On the 18thJuly 1944 a beautiful bouncing baby girl was born to Agnes and Stafford Dean,whom they named CYNTHIA MARIA DEAN.
Cynthia began herearly education in Catholic Schools attending both St. Joseph and St. FrancisSchool and would later regale her children of the many tails she along with herbrother George encountered and how he would always be her protector in the manyincidents they incurred.
Cynthia met her soulmate at the very young age of 16 and instantly fell in love with a veryrambunctious fellow by the name of Harry Sands. They married soon after on the 19thAugust, 1960 in what became a bound that has endured for 54 years, a bound thatwill endure throughout eternity. Their union was blessed with six (6) living children.
Upon giving her lifeto Christ, Cynthia became an active member and contributor to the Dixie Churchof God for many years. She later moved on to Bahamas Christian Fellowship whereshe was involved in the Greeters’ Ministry for a substantial period and PrayerMinistries. She indeed found her extendedfamily that she loved dearly and would often pick up the phone to call them andfind out how they were doing when they neglected to come to church or she knewof a situation they faced.
Anyone who knew Cynthia,knew she was a prayer warrior. She spoke less and prayed often. Before she has a bad thought about anythingor anyone she would prefer to see the best and think of all the goodpossibilities of a situation. Her heart was pure. If someone said they would dosomething for her, she believed them and nothing and no one could advise herotherwise or pursued her to think otherwise. She was stubborn in this way, thatshe always preferred to see the good in people. She firmly believed that aman/woman’s word should be their bound. She loved the Lord and shared her lovewith the many children that she once took care of and grew up in her lifetime.
On the 25thDecember, 2022 after suffering a heart attack at the Princess Margaret Hospitalcaused by the cancer discovered in her uterus only months before, Cynthia’sheart slowed down and stopped. With Doctors being unable to resuscitate her,Cynthia quietly passed away on her favorite day of the year, Christmas Day.
Predeceased by her loving daughter Michelle Sands and dotingHusband, Harry George Sands.
Left with cherished memories are 2 daughters Micheline and Christine; 3sons Harry, Gregory and RicardoSands; 3 daughters in laws,Targina, Lakisha and Shannell 1brotherGeorge Dean; 1 adopted daughter Lisa Nabbie; 2 adopted sister Florence Greenslade and Agnes Miller; 12 Grandchildren Indira, Surnovia, Justin,Charae, Shanna, Ricargia, Jared, Carrington, Catalaya, Zion, Byron Thompson andJamal Nabbie; 2 Great GrandchildrenSerenity and Shannon; 1Sister-in-LawNina Dean; 2 Nieces Georgianna, Georgette and Melbird Dean 3 Nephews Lennyand Edward Dean 9 Nieces-In-LawJoann, Shirley, Lashan, Lavila, Coralee, Shirley, Mara, Christine, and Inez; 7 Nephews-In-Law Dewitt Noel Jr.,Richard, Orlando, Wesley, George Jr., Kenneth, Victor, Dwayne & Daryil,Shan & Wesley; Grand Nieces and Nephews; numerous cousins other relativesand friends including: Marva Mackey brothers Andrew and Osbourne Gordon, Livingston Sands , Ray Carey, Donald Davis. Children from Millet and MarvaSean Melbourne, Monique Williams, Princess Johnson, Charmane Coakley, ShantellKemp Brian Bethel, Darnell Bain, Janet Rolle, Cyntish Maycock Anthony &Marvin Brown and TheEntire Dean and Mackey Families, Registered Nurse Felicia Evans and the entireEvans Family, Mrs. Nelly Dean and Family, Mrs. Scott and Family, Sensei GregoryMcPhee and Family, Yvette and Marvia Greenslade & Family, Vernice Heastie& Family, Mrs. McNeil & Family; Sherry Brown & The Mackey Family, Ernest,Marge, Betty Dorothy, Siena, Pearline, Geraldine, Annamae, Cynthia and Ester,Evelyn Duncombe, The entire Duncombe Family, Sherry and Debbie McKay and Family,Shirley Wright & Family, Corrine Woodside and Family, Janet Bain &Family, Elliston Fynes and Family; Apostle Paul Butler and Elder Maxine Butlerand Family; The entire membership of Bahamas Christian Fellowship and The GreetersMinistry, Bro Dereck and Family, Leland and Denise Lavarity & Family, JenniferDuncombe & Family, Yvonne & Mathew Johnson, Sis Knowles & Family, ‘Bumper’Wenzel Hanna & Family, Howard Sturrup & Family, Sis. Roberts & Family,Sis. Karen & Family, Sis. Jill Clare & Family, Nathaniel Butler &Family, The King & Co. Family, The Management and Staff of BCPOU, The KellyHome Centre Family and the Cashiers’ Department, Theresa Wilmott & Family,Cyprianna Moss & Family, The Cunningham Family, The Pinewood GardensCommunity, Dr. Darron Halliday & Family, Dr. McQuay and the Entire Staff ofOak Tree Medical
