Shefton Adonis Clarke

Shefton Adonis Clarke, affectionately known by family and friends as a kind and dependable soul, was born on July 25, 1960, and peacefully passed away on March 25, 2026. His life was one marked by strong family ties, meaningful friendships, and a quiet strength that will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Shefton was preceded in death by his beloved spouse Glendale Clarke, his mother Olga Clarke, his father Edrick Saddler, and his grandparents Ida Brown, Darrell Saddler, and Zefanya Clarke.

He leaves to cherish his memories his brothers Gustin Clarke, Andy Clarke, Darius Clarke, Oakley Dunrod, and Dexter. He is also survived by his sisters Gladys Walters, Bate Carmel Morton, Dorn Thomas-Anthony, Sita Davida Stevens, Mervel, Sonia, and Annie Matthew.

He also leaves behind his loving aunts Anita, Magrita, Lorna Saddler, and Christine Springette, and his uncles Jimmy Brown, William Freeman, and Castro Saddler. Shefton’s legacy continues through his many nieces and nephews including Latonia Phillip, Shameka Walters, Nellissia Walters, Kishnel Walters, Wrennecia Thomas, Paige Thomas, Diamond Thomas, Sparkle Special Thomas, Sandi Prince, Shedi Prince, Rakheda Clarke, Tylah Clarke, Shadae Dunrod, Ashnel, Shawnel, & Dornel Walters, Wrenville Thomas, Kareef and Colin Morton. He is also fondly remembered by his cousins Angela, Lynette, Annette, Karen Nicholas, Kenette, Neil, Junie, Boyblue, Michelle, Evelyn, Bridgette, & William Freeman Jr., Junior, Lisa, Dave Brown, Doretta Brown, and Akeem Brown.

He is further survived by his in-laws Lornel Walters, Walford Stevens, Colin Morton, Deine Anthony, Claudette, and Aisha Clarke. Shefton was blessed with many special friendships that became like family. These include Agnes Clarke (his adopted mother), Dutchell Drummond, Karen Dickenson, Duce, The Boys Under the Tree, the Frederiksted HealthCare Family, Limpy, the Pemberton Family, the Southwell Family, the late Kada Warner & Family, Melrose and Ferdinand Treasure.

He also leaves behind his great-nephews Caliph Kennedy, Teraj, Tejani, & Tejai Jacob, Jaden, Tyreek, & Adonai Walters, Amarley Stevens, Malachi, & Jahmani Phillip, Zaire, Kalil, and Ezra Morton, and his great-nieces Chalaya, & Chaniya Nielsen, Allison Phillip, Junissia, & Julissa Hurst, Tay’Naisha, Addis-Ababa, & Sa’Riyah Walters, Alyssa Joseph, Sy’Nae Jarvis, Essence, Dajae, and Mercy Reed.

A Memorial Service honoring his life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Divine Chapel, #129 Peter’s Rest, Christiansted, VI 00820.

“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”