It is with heavy hearts that we announce Clarence E. Donawa, also known as Brother Edwards of Sion Farm, entered into eternal rest in Coral Gables, Florida on March 4, 2026. Born on Feb. 8, 1941, in St. Kitts, Clarence lived a life marked by dedication to his family, church, and his community.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marilyn M. Donawa; parents Ann Eliza Edith Donawa and Alfred Donawa; sisters Isa Govan, Iva Donawa, and Shirley Mulrain; brothers Roy Cranston, Walter, and Hinsin Donawa; granddaughter Melba E. Adams; and great-grandsons Tariq O. Alejandro Jr. and baby Alfred Donawa III.
Clarence is survived by his loving daughter, Lerena L. Donawa; sons Michael Donawa Garnette, Clarence E. Donawa Jr., and Alfred Donawa; stepchildren Norma Pickard-Samuel, Donna Pickard, and Myrna Pickard; and his brother, Kenneth Donawa Sr.
He also leaves to cherish his memory: daughter-in-law Jodie Donawa; brothers-in-law Lorne “Chunky” Harrigan, Wade Tex Harrigan, Kenneth “Chubby” Williams, Enrique “Pinky” Williams, and Esdel Hansen Sr.; grandchildren Melissa Phillip, Kimoy Archibald, Michelle & Shana Phillip, Junicia Ryan, Jarilyn, Jillene & Jeneida Donawa, Ian E. Fleming Jr., Tariq O. Alejandro, Alfred Donawa Jr., Kamilah, Kalil, Nyahrah, Nyahjah, Ahijah, Ashay, Afyah & Malaysia Donawa, Kamau Phillip, and Nazion Abraham; a host of great-grandchildren; granddaughters-in-law Margaret Alejandro and Latisha Fleming; nieces and nephews Shirley, Michelle, Evette, David, Truda, Eustace, Eugene, Lynette, Ian, Iva, Dave, Ernie, Patricia, James, Ernan, Bev, Carlton, Vincent, Liz, Sarah, Ronald, Timothy, David, Kenneth Jr., Khaien, and Jeremy; godchildren Angela Marshall, Dean Glasgow, Steve Joseph, Kalil Casen, and Delarie Lewis-Thomas.
Special family and friends include The Honorable Marguerite A. Seaton Foreman, M.A., D.M.S., L.L.B. (Former Governor-General of St. Kitts & Nevis), the late Sir Samuel Tapley Seaton, Davis Glasgow, Millicent Joseph & family, Gertrude Gumbs, Benson “Dude” Ward, Micky Petersen, Thomas Stanley, Charles W. Payne, Rock Jones, Garrette Gary Bruce & family, Fenton, Evans Claxton, the Sion Farm (Sesame Street) family, the Hess/Hovensa family, the Christiansted First Assembly Of God Church family, the Hope SDA Church family, and the Little Bay beach family. Other families include the Govan, Mulraine (SKB/GB), Flemming (ATG), Henry (SKB), and Brown (SKB) families.
Funeral Service Information
Friends and family are invited to honor his life and legacy during the following services:
Public Viewing and Visitation
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Divine Funeral Chapel, 129 Peter’s Rest, Christiansted, St. Croix
Homegoing Service
Date: Wednesday, April 15
Location: Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, 17-A Estate Plessen, Frederiksted, St. Croix
Viewing and Tribute: 9 a.m.
Service: 10 a.m.
To send a flower arrangement in memory of Clarence E Donawa, please contact Divine Funeral Services at (340) 773-0003 or e-mail: divinefuneralservices@gmail.com.
