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Leonard Tavernier Dies in New York

Leonard Tavernier
Leonard Tavernier, better known as “Bembi,” died on Jan. 13 in New York. He was 58 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Cyrilla Tavernier; son, Owen Tavernier; daughters: Odessa, Ophelia, Tanya and Stacy Tavernier; stepson, Ian Birmingham; stepdaughters: Eula Birmingham and Nicaise Bellot; brothers: Ellie, James, Baba and Boyd Tavernier; sisters: Cyrilla, Laura, Ago and Bella Tavernier; seven grandchildren; special friends: Jerry Defreitas, John Andrew, Fiber and James; and many other friends and relatives too numerous to mention.
There will be a viewing held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, at Davis Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will be at Eastern Cemetery.
All arrangements are by Davis Funeral Home, 774-1464.

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