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Joyce Beryl Thompson Paige.

We regret to announce the passing of

Joyce Beryl Thompson Paige
Affectionately known as “Miss T”/”Sister P”
Born: May 18, 1946
Died: January 12, 2013

Survived by her:
Mother:  Maudlin McDonald (Jamaica)
Sons: Carl Paige (SXM),Leighton Paige (Trinidad),Leon Paige (SXM)
Daughters: Annette Paige Allison (Jamaica),Nicola Paige “Sandy” (SXM),                Coratha Paige “Charmane” (SXM)
Grandchildren: Renae Allison (Jamaica),Tevin Allison (Jamaica),Oshane Paige     (Jamaica),Shuwane Paige (Jamaica),David Paige (Jamaica)
Brothers: Hubert Thompson & Family (Jamaica),Charles Thompson & Family (Jamaica),Delroy Thompson & Family (U.S.A)
Sister:Imogene Thompson & Family (Jamaica)
Nephews:Maurice Thompson & Family (Jamaica),Kevin Thompson & Family (U.S.A), Ricardo Thompson & Family (Jamaica),Shane Thompson & Family (Jamaica)
Nieces:Nickisha Thompson & Family, Natalee Thompson & Family, Nadine Thompson & Family, Dathlyn Thompson & Family
She also leaves to mourn many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Acknowledgements
The Community of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Jamaica/ St. Maarten, and Columbia
Dr. Perez & the staff of St. Maarten Medical Center/Management and staff of SZV/Maayke & Edsel Martina/Management and staff of Divico

Burial Date: Wednesday 23rd January, 2013
Service: 3:00PM
Place: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses – Cay Hill
Interment – Cul de sac Cemetery

The Management and staff of Emerald Funeral Home would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved families.

 

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