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A funeral service will be held at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Avenue, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Matt James officiating. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, September 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and at the church on Saturday, September 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Racine – Hilda Candace Small, 96, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on May 12, 1928, on the Caribbean Island of Barbados, Hilda was the daughter of Albert Fitzgerald Augustus Niles and Edna Adorothy (née Scantlebury) Niles. On November 11, 1953, she was united in marriage with Ormond Jarvis Small at St. Lucy Parish Church in Barbados. Ormond preceded her in death on April 22, 2004. Hilda’s life journey took her from Barbados to London, New York, Florida, and for the past five years, Racine, WI.
Hilda was a proud member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer and, for over forty years, a faithful and active member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, NY. She took great pleasure in cooking, gardening, window shopping, playing cards, and keeping up to date with everything going on in the lives of her family and friends.
She is survived by her children: Gwendoline Elaine DeSantos, Edna Arlene Small-Robinson, Junior Kay Anderson Small (Fourneldine), and Derek Ormond Small (Maria); her grandchildren: Andrea Small, Richard Small, Allison Louis, Fay Simon-Blugh, Monique Small, Derek Small Jr., Nichole Robinson, Eric Barno, Justin DeSantos, Breana Estrella, Jessica Small, Alyssa Rizzuto, Madison Small, Junior Small II, and Faith Small; great-grandchildren: Indira Findlay, Elijah Rodriguez, Adaunte Rodriguez, Essence Rodriguez, Stephon Small, Shawn Small, Julissa Small, Jarvis Small, Remydior Cantres, Moon Small, Amar’e Small, Poem Small, Tafari Blugh, Justyce Small, Tumaini Blugh, Asher DeSantos, Myles DeSantos, and Gray Rizzutto (whom she affectionately called “Lady Gray”); great-great-grandchildren: Zion Pettus, Zurich Pettus, Dimitri Small, and Kyro Small; and her sister, Violet Elise Goodridge. She is also lovingly remembered by a cherished extended family, including nieces, nephews, dear friends, and adoptive “sons and daughters,” with special mentions of Kendrick Reeves, Shirley Reeves and the Reeves family of Barbados, Jennifer P. Small of Florida, Elizabeth Pollard-Hooker of Baltimore, Kathy Jones of Wisconsin, and Christine Jensen of Arizona, all of whom Hilda held close to her heart.
Hilda was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Mia Jasmine Hilda Small; great-grandchildren, Mathais Rodriguez and Angel Small; and her siblings: Errol Lauriston Niles, Leslie Probyn Niles, Winston Niles, Aaron Belfield Niles, and Erla Ursula Niles. She was also predeceased by her brothers-in-law Gaston Small and Oscar Small, and sisters-in-law Benedica “Timpie,” Magdalene “Maggie,” Albertha “Dolly,” Babsie, Clara, Judith, and Euris.
A funeral service will be held at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2417 Drexel Avenue, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Matt James officiating. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, September 6th, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and at the church on Saturday, September 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Charles and Glorious Hicks and Family🌹 says
What a beautiful smile on a beautiful woman! Our sincere condolences 💐 to each of you. A precious gem has been offered and accepted. 🌹
Judi Smith- Boston MA says
Aunt Candace,
It was a pleasure to know and meet you. I will always remember the day trip to Brooklyn with your nephew (Cecil) and niece (Clovina) to surprise you. Oh ! you were so surprise and excited to see us. Gone but not forgotten. Your legacy will live on.
Rest in peace. ❤️
Arthur A Marsh says
Rest in peace, mother of my friend and for allowing me to eat at your table when we were all in NYC. A fellow Taurean is watching over us.
From Norma Hutson and family, in Barbados. says
Farewell to my aunt.
Vanessa Smith (née Goodridge) says
On behalf of my mother and only surviving sibling (Violet Goodridge, Barbados) with sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom, my aunt who was instrumental in the path that helped shaped my future. She has run her race and finished the course. May she rest in eternal peace.🕊️💐
Cousin Gina.
Harriet Cozier, niece of her only remaining sibling, Violet Goodridge of barbados says
On behalf of my husband Wendel, my son Dr Wendel, my daughter Tricia and myself, my expressions of sympathies go out to my cousins Gwendolyn, Arlene, Anderson and Derek on the demise of my aunt Candace. She introduced me to the streets of NY and helped me stretch the little money I had on my first trip to the USA in 1981. May you find comfort in quiet reflections.🤗🙏🏽
Yvette Richards says
Gwen, Andy, Arlene, Derek, & the Extended Families,
On behalf of me and my family, I send our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Mom. Mom was a wonderful, caring, and loving soul, always ready to step in as the need arose. She played her role and played it well. As the curtain drops and she gracefully exits, let us give her a bow and say farewell Mom. When we think of her, let us send her good wishes. May she rest in peace and on the bright, cloudless day, rise in glory. She will be missed.
Peace, love, & blessings to all,
Yvette, Lenny, & Family
Jennifer Small says
R.I.P mum.
Anonymous says
My Condolences to the Family and Prayers!
Fernella. Allen says
My Condolences to the Small family.
May her soul rest in peace and rise in glory.
Edna Loncke (Nancy) says
Tribute to Hilda Candace Small
First, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to Gwen, Andy, Arlene and Derek, and their families; as well as to all extended family members and loved ones.
We met Hilda Candace Small when we began attending St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Brooklyn. She always greeted everyone with a cheerful smile and showed genuine interest in their wellbeing.
She loved to sing and pray, especially during our Friday evenings Bible Study Group- “Share n’ Care”. She also loved to cook and share delicious meals. Her hospitality included providing refreshment after the 8:00 AM service on Sundays. Her cakes and sandwiches were always a delightful treat.
To the St. Gabriel’s family, she was Mother Small/Mom Small/Mom. She and her (late) husband, Ormond Jarvis Small, were in many ways, pillars of support for St. Gabriel’s Church.
Around 1993 Mom was elected the inaugural President of St. Gabriel’s Senior Citizens Group, which became popular for its programming and annual concerts. The performing group of ladies were nicknamed “The Golden Girls” and the Parish Hall where they performed became known as the “Golden Hall.”
Mom Small was independent minded and forward thinking as she diligently applied herself to building the Senior Center.
Mom’s generosity and community mindedness were not only evident at church. Her home offered warmth and care, to guests and persons who knocked at the door in need of solace, prayer, or other help.
Mom was a person of love and was very family oriented. She had many remarkable attributes in addition to her warm embrace, cheerful smile, dependability, and generosity.
We will surely miss Mom. May her soul Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
Clifford and Nancy Loncke and extended family.
Cecil & Cheryl Millington and Family says
Hilda Small, “Mother Small” as she was fondly called, was one of the wonderful persons I met at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, New York more than forty years ago. Relatively small in stature, she was one of the esteemed persons that was regular at worship and hard working in ministry. Among her special qualities she was charitable, humble, hospitable and pleasant in disposition. Such qualities were both an inspiration and an example to members of our Christian community. We are thankful to God for her devotion and dedicated service to the St Gabriel’s Episcopal Church community.
Our condolences to the children, grandchildren and families of Hilda Small. Mother Small, your work among us did not go unnoticed and we are proud to honor you with the title “Well Done, Thou Good and Faithful Servant.” May Your Soul Rest in Peace!
Jean Davis says
Our Condolences to the entire Small Family A great Lady!
The Davis Family