Juliette Scantlebury

Juliette Scantlebury Alleyne (nee Ruck) was born on June 1, 1937 to the late Wilfred and Naomi Ruck of Christ Church, Barbados.

Juliette was the sister of Ena, Keith, Elva, O’Brien (deceased); Ianthe, Dorthy, Cecilia, Madge, Roland, Ethna and Margaret.

Juliette attended the Christ Church Elementary Girls School and the Green Lynch Secondary School where she received the London Chamber of Commerce certificate.

Julietteworked at the Barbados General Hospital as a student nurse and Christ Church Post Office before migrating to the United States of America.

In the USA, she worked in the nursing profession for a period of time. Soon afterwards, she attended the New York School of Mechanical Dentistry where she received a Dental Diploma approved by the State of New York and worked as a Dental assistant for a short time before working for the Brooklyn Public Library.

Juliette’s thirst for knowledge continued when she enrolled at C. F. Young Secretarial School where she received an Executive Secretarial Diploma. Juliette joined Chase Manhattan Bank where she worked in the payroll department for 25 years before her retirement.

After being at home for short period of time after retirement, Sister Alleyne was invited by the late Sister Grace Moore to the Hope City Empowerment Center. At the center, she worked in administration and was involved in many activities throughout the years, which brought her much joy.

Sis. Scantlebury was a faithful member of the Bethel Church of the Nazarene for many years where she served as Missionary President and in other ministries but one of her greatest joys was her love of Missions.

Later, she joined her husband, Bentley Alleyne, and became a member of St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, where she served as the Church Treasurer and was involved in various ministries including Nazarene Missions International (NMI), President of the Senior Ministry, member of the choir, soloist, instructor of the Archers’ dance ministry and Sunday School ministries. She attended church faithfully until a few months ago due to her illness.

Sister Juliette Scantlebury was married to late Wycliff Scantlebury. From this union two sons were born Dexter Scantlebury and Patrick Scantlebury, also deceased.

Rev. Canon Cecil A. Scantlebury, brother in law. She is also predeceased by her second husband, Bentley Alleyne.

One of her hobbies was gardening which she did often during the spring and summer months which supplied her with beautiful flowers and vegetables for her use and to share with others.

Sister Scantlebury Alleyne leaves to cherish her memory her siblings: Ianthe, Dorothy, Cecilia, Madge, Roland, Ethna and Margaret. Aunt and Great Aunt too many including the Ruck,

Bascombe, Brathwaite and Nicholas families of Barbados. Treasured Aunt of John Bascombe, Gaynell Nicholas (Brathwaite), Francis Nicholas and great aunt to Chad Nicholas. Lincoln (Shelley) Scantlebury, Brother in law. Nieces: Dr. Monica Scantlebury, Joy Scantlebury, Cassandra Scantlebury; Nephews: Dr. Rhodri Scantlebury, Jefferson Scantlebury and Steve Scantlebury. Godson, Scott Courtney, special brethren of St. Paul’s Church of the Nazarene, Bethel Church of the Nazarene and Sister Margaret Edwards.