“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
(psalm 23)
We hereby announce the passing of our
beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather,
great grandfather,teacher and friend:
Sylvester Paul
better known as “Meneer Paul, Teacher Paul, Grandi or Fox”
*28 September 1934 - †31 December 2024
On behalf of his
Wife:
† Mercedes Paul-Bell
Sister:
Veronica Paul
Brother:
†Sylvan Paul
Children:
Egla Paul
Cyria Paul and Gino Wever
Nigel Paul
Sharon Figaroa-Paul and Aldrick Figaroa
Grandchildren:
Nachandy Johnson, Shomahry Johnson, Nquan Johnson and Abdul Dastagir
Daniel Wever,Timothy Wever, Jaedon Paul, Izayah Figaroa, Laevi Figaroa
Like granddaughter:
Hannah Wever
Great granddaughter:
Vána Johnson
Like brother:
Osrick Toppenberg
Like son:
Perino Hodge
Niece and Nephews:
Arlette Paul Sylvan Paul Jr.
Fabian Paul Benson Paul
Great nices:
Geraldine Johnson, Candace Gumbs and others in Trinidad, U.S.A., Grenada
Great Nephews:
Derrick (Ricky) Johnson and others in Trinidad, U.S.A., Grenada
Sylvester was related to and/ or friends with:
Wever, Schmidt, Toppenberg, Friday, Principaal, illidge, Bryson,
Figaroa, Eights, Kross, Jean-Baptiste, Williams, Poulina, Zuylen,
Wells, Nicolaas, Croes, Peterson, Todman, Richardson
All his friends and acquantances in Bonaire.
Neighbors:
Bislip, Chen, Chin, Gomez, Kock, Lejuez,
Lucas, Peterson, Podolecki, De Vries
Close friends:
Willy Zuylen Clisiax & Bubu Nicolaas
Frank & Elly Fun Jean Wade
Henri Hoepel Sjef “Makamba”
God daughter:
Colleen Illidge
Special thanks
Special thanks go to Doctor Bos and Doctor Blanca for their kindness and dedication.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the nurses of the Edmund Harms Foundation,
Soraida and Marlena for their invaluable care during Sylvester’s final days.
A heartfelt thank goes to Mariela Noguera for her massage and exercises, which Sylvester enjoyed so much.
Our sincere appreciation goes to Heidi Dijkhoff and Minouche Lopez for their invaluable advice,
support and contribution to our mental health during Sylvester’s last days.
The wake will be held on Thursday, 09 January 2025 at The Olive Tree Funeral Care & Crematory in Sanicolas from 7pm – 9pm.
The Funeral service will take place on Friday, 10 January from 2pm to 4pm.
Instead of wreaths, please consider making a donation to the Edmund Harms Foundation.
If we have forgotten anybody in our grief, please forgive us.
No condolences at home after the funeral please.
