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Gerard Einstein Richardson Dies at 79

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Gerard Einstein Richardson, affectionately known to many as “Jerry or Gero”, of Nevis, West Indies, on June 14, 2025, after courageously battling metastatic prostate cancer.

Gerard Einstein Richardson

Jerry was born on May 21, 1946 to the late Marion Parris-Richardson and Nelson Richardson.

Jerry is survived by his loving, caring wife, Sonia Richardson; daughters, Diane Williams and Monique Williams; sons, John Solas and Alberick Nisbett; grandchildren, Jahniel Nisbett, Amunique Francis, Diandre Jeffers, Skai Lewis; great Grandchildren, Johnarjay Nisbett; sisters, Janetta Braithwaite and Marie James; brother-in-law, Errol Williams, Maclean Williams, Dave Williams, Kevin Claxton, Merv Claxton; sister-in-law; Lavern Claxton, Lornette Dupont, Sandra Marks, Charlene Claxton; adopted daughter; Chery Falaune;  uncle, Gene Parris; aunt, Ernestine France, special relatives & friends; Judith Parris, Collen Parris, Andy Parris, Frederick Parris & Family SKN,  Gillian, Deborah, Leslie, Jonathan, Desiree, Richardson Family STT/ANG, Claxton Family, Raynard Francis/Family, Benjamin/Abbott Family, Liburd Family, Lewis Family, Martin family, Smith Family, Browne Family, James Lewis, Senator Roosevelt David; and many other family and friends too numerous to mention.

Funeral services and viewing for Gerard Richardson will be held on Friday, July 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services, and Saturday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. with funeral service commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Wesley Methodist Church #147 Annas Retreat. Viewing and tributes will begin at 9 a.m. with Funeral services at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Eastern Cemetery Smith Bay.

Arrangements and professional services are entrusted to Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services

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