Today we are celebrating the life of Cecil L. Haywood, who passed in peace on June 2, 2022 at the age of 88. Preceding in death were his mother Helinore Theresa and his father Lewis Haywood. Also his four siblings Ashley, Clyde, Beryl, and Jean. Surviving siblings are Karl and Marcelle.
Cecil was born in the parish of St. George's Grenada, on January 21, 1934. In Grenada he worked as an accountant at Julien's Company for several years. Later he migrated to the U.S. to join his wife Daphne of 64 years. Together they sort to create a better life for their family.
Cecil worked in retail at Abraham and Strauss in downtown Brooklyn, N.Y. where he was known in the neighborhood as the most dapper dresser on the block. Many admired his style of dress.
After retirement they moved to Florida. Cecil had an extraordinary gift for playing music by ear without having taken any formal lessons. This enabled him to use this gift as a hobby and eventually join a band with several friends. He played piano, guitar, and keyboards for his pleasure.
His main focus throughout his life together with his wife was to have the best life for his family. He was a very caring individual who showed compassion and empathy to anyone who needed it. He was admired and loved by family, friends, church goers.
Cecil will be fondly remembered by family and friends as a loving husband to his wife Daphne, his children: Stephen, Cathy, Jennifer, Bonnie(Lisa) and Jonathan Gibson (Son In Law). Grandchildren: Whitney, Christopher, Ariel, Domonique, Brianna, and Kiara. And 6 Great-grandchildren.
Thank You
The family will like to thank you for your prayers and support during this time. Your shared memories, comforting condolences and gestures of love are truly appreciated.
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