Dudnauth Ramsawh - Cremation Society of Virginia

Dudnauth Ramsawh

January 11, 1954 - August 22, 2020

Altmeyer Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel

7415 River Road

Newport News, VA

7572451525 |

Monday 8/31, 12:00 pm

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dudnauth “Cliff” Ramsawh, a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He transitioned peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 from complications related to a brain injury. He was 66 years old.

Dudnauth was born in Guyana, South America on Monday, January 11, 1954. After graduating high school, he worked for the government of Guyana and also became an ordained minister, which allowed him to obtain his own church named the New Testament Church of God.

He met Geneva Brasse while attending church in their early teens and they were married on Saturday, December 18, 1976. They started their family a year later when their first child Simone was born and then Renatta two years after. They decided to relocate to the United States in 1983.

Dudnauth received his Bachelor’s in Psychology from Old Dominion University in 1987 and his Master’s in Counseling from Liberty University in the 1990s. He also received several certificates and licenses within the mental health field throughout the years. He retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Corrections as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist after 24 years.

Dudnauth enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. He enjoyed woodworking; building a deck, fence, and shed for the family home and a playground for his grandchildren. His main passion was gardening. He definitely had a green thumb. He was very proud of the vegetables, fruits, and herbs that he grew in his backyard garden. He took pride when Geneva used these items to make delicious family meals. He also enjoyed planting flowers that would attract butterflies and hummingbirds. He also loved to spend time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Dudnauth is survived by his wife, Geneva; his two daughters, Simone and Renatta; his two grandchildren Alana and Ethan Warner; his three brothers Mahatma, Compton, and Sugrim; his sister Shelowtie, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A viewing and service will be held for him at noon on Monday, August 31, 2020. He will truly be missed.

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Cliff and I worked together for the DOC during the 1990' s. He was a great fellow employee, and we had a lot of laughs with Bernie, another employee. Cliff, cared about those, he was entrusted to offer treatment and lead them to recovery. I pray that his family and friends grief will ease with time, and cherished memories follow.

I was sooo shocked to see about Mr. Ramsawh’s passing. I just happen to be going through my memories on Fb and he commented on an old post of mine correcting my grammar lol!!! He was one of my favorite instructors!!! He is truly missed.

My condolences to the entire Ramsawh family. May you be strengthened and comforted by our Loving Savior. Uncle Dood will be missed.

This is so very difficult because Cliff was my friend and co-worker(SBCC & ICCC), after he retired when we would meet up in Food Lion we just catch up on everything from how long I have left to work, grandchildren, to what he had growing in his garden. So, very sorry about this...he was so proud of me when I got my Masters...oh my I will miss seeing/running in to Cliff

I worked with Cliff for many years at St. Brides. I never heard him say a unkind work about any one. So sorry for your loss

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Thoughts and prayers for your family. Cliff was always talking about how some of best ways build memories were with his grandkids and the garden.

Prayers of comfort to Cliff's family and friends. We worked together at St. Brides.

Condolences to the Ramsawh family and friends.

A very soft spoken man, whom really impacted many lifes and always had a good word for his fellow friends. Rest in Peace.

To the family I send my prayers during this difficult time. I worked with Cliff at the old and new St. Brides Correctional Center. There was no one like him! I know during his life he touched many and left a lasting impression. He did his part and saved many along the way with his kind words, spoken in ways that calmed even the angriest of those he may have encountered. Take care of yourselves knowing Cliff will be remembered. Homeward bound to be with God see you soon Cliff.

My sincere condolences to the Ramsawh family. I loved across the street from the Ramsawh family 4 years ago and met Cliff shortly thereafter. I was instantly blessed by Cliff's generosity and sincerity. May Cliff eternally rest in peace.

Our condolences for the loss of a wonderful man. I enjoyed talking with him in his backyard garden about his plants. Rest In Peace.

My condolences to you and your family Roseanne Patti. May your uncle Rest In Peace.

I first met Cliff when he worked at the Green Street Drug rehab program in Portsmouth. We later were co-workers at St. Brides. He was a gentle soul and a joy to be with. My sympathies to the family.

Words cannot describe the awsome person Uncle Dudnauth was. He was a blessing and joy in our lives, esp when it came to playing dominoes. My family is forever grateful for his kind words, encouragements and kindness. We will truly miss him.

So very sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed.

Sorry about the loss of your father.May you and your family continue to remember the good times you shared and take care of each other.Peace

On behalf of my family, I want to express my deepest condolences to the Ramsawh Family. I have known Mr. Cliff and his family for a long time since my youth, so I know how good of a person he is and was. I had the chance to work alongside him at the Correctional Center, plus he was also my College Professor at ITT Technical Institute. It will greatly be missed. R.I.H. Mr. Cliff.

Our deepest condolences to Renata and her family for the loss of your father. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Our prayers are with you and the family. Please be strong and hold on to each other during these sad days of mourning.

So sad to hear about Cliff. He was a joy to work with at St. Brides Correctional Center. Be at rest.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

It was our pleasure to work with Cluff at the St. Brides correctional center. He was a very compassionate person that would do anything for you. Our prayers are with the family at this time.

I worked with Dudnauth for many years at St. Brides Correctional and he was a kind gentle soul who cared about everyone. Our hearts go out to his family in their loss.

My sincere condolences to my family Love you guys stay strong. I’m praying for you all

My sincere condolences. I'm positive he was an amazing man just hearing about him from his niece. May God's peace and love be with his family.

I miss my Uncle so. My entire childhood, adolescence and early adulthood are engulfed with memories of him. He was there from my earliest memories in Guyana. All the way to my marriage and children. I will be forever grateful for the role he played in my life. Uncle Dud, I will see you in the great on that mansion on a hill. Love you forever, your niece.

Dad was my superhero, my teacher, and my twin. I will miss him every day for the rest of my life.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.