It is with great sadness we announce the death of beloved family man and renowned Master Shipwright Baldwin Gilbert De Roche also known as “Balo”

Of: Petite Martinique

Passed away on: Monday 21st September, 2026

At the age of: 88

He was the husband of: Claudette De Roche

Father of: Juliet De Coteau, Dino, Gilbert, Nolan and Rada De Roche Yarnell and Dr. Wilkins Wiliams

Grandfather of: Monte, Nolisha, Nahshon, Jelani, Zaina, Mikkel, Sheris, Anthony, Nina, Gina, Devonte and Lux

Brother of: Fiedline Bethel and Gordon De Roche

Son-in-law of: Clarissa Belmar

Brother-in-law of Many

Uncle of: Many

Numerous relatives and friends, All families of Petite Martinique including De Roche, Belmar, Frederick, Blair, Bethel and De Coteau families, Nurse Williams of Petite Martinique, Jeff Steven of England, Jayson Fletcher and Danny Donelan of Grenada
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Funeral Service for the late: Baldwin Gilbert De Roche also known as “ Balo ” of Petite Martinique
Will take place on: Thursday 22nd October, 2026. At: 1:00 pm
Funeral Service will be held at: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Petite Martinique
Interment: Family Cemetery Petite Martinique

Funeral Arrangement Entrusted to La Qua Brothers Funeral Home