Dame Patricia Symmonds

Name: Dame Patricia Symmonds
Start: 2020-06-19
End: 2020-06-19

DAME OLGA PATRICIA SYMMONDS, DBE, GCM, late of Bank Hall Road, Bank Hall, St. Michael entered into rest on Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Sister of the late Algernon and Noel Symmonds.
Aunt of Peter and Donna Symmonds.
Sister-in-law of Gladwyn Symmonds.
Aunt- in-law of Marie-Jeanne Symmonds.
Great Aunt of Marie-Ange and Andrew Symmonds.
Relative of the Symmonds, Harper, Harris and Rice families.
A service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Friday, June 19, 2020 at James Street Methodist Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 2:00 p.m. for the service. The cortege will then proceed to Westbury Cemetery for the interment. Flowers may be sent to Lyndhurst Funeral Home, Passage Road, St. Michael, no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday. The body of the late Dame Olga Patricia Symmonds, DBE, GCM will repose in the Colin Parkinson Memorial Chapel, Lyndhurst Funeral Home on Thursday, June 18, 2020 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Due to social distancing restrictions, persons must be seated six feet apart unless of the same household. It is estimated that approximately105 persons can be accommodated at the church.

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Date

Jun 19 2020

Expired!

Time

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Local Time

Timezone: America/New_York
Date: Jun 19 2020
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Funeral Director

Peter Griffith

Phone

(246) 426-4170

Email

funerals@lyndhurstfuneralhome.com

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Colleen Winter-Brathwaite wrote on June 26, 2020 at 10:15 am

Dame Patricia Symmonds was a beloved and highly respected educator, counsellor, and administrator.

She was also my dear friend.

Her influence will be keenly missed for she has, "built a memorial longer lasting than bronze."

Farewell my friend.

Reverend Sandra Hazell née Taitt wrote on June 21, 2020 at 9:05 pm

The Lord bless her and keep her, the Lord make His face to shine upon her and be gracious to her, the Lord lift up His countenance upon her and give her his peace..
My condolences to the Symmonds family.
My deputy Principal and Principal, 1971-1977. Dame Patricia made a significant impact on my life. Her last advice was given to me in 1997 when I was contemplating the Ordained Ministry, This one I took.

May she rest with Christ and be raised with Him in glory.

Marcia Bruce Gelfand wrote on June 20, 2020 at 9:59 am

My condolences to the family of my Headmistress. She was an example of what is possible for our young ladies.

Anele Weekes wrote on June 19, 2020 at 5:21 pm

Sincere condolences to the family of Dame Patricia Symmonds. She was the epitome of grace and dignity and was a wonderful Headmistress, who was loved by her many students. I will never forget the influence she had on my life. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Myrna Belgrave wrote on June 19, 2020 at 2:02 pm

Pat, May your light continue to shine as you continue your journey. Condolences to the family.

Shelley Blades wrote on June 19, 2020 at 1:58 pm

Condolences to my hero Dame Patricia..
Rest in peace with the angels..You have made an indelible impact on our lives...
Thank you for all your help while being at The St.Michaels School..

From Agnella and Shelley Blades.

Anthea Maxwell wrote on June 19, 2020 at 1:52 pm

My sincerest condolences go to the family of the late Dame Patricia Symmonds. She was my principal for the time I was at The St Michael School as part of the new era of the school the entrance of boys.
May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Anthea Maxwell

Audrey Bryan and Shelley Saul wrote on June 19, 2020 at 1:51 pm

Our sincere condolences to the family of Dame Patricia Symmonds. We are thankful for her heavy influence on our lives and for granting us the opportunity to be part of her teachings, leadership, mentorship, continued care of our progress beyond school lives as adults. We will forever value her examples as a person and as our Headmistress. We loved her and we are appreciative to God for allowing us into her life. Lots of love and care for the families and she departs from earth into another form. Sleep in peace, Dame Patricia from Audrey, Shelley and our entire Saul families

Judy Layne-Banks wrote on June 19, 2020 at 1:20 pm

I am very sad at the news of Dame Patricia's passing.We have continued a special friendship after I left the school as a student.We kept in touch by phone and I usually visited her when I am home on holiday.She has been a blessing in my life.
She will rest in peace.
My sincere sympathy to all the members of her family .

Wendell and Angela Goodin wrote on June 19, 2020 at 12:58 pm

Our sincerest condolences to Donna, Peter, Aunty Gladwyn and the entire family. We will cherish the wonderful memories. May Aunty Pat Rest in Eternal Peace. ???

Lisa Greaves Richards wrote on June 19, 2020 at 12:27 pm

I am saddened that I couldn’t be present to wish Auntie Pat farewell. She has left an indelible mark on my life. Condolences to Peter, Donna, Auntie Gladwyn, Marie-Jeanne, Marie-Ange and Andrew. May she Rest In Peace.

Abigail Brewster wrote on June 19, 2020 at 9:10 am

My deepest sympathy goes out to Ms symmonds remaining relatives and close friends.
She was my English teacher for a while at the St Michaels girls. And Head mistress for a short time
Rest in peace fine lady and rise in glory ?

Joyanne E. Blackman-Jarvis wrote on June 19, 2020 at 8:45 am

On behalf of my family and I, I wish to extend our sincere condolences. Dame Patricia made a significant impact on my life, first as a student of the St. Michael School and then when I left school. I last saw her at a book signing at Cave Shepherd Vista and we spoke about many things. She asked that once I had completed reading the book, I should call her and discuss it. That I did and what an enriching conversation it was. Many lessons she taught have been cemented in my memory. I am forever grateful to her!
May she rest in peace and rise in glory!

Joy Ann Thomas-Nurse wrote on June 19, 2020 at 8:37 am

My condolences to the family of Dame Patricia. R. I. P.

Joy Ann & Lucille Thomas

Carolyn Parris-Boyce wrote on June 19, 2020 at 7:24 am

I cherish many many fond memories of working with Auntie Pat at St. Michael’s. She will surely Rest In Peace after such a wonderful contribution to Education and to our country. Sincere condolence to you Peter and Donna. Much love
Carol

Eddie Haynes wrote on June 19, 2020 at 2:18 am

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Patricia. She has left us to join the glorious band of those who have gone before..farewell Dear Dame Patricia..farewell. We will miss your ever present smile and gentle manner.I will be forever grateful for the wonderful assistance you provided to me with my 'A level ' English ???????? My sincerest condolences to Peter,Donna, the family and friends of Dame Patricia ????????
Eddie Haynes
Tucson Az.

Rosemary Yearwood wrote on June 19, 2020 at 12:05 am

Sincere Condolences to the Symmonds family on the passing of Dame Patricia Symmonds.

Dame Patricia was a mentor to many students who attended the St. Michael School.

May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Sheree Jones wrote on June 18, 2020 at 9:08 pm

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Miss. Symmonds.You had a profound impact on my life and I am eternally grateful. May she Rest In Peace.

Erla Best wrote on June 18, 2020 at 6:14 pm

Sincerest condolences to the Symmonds family. May God comfort you at this time. May Dame Patricia rest in peace.

Sylvia Arthur-Hurdle wrote on June 18, 2020 at 5:15 pm

Sincere condolences to the family of the late Dame Patricia Symmonds, especially to Peter and Donna.

Dame Symmonds was one of my most loved teachers at St Michael's Girls' School and even after her retirement, we kept in touch whether it was The Alumni Association or the BLP Conferences.

May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Philip Osborne wrote on June 18, 2020 at 4:37 pm

To Peter, Donna and the entire Symmonds family:

My sincerest condolences on her Dame Patricia's passing. I will always remember her.

Philip Osborne,

Glynis Waldron wrote on June 18, 2020 at 4:13 pm

Please accept my deepest and sincerest condolences.
Dame Symmonds was crucial to my acquisition of linguistic skills and language competence, to my recruitment at the United Nations in Paris and to the character building and moral compass that have enabled me to stay the course in the past forty years.
May Dame Symmonds rest in peace

Hazel Norville wrote on June 18, 2020 at 1:46 pm

Remembering Dame Patricia Symmonds with great affection. I am grateful to her for her strict yet gentle guidance to me and several other students SMGS.
Condolences to all relatives and friends
May she rest in peace and rise to eternal glory.

Eugenia Edey wrote on June 18, 2020 at 6:56 am

Sincere condolences to Donna and Peter
We cannot say and we will not say that she is dead- she is just away.
With her tender smile and a wave of the hand
Think of her just the same we say
She is not dead, she is just away.

Leah Green wrote on June 16, 2020 at 1:27 pm

Donna and Family,

Please accept condolences from the Green family, Tyrone, Hazel and Leah. May God provide you with strength during this time.

Beverley Grant wrote on June 16, 2020 at 6:00 am

I will miss you my friend,you were a gem. My deepest sympathy to her entire family. May she Rest in Peace .

Clive and Julie Griffith and family, Spring Hill, Florida wrote on June 15, 2020 at 10:36 am

Sincere condolences to Donna, Peter, Aunt Gladwyn and the entire family on the loss of beloved "Auntie Pat" a "gem" who dedicated her life to educating the youth, especially those of the St. Michael School. We are truly grateful! Our family also appreciates her loving friendship through the years! Praying that God will comfort you at such a time as this! Blessings and love! May Auntie Pat Rest in Sweet, Perfect Peace!

Charmine Ottley wrote on June 14, 2020 at 9:47 pm

She willl live on in our memories. Continue to rest in peace Dame Patricia. Be strong Donna.