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Hortense Thomas (Rattray)

of Papine, St. Andrew · aged 78
PassedTuesday 24 March 2026Posted Wed 25 Mar 2026
Obituary

A life remembered

Mrs. Hortense Thomas (née Rattray), aged 78, of Papine, St. Andrew, passed peacefully on the date above, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in St. Andrew, Hortense was a devoted member of Morant Bay Church of God for over 18 years. She worked as a postmistress and was well known throughout the community for her generosity, quiet strength, and unwavering faith.

She is survived by her children Dorette, Lucille, Violet, Percival, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends across Jamaica and the diaspora.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
Funeral arrangements

Service & interment

  • Funeral service for the late Hortense will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Papine, St. Andrew at 2:00 PM.
  • Interment follows at the family plot.
  • The family kindly requests that mourners wear white or light colours.
  • No flowers by request — donations may be made to the St. Andrew Infirmary.
Venues

Where we'll gather

Funeral Mass
St. Andrew Parish Church
Half Way Tree Road, Half Way Tree, St. Andrew
Sat, 28 Mar
Burial
Dovecot Memorial Park
Constant Spring Road, Stony Hill, St. Andrew
Sat, 28 Mar

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Funeral Director

Arrangements by

Madden's Funeral Home
Gregory Madden · St. Andrew
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