/ Mar 16, 2026
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We announce the Death of 68-year-old Melanie Francois better known as “Mayo” of Paix-Bouche, Dominica. She passed away on August 30th, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
She will be remembered by:
Son: Sheldon Boston, Jefferson Bontiff
Daughters: Rowan Boston, Rochelle Francois
Grandson: Maiel Boston
Daughters in Law: Corinne Bontiff, Monique Creque-Boston
Sister: Anestasia Eana Joseph
God Daughters: Lisa Lesie & Tiffany Francois
Brother-in-Law: Bonavent “Bam” Joseph
Nieces: Wendy Joseph, Velma Vidal, Vynia Vidal-Gervil, Valina Vidal, Anthia Vidal, Yolanda Francois, Juliana Francois, Alroy Seaman, Claudia & Elrie Francois, Sherina Bontiff, Sharon Charles, Coleen Charles.
Nephews: Terry Francois, Frampton Francois, Bobby Joseph, Kirby Francois, Kim Francois, Nigel Bontiff
Grand nieces and nephews: Craig Francois, Sherman Francois, Tricia Francois, Brandon Francois, Nicah Ambo, Kerissa Francois, Ty Francois, Khasim Lockhart, Denielle Riggins, Derrisean Ducreay, Marvin,Brandon & Kareem, Nadeesh, Thianna, Chloe, Charles, Chaz, Chazia, Damian & Darian Wilson, Avril and Avaron Francois
Great Grand Nieces & Nephews – Christopher, Ayanna, Aurora, Charlotte & Kaleb.
Cousins: Annaclette, Andrew “Coco” Francois, Rose, Lucia, Howell Francois, Mark Francois, Sonoy, Nathaniel “Nato” Joseph, Mark “Rosco” Francois, Deliah, Francis Francois, Nathalie Francois, Joanie Francois, Francine Francois and several others
Close Friends: Judith Francois, Damian & Verdillia LeBlanc, Mona Thomas, Lipson Massicott, “Zack” Massicott, Charlesbert John, Jacqueline Moiret, Calista Thomas, Vylna George, Jacinta Bannis, Maureen Lockhart, Anna Matthew, Vanessa Paul, Eric George, Murium Massicott ,Pastor Lewis Romain.
She is survived by many other relatives and friends, both in Dominica and abroad, too numerous to mention.
Funeral service to celebrate the Life of Melanie Francois of Paix-Bouche, Dominica will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at the Sugarland Mortuary in Sugarland, Texas. Viewing takes place from 1pm followed by service at 3pm.
We announce the Death of 68-year-old Melanie Francois better known as “Mayo” of Paix-Bouche, Dominica. She passed away on August 30th, 2025, in Houston, Texas.
She will be remembered by:
Son: Sheldon Boston, Jefferson Bontiff
Daughters: Rowan Boston, Rochelle Francois
Grandson: Maiel Boston
Daughters in Law: Corinne Bontiff, Monique Creque-Boston
Sister: Anestasia Eana Joseph
God Daughters: Lisa Lesie & Tiffany Francois
Brother-in-Law: Bonavent “Bam” Joseph
Nieces: Wendy Joseph, Velma Vidal, Vynia Vidal-Gervil, Valina Vidal, Anthia Vidal, Yolanda Francois, Juliana Francois, Alroy Seaman, Claudia & Elrie Francois, Sherina Bontiff, Sharon Charles, Coleen Charles.
Nephews: Terry Francois, Frampton Francois, Bobby Joseph, Kirby Francois, Kim Francois, Nigel Bontiff
Grand nieces and nephews: Craig Francois, Sherman Francois, Tricia Francois, Brandon Francois, Nicah Ambo, Kerissa Francois, Ty Francois, Khasim Lockhart, Denielle Riggins, Derrisean Ducreay, Marvin,Brandon & Kareem, Nadeesh, Thianna, Chloe, Charles, Chaz, Chazia, Damian & Darian Wilson, Avril and Avaron Francois
Great Grand Nieces & Nephews – Christopher, Ayanna, Aurora, Charlotte & Kaleb.
Cousins: Annaclette, Andrew “Coco” Francois, Rose, Lucia, Howell Francois, Mark Francois, Sonoy, Nathaniel “Nato” Joseph, Mark “Rosco” Francois, Deliah, Francis Francois, Nathalie Francois, Joanie Francois, Francine Francois and several others
Close Friends: Judith Francois, Damian & Verdillia LeBlanc, Mona Thomas, Lipson Massicott, “Zack” Massicott, Charlesbert John, Jacqueline Moiret, Calista Thomas, Vylna George, Jacinta Bannis, Maureen Lockhart, Anna Matthew, Vanessa Paul, Eric George, Murium Massicott ,Pastor Lewis Romain.
She is survived by many other relatives and friends, both in Dominica and abroad, too numerous to mention.
Funeral service to celebrate the Life of Melanie Francois of Paix-Bouche, Dominica will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, at the Sugarland Mortuary in Sugarland, Texas. Viewing takes place from 1pm followed by service at 3pm.
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