Sherrilyn Louise DeSilva “Tappy”

February 11, 2021

[Augustus Funeral Home and Cremation Service]

We regret to announce the passing of Mrs. Sherrilyn Louise DeSilva “Tappy”.

A Celebration of Life for the late Mrs. Sherrilyn Louise DeSilva “Tappy”, beloved wife to Roderick DeSilva, daughter of the late Mr. Dudley and Mrs. Jean White, loving mother to Mrs. Rodlyn Trott [Courtney], in her 73rd year of 10 Boundary Terrace, Hermitage Rd., Devonshire, will be held at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, on Friday, February 12, 2021 at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow at Marsden First United Methodist Cemetery, South Road Smith’s.

There will be no viewing.

Lovingly remembered by special sister: Karon Smith; special daughters: Maxceta Paynter [Brent] and Marcia Wilkinson [Allan Sr.]; aunts: Louise Daniels [Kenneth] and Elsa McKay; uncles: Carlton Smith [Barbara]; grandson-in-law: Isaiah Wales; brother-in-law: Sydney DeSilva [late Betty]; sisters-in-law: Gladys Tucker, Patricia Chaves [Vincent], and Judy Richardson [Eugene]; nieces: Kathy-Jean Smith, Robin Simmons [Derek], Ellan Smith, Najah Garcia and Alikah Philpott-Dickerson; great niece: Jayné Smith; great nephews: Joricho Mello, Jason Mello [Deceased], Aaron Simmons, Anthony Dickerson and Antoine Dickerson; cousins: too numerous to mention; special grandchildren: Allan Wilkinson, Jr., Allicia Ballanilla, and Marcal Wilkinson; godchildren: Robin Simmons, McInnis Looby, Danvers Seymour, Jr., Veronica Douglas, Gina Joyiens, and Shauntae Simons; special friends: Henry and Lavinia Trott, Carol Shiell, Gregory and Felicity Jacobs, Ralph and Astoria Edwards, Frances Breary and Family, Sandra DeSilva and Family, Elton Richardson and Family, Margaret Brewster and Family, Audra Dill and Family, Lynne Douglas, Dorothy Trott, Roydelle Matthews, Judy Seymour, Delores Glasford, Lorraine Williams, St. Philip A.M.E. Church Family, and The Pro Shop Ltd. Family.

Special thanks to the P.A.L.S. team, Dr. Sharon Alikhani, Nurse Rosa Ward and Caregiver, Dannielle Furbert for their professional care and moral support during this transition, Rev. Milton Burgess, and Pastor Dean Smith. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted in her memory to P.A.L.S. accessing their website at www.pals.bm or to the St. Philip A.M.E. Church Local Y.P.D.

Bright colours may be worn.

Live Stream via:
FACEBOOK – St. Paul AMEC Bermuda
ZOOM ID: 856 1261 7618
Passcode: Tappy

Covid-19 precautions are to be observed and are required to have a maximum limit of 20 person in the chapel at any given time. Mask and hand sanitation will be required and social distancing observed.

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