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It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Mrs Sylma John-Baptiste née Harry aka Ma Sylma or Aunty Sylma of Salisbury who of late resided in England.
She passed away on February 14 2026 in England.
Sylma was the heart and soul of her family. A contant source of love, faith, wisdom and encouragement. While we mourn her passing, we are comforted knowing that her legacy lives on through her children and grandchildren. We will forever be grateful for the unconditional love she gave. Her kindness and warmth touched everyone she met. Losing her leaves an ache in our hearts but also inspiration to live up to her beautiful example.
She was preceaded in death by her husband Heslie John-Baptiste and son Stephen.
She leaves to mourn her children
Jennifer. Leverd, Lorin and Linda
John-Baptiste
Grand children
Michelle, Abdul Rasheed, Lissa, Kurt, Muhammad, Jaleela, Danielle, Akram, Yaseen, Sakinah and Marcus
Several nieces and grand nieces to include
Sonia, Delia, Milda, Eulda, Eucynthia, Velma, Agustina, Simone, Angela, Clavia, Cassie, Deborah and their families
Adopted Daughter
Anella Holsborough
God Daughter
Selma Louis
In laws
Eltina Henry and family
Close relatives and friends
Mrs Shirley Lafond, Haynes Shillingford, Eugenia Harry, the church communities back home, The St Vincent de Paul Society, The Harry families in Salisbury and St Joseph, The Coipel family of Petite Soufriere
The communities of Salisbury, Coulibistrie and Morne Rachette
The funeral service will take place as follows
Her life will be celebrated on:
Thursday 19th March 2026
1.30pm
St Malachy’s Church, Ovenden, Halifax
After the service, we will move to Park Wood Crematorium in Elland for the committal, and then on to Arden Road Social Club in Halifax
for the wake.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us as we come together to honour her memory and say our final goodbye.
As purple was her favourite colour, we kindly invite anyone attending to wear something purple in her memory if you wish to.
Thank you for your continued love and support during this difficult time. 
It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Mrs Sylma John-Baptiste née Harry aka Ma Sylma or Aunty Sylma of Salisbury who of late resided in England.
She passed away on February 14 2026 in England.
Sylma was the heart and soul of her family. A contant source of love, faith, wisdom and encouragement. While we mourn her passing, we are comforted knowing that her legacy lives on through her children and grandchildren. We will forever be grateful for the unconditional love she gave. Her kindness and warmth touched everyone she met. Losing her leaves an ache in our hearts but also inspiration to live up to her beautiful example.
She was preceaded in death by her husband Heslie John-Baptiste and son Stephen.
She leaves to mourn her children
Jennifer. Leverd, Lorin and Linda
John-Baptiste
Grand children
Michelle, Abdul Rasheed, Lissa, Kurt, Muhammad, Jaleela, Danielle, Akram, Yaseen, Sakinah and Marcus
Several nieces and grand nieces to include
Sonia, Delia, Milda, Eulda, Eucynthia, Velma, Agustina, Simone, Angela, Clavia, Cassie, Deborah and their families
Adopted Daughter
Anella Holsborough
God Daughter
Selma Louis
In laws
Eltina Henry and family
Close relatives and friends
Mrs Shirley Lafond, Haynes Shillingford, Eugenia Harry, the church communities back home, The St Vincent de Paul Society, The Harry families in Salisbury and St Joseph, The Coipel family of Petite Soufriere
The communities of Salisbury, Coulibistrie and Morne Rachette
The funeral service will take place as follows
Her life will be celebrated on:
Thursday 19th March 2026
1.30pm
St Malachy’s Church, Ovenden, Halifax
After the service, we will move to Park Wood Crematorium in Elland for the committal, and then on to Arden Road Social Club in Halifax
for the wake.
Family and friends are warmly invited to join us as we come together to honour her memory and say our final goodbye.
As purple was her favourite colour, we kindly invite anyone attending to wear something purple in her memory if you wish to.
Thank you for your continued love and support during this difficult time.
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