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Claudine Vierstraete, the owner of C&C Wine House in Redcliffe Quay, Antigua, passed away at 63 on October 4 following a short battle with cancer.<\/p>

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Friends, colleagues, and staff gathered at her eatery to pay their respects, while her funeral service was streamed for those in Antigua.<\/p>\n

The local community remembered her warmly. Michelle Bates, owner of Silver Chelles, described her as an “amazing businesswoman and friend.”<\/p>

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Noreen Phillips, a nearby couturier, praised her restaurant.<\/p>

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The Antigua Trades and Labour Union recognized her efforts in improving working standards for restaurant employees.<\/p>\n

Vierstraete, a former professional cyclist, leaves a lasting legacy.<\/p>

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