 1:00pm at the Victoria R C Church, St. Mark and interment at Coast Guard Cemetery