In Loving Memory of Decima Baptiste (Jno Baptiste) Sunrise: November 28, 1966 Hometown: Castle Bruce, Commonwealth of Dominica

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Decima Baptiste (Jno Baptiste), a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. Born on November 28, 1966, in Castle Bruce, Dominica, she was the cherished daughter of Louisa and Marcus Jno Baptiste.

Decima leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and dedication to her family. She was the proud mother of:

· Jameson Dave Bannis

· Zita Ardenoy

· Alix Henderson Durand

· Delon Garvy Jno Finn

Her joy was multiplied through her beloved grandchildren: Troy Ethan Durand, Naleah (Laya) Bannis, Emrys Ardenoy, Kaz Jameson Durand, and Maely Ardenoy.

She is mourned by her loving siblings:

· Ferdinand Talbert

· Ingrid Paschaline Edwards

· Alicia Stephenson

· Karen Eula Baptiste

· Lester Jno Baptiste

· Josette Austrie

· Alie Mc Pherson Jno Baptiste

· Janice Jno Baptiste

Her legacy continues in her many nieces and nephews:

· Alicia, Melissa, and Ariana Talbert

· Urania Davis

· Kimberly and Lenora Stephenson

· Karlen Leanna Merrifield

· Sara Rowan Baptiste

· Jhamiah Alieyah Jno Baptiste

· Ferdison, Addison, and Bryson Talbert

· Ural and Uriah Edwards

· Justin Stephenson

· Karl Jno Baptiste

· Shane Baptiste

· Jovann Austrie

· Alie Jhamari Jno Baptiste Jr.

Grand nieces and Nephews: Ethan, Elias and Elizabeth Davis, Kelsey and Kaylee Edwards, Julian Foreman, Amarie Austrie and Wesley Men.

She is also lovingly remembered by her in-laws

· Sister-in-law: Rosalie Jno Baptiste

· Brothers-in-law: Justinian Stephenson and Johnny Austrie

She was surrounded by a wide circle of extended family including numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, among them:

· Aunts: Anastasie and Sarah Wiltshire, Yvette James, Veronica Steele, Olive Watts, Maria Prevost, and Helena Talbert.

· Uncles: Jude, Francis, Moses and Simeon Wiltshire, Peter, Shakespear and Nicodemus Christmas, Clayton Jno Baptiste, John, and Rock Clarke.

· Cousins: Members of the Christmas, Burkett, Jno Baptiste, Clarke, Wiltshire, Pierre, Austrie, Prevost, Talbert, Roberts, and Graham families

Decima's life was also enriched by her dearest friends, including Octavia Drigo, Keithroy Haynes, Joan Samuel, Kim Baptiste, Joseph and Gasper families, and her devoted friends and colleagues at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Decima loved to travel. She will always be remembered for her warm spirit, boundless generosity, and unwavering love for her family and friends. Her kindness touched countless lives, leaving behind a void that can never be filled, but also a legacy that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

May her soul rest in eternal peace