Sylvia Dornette (Brown) Beady

Sylvia Dornette (Brown) Beady, affectionately known as Susan, was born on May 5, 1963, in London, England to Jamaican parents Baltius and Norma Brown. The family migrated to the United States in December 1970 and settled in New Rochelle, New York.

Sylvia attended and graduated from Mayflower Elementary School, Albert Leonard Middle School, and New Rochelle High School before joining the United States Army in June 1984.

It was during her time in the Army that she met her beloved husband, Robert Beady in 1985. They were married on September 8th, 1988 and were blessed with two daughters, Dayna and Dianna Beady. This year, they were further blessed with their first granddaughter, Rian Rose, earning Sylvia the title of Grandma Turtle.

Sylvia had a deep love for travel, and her military service allowed her to fulfill her dreams of seeing the world. She lived in various states, including Hawaii, Maryland, Arizona, and Texas, as well as different countries such as Korea, which opened doors to explore other countries like China and Australia. Everywhere Sylvia went, she made it feel like home, collecting photographs and mementos along the way to preserve her cherished memories.

During her 20 years in the military, Sylvia served with distinction and was honorably retired with numerous accolades. She excelled in her military career, rising from Private to Major. She also pursued her education with a Bachelor of Science degree from Thomas Edison State College, and Master of Science degree from California State University at Dominguez Hills.

As a teenager Sylvia gave her life to Jesus Christ, and the love for her Savior never wavered. Wherever she went in the world, you can bet Sylvia would find a church. She was an active member at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Sylvia was dearly loved by her siblings and their spouses, Ronald & Pamela Newell, Jezel Guinea, Anthony & Valerie Brown, Stockley & Marthe Brown, and Robert & Joan Doig. She adored her 17 nieces and nephews: Marcia, Donald, Christine, Tricia, Joey, Omar, Danielle, Jackie, Denise, Lori, Jonathan, Jacqui-Pearl, Stephanie, Brandon, Casey, Akeem, and Zaire. She also had many grand and great-grand nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Sylvia and Robert shared a lasting love and partnership for 34 years. And she was beloved by her mother-in-law, Agnes Williamson, and brother and sister-in-law’s James Beady Jr., Jon & Andrea Beady, Chrys & Julius Alexander, Jackie & Ralph Mooring, Rosalyn Williams, and Regina Williams, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Sylvia's hands and mind were always filled with activity. She constantly created arts and crafts, explored new cooking skills, and even took up learning the piano in her last few months. She had a wonderful sense of humor and derived joy from living, loving, and bringing happiness to others.

Sylvia will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She nurtured many seeds of kindness and love which have also produced countless friends. Susan will forever be missed. She truly cared about others and sought ways to make others happy. “Let the party begin” as she would say, and may the joy bells of glory welcome her as she entered eternal rest.