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Official Obituary of

Mrs. Paulina Agatha Byam Thomas

November 13, 2024

Mrs. Paulina Byam Thomas Obituary

Ms. Paulina Agatha Byam-Thomas was born in Antigua on May 12, 1946, the daughter of Beatrice Casey and James Byam. She was a resident of Christiansted St. Croix, USVI and an active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church.

In accordance with God’s will, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, Paulina Byam-Thomas earthly journey came to an end. She went home to be with her husband St. Claire Thomas, Mother Beatrice Casey, Father James Byam, Son Dave George Sister Inetha Hughes and Nephew Shawn Joseph.

She leaves to cherish precious memories, her loving daughter Euclin Lake; Son-in-Law, Clarence Lake Jr.; nine grandchildren, Clarence Lake, Darrell Lake, Chantelle Lake (James Roberts); Devin George, Dave George, Devisha George, Shante George, Trinity George, Emonne George, Sincere George and Josiah George. Great Grandchildren, Milana Rose Lake and James Elijah Roberts. Brothers; Reynold Byam, Nesley Harley (Marcelle Harley). Sisters Maria Clerec and Elaine Joseph. Neices and Nephews; Alex Merchant, Claude Merchant, Claire Merchant, Janice Merchant, Karen Merchant, Sheanez James (Andrew) Narissa Harley, Iantha Harley (Junie) Wayne Byam, Dorette Byam, Ann Marie Browne Issac, Guivd Montoban (Mario) and Sherry Ann Browne Nicholas. Special friend William Ryan, many friends, Lake family, Cheryl Coates and family, Lewis family, Merna Samuel, Amerette, Tasha Modeste and many more too numerous to mention. She was like a mother to Calvin Richards and Allison Nugent.

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Services

Visitation
Friday
November 22, 2024

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Ray Williams Funeral Home
301 N. Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606

Funeral Service
Friday
November 22, 2024

2:00 PM
Ray Williams Memorial Chapel
301 N. Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606

Interment
Friday
November 22, 2024

Rest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery
4615 E. Hanna Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610

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