Esmeralda will always be remembered through her daughters

My Dear Dor
 
You  always did your best to make your mother happy and comfortable. I admired your fortitude in accomplishing this. Your sorrow will also pass. 
Rose Coates

Dear Dor,Joy and family,

Please accept my condolences on the death of your dear Mom. I know you will miss her so much as you loved and cared for her.

Marva (Jamaica)

I would be remiss if I did not mention that Esmeralda was my charming cousin.

I have always admired the care given by Joy and Dorothy to the very end.

My dear Joy and family,
The love shared among you all is obvious. On the occasions I have been with you all, it was a joy to see the interaction between you and your Mom, as well as your sister and brother. Take comfort that you did the very best for your Mom and that she enjoyed
the love, care and support of you all. We pray for the Lord to give you strength and comfort as you cherish
the wonderful memories of your dear Mom.

Bas & family

Dear Dor,
Shirley emailed me yesterday with the news of your mother's passing. The trauma associated with such a loss is never totally avoidable, no matter how much one expects it or prepares emotionally for it. You have my deepest sympathy of course and please convey the same to Joy. I now welcome you to the ever-growing company of orphans. The sorrow and the pain exists for now but this, too, will pass.
Earle

With deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother, Dor.  Be comforted that you and your family gave her all your love right up to the end.  May she rest in peace.
Phyllis Coates-Beckford (Jamaica)

Having twice met your mother, and seeing how happy and contented she was knowing that Dorothy and Joy were always around for her at one time or another,I thought this recent poem written by a 9 year old Canadian Grade 4 female student would capture how she felt about home knowing that her 2 daughters and 2 sons were always there for her. 
The Meaning of Home
Your heart belongs in a place called home
When you are there, you are never alone
It's more than just a place to live
It's a place where families love and give
It's a place where you care, a place where you share
Where you snuggle together in your favourite chair
In a home, happiness is all around you
It's a place where loved ones always surround you
A home is where you feel safe and warm
It's where you find shelter from a storm
Days filled with emotions, with laughter and tears
And even on days when it's all little fears
There are days to be shared and memories made
The love found in a home will never ever fade.

May her soul rest in peace.

Your mother was a warm, friendly and humorous lady. I enjoyed the time I lived with her and her family in Jamaica as well as visits in Florida. We all have to die but she will surely be missed. May her soul rest in peace.

It is with deepest sympathy that we extend sincere condolences to you Dorothy,  on the passing of your mom.
May she rest in peace.

                                      Herman and Merle Rauceo


Dear Dorothy,Joy and family. I share in the loss of your Mother, it was a pleasure knowing her, interacting with her at parties happy and dancing. Be consoled that she is happy and dancing in heaven. We will all miss her dearly

Dear Dorothy, Joy and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mom. As you mourn her loss be comforted by memories of the life you shared with her and the hope that time will heal all sorrow and bring consoling peace.

To the family of Mrs. "B" I wish you peace which brings comfort and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Mrs. "B" was like a mother and sister to me. We will all miss her. Love and peace.
                                             Winifred Rhoden-Rutherford (Orlando, Fl.)

To: Dorothy, Joy, Karen and the rest of the family
Please accept our heart -felt condolences.  God will watch over all of you. Your mother was an inspiration to all of us.

                  Ken and Maxine Nevers, Coral Springs, Florida

Joy,

Donald and I share in your sadness in the loss of Mother Dear, we pray your strength during this time of your bereavement.

Dear Enid - to you and family, we send heartfelt condolences.  We know you will miss her but take comfort in the fact that she lived a long life and made a wonderful contribution to humanity.  May her soul rest in peace.

Mrs. B was truly a lady who exhibited tremendous spirit, creativity,wit, warmth, a yearning for improvement, entrepreneurial insight and courage. She led by example and was a wonderful role model. Her life, indeed, should be celebrated. 

May her soul rest in peace.

To the  family of a dearly beloved mother, whose life was an example of a life touched by God. "Be assured this was a life complete in the Lord,- a task well done".  
Barbara Walker.

A mother who can be called blessed for her loving and caring spirit.
Dr. Desmond M. Walker

OBITUARY

Esmeralda Jenita Byfield

May 28, 1917 – September 14, 2014

McCracken Funeral Home

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