Cynthelia George Turnbull entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Caton Park Nursing Home in Brooklyn, New York.
Cynthelia will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Marvin Turnbull, and her cherished children:
• Patricia “Pat” Henry Merchant (Brooklyn, NY)
• Debra “Debbye” Turnbull (Brooklyn, NY)
• Deniece “DeeDee” Turnbull (St. Thomas, VI)
• Mervin “ Butchie” Turnbull (Woodmere, NY)
• Gervin “Gervie” Turnbull (West Palm Beach, FL)
She is also fondly remembered by her son-in-law Derryck Merchant daughter-in-law Tracey Turnbull grandchildren: Micheal Petersen, Carmelita Iboroma, Ja’Ida Turnbull, Nikita Turnbull, Sr., Tyrone Merchant, Shaquane Turnbull, Tyriek Turnbull, Jourdyn Rawlins, Jahmila Turnbull, Destiny Turnbull, Kymoy Phillip, and Kyjahmy Phillip; and great-grandchildren: Derrick Rawlins, Jr., Tyler Clarke, Zhia Lockhart, Nikita Turnbull, Jr., Aza Lockhart, Ahva Dior Turnbull, Lilani Turnbull, Bryonne Paul and Ximena Turnbull; nephews, Leslie “Boomba” Hedrington, Sidney George Jr., Verne George, Calhern George, Eric George, John George, Evan George, Ocinto Durante, Norman Durante, Selvin Durante, Everette William George “Eddie”, Charles “Greg” George, , Kimo George, Charles “Mickey” George, Anthony “Sweetie” George, Roland “Bobby” George ; nieces, Arita George, Brenda George, Marva George, Marigold George Russell, Bodil George Samuel, Maybelline Durante, Ruby Durante-Welch, Magarita Durante Frederick, Zelda George, Arona George DeWindt, Florentine George, Glancina Richards, Ruth “Shelly” George, Lisa George, Alicia Illis, Diana Wilkes, Ora George, Grethel George, Gaynel George, Ostina “Nan” George, Ruby “Girly Corriea, Jean George Price, Avril George Dozier ; brothers-in-law, Earlric Braithwaite, Raymond Smith, Justin Turnbull, Gavin Turnbull, Melvin Turnbull, Godwin Turnbull; and sisters-in-law, Lydia Turnbull and Juana George.
Cynthelia is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Charles Elias “Fletcher” George and Roselia Eliza “Rose” Dawson George; her dear children Shirley McIntosh and Phyllis Jackson; her brothers Uric Hedrington, Sidney E. George Sr., Vancito George, Wilmoth George, Ephel George, and Audaine George; sisters Ruth Lesmora George, Adeline Gibbs, Marigold Torres, and Clarisa Durante; as well as her grandchildren Shuana Parilla Rawlins and Malachi Turnbull. She also leaves behind many treasured cousins, and friends.
The extended family includes the George, Dawson, Turnbull, Industrious, Crabbe, Venzen, Frett, Stout, Green, Penn, Potter, Pickering, O’Neal, Lettsome, and Rabsatt families in Tortola and beyond.
Celebration of Life Services:
• First Viewing: Friday, June 20, from 4 p.m.–6 p.m. at Turnbull’s Funeral Home
• Second Viewing and Service: Saturday, June 21
o Viewing: 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
o Service: 10 a.m.
o Location: Blyden’s Memorial Chapel, across from Western Cemetery 2
o Interment: Western Cemetery 2
Turnbull’s Funeral Home and crematory services
