🕊️ Celebration of Life · Thursday, April 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM · St.John's Cathedral, Antigua

A Life Remembered

The Celebration of Life service takes place on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in Antigua. He lived his faith openly, as a light to all who knew him. He gave his life to God, to family, and to all who needed him. Now we gather to give thanks for a life beautifully and faithfully lived.

Funeral Service Information

The service will be a celebration of thanksgiving for Dean Smithen's extraordinary life and ministry. All who knew him, family, friends, colleagues, and those whose lives he touched, are warmly welcome to attend.

Date

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Time

10:00 AM

Atlantic Standard Time

Funeral Location

St. John's Cathedral

Newgate Street,
St. John's, Antigua

Burial Site

All Saints Anglican Church

All Saints, Antigua
Following the service at the Cathedral

Joining Us Online

For those unable to travel to Antigua, the service will be livestreamed.
Details will be posted here shortly before April 9th — please check back closer to the date.

Time Zone Guide

Joining Us From Afar?

The service begins at 10:00 AM Atlantic Standard Time. Here is a guide for those joining from different parts of the world.

LOCATION
Time Zone
Local Time
Antigua & the Caribbean
AST
10:00 AM
Eastern United States & Canada
EDT
10:00 AM
Central United States & Canada
CDT
9:00 AM
Pacific United States & Canada
PDT
7:00 AM
United Kingdom
BST
3:00 PM
Central Europe
CST
4:00 PM

Travel & Accommodations

To everyone making the journey to join us, thank you! Your presence is a gift to the family. Whether you know Antigua well or are arriving for the first time, we have gathered everything you need to help you find your way.