Clarence E Donawa

It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Clarence E. Donawa also known as “Brother Edwards” of 116 Sion Farm who died in Coral Gables, Florida on March 4, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-eight years Marilyn M. Donawa, mother Ann Eliza “Edith” Donawa, father Alfred Donawa, sisters Isa Govan, Iva Donawa & Shirley Mulrain, brothers Roy Cranston, Walter and Hinsin Donawa, granddaughter Melba E. Adams, great grandsons Tariq O. Alejandro Jr. & baby Alfred Donawa III.

He is survived by his daughter, Lerena L. Donawa, sons Michael Donawa Garnette, Clarence E. Donawa Jr. and Alfred Donawa. Stepchildren Norma Pickard-Samuel and Donna & Myrna Pickard.

He is also survived by his brother Kenneth Donawa Sr. , daughter-in-law Jodie Donawa, brothers-in-law Lorne “Chunky” Harrigan, Wade “Tex” Harrigan, Kenneth “Chubby” Williams, Enrique “Pinky” Williams & Esdel Hansen Sr.

Other survivors include his grandchildren: Melissa Phillip, Kimoy Archibald, Michelle & Shana Phillip, Junicia Ryan, Jarilyn, Jillene & Jeneida Donawa, Ian E. Fleming Jr. & Tariq O. Alejandro, Alfred Donawa Jr., Kamilah, Kalil, Nyahrah, Nyahjah, Ahijah, Ashay, Afyah & Malaysia Donawa, Kamau Phillip & Nazion Abraham.

Great-grandchildren: Tyrese, Tyler & Tyran Griffin, Kanna Vantapole, Myesha James, Sa’Niyah Williams, Khalissa Morson, Ishabik Phillip, Lashan Queeley, Zuri & Addison Ryan, Mea Luz, Heaven & Ahijah Fleming, Abijah & Elijah Amed, Jayden Osorio, Angelina, Angelo “Gelo” & Angelise Alejandro, Miguel & Sabiel Meade, Jilea, Indea & Nino Donawa, Za’Phenique Jacobs, Luna, Amira & Kalil Donawa Jr., Kahlani Phillip & Journie Sanes.

Granddaughters-In-Law: Margaret Alejandro & Latisha Fleming

Nieces & Nephews: Shirley, Michelle, Evette, David, Truda, Eustace, Eugene, Lynette, Ian, Iva, Dave, Ernie, Patricia, James, Ernan, Bev, Carlton, Vincent, Liz, Sarah, Ronald, Timothy, David, Kenneth Jr., Khaien & Jeremy.

Godchildren: Angela Marshall, Dean Glasgow, Steve Joseph, Kalil Casen & Delarie Lewis-Thomas


Special Family & Friends to include: The Honorable Marguerite A. Seaton Foreman, M.A., D.M.S., L.L.B., The Former Governor-General of St. Kitts & Nevis; Sir Samuel Tapley Seaton (deceased), Davis Glasgow, Millicent Joseph & family, Gertrude Gumbs, Benson “Dude” Ward, Micky Petersen, Thomas Stanley, Charles W. Payne, “Rock” Jones, Garrette “Gary” Bruce & family, Fenton, Evan’s Claxton, Sion Farm (Sesame Street) family, Hess/Hovensa family, C’sted First Assembly Of God Church family, Hope SDA Church family, Little Bay beach friends & family.

Other family to include: Govan family, Mulraine family (SKB/GB), Flemming family (ATG) Henry family (SKB), Brown Family (SKB).

A family and friends viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Divine Chapel between 4-6pm.

A celebration of life funeral service will be on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, viewing at 9, service at 10.

Interment follows to Kingshill Cemetery.