It is with deep sadness and profound gratitude of life for his service we announce the passing of our beloved Bishop Seth Cecil Skeete, OSB, D.D of Advent Ave, Bank Hall, St,. Michael. Retired Bishop of the African Orthodox Church at St. Theresa and St. Enid’s. who was called to eternal rest at the age of 80 years on September 4, 2026.
He was the son of the late William Farnum and Lillian Helena Skeete He is survived by his loving family, including his caring spouse Chandra Gibson, his devoted children: Julia Skeete (U.K.), Kevin Skeete(USA), Nicholas Skeete and Christopher Carrington Skeete both of B’dos, Siblings Lilian and David Skeete both of Canada, Fulvia Toppin (USA), William Skeete (B’dos )and the late Charles A. T. Skeete and Shirley Skeete. His extended family of grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces and nephews along with his spiritual sons, daughters and many of those whose lives were enriched by his ministry.
A service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Bishop Seth Cecil Skeete OSB, D.D. takes place on Tuesday 27th October 2026 at 2:30p.m at St. Leonard’s Anglican Church, Westbury Road, St. Michael where relatives and friends are asked to meet followed by the interment in the churchyard.
The organist and members of the church choir are kindly asked to attend.
Floral tributes may be sent to Keith Jones Funeral Home no later than 1:00p.m. on Tuesday or donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados can be made in his name.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation in the chapel of Keith Jones Funeral Home from 4:30p.m. to 6:00p.m. on Monday 26th October .
Live streaming of funeral service can be viewed at:
https://keithjonesfunerals.live/SethSkeete
Condolences can be sent to keithjonesfunerals@caribsurf.com