Cedric Jeffers

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Cedric Nathaniel Jeffers announces his passing on March 16, 2026. Cedric was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he shared with his family and friends throughout his life.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his loving daughter Angella Lewis of St. Kitts; his devoted sons Kennedy Caines of St. Croix and Shevon Jeffers of Nevis; and his beloved grandchildren Tyrese, Shevonje, and Vondre Jeffers of Nevis and Elijah, Jeshuah, and Yazhid Lewis of St. Kitts. He is also survived by his brothers Wilfred Richards and Robert Carl Jeffers of St. Croix, Edmond Mills, Joseph Maynard, and Gilbert Maynard of Nevis, Roderick Jones of Atlanta, and Vincent Jeffers of Detroit; his sister Linette Mercado of St. Croix; his son-in-law John Lewis of Canada; and his sisters-in-law Claristina Jeffers and Rosemary Richards of St. Croix, Hyacinth Maynard of Nevis, and Lillian Jeffers of Detroit.

He also leaves behind a host of nieces including Lornette Mills and Samantha Maynard of St. Croix; Neila, Glenicia, Tysha, Estisha, and Tamica Maynard of Nevis; Roshundia Jeffers and Jean Jeffers of New York; Michelle Maynard of St. Kitts; Esther Weekes and Louvina Charles of St. Maarten; Deborah Weekes-Claxton and Claudia McCall of St. Kitts; Carmen Jones and Jessica Jones-Alexander of Orlando; and Shemira Mercado and Shakyma Mercado Williams of St. Croix. He is further survived by his nephews Elroy, Chesley, and Shefton Mills of St. Croix; Edmond Mills of Connecticut; Mannix Maynard of North Carolina; Sylvin Mercado of Indiana; Ryan and Travis Maynard of Nevis; Morris Weekes of St. Kitts; and David Weekes of St. Maarten.

Cedric also leaves to mourn his great-nieces Keosha, Keshaunadia, and Keshyra Quinn, Je’Taia Hanley, Sy and Eve Mercado, Dequilla, Riancia, Nyla, and Tarianna Maynard, Vincia William, and Talia Harris; his great-nephew Brian Maynard; his great-great nieces Mila Ortiz, Kai’J Maynard, Khimarah France, and Ti’Shanika Hanley; and his great-great nephews Khari Newton, Amari Young, Mekhi Maynard, Nazari Norford, and Amir Forbes.

He will also be fondly remembered by his special friends Joycelyn Stapleton, Miriam Pereira, Frances Jones and Family, and Mable Peets of St. Croix; Evelyn Hamilton and family, Vincent Liburd, Rupert Griffin, Sonia Morton, Icilma Hanley, and Bernadine Walters of St. Kitts; Alita Browne and family, Alexis “Fox” Browne, Irick Browne, Alden Browne, Mervin “Tiba” Davis, and Joseph “Wallaboy” Eddy of Nevis; Nardia Francis of Pennsylvania; Nicole Davis of Connecticut; Pamela Browne of Carolina; and Bashley, Mong, Moses, and Hardy of St. Croix, along with many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

 A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Beeston Hill Wesleyan Holiness Church. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the service at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingshill Cemetery.