UPDATE: Gretel Stoutt’s farewell service to take place on Saturday
This is according to a close relative of the deceased who spoke to this news site today August 28, 2014. The relative said that the body will be present at the church from 9:00 am for viewing and that the funeral service will begin from 11:00 am.
Stoutt, a prominent businesswoman of East End, Tortola, passed away Sunday August 17, 2014 following a five-year battle with an illness. She was 73 years old and had six children.
See previous story on published on August 18, 2014:
UPDATE: Hon Julian Fraser RA pays tribute to Mrs Gretel Stoutt
-calls businesswoman dedicated & resolute; one who was not afraid to take on big challenges
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) has paid tribute to Mrs Gretel Stoutt, who sadly passed away yesterday August 17, 2014, calling her dedicated and resolute.
Speaking with Virgin Islands News Online today August 18, 2014, Hon Fraser extended condolences on behalf of the VIP and his family.
“On behalf of my family and as Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party I extend condolences to the family and relatives of our beloved friend Mrs. Gretel Stoutt. It is commendable that during her extended period of illness her family was able to provide the resources, love and care that caused her to be comforted despite her medical condition,” he said.
He noted that Mrs. Stoutt served the Virgin Islands and her community with distinction.
“As a dedicated civil servant she was resolute in the discharge of her duties. As an entrepreneur she was not afraid to take on big challenges and to deal with the issues assertively. Her love for the kitchen is best demonstrated at her latest venture at Gram’s Place in Fat Hogs Bay,” he said.
Hon Fraser said that it will be a difficult time for those who were closest to Mrs. Stoutt “but we are all comforted knowing that she may be absent from the body but present with the LORD.”
“With the rich legacy that she leaves behind I am sure that weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. May her eternal soul rest in peace!” he said.
See previous story published on August 18, 2014:
Businesswoman Gretel Stoutt passes
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Prominent businesswoman Gretel Stoutt of East End, Tortola, passed away yesterday Sunday August 17, 2014.
This was confirmed by sources familiar with the businesswoman and members of her family. According to one of the close relatives today August 17, 2014, Stoutt battled an illness for about five years before succumbing yesterday.
She was said to have owned property in Road Town. Stoutt was 73 years old and had six children.
We will bring more details on her unfortunate passing as they become available.
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Just a point: We have so many today that are ALIVE and DELIBERATELY and KNOWINGLY carrying out wickedness and every form of evil on their neighbor. Going to the house of God, studying his word, knowing what it says but being arrogant and full of pride, refusing to change.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself...The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would like them do unto you.
You will always have a speacial place in my heart...
I love you....