Daphne Pyne

surrounded by loved ones. Affectionately known as 'Sunshine' to family and friends, Daphne

was born in Browns Town, St. Ann, Jamaica, on August 5, 1930 to Michael and Ethel Bernard.

She met the love of her life, Stanley Pyne, in Kingston, Jamaica and they were married in 1956.

Determined to give her family better opportunities, Daphne stepped out on faith and immigrated

to the United States in 1967, with Stanley and their children following 2 years later. They made

Plainfield, NJ their home for the next 27 years with their five children: Pauline, Spencer,

Michael, Noel, and Janice.

Daphne had a passion for the health profession and while she raised her children, became a

Certified Nursing Assistant. She was employed with John E. Runnels Hospital and retired after

25 years. Seeking a warmer climate in their retirement years, Stanley and Daphne packed their

bags and moved to Deltona, FL in 1994, where they lived until she was called home to be with

the Lord.

As the family matriarch, she instilled strong values in her loved ones by teaching them to be

strong, kind, loving, and giving people. She gave her love freely, but also practiced "tough love"

when it was needed. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly looks like.

Daphne had a warm smile, selfless spirit, and a great sense of humor. She loved to shop and

was a ‘fancy’ hat connoisseur. She also enjoyed crocheting, singing and watching her favorite

sports. Her utmost favorites were family gatherings, watching religious programs and eating

mangoes; if she could have them all at the same time she was in Heaven.

A dedicated worshipper, she gave her gifts, time, and talents freely to Greater Refuge Memorial

Church. She was a Senior Missionary and participated in various ministries. The Church family

loved her dearly and affectionately called her Mother Sunshine.

The kind of love our ‘Sunshine’ felt for us was unconditional and she will be sorely missed.

Preceded in death by her sisters Dorothy Simmonds and Catherine Richards; she leaves

behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 64 years, Stanley Pyne; a devoted sister

Una Bernard; her children, Pauline Arthur (Erno), Spencer Pyne, Michael Pyne (Maureen), Noel

Pyne (Cheryl), and Janice Salmon (Len); 15 grandchildren,10 great-grandchildren and a host of

nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Daphne Pyne’s legacy of kindness, love, humor, and compassion will live on forevermore. She

will be laid to rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel and

Cemetery located at 5000 County Road 46A Sanford, FL, by invitation only. Viewing will take place

from 10-11am with a Celebration of Life service immediately following.

Memorial contributions can be sent in her name to Greater Refuge Memorial Church located at

596 W. Church St. Orlando, FL 32805.

Flowers may be sent to Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel and Cemetery.

Greater Refuge Memorial Church

Mother Daphne Pyne Memorial Fund

Mail:

596 W. Church St, Orlando, FL 32805

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Debit/Credit Card: www.refugeorlando.com/donate

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