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Sea Cows Bay businesswoman Casandra E. Sutton-Forbes passes

Local businesswoman and mother Casandra E. Sutton-Forbes, a resident of Sea Cows Bay on Tortola, has died. Photo: Team of Reporters
The funeral for the late Casandra E. Sutton-Forbes will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church. Photo: Team of Reporters
The funeral for the late Casandra E. Sutton-Forbes will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church. Photo: Team of Reporters
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Local businesswoman and mother Casandra E. Sutton-Forbes, a resident of Sea Cows Bay on Tortola, has died.

Sutton-Forbes passed away at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town on July 29, 2023. She was 65 years of age, having been born on September 27, 1957.

She was the mother of seven children- 4 girls and 3 boys.

Sutton-Forbes was well-known in the community and in the Sea Cows Bay area, her childhood home. She lived briefly in St Thomas, USVI, and also did a variety of jobs in both St Thomas and Tortola.

For years, as a businesswoman, Sutton-Forbes sold many items at Crafts Alive. She was one of the first to occupy a stall there until she fell ill.

Many residents remember the late Sutton-Forbes for her involvement in many activities, including social and political events and she was always the life of the party.

Funeral arrangements

Her family has announced the burial will take place on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church.  There will be a pre-viewing also on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Davis Funeral Home, on Tortola.

The Staff and Management of Virgin Islands News Online offer our condolences to the immediate family, friends, and other loved ones.

17 Responses to “Sea Cows Bay businesswoman Casandra E. Sutton-Forbes passes”

  • ndp family (06/08/2023, 11:25) Like (18) Dislike (4) Reply
    CONDOLENCES!..........SHE WILL BE MISSED
    • @ ndp family (06/08/2023, 11:38) Like (3) Dislike (13) Reply
      Don’t go there as you ndp turn your back on her when she got sick

      RIP fam
  • Classmate /from Primary School (06/08/2023, 11:34) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    May her soul Rest In Eternal Peace (RIEP)
  • hog city (06/08/2023, 12:44) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stay strong to her children and other family
  • Andrew Cox Sr (06/08/2023, 13:22) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    condolences to all of the love ones
  • Chris D.H. (06/08/2023, 14:11) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolence to the family of Casandra, a loving person. May her soul rest in peaçe
  • MY CONDOLENCES (06/08/2023, 15:16) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
    to you cuz , you were a real genuine and nice human being , and may your soul (R~i ~P )
  • Sad (06/08/2023, 16:12) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    May she sleep in peace. Condolences to her family and friends
  • Wow good lady (06/08/2023, 16:24) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    When we were younger people use yo hardly die now it’s every day now rest in pease my dear you will be missed was always to a funeral paying her respect
  • one day (06/08/2023, 17:49) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rest in power sister
  • guy hill (07/08/2023, 02:00) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to her entire family. Rest easy my life long friend.
  • Another bites the dust in peebles (07/08/2023, 02:50) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    All hail the Cuban help
  • lady D (07/08/2023, 09:16) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the family of the late Cassandra Sutton Forbes.
  • Anonymous (07/08/2023, 10:26) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Too much cancer in the bvi we need a study

    Rest Ms Forbes you are out of your pain
  • rip (07/08/2023, 21:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to the family. May she rest in peace.
  • My old friend (07/08/2023, 22:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    So sad we used to get along so good nice lady rest easy u was so nice that all i can say
  • overseas (13/08/2023, 03:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very sad news. My condolences to her family and friends.


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