WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2023 – I am only now finding out about the death of this wonderful lady, Roberta Williama Sands, through this announcement in The Nassau Guardian on July 27, 2023. She was my ex-sister-in-law, and I developed tremendous respect and admiration for her during the six years I was married to her sister, Dr. Jean Turnquest.
She died at the aged 90 on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her residence of Oak Hill Road in Nassau, and as noted in The Guardian:
“She is survived by her daughters: Retired Justice G. Diane Stewart and Renee D. Lockhart; sons: Robert D. L. (Michelle) Sands, Dr. Basil Sands, and Dr. Hon. Duane (Laurika) Sands; grandchildren: Robert II (Georgette), Omar (Indira), Dana (Youleka) Stewart, Ashley Sands, Justin (Krysta) Lockhart, Dylan Stewart, Adrienne Sands, Lauren Sands, Kai Strachan, Basil, Tyler, Brett, Holly, Brandon Sands, Jonathan Lockhart, Nicholas and Mila Sands, Aysia Dorsette, Amadeus Durham-Sands, Elijah and Laurin Sands; great-grandchildren: Gabriella Sands, Derron, Dior, Damani Stewart, Mason Sands; sisters: Frederica McCartney, Veronica Grant, Jean Turnquest, Antoinette Miller, Leslie Archbold; brothers: Sir Orville A. Turnquest, Archbishop Patrick Pinder, Rev. Samuel (Gayle) Pinder, Rev. I. Ranfurly (Olga) Brown; brother-in-law: Dr. Bernard E. A. Rolle; sisters-in-law: Beryl Campbell, Christine Francis, Cheryl Sands, Orry Sands; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.”
My deepest, deepest condolences to the entire family. May her soul rest in peace, – Oswald T. Brown
