Annette Iris
[AMIS Memorial Chapel & Crematory]
We regret to announce the passing of C V Annette Iris, beloved wife of Alfred Iris and daughter of the late Edwin [Jimmy] Lightbourne [Helen] and the late Elsie Doreen Simmons, in her 78th year, of 1 Sea Express Lane, Southampton SB 02. She was also predeceased by her sisters Eleanor [Chum] Lightbourne and Manila Bryan [Robert], brothers Edwin [Man] Lightbourne [Patricia] and Stephen Deroza-Simmons, Also the late Rochelle, Alfreda, Hilgrove and Earl Iris [Jennifer]. She leaves to be dearly remembered by her children Philip Simmons [Thelma], Mark Iris [Samantha], and Marvella Burt [Randall], sisters Dr. Judith Bartley, Dolores Kiernan, Doreen Lewis Simmons [Francis] and Cheryl Lightbourne, brothers Elmer Simmons, John Deroza-Simmons and Llewelyn Simmons [Lyriss]. Also remembered by Caroline Barrow and John Iris. Also nieces, nephews, numerous other dear relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
A service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Devonshire Seventh Day Adventist Church, 62 Roberts Avenue, Devonshire, followed by interment at St. Anne’s Cemetery, South Road, Southampton.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Amis Memorial Chapel & Crematory, Khyber Pass, Warwick. Livestreaming of the Celebration of Life service on Youtube.com/@dclbda and Facebook.com/DCLBermuda.
