It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Sylma Maria Caesar of Pottersville, Dominica.

She died on: Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at The Dominica China Friendship Hospital

She was the mother of 1 daughter – Lavern Shillingford and 1 son – Yohance Airall who both reside in Florida.

She will also be remembered by her 1 Grand-Daughter – Alani Mason residing in Florida, USA

Siblings: Mrs. Delia Martin In Antigua, Frederick and Merle Mondesire In Dominica, Musgrave Caesar in England, Joan Caesar In Dominica, Brigitte Caesar Tatem in the United States of America, Josephine Caesar and Denise Caesar In Antigua.

1 Uncle: Ignatius Mcpherson in the United Kingdom and sister-in-law: Flavia Nanton

Nieces and nephews: Jackie, John, Jason, Joann and Jennifer Martin, Catherina and Andra Nanton all In Antigua, Natasha Nanton In Martinique, Tenisha Nanton in St. Croix, Janelle and Darnell Nanton, Felicia Durand, Chenelle Serieux and Jahrius Tatem all In the United States of America, Lee Joseph In Dominica, Mervyn, Jennifer, Gwendoline, Petula, Julian, Desmond, Errol, Eustace, Suzanne, Rosamund and Christopher Caesar all In the United Kindom and Nicquese Toulon in Antigua.

Grand-Nephews And Nieces: Wendell Etienne and Candice Mills in Dominica, Jermaine and Jamal Browne, Najee George, Milan Browne and Sarai Simpson all In Antigua, Swann Paywo-Nanton and Willow Paywo-Nanton in Martinique and Hayden Nanton in the United States of America.

Great-Grand Niece and Nephew: Zyra Etienne and Myles Leblanc both in Dominica.

Close Cousins: Jude Smith and family in Dominica, Anna Smith and family in the USA, Sandra Germain and Bernadette Parillon in the United States of America.

God-Children: Lystra Constant, Edwin Jones, Kevin and Marissa Mayers

Close and Dear Friends: Yvonne Pemberton and Family, Joanella Leslie, Fanine “Baykay” Charles, Barbara – Burton and Family, Sylvanie and Pauletta Prosper, Joan Jules in the United Kingdom, Joan Darroux and family, Janet Hiliare and Family, Joan Oscar, Muriel – Baptiste, Hethline Mayers and family, Crawford Williams, Wynante Jones and family, Deborah Joseph and family, Paula Corridon, Curew Webster, Julian Tuitt, Naomi John, Philbert “Robin” Alleyne and family, Heather Jno Baptiste, Lizzie Durand, Curtis and Michelle Charles and Family, Beatrice Baron and Family, Reynauld Deschamps, Dense and Erica Shillingford and Family, Daryl Titre, Julian-Morris, Philomen “Ma Philo” Rodney, Milton and Jemma-Lawrence, Eraline Bastien and Family, George James, Kelvin “Kello” Thomas, Editha Alphonse, Manueline Foye and family, Ramona Fontaine, Roderick “Tommy” Remie, Eddie Pierre, Wilma In Antigua, the Richards Family of St. Joseph residing in Florida, Jeane Dazle in the United States of America, Cecil “Checker” Burnette, Erica St. Rose, Deacon Paul, Vincent Bellot, the Laudat family of Pottersville, neighbours of Steber Street and many others too numerous to mention.

Prayer Intercessors: Celia Alexander, Julie Thomas and Rita Thomas, Ethline Horsford and Partners, Beatrice-Baron and Partners and all those who offered prayers

Former DBS Radio Colleagues: Lynthia, Hazary, Dean, Curtis, Avanelle, Stephen, Sampson, Dover, Ivona, Marcus Emmanuel, Shermaine Green-Browne, Jeff Carbon, Iris James, Josette Seraphine-Hedrington, Manager Cecil Joseph, DBS Board and the rest of the management and staff

Medical Staff: Doctor Andrea Moses, Doctor Umberto Gamez, Doctor Deni Robin, the doctors, nurses, Ward Aides and Orderlies of Dawbiney Ward, Doctor Spencer St. Luce and staff, Doctor Antonio Sanchez and staff and Doctor Curtis Sabaroche

Nurse Roberts, Nurse Williams-Anselm, Nurse Matthew, Nurse Glory and Cha Jonia Cuffy of the Fond Cole Health Center and to all those who offered their assistance in one way or another during the period of her illness.

The Funeral Mass for the late Sylma Maria Caesar of Pottersville will take place at 3:00pm on Wednesday 15th March 2023 at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, and will be followed by interment at the Roseau Roman Catholic Cemetery.

The Management And Staff of The Dominica Broadcasting Corporation (DBS) extend their deepest condolences to the family of the late Sylma Maria Caesar of Pottersville, Dominica.