It is with a heavy heart to share that Mr. Joseph C. Blyden passed away peacefully and quietly at dwelling on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Mr. Blyden is survived by the following family, friends and community members.
Children: Dennis “Shabazz” Blyden, Dale “Malik” Blyden, Dean “Maha” Blyden, Dave “Kimbe” Blyden, and Daryl “Leviticus” Blyden
Daughters In-Law: Dahlia Blyden and Karen Stewart
Grandchildren: Aiesha Blyden, Khadija L. Blyden, Cephas Blyden, Jennells Blyden, Shervern Blyden, Darline Blyden-Noldand, Daryl Blyden, David Stewart, Malisha Blyden, Mahalia Blyden, Dean Blyden Jr., D’Metria Blyden, Kinia Blyden, Kineal Blyden, Jamal Blyden, Joyce Blyden, Anice A. Wilson, Anisha R. Wilson and Tiana E. Wilson
Great Grandchildren: Jahmere Blyden, Zarail Blyden, Arya Blyden, Arabella Blyden, Airess Blyden, Jazzmyn Joseph, Delani Henry, Amir Henry, Xinovia Noland, Xaiden Noland, Xylia Noland, Saariyah Blyden, Daryl Blyden Jr. and Harmony Blyden
Nieces: Esther Smith, Hanna Ryan, Golden Smith, Geraldine Smith, Ludene Smith, Uldean Smith, Janice Smith-Hodge, Monica Smith-Desir, Mariska Smith, Mario “Reggie” Smith Jr., Marisha Smith, Moira Smith, Marice Smith, Makai Smith, Make em Smith, Monea Smith, Ishara Nykila Monira Jendayi, Justina Smith, Dr. Taylor Shahid, Khayri Shahid, Ileta Blyden-Lettsome, Gracelyn Blyden, Janice Blyden-Thomas and Susanna “Susie” Blyden-Davis
Nephews: Lasima Tushinda M’Bilashaka, Taj Faraji Siwatur, N’Kobi Gonzalez, Romeo Maloney, Rye “Real Deal” Maloney and Rowan Maloney
Brothers: Alexander “Gold” Theophilus Smith, Austin Raymo, Peter Gonzalez, Wilbert “Styler” Blyden, Wilford Blyden, Alliston Blyden, Alfonzo “Bummy” Blyden, Andrew Chalwell, Andy Chalwell, Aston Malone, Kevin “Fish” Thomas, Kevis Thomas, Dwayne Davis and Cecil Hodge
Sisters: Juliette “June” Raymo-Shahid, and Carolyn Patricia Smith-Ottley
Sisters In-Law: Esther Blyden
Brothers In-Law: Noel Martin, Calvin Maloney, Nolan “Dicky” Davies, and Felix Thomas,
Dearest Communities, Extended Family, and Special Friends: The Frenchtown Crew, Michael J. Kirwan Terrace Housing Community, Smokey Frett, Nancy Camacho, Denise Donovan, Keith Jones (Godson), Faye Reed, Larry Pond, Ashley Ritter, Masaka Crique, Annette James and many more too numerous to name.
The celebration of Joseph C. Blyden’s life is scheduled to begin with the first viewing to be held at Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services on Thursday, June 5 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. On June 5 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., the family will also host a second viewing, with the funeral service to begin promptly at 11 a.m. at Christchurch Methodist, Market Square, St. Thomas. The interment will take place at the Easter Cemetery.
