Sylvan Robertson

SYLVAN ROBERTSON, affectionately known as “Benny” or “S,” passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on December 3, 2025, in Baltimore, Maryland. His life was a testament to generosity, joy, and unwavering devotion to family, culture, and community. Born with a warm heart and an unforgettable sense of humor, Sylvan filled every space he entered with laughter. He lived a full and meaningful life shaped by hard work, loyalty, and the simple joy of making others smile. In his younger years, Sylvan was an avid lover of sports—especially soccer—but his true passion was music. He was gifted in the rhythm section of the steel pan and mastered the iron with remarkable skill. Sylvan was also known for his creativity and dedication during carnival season, playing a pivotal role in building costumes. His home famously became the launching point for J’ouvert, a tradition he proudly kept alive. His love for Trinidadian culture remained the heartbeat of his life. Sylvan enjoyed working out, lifting weights, jogging, and listening to praise and worship music, loud enough for them to hear it in Heaven, which brought him great happiness, strength and peace. As a young man, Sylvan immigrated from Trinidad & Tobago, first landing in Puerto Rico before eventually making Baltimore his home. He served faithfully at Johns Hopkins Hospital for more than 48 years, demonstrating a work ethic and commitment admired by many. Above all, he was a deeply devoted family man, whose presence and love shaped generations. Sylvan was preceded in death by his parents, Alleyne and Sylvia Robertson, and his brothers Claude and Bertram. He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Gary (Stacy); sisters, Marva (Carl), Sandra (Erol), and Norva; his beloved daughter, Marisa Robertson; grandson, Makai Edlow; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends both in the United States and back home in Trinidad & Tobago. Sylvan “Benny” Robertson will be remembered for his laughter, his rhythm, his craftsmanship, his faith, and the love he poured into all who knew him. His legacy beats on—like the iron he mastered—in every life he touched.

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Sylvan Robertson

October 1, 1945 - December 3, 2025