Canada – Death of an inmate from Archambault Institution 

May 14, 2022 | International

On May 12, 2022, Réjean Michaud, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

May 13, 2022 – Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Quebec – Correctional Service Canada

On May 12, 2022, Réjean Michaud, an inmate from Archambault Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

At the time of death, Mr. Michaud had been serving a 4 years, 11 months and 22 days sentence since January 9, 2021, for sexual related offences (sexual assault and exploitation).

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.

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Canada – Death of an inmate from Bath Institution – Regional Treatment Centre 

May 14, 2022 | International

On May 12, 2022, John White, an inmate from Bath Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

May 13, 2022 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On May 12, 2022, John White, an inmate from Bath Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving an indeterminate sentence, which commenced on February 15, 2019, for second degree murder.   

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.  

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances.  CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified. 

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Death Announcement for Rev. Dr. William B.G.K Harris Late Bishop of ICF Ministries

Apr 27, 2022 | Books, Business

The Board of Directors, Pastors, Deacons, Elders and Members of the International Christian Fellowship (ICF) Ministries International regret to announce the sudden passing of their beloved Bishop, the Right Rev. Dr. William B.G.K. Harris

ATLANTA – April 24, 2022 – PRLog — The Board of Directors, Pastors, Deacons, Elders and Members of the International Christian Fellowship (ICF) Ministries International regret to announce the sudden passing of their beloved Bishop, the Right Rev. Dr. William B.G.K. Harris, who until his death served as founding pastor and overseer of the 1000 plus member international ministry, with two campuses based in Atlanta and Lawrenceville, Georgia, five churches in Monrovia, Liberia, and the ICF Mission of Hope in Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia, West Africa.

Over a span of 36 years, Bishop Harris provided spiritual, cultural, social and economic empowerment to an international membership hailing from the United States, Liberia, the Caribbean, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, as well as to members of the greater Atlanta community. An aeronautics engineer turned pastor, dedicated community servant, prolific author of over 20 books on various religious and African cultural heritage topics, and recipient of numerous honors and awards from churches and civic organizations, Bishop William B.G.K. Harris was affectionately referred to as “Bishop to All” and “God’s Humble Servant.”

Bishop William B.G.K. Harris, a great son of Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia, died on April 5, 2022 at Gwinnet Medical Hospital in Lawrenceville, GA. Bishop Harris is survived by his wife, Queeta Tolbert Harris; his children: Wilta F. Harris, Oliver Harris (Jandi), Lasanna Harris (Najah), Wiletta Harris, Wilneka Harris, Wilmonia Harris; his siblings: Melville F. Harris, Jr. (Erma), Charles B. Harris, Sr. (Victoria Gooding Harris), Melvilla Harris Noibi (Abayomi), Amelia Brown-Torbu, William E. Harris (Christina), Emma Gblee, Francis Harris, Rebecca Dumoe Scott, Enoh Cash (Cornelius), and Elizabeth Renner; his grandchildren: Halleli Harris, Haleima Harris, Hadara Harris, Luke Harris, Jude Harris and a host of extended family and friends.

Bishop Harris funeral services and repast will be held at ICF Ministries, 461 School Drive SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30354 (face masks enforced), the public viewing on Friday, April 29, 2022, 6 PM to 11 PM EST and the funeral service on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 10 AM EST.  The interment will immediately follow the funeral service at Southview Cemetery, in Atlanta, Georgia. Live virtual broadcast will be aired via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5326590370?pwd=ZExVb3BRVCtmSEFydUVKaUlsajhmQT09 and Facebook Live @icfministriesatlanta. Funeral services are entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Son’s Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, financial gifts in honor of Bishop William BGK Harris’ outreach and ministry endeavors may be made via CashApp: $BishopHarrisFund, Zelle: bishopharrisarrangements@gmail.com, or to ICF Ministries Atlanta – Bishop Harris Fund – PO Box 82801, Atlanta, GA 30354. For additional information, visit: https://www.tlcafrica2.com/death_harris_william_bgk.htm

Bishop William B.G.K. Harris has taken his heavenly rest, but his legacy of love, pastoral care, teaching and service to humanity will long be remembered. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Contact

International Christian Fellowship (ICF) Ministries

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Canada – Death of an inmate from Millhaven Institution – Regional Treatment Centre

Apr 23, 2022 | International

On April 21, 2022, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody following a serious assault. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) cannot share the individual’s name in order to comply with a court-ordered publication ban.

April 22, 2022 – Kingston, Ontario – Correctional Service Canada

On April 21, 2022, an inmate from Millhaven Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre died while in our custody following a serious assault. The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) cannot share the individual’s name in order to comply with a court-ordered publication ban.

The Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad and CSC are currently investigating the incident.

At the time of death, the inmate was 70 years old, and had been serving a sentence of 4 years for sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and sexual interference with a person under 14 years old, since April 20, 2021. 

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.  

CSC takes the death of an inmate very seriously. At this time, no further information is available while the investigation is underway.

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Associated links

CSC Website
Commissioner’s Directive:  Death of an Inmate
Millhaven Institution

Canada – Death of an inmate from Atlantic Institution        

Apr 10, 2022 | International

On April 8, 2022, Dany Bernatchez, an inmate from Atlantic Institution, died while in our custody.

April 9, 2022 – Renous, New Brunswick – Correctional Service Canada

On April 8, 2022, Dany Bernatchez, an inmate from Atlantic Institution, died while in our custody.

At the time of death, the inmate had been serving a sentence of 13 years and one month since January 19, 2017 for pointing a firearm, disguise with intent, robbery, uttering threats to cause death/harm, assault causing bodily harm, riot, hostage taking, prison breach with violence, break enter and commit, possession of a schedule II substance, prohibited weapon in vehicle, discharge of restricted/prohibited firearm with intent, intimidation of a justice system participant/journalist, failure to comply with probation order, mischief in relation to other property, conspire to commit indictable offence.

The inmate’s next of kin have been notified.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.

Associated links
CSC Website

Commissioner’s Directive: Death of an Inmate

Deaths in custody

Atlantic Institution

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Kevin Daigle

A/Assistant Warden, Management Services

Atlantic Institution

(506) 624-8395