Prominent SVG businessman dies suddenly at home

PROMINENT BUSINESSMAN Nigel Greaves, 63, the director of C K Greaves Group of Companies, died suddenly at his home at Indian Bay on Sunday, July 17 at about 7 pm.

In a release announcing his death, the Company said Greaves, their “beloved director”, had dedicated 41 years of service to the family businesses and took over the reins of the companies along with his mother Leila and siblings Ken, Debra, Valerie and Neville after the death of his father Mr. Cecil Kenrick Greaves in 1996.

The CK Greaves Group of Companies includes CK Greaves & Co. Ltd, St Vincent Distillers Ltd and Sunrise Bakery Ltd.

“Mr Greaves was integral to the success of CK Greaves & Co. Ltd in its 66 years of existence. He was well respected by the business community, members of government, and our countrymen. He was beloved by his dedicated staff at CK Greaves & Co. Ltd., St Vincent Distillers Ltd where he was a member of the board and assisted in management, and Sunrise Bakery Ltd where he as a pillar in ensuring its smooth operation.

“CK Greaves Group would like to express its deep appreciation for Mr Greaves and his commitment and expertise that will be forever ingrained in the operation of our company. Mr. Greaves remains an inspiration and role model to many and his success an aspiration for many persons in business. He was a kind and generous man who was always willing to ease the burden of others and has quietly helped many persons from all walks of life expecting no praise for his generosity.

“The CK Greaves Group extends our deepest condolences to his loving wife Debbie who worked by his side for many years, his children Ashley and Sean, his on in law Miko and his grandsons Tyler and Tristan. Mr Nigel Greaves was a family man and cared deeply for his family and staff. The Greaves family is appreciative and deeply touched by the outpouring of care and sympathies offered to them by the general public during this difficult time.

Rest in eternal peace Mr Nigel Greaves we love you, we miss you and you will always remain dear to us,” the release said.

Details of the service to celebrate the life of Nigel Greaves will be announced as soon as they have been made, the release said.