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Samuel Descartes also known as Sly-come or Sweet Sam
La Pointe, Mon Repos
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March, 04 2026

 

The family of Samuel Descartes, affectionately known as "Slycom" or "Sweetsam" of La Pointe, Mon Repos, sadly announces his passing.

Samuel was a remarkable man whose presence brought love, laughter, and joy to everyone around him. He was known for his kind heart, joyful spirit and the warmth he shared with family and friends.

Samuel departed this life on March 4th, 2026, at St Jude Hospital, at the age of 51 years old; leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and cherished memories.

 

He was predeceased by his mother Marie Descartes

 

His Father Denis Descartes, and his grandmother Dame Sessene Selipha Descartes

 

Left to mourn:

 

His Adopted Mother:

Emsuta Vasson of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

His Adopted Daughter:

Kimberly Robinson of the US

 

His Brothers:

Albert George also known as Botty Cox; Mechanic of La Pointe Cornelius Dorleon also known as Tikoo; Contractor of La Pointe Mon Repos

Mathurin Descartes also known as Mengo; caretaker of the Patience Early Learning Centre

Linus Descartes; Mechanic of La Pointe

Justin Solomon Descartes also known as Solo all of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

His Adopted Brother:

Leo Vasson of the United Kingdom

 

His Sisters:

Virginia Aimable also known as Vovo

Frances Descartes

Micah Cox

Patsy Vasson all of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

His Uncles

Jerome Pierre also known as Roy Blossom of Patience

Cuthbert Descartes also known as Pin of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

His Aunts:

Yvette Andrew also known as Pantween of St Croix

Septima Joseph of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

His Nephews:

Joshua George; Mechanic of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Griah of La Pointe

Corneil and Dale Amos both of St Croix

Claudius and Raymond Dorleon both of Saltibus

Kayous William of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Chanin Aimable

Gideon Harry of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Lindan Harry of Martinique

Joel Mentor; Soldier in the UK Army

Jessie Mentor of La Pointe

Justin Mentor; Barber of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Travis Descartes; Soldier of the UK Army

Chester Descartes

David William of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

His Nieces:

Vernessa William of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Melissa William of Augier

Raymona Dorleon of Saltibus

Mathurina Queenie Descartes; Teacher of the Mon Repos Patience Combined School

Onissa Descartes; Secretary at the Life Long teaming Department of the SALCC

Lina James of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Drucilla and OJ Descartes of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Necess Fenton of La Pointe; Teacher of the Mon Repos Patience Combined School

Tessa Descartes

Franzia Cox employee of Republic Bank

Mikella Cox

Pricilla Tiffany Cox student of the Vieux-Fort Comprehensive Secondary School

 

His Cousins:

Children of Roy Dorleon

Children of deceased aunt Maria Jeseline Serieux

Children of deceased uncle Morrison Ordo Dorleon

Children of Cuthbert Descartes

Children of deceased Uncle Mike Descartes

Children of deceased Uncle Keiven Descartes

Children of Evette Andrew

Children of Aunt Septima

Children of deceased Aunt Tye

Marian and family of Patience, Mon Repos

Herbert Dorleon also known as Uncle Herby and family of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

Brothers in law

Raymond William of La Pointe

Charles Aimable also known as Love

Bishop Franz Cox also known as Marky; Pastor of the Richfond New Testament Church of God

 

Sisters in Law:

Margarete George

Octavia Descartes both of La Pointe Mon Repos

Deborah Stephen of Environmental Health

 

One (1) God Daughter:

Christina William of La Pointe, Mon Repos

 

God Mother:

Josephine Aimable

 

Nine (9) grand nieces including:

Vernelle Chrissy Joseph

 

Five (5) Grand Nephews

 

Close Friends:

Veronica of United States

Triphonia of the United States

Joe of the United States

Leona Dorleon of Canada

Lyra Descartes known as Guenesse of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Brother Ryan of La Pointe, Mon Repos; employed with National Agriculture Diagnostic Facility

Luccie of Castries

Kent Smith of the US

Mark Norbert of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Precious Norbert of La Pointe, Mon Repos

Elizabeth Edmond also known as Doo-Doowah of St. Lucia

Honorable Jeremiah Norbert

Joseph Phillip Aimable also known as Papip

 

Other Friends too numerous to mention

 

Also left to mourn:

The Descartes family of La Pointe, Patience and Mon Repos

The Serieux family of La Pointe, Patience and abroad

The Dorleon family both here and abroad

The Robinson family of La Pointe

The Norbert family from La Pointe

The Vasson family of La Pointe Mon Repos

Ancillia Chastanet and family

 

Other families, neighbors and friends, too numerous to mention

 

The funeral service of our beloved Samuel Descartes also known as Slycom or Sweetsam will be held at Born Again Revival Tabernacle Church in Mon Repos on Saturday, March 21st, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Thereafter his body will be laid to rest at the Mon Repos Cemetery.

 

His body now lies at Rambally’s Funeral Parlour, La Tourney, Vieux Fort.

 

May he rest in perfect peace

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