Wendy Veronica Massiah was born on 23 April 1958 in the parish of St John, Barbados, to George Whitfield Massiah (deceased) and Corley Silveta Massiah (née Evelyn).
She was a beloved sister to Zeeteah, Andrew, and Debbie, and a devoted mother to Leann, Leon, and Lamar. She was also a proud and loving grandmother to Lenelle, Landon, and Elise.
Wendy spent part of her early childhood in Barbados before moving to the United Kingdom with her mother and sister to join her father. She attended Heber, Friern, and Kingsdale schools. She later worked for the Department of Health, where she began in the typing pool and progressed to become a secretary.
In 1987, Wendy returned to Barbados, where she lived in Venture, St John. During her time there, she worked at R S Nichols & Sons, a haberdashery store, as Mr Boyce’s secretary.
Wendy was raised as a Seventh-day Adventist and held a quiet but strong faith throughout her life, often saying, “If it’s God’s will.”
She will be remembered as fun-loving, warm, and full of laughter — a happy soul who rarely complained and who brought joy to those around her. Wendy had a natural gift for friendship and was deeply valued by many. Those who knew her will remember her kindness, her humour, and her ability to make others feel at ease.
Wendy showed great strength and courage in her later years, choosing to face her illness privately. Her family are deeply grateful for the precious time they were able to spend with her towards the end of her life, where they were able to surround her with love and let her know how much she meant to them.
Wendy will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.
Dearest Wendy, you have gone from us but will remain forever in our hearts. Your lovely smile, your joy for life, humour and kindness were in you from childhood days to our friendship as adults. Rest in eternal peace. Beautiful friend. Beautiful soul🌹 Our condolence to the family.
My mind flickers back to fond memories of my childhood Wendy was always so warm and kind growing up in Adventist family attending church would be invited along with my sister by her for sabbath lunch. Kept in touch via social media when she returned to Barbados. Saddened to her of her passing. Beautiful soul Will never be forgotten still on my love till great getting up morning.🙏🏾✨
My Dearest Wendy, you're forever in my heart. Rest easy.
Condolences to family and friends.My thoughts are with you all.
Deepest condolences to family and friends of Wendy.
May she rest in everlasting peace. 🙏🏾
Wendy and Audrey in Sydenham Sept 2023
Wendy with us at Kingsdale School Anniversary 2019.
To Wendy's family, my sincere condolences... I will miss our link ups at the Angel Oak. I will miss our jokes and discussions. Her spirit will remain with me. From Pauline (Kingsdale)
Wendy's old school friends from Kingsdale School Alma,Wendy,Jacqui Jeanette and Sharon.
Wendy and Alma in Dulwich Park last year
Wendy at her mum's 85th birthday celebration.
Wendy in the garden at St Mary Newington Close. We worked with a photographer who took portraits of our residents
With her friends and neighbours at St Mary Newington Close. With our artist in residence
Taken one day after she finished work ❤️
Always loved taking pictures,
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