It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of eight-five (85) year old, Sylvia Maria Payne better known as “Ma Lytre” of St. Joseph
She died on Tuesday 20th May, 2025 at the Dominica China Friendship Hospital.
Surviving Relatives and Friends:
8 Children:Cecilia André, Desmond George, Ordette Mark in St. Maarten, Rosemond Payne, Lennox & Gillie Mark, Agustina Joseph and Robert Timothy in Dominica
11 Grand Children: Tasha Timothy, Giftus Nelson, Shirlysa Dinnard, Shirlon Jno Baptiste, Odile Joseph, Carl Williams in Dominica, Desia Hodge, Curston Payne, Marlon Jno. Baptiste, Deslyn George and Ted Antony in St. Maarten
14 Great Grand Children:Jahiem & Jahill Sylvester, Shaniah Dinnard, Sahni Desbonne, Grace Jno. Baptiste, Savio & Savion Nelson, Sachin Ducreay, Dianne & Danialla Joseph in Dominica Tay’mar & Tay’shawn Payne, Christian & Nathan Hodge in St. Maarten
2 Sisters: Dillia Charles and Glendura Samuel in USA
4 Brothers: Dalrymple Charles, Ezekiel, Gray and Kelly Samuel in the USA
10 Nieces: Shan & Shika Samuel, Tammy Le in the USA, Shirley Mills in Dominica
18 Nephew: Kenny in St. Maarten
3 Daughter in Law: Deborah George, Ketty Payne in St. Maarten & Candace Nelson in Dominica
2 Son in law: Peter boy Joseph & Reginald Desbonne in Dominica
1 Grandson in Law: Chanty Hodge (DJ Outcast) in St. Maarten
1 Adopted son: Royston Trocard in the USA
Cousins: Eltina Hypolite Sablon, Janette Gussy, Josline Nicolas, Madlina Hypolite and Westmorland Hypolite
Close Friends: Vernel Chrstopher and Family, Barnnette Toussaint, Allie, Retina Bully, Isalyn Dover, Honourable Darren Lloyd, Zaki Mark, Montoute, Charles, Hypolite and Nicolas Family, The St. Joseph Senior Church Choir & The entire village of St. Joseph, Layou and Mero
Many other family & friends name too numerous to mention.
Funeral Arrangements:
The celebration of Sylvia Maria Payne life will comprise viewing at 2:30 p.m. followed by funeral at 3:00 p.m. at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church in Salisbury on Thursday 05th June, 2025. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
