Sybil Goodridge

Sybil Goodridge obituary

Sybil Goodridge

Sybil Goodridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis Funeral Home - Mattapan on Aug. 13, 2025.

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Beautiful memories will always be cherished for the life and times of SYBIL GOODRIDGE formerly ARTHUR and known by many as "Shirley", aged 85 of Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly of Shop Hill, St. Thomas and Bank Hall/Grazettes, St. Michael. Entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and faithful Jehovah's Witness for over 40yrs.

Loving mother of Rose Arthur and her partner, Winston Goodridge and Troy Arthur.

Loving sister of Dalis Arthur. Grandmother of Nia Seale and Tikaya Goodridge and Kayla Goodridge. Aunt of Anthony Arthur and Denis Gittens; Roderick Arthur, Riley Arthur, Donna Arthur and Doris Arthur. Cousin of Ione 'Glendor' Gibson, Hesther (Hetty) Lewis, Geraldine Davis, Renaldo Niles. Avril Gibson, Merville Gibson, Markeith Gibson-Woodroffe, Lana Gibson-Blades, Owen Gibson, Ellingsworth Gibson and Linda Massiah and Anthony Simmons. Adopted Sister of Patricia Beckles. God-mother of Kemar Beckles; Mother in Law of Lindsay Simmons; Grandmother in Law of Patrick Messinger. Adopted Grandmother of Tatiyana Lott and Katrinia Brown and God-mother of Priscilla Brown. Relative of the Parris and Boyce families from Shop Hill, St. Thomas.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Sybil Goodridge's name to: The Urban Farming Institute, www.urbanfarminginstitute.org. Our mother was an avid gardener and could grow anything and shared this passion with everyone she met.

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Esna McKenzie-Brown

August 17, 2025

Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolence for the loss of your mother. We are so very sorry for the sad news, but are comforted that she rest in Jehovah's perfect memory. He promises to return our loved ones in his due time, when this type of news will be no more. May your precious memories comfort you until then. Best to all of you

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