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Eszart A. Wynter Sr. Dies

It is with profound sadness that the family of the late Eszart A. Wynter Sr. announces his peaceful passing on Jan. 3, 2026.

Eszart A. Wynter Sr.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Allyson V. Tanner and Wesley C. Wynter. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Celestina “Byril” Tanner.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his devoted spouse, Stacy Payne-Wynter, his loving daughters, Brittney S. Wynter; and sons, Eszart A. Wynter Jr., Brandon J. Wynter, Gabriel C. Wynter, and Elijah W. Wynter. He is also survived by his grandson, Kaleb M. McFarlande.

He is further survived by his sisters, Maureen Wynter-Moorehead, Pauline Wynter, and Dulcie Wynter-King and his brothers Wesley “Osmond” Wynter and Luther Wynter. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Courtenay Wynter and Noel A. Wynter.

Also left to mourn are his brothers-in-law, Dr. Roderick E. Moorehead Sr., Erwin Payne, Peter Payne, Robert Payne, and Barry Payne; and his sister-in-law, Kathy-Ann Payne.

He is lovingly remembered by his special niece, Dr. Kimberly S. Moorehead, and many others too numerous to mention; and special nephews, Roderick E. Moorehead Jr., Samadh Reyes, and many others too numerous to mention. He is also survived by other cherished relatives including Ivona Joseph and family; Charles and Edmund Anthony and family; and many other family members too numerous to mention.

He will also be deeply missed by his special friends: Honorable Governor Albert Bryan Jr.; Honorable Supreme Court Associate Justice Harold W.L. Willocks; Attorney Clive Rivers; Attorney Marshal Webster; Jacqueline Smith Turnbull-Wynter family; Arlene Lake and family; the Wynter families; the Payne families; Bradley Thomas and family; Allick, Byron and Sackey families; Professor Arthur Dennery and family; Mario Thomas and family; his legal colleagues; his office staff past and present; his golf buddies; and so many others too numerous to mention.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 29, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Frederiksted, St. Croix.

Viewing: 9 a.m.

Service: 10 a.m.

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