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UPDATE: Gretel Stoutt’s farewell service to take place on Saturday

August 28th, 2014 | Tags: Gretel Stoutt Prominent businesswoman East End
The home-going service for prominent businesswoman Gretel Stoutt of East End, Tortola who passed away on August 17, 2014, will take place at the Long Look Methodist Church, Long Look, on Saturday August 30, 2014. Photo: Andre 'Shadow' Dawson
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. Photo: VINO/File
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. Photo: VINO/File
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI – The farewell service for East End businesswoman Gretel Stoutt will take place at the Long Look Methodist Church on Saturday August 30, 2014.

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.

21 Responses to “UPDATE: Gretel Stoutt’s farewell service to take place on Saturday”

  • xxxxxxxx (18/08/2014, 10:14) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP you will be missed
  • Ecclesiastes 9: 5 (18/08/2014, 10:38) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    We do not know the day or the hour when the master cometh and neither do we know the day or the hour when we goeth. But this we know, he WILL come and most of us will die before the time he comes. Rest on....

    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.
    • Peaches (30/08/2014, 10:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You are so right! Nothing worst than a professing Christian hurting you and refuse to see what they are doing. God sits high and looks low.
  • grams customer (18/08/2014, 10:40) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    My condolences and i will surely miss your cooking.
  • What a nice Lady (18/08/2014, 10:48) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    R.I.P You were such a nice person just the other day i got a ride on BlackMary and i ask about you
  • Blackbeauty (18/08/2014, 11:17) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    R.I.P. Condolences to Jeanette and Anette. May God be with you and strengthen you.
  • qc (18/08/2014, 11:21) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    my condolces to her children
  • friend (18/08/2014, 12:03) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    R.I.P my dear friend. God knows best. Annette, Rasheem and the others, Do not dismay what ever the tide, God will take care of you. Ms. Gretel was truly a woman of power, a woman of strength, a caring Mother, Grand Mother, Great Grand Mother. One who put others above self. She will surely be missed. Every one who might have known this great woman would find it hard to forget her. May your blessed soul rest in eternal peace. I too, mourn your loss.
  • long look me come from (18/08/2014, 12:44) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    She was also a good lady and worked very hard
  • east man (18/08/2014, 17:26) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    Good words Mr Frazer
  • Linda (19/08/2014, 05:24) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    The loss of a mother is ome of the most difficult experinces in life. You will never forget the indelible mark she has left on your lives. Please know that my sincere thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May Jeshua comfort you during this difficult time and may her soul rest in peace. Selah.
  • doc (19/08/2014, 06:39) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Gretel you was very loud but means nothing, you was very kindhearted and loving. Sad to learn of your passing. May your soul rest in peace. Condolences to the entire family. Find comfort in The Lord at this difficult time
  • bvi (19/08/2014, 09:40) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the entire family, especially Jeanette and her children who were the ones taking care of her in her last years.
  • usa (19/08/2014, 11:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    another great lady has left us she was a hero to many of us
  • farmer brown (19/08/2014, 11:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very sad news rip
  • VG 1 (19/08/2014, 13:29) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    So Sad to hear this . I knew her Very well when she came to audit us. I know from experience this will be very hard on the family. My condolences goes out to the family. I can remember when I lost my dad back in October 2013. even though some time has passed , he is still remains on my mind everyday. R.I.P miss Stout..
  • strong (28/08/2014, 20:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    another strong local women
  • Jamdown (28/08/2014, 20:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    As one preacher man said, "Man a dust!" and a singer reminds us, "We all have fi part one day..." Condolences to her family and friends.
  • Plank. (31/08/2014, 07:17) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Gretel really made a U turn for better in her later years, she became a very kind hearted and A lover of all people. So sorry I didn't get to tell her thanks for reducing/dropping the the rent when I told you things were hard. But your kindness lives in my Heart.
  • L Stout (02/01/2015, 15:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    To My aunt Gretel,

    You will always have a speacial place in my heart...

    I love you....


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