We regret to announce the passing of C V ANNETTE IRIS, beloved wife of Alfred Iris and daughter of the late Edwin (Jimmy) Lightbourne (Helen) and the late Elsie Doreen Simmons, in her 78th year, of 1 Sea ExpressLane, Southampton SB 02.She was also predeceased by her sisters Eleanor (Chum) Lightbourne and Manila Bryan (Robert), brothers Edwin (Man) Lightbourne (Patricia) and Stephen Deroza-Simmons, also the late Rochelle, Alfreda, Hilgrove and Earl Iris (Jennifer).She leaves to be dearly remembered by her children Philip Simmons (Thelma), Mark Iris (Samantha), and Marvella Burt (Randall); sisters Dr. Judith Bartley, Dolores Kiernan, Doreen Lewis Simmons (Francis) and Cheryl Lightbourne; brothers Elmer Simmons, John Deroza-Simmons and Llewelyn Simmons (Lyriss); also remembered by Caroline Barrow and John Iris; also nieces, nephews, numerous other dear relatives and friends too numerous to mention. A service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, March 23rd, 2026, at 1.00pm at Devonshire Seventh-day Adventist Church, 62 Roberts Avenue, Devonshire, followed by interment at St. Anne's Cemetery, South Road, Southampton. Viewing will be held on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, from 6.00 to 7.30pm at Amis Memorial Chapel & Crematory, Khyber Pass, Warwick.Livestreaming of the Celebration of Life service
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Published by The Royal Gazette from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2026.