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Joseph Marcel doing his bit at Sent Lisi Par Excellence |
Friday, May 07, 2004 - St. Lucian-born actor, Joseph Marcel more
popularly known as Jeffery in the sitcom “Fresh Prince of Belair” and who of
late has been appearing on the soap opera “The Bold and Beautiful”, has joined
the government and people of St. Lucia in expressing condolences to the Skeete
family on the occasion of the death of Desmond Skeete on April 29, 2004.
Mr. Skeete, who was Chairman of the St. Lucia Tourist Board, passed away just
days before St. Lucia hosted two-one day international cricket matches,
involving the West Indies and England, and the Jazz Festival, two events which
he was very instrumental in organizing.
Speaking to the Government Information Service (GIS) from the set of the Bold
and Beautiful on Thursday, May 6th Marcel said he was devastated by the news
that his personal friend had died. According to Mr. Marcel, the former Tourist
Board Chairman, “was not just a dear friend but also provided excellent
company.”
Recalling their most recent moments during St. Lucia’s 25th Anniversary of
Independence celebrations in February this year, he described the late Desmond
Skeete as a wonderful man with a very relaxed personality. “Having him privately
was even more relaxing,” he said. “He dined with me and my family and was a
great story teller. He knew everything and his analogy of the world of music was
encyclopedic. My fondest memory of him was that
evening of supper with him and my family,” he added.
“I think his memory will live on because of his achievements for the country,
his selfless dedication to the country, the jazz festival, and the innovations
in cricket, and of course maybe God willing, 2007 World Cup Cricket. It’s like
all the great sons of any nation, their contributions will live on, and St.
Lucia should be very proud and should celebrate the life of such a man. I think
his life requires celebration and not grief,” Mr. Marcel said.
The funeral of the late Desmond Skeete was held at the Minor Basilica in
Castries on Thursday May 6th , 2004. Mr. Marcel’s message of condolence was read
by Junior Douglas and formed part of the Eulogy. Mr. Skeete was buried at the
Choc cemetery.
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