Sunrise: September 2, 1958
Sunset: December 23, 2023
With great sadness, we announce the death of a beloved Mother, Wife, and Grandmother, Mrs. Maria Vilna Nicholas of Soufriere, who resided in Scotts Head, Dominica.
She passed away at her son’s residence on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 65.
Maria “Vilna” Nicholas is survived by.
Husband: Mr. Peter “Joe” Nicholas of Scottshead
Brothers: Michael Gachette (United Kingdom), Casimir Seraphin (Miami, FL), and Conrad Seraphin (St. Thomas)
Sisters: Martha Baron (Dominica), Florence Jeanne-Rose (Dominica), Martina Mason (St. Thomas)
Children: Austin Damier (Dominica), Cenia Seraphin (United Kingdom)
Daughter in Law: Nelta
Brothers-in-law: Patrick “Benjie” Mason(St. Thomas), Thomas Baron(Dominica)
Sisters-in-law: Cecilia Seraphin(St. Thomas), Francess Seraphin(Miami, FL), Collette Gachette (United Kingdom).
Nephews: Heliare Amour, Obeh Canateu, Peter Tavenier, Nelson Tavernier, Sherman Tavernier, Phillip Tavernier, Heavin Mason, Vincent John-Lewis, Randy Seraphin, David Seraphin, John Seraphin, Jermaine Seraphin, Amid & Akeem Amour
Nieces: Hilly Mason-Leon, Monica Paul, Veronica Tavernier-Barclay, Beatrice Seraphin, Jillian Seraphin, Cherry Seraphin, Belinda Seraphin, Irene John-Lewis, Mary John-Lewis, Regine Seraphin, Eliane Bulver, Angela Bulver, Natasha Jeanne-Rose, Julia John-Lewis, Joycelin Seraphin, Christelle Seraphin, Orisa Seraphin, Alyss Seraphin
Grandchildren: Junior Damier
Cousins: Conrad, Peter, Dian, Sheila.
Her good friends Carol in Grandbay, T Tie, Francisca in Soufriere, Avanell Tavernier
She is also survived by the Tavernier family in St. Thomas, The Seraphin family, The Nicholas Family, The Ceasar family, The Jeanton Family, The Tavernier family of Scottshead, Soufriere, and Gallion. Maria Vilna Nicholas is survived by many other family and friends, too numerous to mention.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the Nurses and doctors of the Dominica China Friendship Hospital, the healthcare team of the Soufriere/Scottshead, and the Portsmouth Health District. Special thanks to all of Vilna’s friends from Soufriere and Scotthead and abroad who continued to be there for her during her illness.
The Body of the late Maria Vilna Nicholas will leave Lyndhurst Funeral Home for viewing on January 17, 2024, at 2:30 pm; Service will begin at 3 pm at the Soufriere Catholic church. Interment will follow at the Soufriere public cemetery.
