Monica Charles

Monica Charles, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026. A celebration of life service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday September 26, 2026 at Maloney Funeral Home, 2401 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Fl 34232. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon, prior to the service. In accordance with Monica’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. Monica was born on February 19, 1947, in Trinidad and Tobago to the late Felix and Ena Charles. She was a kind, nurturing, and compassionate woman whose warmth touched everyone she met. Monica loved unconditionally and always placed the needs of her family and others before her own. She possessed a natural gift for caring for people and made those around her feel welcome, comforted, and deeply loved. Monica was a talented seamstress who took great pride in her work. Guided by her love for children, she later opened her own childcare service, where she lovingly nurtured and cared for countless little ones. She eventually became a Certified Nursing Assistant and devoted more than 20 years to caring for the elderly with patience, tenderness, dignity, and compassion. Caring for others was more than Monica’s profession, it was truly her calling. Monica loved the Lord and was a devout Catholic whose faith guided her throughout her life. She found strength and comfort in her relationship with God and reflected His love through her kindness, compassion, and devotion to others. She was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and truly enjoyed her involvement with the organization. She enjoyed cooking for her family, traveling, coloring, and putting together puzzles. She never met a stranger and possessed a warm and welcoming spirit. Her gentle, quiet nature often made her the peacemaker in the room, yet she could also be the life of the party. Monica was deeply loved by her family, who affectionately called her “Monix”. She had a signature softness about her that uplifted others, and she always found a reason to remain hopeful. Regardless of the circumstances, she faithfully proclaimed, “God is love.” Most importantly, Monica loved her family. Anyone who spoke with her could count on hearing a proud update about one of her children, grandchildren, or her great-granddaughter. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose unconditional love, strength, and selflessness will remain an enduring example for generations to come. In addition to her parents, Monica was preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn, and her brother, Aldwyn. Survivors include her two brothers, Michael (Jennifer) and Mervyn (Lenore); four children, Rhonda, Sean, Rachel (Dale), and Darron (Madeleine); five grandchildren, Wayne (Amaily), Kiara, Carrie, Dane, and Rhea; and one great-granddaughter, Kyra. She is also survived by extended family members, dear friends, and the many people whose lives were enriched by her kindness and loving spirit. Monica’s legacy will live on through the family she nurtured, the children she helped raise, the elderly individuals she faithfully cared for, and the countless people who were blessed to know her. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever held in our hearts.

Monica Charles

February 19, 1947 - September 11, 2026