To live is Christ, and to die is gain!
Philippians 1:21
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of our dear Merline.
She was deeply loved and brought joy and laughter to everyone she met.
Her warmth, humor, and spirit touched countless lives,
and her absence will be felt beyond measure.
She is now reunited with the love of her life
and has found peace and freedom.
Merlin Adassa Gayle- Richardson
Better known as “Merline”
Sunrise: September 15th 1960
Sunset: September 15th 2025
Left to mourn are her:
Husband:
† Elmando Richardson
Children:
Mark & Kim Richardson (Bonaire)
Khalila Richardson & Daniel Hartholt (Netherlands)
Annicea Richardson (Netherlands)
Jerome Richardson & Melissa Hibbeler (St. Maarten)
Jeremiah Richardson (Netherlands)
Grandchildren:
Damian, Lauren, Vincent, Kariane, Kayliane, Jesiah, Lóa & Véa
Sisters:
Elsie Gayle & family
† Daphne Gayle & family
† Novlyn Gayle- Lawrence
Theresa Gayle
Pansy Parchment & family
Brothers:
†Milton Gayle & family
Earle Gayle & family
Sisters-in-law:
†Ortencia Richardson & family
Mercedes Richardson & family
Theolinda & † Robert Rafael and family
Theresita Richardson
Telma & Piet Vantooren and family (Netherlands)
Jenette Patten & family (Jamaica)
Brothers-in-law:
†Fernando Richardson and family
Rolando & Delia Richardson and family
Wilfredo & Maria Wilson and family
Patricio Wilson & family
Friends
Patricia Jones, her sister in life and love. Oneal Arnoud her trusted companion.
Joan van Heyningen her personal nurse, doctor and cousin.
Her Jamaican community, who she never left out and luckily they always check for her as well.
Our mother was surrounded by so many good friends, neighbors,
and confidants that it would be impossible to name them all.
It would be unfair to try, as in our grief we might forget a few.
The chats, before, during and after her weekday walks,
the sharing of stories, you guys definitely enriched her life.
Please know that we deeply appreciate each and every one of you for the kindness,
laughter, and love you shared with her.
She kept the faith and her Brothers & Sisters of the
Churches of Christ here and abroad meant the world to her.
Nieces, nephews, cousins and their respected families.
She was related to:
Richardson, Gayle, Wilson, Rustenberg, Hibbeler, Roels, Duinkerk,
van Heyningen, Jones, Parchment, Croes, Hope, Whitfield, Blijden, Appels,
Heyliger, Hughes, Lobles, Vantooren, Simmons, Viera, Brown
and many more family and friends too numerous to mention.
The opportunity for condolence will take place on Sunday,
September er 21st, 2025 from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm at the family home Mount Scenerystraat 13.
The funeral will take place at the Ad Patres Funeral Home & Crematorium
on Monday the 22nd of September 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm,
where after our Beloved Merline will be laid to rest in the Sabana Basora Cemetery
We apologize if during our grief we forgot to mention any name or family.
Dress code: No mourning colors, Merline is reunited with her beloved husband and in a better place so happy colors.
We regret that after the funeral we will not be receiving any condolences at home.
Staff and Management of Ad Patres funeral home extend their most sincere condolences to the bereaved family.
