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Teacher & community activist Beryl B. Vanterpool dies

Well-known teacher of the Bregado Flax Education Centre- Primary Division, Mrs Beryl B. Vanterpool aka 'Teacher Bev' passed away at Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda, early this morning, Monday, August 17, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Information reaching our newsroom is that well-known teacher of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre- Primary Division, Mrs Beryl B. Vanterpool aka 'Teacher Bev' passed away at Nurse Iris O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda, early this morning, Monday, August 17, 2020.

Mrs Vanterpool, 55, was reportedly rushed to the medical facility after complaining of feeling unwell.

She passed away around 1:00am, according to information reaching our newsroom.

Mrs Vanterpool, according to reports, was recently hospitalised for a brief period.

The Management and Staff of Virgin Islands News Online extend sincerest condolences to the friends and family of the late Beryl B. Vanterpool.

30 Responses to “Teacher & community activist Beryl B. Vanterpool dies”

  • Oh my word (17/08/2020, 07:43) Like (22) Dislike (4) Reply
    Sorry to hear this sad news. Only 55 years old. My condolences to her family and friends. Really sad.
  • My Favorite Teacher. (17/08/2020, 07:47) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ohhh no .... what is happening here. My sincere condolences to the family.
  • resident (17/08/2020, 08:19) Like (16) Dislike (1) Reply
    My heart is sadden, I am very emotional today. This one hit me hard, the tears is just flowing.
  • pat (17/08/2020, 08:21) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    oh no a say start to the week
  • tretretrete (17/08/2020, 08:22) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
    3 deaths - only 1 being an older person. What happening. RIP.
    • @hmmm (17/08/2020, 15:52) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
      5 Deaths since Friday

      1 - Pasea Resident
      1 - Greenland Resident
      2 - East End Residents
      1 - VG Resident

      Our condolences to all families and loved ones.
    • LilyAnn (18/08/2020, 07:34) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
      the funeral homes sending out their dark angels because business slow ... everytime... check it out !!!
  • One of the Best (17/08/2020, 08:27) Like (42) Dislike (0) Reply
    You will be greatly missed from the community and the educational system. You loved your job, your students and the community. We here in Virgin Gorda mourn the lost of an excellent teacher and role model in our community. May God be with your family and significant other Chef Cas. Gone too soon.
  • Normally (17/08/2020, 08:36) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am the type of person that can control my tears but today I just can’t. I have been sitting on the bed crying ever since my husband woke me up and told me what happened. Mrs. Vanterpool was a sweet awesome lady. My heartfelt condolences to her family. RIP Mrs. V.
  • Nice (17/08/2020, 08:37) Like (16) Dislike (3) Reply
    This is truly sad news. Rest in peace Beryl. My condolences to her entire family.
  • FR (17/08/2020, 08:54) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    My condolences to the family of Beryl Vanterpool. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
  • Dr. Howard (17/08/2020, 09:17) Like (40) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am saddened to hear of the passing of Beryl Vantetpool. She was one of those students that you could not forget. I served as her instructor for several courses as she pursued her BA in Elementary Education at UVI. When I think on her, I have to laugh as she had her way with words, but respectful as well. I had a good relationship with her. My condolences to her family and loved ones. May her soul rest in Eternal Peace,.
  • R.i.P (17/08/2020, 10:26) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    You will be missed Beryl, condolences to the entire family circle.
  • Ghost (17/08/2020, 10:50) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    I don’t know what to begin to write for my eyes are filled with tears..being awaken with such news about my sweet and very funny friend I am still in shock.. it just seems so unbelievable/unreal..all I could do was pray and say Lord You Know Best though my heart is saddened.. I pray your soul is resting in the Arms of God.. and to your family I pray that God Comforts you/all of us that loved her .. Rest In Peace my dear friend.. I love you.. Still doesn’t seem real to me that your gone..
  • Condolences (17/08/2020, 12:10) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    I offer my condolences to her family at this trying time.
  • Tim Hodge Anguilla/UVI (17/08/2020, 12:21) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh My Gosh! This is so sad. Beryl and I started studies at UVI at the same time and what can I say but that she was one-of-a-kind! Somehow she followed a livestream from Anguilla two weeks ago when i read some poetry for an Emancipation Day program and she posted a comment - her way of saying goodbye? RIP my dear friend
  • Library (17/08/2020, 12:28) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    sorry to hear of your passing I will missyou we shared many library days and i was glad thet i was a mentor to yo rest in Peace grinner as I used called you
  • wow (17/08/2020, 13:03) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    A phenomenal Lady! May her Soul Rest In Eternal Peace
    Sincere Condolences to entire Family and Friends. She will be missed!
  • Outsider (17/08/2020, 14:32) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Signs of the plandemic!! Frustration, exhaustion, stress and more. These leads to death. The Gates cocktail will take care of ALL these and more
  • The TRUTH (17/08/2020, 15:48) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    My sincere condolences.
  • Manabouttown (17/08/2020, 16:47) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I have been saddened when I heard the news of your passing. We became friends on Facebook on February 16th,2019 at 6:46pm. I have admired the passion you had for teaching or as you often say educator, and the love for those you have thought and children on a whole. During our friendship we have had many discussions and as I revealed my identity to you. We had discussed political issues, matters that effect the community, and the development for the British Virgin Islands. You stood up for the expatriates , you had spoken out on issues. Notwithstanding that you always proctect the integrity of the BVI.
    We have lost a great icon of our society, thank you for your commitment to service. My condolences to the bereaved family and friends. RIP my friend.
  • E. Leonard (17/08/2020, 17:18) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    The sudden and unexpected passing of Beryl “Teacher Bev” Vanterpool is great loss for both VG, the VI. She will be greatly and solely miss. Her students and the VI education system will miss her. She was a loud, consistent, and active community activist. Her community activism will be greatly missed. She leaves behind some BIG shoes to fill in her education contributions and her community activism. She has left an indelible mark on the VG community. A challenging Job well done. It is an example worthy of emulation. May she be remembered in VG and beyond. And may she rest eternal peace!
  • Can’t Process (17/08/2020, 17:45) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    I know she is gone but I still can’t process it. One of the most nicest person, she was passionate about her job and she loved her students. My heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Rest on in pease Mrs. Vanterpool. You will be missed and never forgotten.
  • Wow man (17/08/2020, 18:14) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    When I heard the news this morning, I was driving and I got the text. I had to pull over and call my mom and ask her if it was true. Wonderful, caring sweet heart of a woman who is going to be truly missed.
  • reasearch (17/08/2020, 18:23) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    Minister wheatley I heard your statement about ms Vvanterpool death but you needto do your research and get persons in your department ro research proper information on persons ans other areas if you did not know sh was an outstanding librarisan who workedin that field for many years this is only a few of her cedrits so fact up
  • States Side (17/08/2020, 21:10) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the family of Mrs. Vanterpool.
  • Rest in Peace Beryl (17/08/2020, 22:18) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I will truly miss you. A great lady indeed who loved the British Virgin Islands. Keep your loving watch over us. Until we meet again. Condolences to family and friends.
  • Proud Expat (18/08/2020, 02:32) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Was happy to have the opportunity to meet & interact with this Genuine person
    While working at the Marina she would always stop in the store and spend some time before making her way to Bucks Supermarket
    Loud big mouth always cheerful and full of positive vibes.
  • Lily Ann (18/08/2020, 07:44) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Beryl ... STOP playing nuh man ... just so??? We were just admiring your house and all the work u put into it after the storms, piece by piece ... BERYLLLL ... come on nuh mannnn !!! This can't be it ... Beryl I'm here weeping, I can't process this ... you just saw me and my pregnant belly and u gave me a big hug, because we haven't seen each other in so long ... But we always link and share jokes on FB !!! BERYLLL come on nuh mannn ... this hurtsss me .... u were supposed to grow old !!! This aint Fairrr
  • VG (19/08/2020, 15:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Such a sweet soul Beryl was. We will miss her in VG


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