Ms. Sadie
PATRICIA OCTAVIA DIXON,
LL.M (Dist), LL.B (Hons), Attorney-at-Law
Bank Secretary of the Central Bank of Barbados; and Chancellor of the Diocese of Barbados
Late of 2 Culpepper Development, St. Philip
Aged: 54 Years
At
The Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels
St. Michael’s Row, Bridgetown, St. Michael on Saturday, 1st November, 2025 10:00 a.m.
Interment
The Cathedral Churchyard
Officiating Ministers
President
The Rt. Rev’d Michael B. St. J. Maxwell, M.A. Bishop of Barbados
Preacher
The Most Rev’d Dr. John W. D. Holder, CBE, LLD Retired Diocesan Bishop and Archbishop of CPWI
The Dean
The Very Rev’d Dr. Jeffrey D. Gibson
Sadie
Assistant Curate
The Rev’d Re-Shan A. White, B.A.
Hon. Assistant Curate
The Rev’d Richard O. Alleyne
Priest-in-Charge of St. Joseph and St. Aidan
The Rev’d Bernard Been, M. Sc.
Organist/Choirmaster
Mr. John F. Bryan, B.Sc., BMus.
The Choir
The Cathedral Choir
Pre-Service
Tributes:
Master of Ceremonies (Novaline Brewster)
Steel Pan Selection – Mr. Hashim Durant
Erdiston Model Mixed School Class of 1982 | Ms. Barbara Kathy Marshall
University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus Class of 1992 | Chief Magistrate - Ian Weekes
Sandiford-Lucas Trust, Church of the Holy Trinity | Dr. Hensley Sobers- Trustee
Solo | Chad Montplaisir
Solo | Edwin Yearwood
Order of Service
(The coffin is covered with a Funeral Pall symbolising the faithful being clothed in Christ through baptism)
Organ Prelude
Opening Sentences
Entry of Servers, the Bishop, Archbishop,The Dean, other Clergy and Bier
Reception of the Body
Welcome - The Dean
Ms. Sadie
HYMN: 797 | “Praise to God who reigns above”
Praise to God who reigns above binding earth and heaven in love; all the armies of the sky worship his dread sovereignty.
Seraphim his praises sing, cherubim on fourfold wing, thrones, dominions, princes, powers, marshalled might that never cowers.
Speeds the archangel from his face, bearing messages of grace; angel hosts his words fulfil, ruling nature by his will.
Yet on man thy joy to wait, all that bright celestial state, for in Man their Lord they see, Christ, the incarnate Deity.
On the throne their Lord who died sits in Manhood glorified; where his people faint below angels count it joy to go.
O the depths of joy divine thrilling through those orders nine, when the lost are found again, when the banished come to reign!
Now in faith, in hope, in love, we will join the choirs above, praising, with the heavenly host, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Words: Richard Meux Benson (1824-1915)
Tribute | Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados
Musical Tribute | Ms. Gaye Gajadhar
Tribute | Miss Jahzara and Miss Solange Holford
The Eulogy | Ms. Cherri-Ann Dixon-Holford
HYMN 182 | “The Strife is o’er, the battle done”
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
The strife is o’er, the battle done now is the Victor’s triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung:
Death’s mightiest powers have done their worst, and Jesus hath his foes dispersed; let shouts of praise and joy outburst.
On the third morn he rose again glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain:
Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee from death’s dread sting thy servants free, that we may live, and sing to thee
The
Collect
PRESIDENT: Let us pray.
Almighty God, we remember before you today your faithful servant Sadie Patricia Octavia, and we pray that having opened to her the gates of larger life, you will receive her more and more into your joyful service, that with all who have served you in the past, she may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
All: Amen.
(The Congregation sits)
The First Lesson | Ecclesiasticus 44:1-10, 14-15
Lector: Ms. Claudia Clarke
(The Choir stands; the Congregation sits)
Psalm 23 (Crimond)
The Lord’s my Shepherd, I’ll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green: he leadeth me The quiet waters by.
My soul he doth restore again And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness E’en for his own name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale, Yet will I fear no ill; For thou art with me, and thy rod And staff me comfort still.
My table thou hast furnished In presence of my foes; My head thou dost with oil anoint, And my cup overflows.
Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me, And in God’s house for ever more My dwelling-place shall be.
(All sit)
Second Lesson | Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17
Lector: Mr. Michael Alleyne
(The Congregation stands)
Sadie
Gradual Hymn 495 | “Amazing Grace - How Sweet the Sound”
Amazing grace - how sweet the soundthat saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ’tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun, we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise than when we’ve first begun.
The Holy Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12
Gospeller: The Rev’d Re-Shan O. White
(The Congregation sits)
The Sermon | The Most Rev’d Dr. John W. D. Holder
(The Congregation stands)
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins. the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Ms. Sadie
(The Congregation kneels or sits)
THE
PRAYERS | Ms. Krystal Wallace
LEADER: For our sister Sadie Patricia Octavia, let us pray to the Lord Christ who said, “I am Resurrection and I am Life”.
LEADER: Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress: draw near to us who mourn for Sadie Patricia Octavia, and dry the tears of those who weep.
ALL: Hear us, Lord.
LEADER: You wept at the grave of Lazarus your friend: comfort us in our sorrow.
ALL: Hear us, Lord.
LEADER: You raised the dead to life: raise our sister to eternal life.
ALL: Hear us, Lord.
LEADER: You promised paradise to the thief who repented: bring our sister to the joys of heaven.
ALL: Hear us, Lord.
LEADER: Our sister was washed in Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit: give her fellowship with all your saints.
ALL: Hear us, Lord.
LEADER: Our sister was nourished with your body and Blood: grant her a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom.
ALL: Hear us, Lord.
LEADER: Comfort us in our sorrow at the death of our sister. Let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope.
PRESIDENT: Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our sister Sadie Patricia Octavia, who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that her death may recall to us your victory over death, and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father’s love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit to the ages of ages. Amen.
(The Congregation sits)
Sadie
Expression of Condolence
The Right Rev’d Michael B. St. J. Maxwell, Bishop of Barbados
Presenters of the Elements
Ms. June Breedy
Ms. Rosaline Prescod-Preudhomme
Ms. Ruan Hummphey
OFFERTORY HYMNS:
(During which your gifts to the glory of God will be gratefully received in support of St. Michael’s Cathedral Restoration Fund and the Sandiford Lucas Trust, Holy Trinity Church). The Sandiford Lucas Trust is a Charitable Trust that helps vulnerable persons with a focus on the provision of educational support and mentorship to young persons in the Parochial District of the Church of the Holy Trinity.
Hymn 819 | “For All the Saints who from their labours rest”
For all the saints who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesu, be for ever blest. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness still their one true light. Alleluia. Alleluia.
O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them, the victor’s crown of gold. Alleluia. Alleluia.
O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia. Alleluia.
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia. Alleluia.
The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia. Alleluia.
But lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia. Alleluia.
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Sadie
Hymn 363 | “Angel-Voices, Ever Singing”
Angel-voices, ever singing round thy throne of light, angel-harps for ever ringing, rest not day nor night; thousands only live to bless thee and confess thee
Lord of might.
Thou, who art beyond the farthest mortal eye can scan, can it be that thou regardest songs of sinful man? Can we feel that thou art near us, and wilt hear us?
Yea, we can!
Yea, we know that thou rejoicest o’er each work of thine; thou didst ears and hands and voices for thy praise design; craftsman’s art and music’s measure for thy pleasure all combine.
In thy house, great God, we offer of thine own to thee; and for thine acceptance proffer all unworthily hearts and minds and hands and voices, in our choicest psalmody.
Honour, glory, might and merit thine shall ever be, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Blessèd Trinity!
Of the best that thou hast given, earth and heaven render thee.
THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE INVITATION
Easter Anthem | “Christ our passover” Arranged by J. Scott (To be chanted by the Choir)
(Holy Communion will be administered at the High Altar and at the Altar Rails in the Nave. The Ushers will facilitate the administration.)
Sadie
HYMNS for the Administration of the Holy Communion:
Hymn 569 | “Alleluia, sing to Jesus!”
Alleluia, sing to Jesus! His the sceptre, his the throne; alleluia, his the triumph, his the victory alone: hark, the songs of peaceful Sion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood.
Alleluia, not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; alleluia, he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how: though the cloud from sight received him, when the forty days were o’er, shall our hearts forget his promise, ‘I am with you evermore’?
Alleluia, Bread of angels, thou on earth our food, our stay; alleluia, here the sinful flee to thee from day to day: Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth’s Redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea.
Alleluia, King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own; alleluia, born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne: thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest; thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the Eucharistic feast.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; alleluia to the Saviour, who has gained the victory; alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity; alleluia, alleluia to the Triune Majesty.
Immaculate Mary!
Our hearts are on fire; That title so wondrous, Fills all our desire.
Chorus:
Ave, ave, ave, Maria; Ave, ave, ave, Maria.
We pray for God’s glory, May His Kingdom come; We pray for His Vicar, Our Father and Rome.
We pray for our Mother, The Church upon earth, And bless, sweetest Lady, The Land of our birth.
We pray for all sinners, And souls that now stray. From Jesus and Mary, In heresy’s way.
In grief and temptation, In joy, or in pain, We’ll seek thee, our Mother, Nor seek thee in vain.
O bless us, dear Lady, With blessings from heaven, And to our petitions, Let answer be given.
Hymn | “Immaculate Mary!”
Now to God be all glory, And worship for ave, And to God’s Virgin Mother, And endless Ave.
Our homes and our country, We place in thy keeping. To love and to serve Thee, In gladness and weeping.
We pray for the Church, In the hour of her mourning. We pray for all sinners, Still deaf to Thy warning.
We pray for the Vicar Of Christ on whom presses, The weight of the world, And its cruel distresses. O Queen of the Rosary, Be thou our salvation, Our refuge in life, And our true consolation.
Ms. Sadie
Hymn 168 | “Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem”
Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem, cleave the skies with shouts of praise; sing to him who found the ransom, ancient of eternal days, God of God, the Word Incarnate, whom the heaven of heaven obeys.
Ere he raised the lofty mountains, formed the seas, or built the sky, love eternal, free, and boundless, moved the Lord of Life to die, fore-ordained the Prince of princes for the throne of Calvary.
There, for us and our redemption, see him all his life-blood pour! There he wins our full salvation, dies that we may die no more; then, arising, lives for ever, reigning where he was before.
High on yon celestial mountains stands his gem-built throne, all bright, midst unending alleluias bursting from the sons of light; Sion’s people tell his praises, victor after hard-won fight.
Bring your harps, and bring your odours, sweep the string and pour the lay; let the earth proclaim his wonders, King of that celestial day; he the Lamb once slain is worthy, who was dead, and lives for aye.
Laud and honour to the Father, laud and honour to the Son, laud and honour to the Spirit, ever Three and ever One, consubstantial, co-eternal, while unending ages run.
Hymn 178 | “O sons and daughters, let us sing!”
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of heaven, the glorious King, o’er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! Alleluia!
That Easter morn, at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! Alleluia!
An angel clad in white they see, who sat, and spake unto the three, ‘Your Lord doth go to Galilee.’ Alleluia! Alleluia!
That night th’ Apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear, and said, ‘My peace be on all here.’ Alleluia! Alleluia!
When Thomas first the tidings heard, how they had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples’ word. Alleluia! Alleluia!
‘My pierced side, O Thomas, see; my hands, my feet I show to thee; Not faithless but believing be.’ Alleluia! Alleluia!
No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side; ‘Thou art my Lord and God,’ he cried. Alleluia! Alleluia!
How blest are they who have not seen, and yet whose faith has constant been; for they eternal life shall win. Alleluia! Alleluia!
On this most holy day of days, to God your hearts and voices raise in laud, and jubilee, and praise. Alleluia! Alleluia!
POST COMMUNION PRAYER
Hymn | “Child of God ”
Child of God arise and shine
On this Harvest Day how fine
Guard our nation and our land
Every child and every man
Those who reap and those who plant Come together and chant
Thank Him for the fruits of earth
Praise the Lord for all their worth
Child of God arise and shine
Let your beams with radiance shine Praise Him for the lovely sun
Brightening the world around Praise Him also for the rain
As it helps to ripen grain Into peppers, okras, beans Sprung from very tiny seeds.
Child of God arise and shine
On our waters pure and fine
Thank Him for the boat and sea That bring fish for you and me For without His help we’re lost By the waves and tempest tossed Praise Him for sun, sea and land
Feeding us now by His mighty hand.
Child of God arise and shine
On this Harvest Day how fine
For he’s our Creator, God He alone gives us the power
Working for Him hour by hour
Praise to God and Glory be Now and through eternity.
Written by Wilma Dixon, Barbados, 2000
Ms. Sadie
PRESIDENT:
The Commendation | The Right Rev’d Michael B. St. J. Maxwell
Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints,
ALL: Where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.
PRESIDENT:
You only are immortal, the creator and maker of humankind: and we are mortal, formed of the earth and to earth shall we return. For so did you ordain when you created me, saying. “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
ALL: Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.
PRESIDENT:
Let us commend our sister, Sadie Patricia Octavia, to the mercy of God our Maker and Redeemer.
Deliver your servant, Sadie Patricia Octavia, O Sovereign Lord Christ, from all evil, and set her free from every bond, that she may rest with all your saints in the eternal habitations; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God for ever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
Into your hands, O merciful Saviour, we commend your servant Sadie Patricia Octavia. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, in the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light.
ALL: Amen.
Sadie
HYMN 172 | “Jesus Christ is risen today, alleluia”
Jesus Christ is risen today, alleluia, our triumphant holy day, alleluia, who did once, upon the cross, alleluia, suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, alleluia, unto Christ, our heavenly King, alleluia, who endured the cross and grave, alleluia, sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
But the pains that he endured, alleluia, our salvation have procured; alleluia, now above the sky he’s King, alleluia, where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!
The Dismissal | The Rt. Rev’d Michael B. St. J. Maxwell
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant: Make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in His sight; through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
Organ Postlude
At the Graveside
The Committal & Prayers
The Cathedral Churchyard
Officiants
The Rt. Rev’d Michael B. St. J. Maxwell
The Rev’d Bernard Been
The Rev’d Re-Shan White
The Rev’d Richard Alleyne
Hymn 177 | “Low in the grave he lay”
Low in the grave he lay, Jesus, my Saviour; waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord.
Refrain:
Up from the grave he arose, with a mighty triumph o’er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives for ever with his saints to reign: he arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus, my Saviour; vainly they seal the dead, Jesus, my Lord.
Refrain
Death cannot keep his prey, Jesus , my Saviour, he tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord.
Refrain
Ms. Sadie
Hymn 223 | “Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father”
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions they fail not, as thou hast been thou for ever wilt be.
Refrain
Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided, great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon and stars in their courses above, join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy and love:
Refrain
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!
Refrain
Hymn | “When peace like a river attendeth my way”
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.
Refrain: It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!—
My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.
But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord! Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!
And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.
Sadie
Hymn 170 | “God sent his Son, they called him Jesus”
God sent his Son, they called him Jesus; he came to love, heal, and forgive; he lived and died to buy my pardon, an empty grave is there to prove my Saviour lives.
Refrain
Because he lives I can face tomorrow; because he lives all fear is gone; because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living just because he lives.
How sweet to hold a newborn baby, and feel the pride, and joy he gives; but greater still the calm assurance
Tribute to Sadie
Sadie was my dear friend for over 30 years. We first met at work and perhaps it was coincidenceor perhaps destiny- but as we were both born in January, we formed an immediate and lasting friendship.
Sadie or “ SPOD” as I affectionately called her from time to time, had a truly beautiful spirit. She was kind, caring, generous, respectful and delightfully humorous, even mischievous at times.
In my professional capacity as her supervisor, I came to admire her dedication and professionalism. She was always receptive to guidance and eager to engage in meaningful conversation to ensure she fully understood her responsibilities. An attentive listener, she quickly mastered the concepts of her role as Parliamentary Counsel.
As a friend, Sadie was always responsive, thoughtful, dependable and always willing to go the extra mile to help others. Her graciousness was ever-present, and she never failed to express gratitude for even the smallest act of assistance.
Although our paths parted when she moved on to the Central Bank, our friendship continued. We didn’t speak every day, but we would “shout” each other regularly-definitely for our birthdays and at Christmas and we certainly checked in on each other just for so. She would message “You good?” or “You going to the Nicholas Branker concert?” One message would lead to another and then to an hour-long phone call where we would chat about everything and nothing. Catching up with her was always a joy.
Sadie was fun! Even when discussing something serious she somehow found a way to inject a little humour and lighten the mood. She had that gift of making you feel comfortable and happy.
Her warmth, kindness and light will stay with me forever. I count myself truly blessed to have known her.
Sandra Dawne Taylor
Sadie
Sadie joined the Chief Parliamentary Counsel’s Office in the 1990s and it did not take long to discover what a wonderful addition she was. She produced exemplary work and was dedicated to duty and diligent. She was a person who valued the opinion and input of others regardless of age or experience, a trait that made junior staff feel especially appreciated. But it was also soon obvious that this bubbly character was not all about work. Sadie was the one person we could count on in the Office when it came to having a good time.
A most memorable event was Sadie’s involvement in the retirement function for a beloved Secretary. The novel idea was thrown out to have the function on a cruise ship; and Sadie sprang into action. She made the initial contacts which set the ball rolling for a much anticipated, lavish extravaganza on the Adventure of the Seas cruise ship and, along with other on the planning team (Arlene, Suzette and Claudia) worked tirelessly to ensure that the event was a resounding success. A lyricist extraordinaire, Sadie penned and delivered a poem in honour of the retiree; and that poem is still a talking point to this day. She had that kind of impact!
Everyone in the Office loved and cherished Sadie and fondly referred to her as SPOD (if you know you know). We were fortunate to have met her and worked with her. We will always remember her as a cheerful, uplifting person. She left the Office to pursue other opportunities; but she would check in now and then. Sadie never forgot us, and we certainly will never forget her.
Farewell Sadie, until we meet again.
From the staff at the Chief Parliamentary Counsel’s Office
I don’t know where to start ~ countless memories of hanging out in her room, from Enterprise to the Deanery, Elizabeth Park and then Culpepper. Countless birthday breakfasts and brunches. She always used to say I should carry my head high because I’m privileged enough to share a birthday with her which I always found hilarious because she was the biggest scaredy cat I’ve ever met. For a couple of years she insisted I rearranged my travel plans so we could have breakfast before my flights on our birthday. She was always a constant support, one of the few people I couldn’t hide how I truly felt on the inside. She was my cousin but I always saw her as my cool aunty who was in touch with everything. I will forever cherish the memories. We truly had a unique and special bond.
Nicholas Blackman
Ms. Sadie
From Auntie Doreen, Michelle and Family
Sadie’s Auntie Doreen said that she was such a devoted niece, every time she came to England she would make sure that she visited her even though it was out of her way, her kindness knew no bounds.
Sadie was a caring cousin and always made sure she checked to see how I was when I was in hospital. She had a great sense of humour and did not mind the nickname I gave her which was SPOD, Sadie Patricia Octavia Dixon. I was never very good at remembering people’s middle names but I always remembered hers. I always had a strong admiration for her being a successful career woman and having the ability to travel around the world. She was a great inspiration to women and young girls. We will miss her dearly.
From the Goode’s
We are so heartbroken over the passing of our cousin Sadie. Sadie is someone who always lit up a room, with her infectious energy, big smiles, and her love.
Distance never stopped us from being close. We have so many fond memories with Sadie, from her frequent visits to us in the UK, to our visits to Barbados! She always filled our lives and these visits with so much fun and laughter, and was always so present in our lives, therefore we have so many beautiful memories with her! Dancing in Barbados, singing at parties with her in England, all the chaotic Christmas FaceTime calls, and so much more! The younger generation of cousins do not remember a time before knowing Sadie, as she has always been a huge part of our lives, an important member of our big family.
We already miss her presence, her constant support and love through the technology and social media that always helped us keep in touch, and we just cannot believe she’s no longer with us Earth side. A fun, fierce, intelligent and inspirational woman who is missed by so many. Our lives will never be the same.
We are so grateful for Sadie and the memories we have all shared together. Rest in eternal peace Sadie, we love you always.
Ms. Sadie
Sadie was a warm, caring and forgiving soul, always easy to talk to and share a laugh with.
I’ll cherish the plans we made October 2025 to explore Barbados beaches to continue our pow wows with snow cones and fishcakes whenever I was on island.
Sadie became the anchor of the Dixon clan after Aunty Wilma passed, her love for family shone in everything she did. She even spoke of plans to update and maintain the Howlers Book!
Andre Blackman
Cousin Sadie.... A lady of grace who blessed us all with her brilliance, kindness, patience, understanding and unyielding love. Now she has entered into the Kingdom of God and the ancestors. She will rest in paradise in perfect peace. I will forever cherish the memories we shared......
Rosaline Prescod- Preudhomme
From Uncle Pearson and family:
Sadie was a treasure in our family. Her infectious laugh and jovial demeanour endeared her to us. She remembered and called for each birthday. Sadie held a special bond with her Uncle Pearson whom she referred to as her “Favourite Uncle.” We will never forget that as a young girl, whenever Sadie was ill, on hearing that Uncle Pearson was coming she miraculously felt better.
We admired her style and grace, and were proud of her many achievements. Our family has lost a gem.
I will always remember Sadie’s joy and kindness. From babysitting my brothers and I as children to celebrating my wedding and the birth of my first child, she was always there with love and generosity. Though the years passed, I thank God for the blessing of her presence and the memories she leaves behind.
Terri-Ann Hopkin
From Heather
Sadie was such a wonderful cousin, she always made sure that she kept in touch with her cousins in the UK, we always spoke about how even though we grew up 4000 miles apart we managed to remain close and be good friends, we messaged each other every week.
I am so thankful that I was able to spend a couple of days with Sadie when I was in Barbados recently, she use to message me every day and call me every day to see how I was and what my plans were for the day. I was absolutely devasted and shattered when CherriAnn called me to tell me that Sadie had passed.
I remain thankful that Sadie was such a big part of my life, I miss her every day. I am however grateful to have the wonderful memories that I have of her.
Sadie will be such a great loss to many people.
Tribute to Sadie (Slim Sadie)
Our dear cousin Sadie — or Slim Sadie, as my dad Carl lovingly called her — was a ray of beautiful sunshine, always full of life. Her positivity was infectious, and her deep love for family shone through in everything she did.
We share so many fond memories together — from our visits to Barbados, to the times she came to London with Cherri and the girls and stayed at Mum and Dad’s to sharing birthday love via WhatsApp and FaceTimes at Christmas. I’ll always remember our chats about the latest soca hits leading up to Kadooment Day, and how she’d post her joyful videos dancing during Crop Over. Sadie truly loved her soca, and she brought that same joy and rhythm into all our lives.
Our world will never be quite the same without her. She will be forever loved, deeply missed, and always remembered with a smile.
With all our love, Cousin Lou, Cle and the girls xxxx
Ms. Sadie
AN APPRECIATION FOR THE LIFE, WITNESS, AND MINISTRY OF
MS. SADIE DIXON, LLB, LLM, LEC
CHANCELLOR OF THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF BARBADOS
The saying is true that “In the midst of life we are in death” as I reflect on the sudden passing of my close friend, sister in Christ and our Diocesan Chancellor, Ms. Sadie Dixon, on the evening of October 6, 2025. We first met and interacted as young children when our fathers were both priests of neighboring parishes – Sadie’s father was the Rector of St. Christopher, while my dad was the Rector of Christ Church Parish Church.
One of our most memorable conversations was on April 22, 2018, the Sunday prior to the start of the election process of a bishop for our Diocese, when Ms Dixon asked if it was likely that I would be nominated as one of the candidates. I immediately responded that it was not likely and that I preferred to continue as a parish priest. However, when it was announced on November 16, 2018, of my selection by the House of Bishops, the following Sunday, she not only congratulated me but remarked that she was not surprised by the selection because she felt I would rise to this position one day. She also offered me best wishes and pledged her support.
Upon the retirement of the former Chancellor, Ms. Mary Haynes, the choice of Ms. Sadie Dixon becoming my next legal advisor and Chancellor of the Diocese was a natural one, which she readily accepted and immediately applied herself with great enthusiasm. She served our Diocese for just over four years. Even though it was a relatively short period of time, she was exceptional in this role, enabling us to progress in the ongoing review to update our Diocesan Constitution, Canons and Regulations, and very instrumental in assisting in the completion of the development and approval of the Diocese’s Code of Conduct. Ms. Dixon also guided our Diocesan Synod in the approval of a number of Resolutions to enable our Diocese to become more current and less discriminatory. Despite her busy work schedule at the Central Bank where she last served as the Bank Secretary, Ms. Dixon ensured that she found time to attend and host many meetings to accomplish the Church’s work and was often available to receive my calls or messages when I needed an urgent response to some critical matters.
I will truly miss her friendship, forthrightness, wise and professional counsel, and having her as one of my confidants in ministry. Sadie was a woman of deep faith, very jovial, kindhearted, meticulous and action oriented. She was incredibly committed to our Church at the local and diocesan levels, offering much of her time, talent, and resources in God’s service for the building up of His Church. One of her sayings to me in recent times was “Let us land some planes,” and that was to inspire us to complete a number of tasks.
I truly thank God for this gem of a lady who sought to live her best self and life for Him and others. Our Diocese has lost one who we believe had so much more to offer God’s Church but He has called her home, and we resolve that God knows best even when we don’t understand all there is to know.
On behalf of the entire Diocese and my family, I extend sincere condolences to Sadie’s father - The Very Reverend William Dixon, Dean Emeritus of the Cathedral Church of St. Michael and All Angels; her siblings - Cherri-Ann and Adrian; her nieces - Jahzara and Solange; other relatives and friends, church families, and work colleagues particularly at the Central Bank of Barbados. We join you in prayer as we hold fast to our faith and the blessed assurance that our dear sister in Christ is now abiding in the nearer and eternal presence of our God. May the soul of Sadie and the souls of all the faithfully departed rest in peace. Amen.
Every blessing!
+Michael Barbados
Ms. Sadie
The Right Reverend Michael B. St. J. Maxwell (Bishop of Barbados)
Tribute to Sadie
Erdiston Model Mixed School was indeed a special place that molded us and was the foundation of beautiful friendships. Even though time, distance, different institutions of education and paths taken, the friendships forged have grown over the years. Sadie was an integral part of each of our lives, in many ways and though closer to some than others, her vitality, love of family, culture, keen insights and wit were aspects of her life that we all shared and loved.
Her love of Edwin, Krosyah, calypso and Barbadian culture in all art forms was known by all. Celestine remembers them bonding over the smoothness of Edwin’s voice. Joyann and Sadie shared a love of all things Morris Chestnut and would often share photos. She also noted that Sadie had strong political views but always respected the views of others.
Verla remembers Sadie being committed to whatever she chose to do. She took her faith, church and work seriously. She loved to hang out and let her hair down and her friendships meant the world to her. Sadie lived for her nieces and was always their chief cheerleader, which was an admirable quality.
Bertha shared that Sadie was particularly fond of acting and would support the arts in whatever way she could. Their last exchange was about her getting back to acting professionally by auditioning for a new company.
Rasheeda remembers Sadie enjoying mingling with friends, her love for her family, her nieces being her all and Daddy Dix who was her light. Her faith remained unwavering and they had many conversations on this even though it remains one of the topics Rasheeda would normally stay clear of. With Sadie however, it felt safe. She was her own woman. True to who she was and what she liked.
Kelly remembers Sadie as being the consummate storyteller. She had a way of sharing real life experiences that made you scared and excited all at once. She recalls a trip to Atlanta the day before 9/11. They woke up to the shocking news that planes had been hijacked. They both sat and wondered what would happen. Whether they would have jobs or how they would get home. But in true Sadie fashion, they made the most of the vacation for the next three weeks. Sadie left a few days before Kelly and had a
classic story to share of the flight home. “Girl, we had a man on the plane who could’ve been Atta’s brother. If that man had sneezed, we would have all jumped on him!” Then she burst out with that unforgettable laugh of hers. I will truly miss her stories about her travels. She always seem to return with a memorable experience, finding joy and humor in every journey.
Cynthia’s journey with Sadie spans from Erdiston all the way to UWI. They spoke occasionally in the early days after university but the friendship was renewed when Cynthia got engaged and eventually married. Her new family became Sadie’s family. She was godmother to her son, Shane and Cynthia’s husband jokingly referred to Sadie as “one of his wives, as he married not only her but her two best friends.”
Gaye said that as far back as she can remember, Sadie has been in her life. She remembers sitting together at St Christopher’s Anglican on Sunday mornings, with Auntie Wilma keeping a stern eye on the two of them. At Erdiston, they were in the same class throughout, sitting, playing and Sadie arranging many play dates. From young girls to adulthood, they remained in contact, had scintillating conversations; always respectful of each other’s perspective and supportive in all endeavours. Her impish smile, chuckle and laughter, her loyalty, integrity and sincere friendship will always be missed and always treasured.
Nicholas and I remember Sadie’s fantastic memory of all things Erdiston. He shared that she not only remembered faces and names but could describe their temperament as a way of jogging his memory. She would often roll her eyes at his failure to recall the person. This was a real gift, not only in the sense that this was a talent but also that it was a gift for one to feel seen.
Like Gaye, I don’t remember a time when Sadie was not in my life. Our birthdays were days apart and we shared our Capricorn bond. We could go months without talking and when we saw each other, it was like we didn’t miss a beat. I would always contact Sadie when in Barbados and we would arrange to meet up at the beach or I would stop by her house. December was to be our next meet up. However God had different plans. I will miss her laughter, friendship and honest conversations.
Sadie’s spirit, her kindness, and the joy she brought into our lives will live on in each of us. We’ve lost a friend, but we’ve gained a beautiful, wonderful angel who will remain with us forever.
Rest in peace, Sadie. Your legacy will never fade, and your friendship will always be treasured.
Joyann, Celestine, Bertha, Verla, Rasheeda, Kelly, Cynthia, Gaye, Nicholas and Barbara
Sadie
Ms. Sadie
Ms. Sadie
Into Church
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Gary Durant
Garvin Hopkin
Everette Johnson
Michael Lashley
David Mason
Anderson Mayers
Nigel Whitehall
Acknowledgement SINCERE THANKS
Your comforting expressions of sympathy will always be remembered with deep gratitude.
The family of the late Sadie Patricia Octavia Dixon
Pallbearers
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Lester Blackman
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Adrian Dixon
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