Dominique Monet’ Gaines was born on December 2, 2003 and passed unexpectedly on July 15, 2018 at the age of 14. She was a native of Chesapeake, VA where she resided with her parents and siblings and attended Chesapeake Public Schools. She had recently completed her academic studies at Oscar Smith Middle School and was a rising freshman at Oscar Smith High School.
Dominique is survived by her parents; Dominique Gaines of Pughsville, VA and Delores Gaines of Frederick, MD; three brothers, Nelson Garcia, Keenan Gaines (Cierra) and Khambrel Cooper; three sisters, Tatianna Parker (Stephon), Tajannae Gaines, and Zahvee Carlos; grandmother, Norma Haythe; three nieces, Eliza Garcia, Ellyanna Gaines and Kennedy Parker and nephew, Ezekiel Gaines and two nephews on the way, aunts and uncles, Charles Gaines (Ella), Joyce Dotson, Antonia Green, Rashada White, Leona Bacote, Claudia Carrington, Lee Thompson, Doris Thompson, Leon Bacote, Michelle Reed, Antonio Reed (Lori), Alander Ricketts (Willie), Michelle Sutton, Delores Douglas, Cynthia Kemp and a host of additional aunts, uncles, cousins, friend grandparents, Beatrice U. Dotson and Leroy Dotson and uncle, Tyrone Reed.
Dominique was a loving, caring and extremely witty young lady. She touched the hearts of everyone she met and had a smile you couldn’t forget! Her personality and demeanor exuded individual diversity. She was unique! She recognized and respected individual differences such as race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. She was self aware; finding her ‘own awkwardness’, music choices, dance style and humor, but cared more about mending friendships and the happiness of those she loved. She had her own style and marched to the beat of her own drum! She had a sense of fashion like no other with a sense of humor to match; bright colors with many patterns and crazy socks to match; our own Punky Brewster!
Although Dominique was her birth given name, she had many nicknames and answered to all: Mush, Squishy, Dime, Dom, Nique Nique and Baywatch! She enjoyed life with the love and support of her family and friends. We will miss her more than words can express!
Dominique M. Gaines
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Friday, July 27, 2018
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Metropolitan Funeral Service
Berkley Avenue
Service
Saturday, July 28, 2018
11:00am
New Light Baptist Church
2418 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Interment
Roosevelt Memorial Park
1101 Campostella Road
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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Cindy Hooker says
July 20, 2018 at 11:47 pmI send my condolences to your family at this time of your loss. I pray God strengths you all. From my family to yours
Williams Family says
July 21, 2018 at 1:08 pmPlease accept our condolences on the death of your son. The death of a loved one can be very traumatic for the family. Remember the happy and fun times you shared with him. Remembering those times will be painful at first, but in time, those memories may help you to heal rather than cause you to hurt. Most importantly, rely on our Heavenly Father for comfort. Pray to Him to give you the strength to get through this sad occasion. (Psalm 55:22) He will hear you and give you the strength you need.
Antoinette Johnson says
July 22, 2018 at 11:49 amWith Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayer to the Gaines Family; During time of loss, May God’s promise of eternal life bring you hope- May His ever- present love bring you peace- and may the loving thoughts and heartfelt prayers of others bring you comfort praying for you. May your heart be quieted by the gentle peace of God strengthen by the promises of his care and restful in the comfort of his spirit.
With loved from, Antoinette Johnson
Joann Rogers says
July 27, 2018 at 9:45 pmI’m so speechless
May God be with you and guide you all thru this time of sadness.
Comfort and peace be with you all. My family are here if there is anything we can do.
Love you family
Joann Rogers & Family
Natalie G. says
July 23, 2018 at 4:20 pmNo words can express how deeply sorry we are for the loss of Mush. Please know that we thinking of you and praying for peace and comfort everyday. We love you all so very much are here for you always.
“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget”
–Author Unknown
Love, Natalie, Mike, Nevaeh, Aniya & Meela
Veronica Jones says
July 23, 2018 at 9:48 pmMr and Mrs Gaines,
I send my deepest condolences to you both and your family. I am praying for your strength and peace.
RIP Dominique.
Love Always,
Ms. Veronica from Bethany Baptist Learning Cntr.
Kristen Lewis says
July 24, 2018 at 8:11 pmMay God wrap his loving arms around you all and give you peace, strength and grace during such an unimaginably difficult time. We offer you are sincerest condolences, love and prayers. Rest In Peace precious Dominque. You will be forever missed.
Kristen, Blake & Bree
Angela Ellis says
July 24, 2018 at 11:15 pmMy deepest and most sincere sympathy for the loss of our Angel. May the family find strength and comfort with the Lord during this time. You are in my heart forever. Love you Dominique.
Rachelle Hoy says
July 25, 2018 at 6:48 pmSending my heartfelt condolences to Delores and her entire family. The Hoy family and extended JHU family love you and we will keep in you in our prayers. Rags love you home girl.
Jillian Reese says
July 25, 2018 at 11:44 pmWe pray the lord comforts you all with strength and peace during this unimaginable time. Our deepest sympathies are with you all. May your sweet angel rest peacefully and her presence always be near.
With love,
Jillian and Richard
Rhonda Camps says
July 26, 2018 at 12:15 amIm so hurt & sad to see this she was, s sweetheart beautiful soul glad i had the pleasure of meeting & to know this family tears rest easy babygirl
Marshala says
July 27, 2018 at 6:37 pmDelores, I am praying for your strength and serenity during your time of sorrow. No words can express how deeply sorry I am for your loss.
Patricia A. Parker-Carter says
July 28, 2018 at 7:04 pmNo words will ever ease the pain of your devastating loss. We are praying for you and the family.
Aunt Pat and Uncle Tony Carter
Aaron ballance says
August 4, 2018 at 4:49 amDominique was a really close friend. We went to school together for 3 years and lived across the street from me. We hung out all the time and we told each other everything. She could make anybody smile and laugh. She could make your day go from bad to great. Dom was such an amazing girl and overall person. She has touched everybody she ever talked to. So many people will miss her everyday. I love and miss her.. R.I.P DOM ???
-AARON BALANCE
Jackie Matthews says
November 12, 2018 at 2:09 pmDelores and family, we just cannot find the words to say to help you feel better at a time like this.
We can only imagine how you must feel. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and We know that God has his arms around you all at this time.
Diamond will always be loved and will always be missed.
Ms. Jackie and
Aunt Bern
Marcus Eason says
April 13, 2019 at 5:59 amShe was one of my favorite friends when we were in fith grade and she some how knew me better than i knew myself. I leave this condolence to cope with my grief and the grief of our friends. She helped me with so much, she helped me relize who a special girl was to me and when to know when i found one. Dominique will always have a special place in our hearts and a really beautiful place in heaven. R.I.P, i miss you so much.
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