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In memory of
Mrs. Lydia "Teacher Icema" Bastien
1954 - April 19, 2026
1954 - Apr 19, 2026
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Obituary
Lydia Bastien was born on October 22, 1954, in Berekua, Dominica, a small village on the Nature Isle of the Caribbean. She came into this world with a purpose she never wavered from: to love people, to teach them, to lift them, and to point them toward something greater than herself. On April 19, 2026, she completed that purpose and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She was 71 years …
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My deepest condolences to and he family ofteacher Icema she taught me at the Bagatelle primary school many years ago. …
My deepest condolences to and he family ofteacher Icema she taught me at the Bagatelle primary sch…
My deepest condolences to and he family ofteacher Icema she tau…
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Born
1954
Got married to James Bastien
1976
Commonwealth of Dominica
Passed away
April 19th, 2026
New York, NY
Survived by
James Bastien
Spouse
Lily Bastien
Daughter
Dr. Jayson Bastien
Son
Jay Bastien
Daughter
Nicole Bastien-Smith
Daughter-in-law
Dale Matthew
Son-in-law
Belle Bastien
Granddaughter
Mike Bastien
Grandson
Jason Thomas
Son-in-law
Predeceased by
Cecilia Louis
Mother
Rodney Lewis
Father
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J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home
In lieu of flowers
Please consider a donation to Teacher Icema's Legacy Fund.
$125.00
total raised
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