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Edris O’Neal OBE, wife of late Hon RT O’Neal OBE hospitalised

Reverend Edris O’Neal, OBE (right), the widow of the late Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE (left) has been hospitalised, according to reports reaching our newsroom. Photo: VINO/File
Only today, November 27, 2019, the House of Assembly announced there would be a Third Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to pay tribute to the late Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE. Photo: VINO
Only today, November 27, 2019, the House of Assembly announced there would be a Third Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to pay tribute to the late Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our newsroom is that Reverend Edris O’Neal, OBE, the widow of the late Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE has been hospitalised.

Reverend O’Neal’s hospitalisation comes on the heels of the passing of her husband, former Premier of the Virgin Islands and Member Emeritus of the House of Assembly, Hon O’Neal, who died on November 11, 2019.

HoA sitting for Hon O’Neal

Only today, November 27, 2019, the HoA announced there would be a Third Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 to pay tribute to Honourable O’Neal who served as  Representative for the Seventh District (then Virgin Gorda) in the Legislative Council from 1975 to 1979, Representative for the Ninth District from 1979 to 2015, Minister for Social Services from 1979 to 1983, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour and deputy Chief Minister from 1988 to 1994 and Chief Minister and Representative for the Ninth District from 1995 to 2003.

He served as premier and Representative for the Ninth District in the House of Assembly from 2007 until 2011. He also served as a Member of the House of Assembly and Representative for the Ninth District from 2001 to 2015 until his retirement in 2015.

On July 6, 2015, Honourable O’Neal was bestowed the title of Member Emeritus.

A state funeral for the late Hon Ralph T. O’Neal, OBE is planned for Wednesday December 11, 2019.

11 Responses to “Edris O’Neal OBE, wife of late Hon RT O’Neal OBE hospitalised”

  • Mrs.O'neal (27/11/2019, 16:27) Like (26) Dislike (0) Reply
    Sending you much love and hope you feel better.
  • rattie (27/11/2019, 16:31) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get well soon
  • Binocs (27/11/2019, 16:32) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    so sorry to hear this now. Prayers for Reverend O'Neal. Keep strong family
  • True (27/11/2019, 16:34) Like (8) Dislike (7) Reply
    its very sad but a beautiful thing when a couple who've been together forever can't be separated her heart is with her husband let them walk into glory together if that's his will
  • Patsy Lady (27/11/2019, 17:01) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    My prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery are with you. You have to stay strong for Abby and all your friends
  • Amen (27/11/2019, 17:35) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get well soon
  • Sad truth (27/11/2019, 23:35) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    Naw no what if its the crazy doses of pockwood pond fires an smoke speed up the Oneals illness we down on the western end can not wait until we are literally affected to act try to put a stop to the human health violation in the west everyday we are being poison speak up
    540-2604 with ideas for a solution
    • Really? (28/11/2019, 10:46) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      This has to be a youth with no common sense. Boss don't mix up the 2 issues, Yes there is a big problem on every level (health, human rights, environmental) which must be addressed. But it is very rude and disrespectful of you to put Mrs. O'Neal's sickness in the same sentence. There are ways to do things. You really expect this to promote your business? Boss man, people will stay farer from you and your company just for this. People will only call to find out who this fool is so they don't use your service or they will call to put you in your place.
  • ccc (28/11/2019, 05:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We are pray up for Mrs o’neal
  • Webster (28/11/2019, 22:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Praying for your speedy recovery Mrs. O’Neal


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