Wilfred Adonis Henry

Wilfred Adonis Henry, 86, affectionately known as “Archie”, went home to be in the everlasting arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Coralie Carr Henry, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage before her passing in November 2023.

Born in St.Paul’s village in St.Kitts on January 14, 1940, Archie was the son of the late George W. Lewis and the late Eleanor Henry. At early adulthood Archie set out on his own and left St. Kitts for the island of St. Croix, where he would reside for all of his adult life.

Adventurous at heart, he was also a gifted musician who played with a steel band. He was offered the opportunity to travel to England with the band but decided to stay on his beloved island. He shared his love of music with the younger generation, mentoring children and assisting them discover their own talents.

Archie’s first official job was in construction prior to him becoming a school bus driver, a job he held for many years and one that made him a familiar face across the island. He later worked at the oil refinery for many years and also had side gigs as a taxi driver and tour guide. As a tour guide his knowledge of the island afforded him the opportunity to share the beauty and history of St. Croix with visitors. He loved the island dearly and never wanted to be away for too long. He enjoyed early morning swim and walks at the beach. He took great pleasure in a scenic drive and was a wonderful storyteller whose tales will be fondly remembered by all who heard them. In his retirement years, he spent time transporting his grandchildren to and from school and various activities, as well as traveling abroad visiting family and friends. It was in recent months Archie came to Massachusetts until God called him home.

Archie is survived by his:

Children: Melford N. Henry of St.Kitts, Emelyn B. Henry of Bermuda, Alexis E. Henry and his wife Christine of Pennsylvania, Rudolph S. Henry of Connecticut, Shirley A. Henry of Lowell, Alan C. Henry of Illinois, Christine C. Henry Guirty and her husband Errol C. Guirty of Georgia, his two step-daughters Brenda A. Stevens, Sharon V. Stevens Roberts and her husband Oral C. Roberts of St. Croix.

Archie was predeceased by his: son Elton Henry, and his brothers John Henry and Daniel “Rufus” Henry.

Grandchildren: Anntoinette F. Henry, Jermaine Henry, Sheneka T. Henry, Lincoln Abbott, Kareem Duporte, LeChantel Ludford, Davonte Tuckett, Mya Lauver Henry, Rudolph Henry Jr., Shaquille Henry, Shania, Shyanne Henry, Sheniqua C. Roper, Shamar K. Chambers, Christian, Caden, and Caleb Guirty, and step grand, Omari and Shelise Roberts.

Great Grandchildren: Nuvida Delaney, Zemarion Wyatt, Lavon Abbot Cassidy Abbot, Cayla Abbott, Cayden Abbott, Malakai Morris, Adalee Charles, Delijah Hobson, Jaide Paris Henry, and Alyssa Farrington.

Siblings: Henry Charles Henry of England, and Daphney Hughes of England.

Nieces: Angela Henry, Christine (Patsy) Henry, Tamiqua Moore, Tarysha Williams, Cordett Henry, Vernice Henry, Lynette LaPlace, Leanne Herbert, Paula Francis, Dezlyn Francis, Wilma Francis, Verona Francis, Florence Francis, Tesslyn Francis, Jackie Francis, Lena Hughes, and Sylvia Harris.

Nephews: Trevor Henry, Mathew (Makie) deceased, Gregory Degrasse, Vernard Woodley, Michael Douglas, Kevin Woodley, Tesean Caesar, Colville Francis, Eudolphus Henry, John Francis, Paul Francis, and Kinsley Francis.

Relative and Friends: Mary Sibly and family, Dr. Delsherle Richardson, Tricia Roberts and family, Cynthia Barts and family, Daylia Chumney and family, Mrs. Roma Williams, Friedensberg Moravian Church Family St.Croix Virgin Islands, Simeon Southwell and family, Louis Laurencin and family, Peter Tonge, Winifred Violenus and family, Marlene Henderson and family, Ms. Rachel James and Yolande Browne.

Funeral Notice: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday October 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00am at Grace Church of All Nations, 133 Elm Street Dorchester, MA 02121. A funeral service will follow on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Wilfred Adonis Henry may be made to: American Heart Association

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith Street, Lowell, MA 01852. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com.