Meldine P. Whitehall Sandiford

September 03, 1950 - May 22, 2024

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Obituary for Meldine P. Whitehall Sandiford

Meldine Sandiford, 73, of Roach Village, Barbados, passed away peacefully on May 22,2024, in Boston Massachusetts. Mel was a loving and caring person known for her generosity and culinary skills. She adored children, had a green thumb, and enjoyed cooking and traveling.

Mel dedicated her career to being a Nanny, caring for many children with love and compassion. She was a beloved member of the St. Cyprian Episcopal Church Community.

She is survived by her husband Leslie whom she loved very much, her grandson Korvonne Whitehall, her siblings in England: Stephen Burrowes, Allison Burrowes Her sisters Judy (Marie), Cecelia, Diane, Jennifer, Sonia, Carleen and Julia. Her brothers Michael, Errol and Paul.

Stepdaughter Anette and stepson Leroy, nephew-in-law David and wife Candace.

Aunts: Marcina Burrowes, Diana Ward, Maureen Elcock, Joan Harris and Jean Layne. Cousins: Robin Hines, Mark Layne, Chatawyne Burrowes, Alicia Sobers, Elias Ward, Edwinston Ward, Antonio Elcock, Adrian Elcock, Carl Harris, Dawn Innes, and many others.

Close friends: Betty Rock, Ingrid and Jeffery Knight, Janet Welch, Debra Lewis, Verna Murray, Monrelle and Patricia Williams and many others.

Mel was predeceased by her parents, grandparents and son Corey Whitehall, as well as many other relatives.

A ceremony to honor Mel’s life will be held on Saturday, June 8th at Saint Cyprian Episcopal Church, 1073 Tremont Street, Roxbury at 11:00 AM, with a visitation prior, beginning at 10:00 AM.

Mel will be deeply missed by all who knew her, but her memory will be forever in our hearts.

Services

8 Jun

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Saint Cyprian Episcopal Church 1073 Tremont Street Roxbury, MA 02120 Get Directions »
8 Jun

Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Saint Cyprian Episcopal Church 1073 Tremont Street Roxbury, MA 02120 Get Directions »
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  • June 08, 2024

    Francita Scott

    We are sadden at the loss of Meldine, May God continue to Bless you and the Rest of the family at this time of deep sadness. Fran and Don.

  • June 08, 2024

    Carleen Seale

    I am trying to hard to process this, it is still so hard to accept. I wouldn't be able to call Mel, to see her very beautiful smile, to laugh at her perky sense of humor, to enjoy the tasty meals that she so lovingly prepared, To hear her teased me about being short. I know she would say to me now, You better smile and pull yourself together, there's nothing to big for God to take you through. Try and take Carl of yourself and Carl". Mel, Rest in Peace, and rise in GLORY. I will always love you.

  • June 03, 2024

    Carleen Seale

    I can hear my sister Meldine's voice saying to me " You better remember that I am the 1st of my mother's children and the best looking too, I made the way for all the rest of you so when I speak to you , you better listen or I will cut your... Meldine loved her family. she would always say , " once you are not rude to me there's nothing I wouldn't do for you or give you. Mel and I had so many fun loving, beautiful times together. She would say to me , " We make a good team, I like to cook, you like to clean, we should go into business together ". I will miss her, she always ended our conversations with...I love you.