Miss Dominica 1990 Cathie Burton has died

Dominica News Online - Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 at 11:14 AM
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Cathie Burton-York

Former Miss Dominica, Cathie Burton-York, has died after a long battle with cancer.

Burton-York won the title of Miss Dominica in 1990. She was 56 years old at the time of her passing in England.

Dominica News Online understands that she died on Sunday.

“I am greatly [saddened] to announce the passing of my dear Sister, Cathie Burton-York, after a long battle with cancer,” her brother Lara J Roberts wrote in a public post on social media platform, Facebook.

“She fought with courage till her very last breath. She died this morning peacefully surrounded by her children and family members. May her soul rest in God’s eternal hands.”

Cathie Burton-York hailed from the Kalinago Territory.

Dominica News Online extends condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Cathie Burton.

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9 Comments

  1. Love I
    December 5, 2024

    I remember the night she won Queen.
    RIP Cathy. Fly with the Angels.
    Deepest condolences to her family. So sorry to hear.

  2. K
    December 3, 2024

    The family thanks you

  3. Alexy
    December 3, 2024

    Rest In Peace Ms. Burton. You will always be remembered as a Beloved teacher back in your days at CHS. ♥️🌹

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    • K
      December 3, 2024

      Yes she was a lovely lady and cousin

  4. Amelia Williams
    December 3, 2024

    Rest in Peace cuz. Thanks for being my best Math Teacher at Convent High School. I will never forget your extra tutoring sessions to ensure that I passed my CXC exams. Long live your spirit, love and light. Warm wishes to the rest of the family.

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    • K
      December 3, 2024

      Thank you for nice words

      • K S
        December 10, 2024

        To my cousin Cathie. The family will always love you and we will never forget you.❤️

  5. Bwa-Banday
    December 3, 2024

    Oh wow! What a shocker!
    RIEP Cathy…gone but will never be forgotten. What a precious soul you were to those who knew you. :cry: :cry: :cry:

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    • K
      December 3, 2024

      The family thanks you

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