“Like a bird
Singing in the rain,
Let grateful memories
Survive in time of sorrow.”
With immense sorrow and pain in our heart, we announce the passing of our beloved
mother, grandmother, sister and aunt:
Mrs. Shirley Sylvia Van Heyningen-Raymond
Lovingly known as “Mama Syl”
Sunrise January 26, 1938
Sunset February 16, 2022
Left to mourn are her:
Husband: † Clovis N. Van Heynigen
Children: Gerry Van Heyningen
† Shirley Patricia Van Heynigen Richards
Diana M.Van Heyningen Carty and Anthony Carty
† Rene M. Van Heyningen
Grandchildren: Nathaly ( Holland), Johnny (Holland), Lisa(Holland), Amaranta ( Holland,
Jamal (Holland), Nurisa Richards ( SXM), Nicole Richards ( SXM), Nigel Richards ( SXM), Atiba Hodge ( SXM), Alexander Carty ( SXM)
Great-grandchildren too many to mention
Sisters: † Louisa Raymond
Winifred Charles & family in Venezuela
Doris Raymond & family in Aruba
Philma Francis & family in England
Barbara Gordon & family in Canada
Amy Raymond & family in Curaçao
Brothers: † George Hamlet-Raymond
† Dennis Raymond
Randolph Raymond& family in Canada
Francis Williams & family in Canada
Goddaughters: Agnes Heyliger (USA)
Astrid Redhead (Holland)
Many nieces and nephews too numerous to mention
Special nephews: Guillermo Raymond & family
Michael Raymond & family
Like a daughter: Betty Heyliger
Like a son: Norris Richards
Close neighbours: family Dormoy, family Molina, family tromp.
The members of the holy cross Anglican church
A special thanks to the staff of Amada home, Dr. Boderie and Father Sidney Jacobs.
Our sincere apologies if during our time of grief, we accidentally forgot to mention any friends or family names.
The Funeral will take place on Saturday 26, February 2022 at Pray Funeral Home.
Mama Syl will be laid out from 9 am to 10.30 am followed by a service. Her body will be laid to rest in the central cemetery in Sabana Basora.
Opportunity for condolences: Pray Funeral Home San Nicolas
Friday 25 February 7pm-9pm.
After the funeral please No condolences at home
