Date: Thursday July 8,2010 Time: 6 - 8 pm Place: Doobs Funeral Home 430 N Kirkman Road Orlando, FL 407-578-7720

Mass:

Date: Friday July 9, 2010 Time: 10 am Place: St. Andrew Catholic Church 801 N. Hastings Street Orlando, FL 407-293-0730

Burial: Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road Gotha, FL 407-293-1361

My Sincerest Sympathy to Cathy DeAbreu and family on the loss of her father , Ken DeAbreu.. May he rest in peace

Mark

Our deepest sympathy to the Assanah and McFarline  families on the loss of their brother ADRIAN FITZALBERT ASSANAH. Know that he is in heaven and now your guardian angel watching over you and your entire family, with your Dad.

Adrian is son of Fitzroy and Bibi Mimoon Assanah, Brother of Alison Assanah Mcfarline & Joylon Assanah.

Stabroek News May 26, 2010

Guyana’s Honorary Consul to Barbados, Norman Faria, died yesterday following a brief illness and hospitalization in Bridgetown.   read on..

Dorothy, Florence & Sister

Dear Friends in Christ

It is our sad duty to inform you about the death of Fr.Harold Wong SJ.You could read about the last few moments of his life by following this link.

http://www.diocese.cc/upload/images/originals/Fr_Harold_Wong_SJ.pdf

May His Soul Rest in Peace.

Editor: Mr. Colin Smith.
Catholic Standard Ltd, 222 South & Wellington Sts, G/town.GUYANA.
 

Former Editor of the Catholic Standard, Harold Wong, dies

Written by Telesha Persaud

Sunday, 04 April 2010 03:45

CATHOLIC Priest Harold Wong, who was the first Guyanese editor of the Catholic Standard Paper, died at the St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital last Friday as a result of complications caused by diabetes. Wong, who went to the said hospital last Wednesday morning for his regular visit, Harold Wong had been somewhat out-of-breath and was seen by Dr Searwar in the late morning. The hospital managed to stabilise him but Wong was later placed in the High Dependency Unit - Kuru's old room - onto a heart monitor. Wong’s body has been pounded by diabetes and this has had knock-on effects on the rest of his body. The infections in his legs were always the main cause of concern, and in the last two years, he also was attacked by reverse diabetes when his sugar levels dropped alarmingly and sent him into a couple of near-miss comas. This present attack, however, was neither of these. It was further encroachment by the diabetes but this time it was weakening the heart and this was having a domino-effect on the lungs. Shortly before his death, Wong was quite clued-in but a little perplexed and puzzled as he had never had heart problems before. Despite the insertion of the respirator, the rest of Wong’s body gave up and he was declared dead at 15.45 hrs. His body was then taken to Merriman's Funeral home and the funeral date has not yet been decided upon. Wong took over from Terence Petry as editor of the Catholic Standard in March 1967 and held that post until November 1973, a period of six years and seven months. He had said that his mission as editor was “to change the character and image of the paper to reflect a more militant church’s concern for the people…. I was determined to ensure that while I was editor, the ‘Standard’ would not merely publish the usual religious news items but also demonstrate an awareness of the public issues of the day by analyzing  and commenting with fairness and courage on those issues.” (Taken from a comment he made in one issue of the Catholic Standard) This position brought him and the Catholic Standard into frequent and often explosive conflict with the Forbes Burnham dictatorship which was in power at the time. Wong was a fairly good friend of the late Mrs. Janet Jagan who worked at the Mirror Newspaper at that time. He was born in Georgetown on July 23, 1930, and was the son of Charles and Ethel. He attended the Sacred Heart School from 1936 to 1943, and was baptized at the Sacred Heart Church in 1945. He studied Bookkeeping for two years at the Commercial Academy before going to England in 1949 to begin training as a priest. He entered the Jesuits (officially called “The Society of Jesus”) in 1951 to continue this training, and following studies and spiritual formation in the United Kingdom, he was ordained as a Catholic priest in Heythrop College, Oxfordshire, England on July 31, 1963. On his return to Guyana in 1966, he worked as a priest in Georgetown and also was given responsibility for media work. He then was appointed as Administrator of the Brickdam Cathedral, a post he held until 1983, when he moved to Plaisance where he worked for the parish communities of the East Coast Demerara for three years. In 1986, he was appointed as parish priest in Port Mourant and worked along the Corentyne coast until 1991 when ill-health from diabetes meant that he had to semi-retire to Georgetown. He continued to play an important part in the life of the Jesuit community although, as the following 19 years passed, his decreasing mobility meant he had to withdraw gradually from active apostolic and sacramental ministry in the Georgetown parishes. According to Dermot Preston SJ, Regional Superior, Society of Jesus in Guyana, Wong was a much-loved and sought-after counsellor and sustained strong contacts with his many friends and colleagues both in Guyana and across the world. Fr Wong in picture below as 3rd Form Master at Saints in 1960

THOMAS DE CASTRO, 1944 - 2010

It is with great sorrow and deep regret that I must inform you of the passing of alumnus Tom De Castro at about 6 a.m. on Tues. 23 March, 2010, in Bolton (just north of Toronto), Ontario.  He leaves behind his three children, Georgine, Che, and Michele.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South, Bolton, Ontario L7E 2C6.

Thursday

Visitation from 7 - 9 pm

Friday

Arrival prior to service at 12:15 p.m.

Informal Memorial Service at 1 p.m., followed by internment at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bolton at 2:15 p.m.

(Potluck) Reception from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Bolton Rotary Club, attached to the Caledon Wellness Centre (14111 Hwy 50 North).

For potluck reception, please feel free to bring finger foods and desserts.  Coffee and tea will be provided.

Funeral arrangements details below..

UK Guardian Feb 17, 2010

Singer, actor and writer who was the first black artist to appear regularly on British TV.......read article....

Stabroek News Feb 16, 2010

A Guyanese man, who became the first black man to appear regularly on British television, recently died in London at age 90, according to a BBC news report.  read m ore...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJPNOn0Dkp4

” Well I'm so glad that I was privileged to perform her dear husband's poem DARK TIME in the Yumana Yana at the literary readings in Carifesta last year, and that she was there to hear me honor her and Martin. She was a pillar of great strength and comfort to him - she was as much a Guyana hero as her poet/philosopher husband.

Walk Good Dear Phyllis.

Ken

He has left behind an amazing legacy...may he rest in peace....

The steel band community was thrown into deep mourning following the death of one of their own, Winston Roberts, who departed this life on Saturday last. He was 70.....read....

Today I am sad for my dear friend Peter Hussain whose dad passed away last night. 

One of Guyana's stawart legal minds Mr. Peter Britton has moved on to the great beyond.

It is with deep regret that I inform the GT Lime Community of the passing of Winston "Lando" DeBarros on October 8, 2009.

He will be sorely missed by his daughter, Alexis; fiancee, Irene ; brothers, other relatives and his many friends. Always a great guy to be around and a tremendous soccer player, his friendship dates back to the mid seventies in my case and I was a relative new comer to his inner circle.

My prayers and condolences go out to Alexis, the family , friends and other well wishers.

May God be with you and thanks for the great times.

R I P

Bishnu.

By Stabroek staff | September 12, 2009

Former First Lady Doreen Pamela Chung who passed away a week ago was laid to rest yesterday morning following a simple and solemn ceremony at St. Saviour’s Church , Charlestown.

Dr. Raymond Chung (left), bearing the coffin which bore his mother’s body, along with his cousin Wallace Quan (right) and other relative yesterday

Mrs. Chung was the wife of Guyana’s first President ,  the late Arthur Chung  who died on June 23, 2008..
The thanksgiving ceremony celebrating her life included hymns and a touching eulogy delivered by her son, Dr. Raymond Chung, who recounted the  lifestyle of both his parents .

Her body was interred at the St . Jude’s church yard cemetery at Blankenburg , West Coast Demerara.

Office of the President Permanent Secretary Dr. Nanda Gopaul was present at the funeral service yesterday.

THATS A GREAT IDEA PAUL MURRAY,  I HOPE YOU GOT MANY FRIENDS WHO RODE WITH YOU IN HONOR OF WILBUR MING.

ANNE KERSTING

Thank you for putting in words the life Tony lived and shared with us.  He will be sorely missed by all his childhood friends of Public Road Kitty and all his other friends between here, England and Canada.  Even though he may not have been told this - he was a blessing to all of us whose lives he touched. 

My Condolences goes out to his Children, Auntie Erma, Uncle Maurice, Ricky, Loreen, Peter, Mario, Jason and all the rest of the family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Anne Kersting - Florida

Hey guys Paul Murray here. If there's anyone out there who still rides and knows Wilbur please get on your bikes tomorrow, SUN July 12th, and take a ride in honor of our friend and brother Wilbur. I know i will. Wilbur will always be remembered and loved and stay in my heart forever all the way out here in Northern California USA. R.i.P my brother and some day we shall meet again. Pablo.     

The Guyana Cultural Association join with the Guyanese community in extending
Sympathy to the Family of
Pat Cameron
"Aunty Pat"
and we celebrate her life as a broadcaster,
actor and enthusiastic
celebrator of Guyanese Folk Traditions.

Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives on,
and cherished memories never fade, because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be more than a thought apart,
for as long as there is memory,
they'll live on in the heart.

Pat Cameron. Doyenne of Guyanese broadcasters, host of the influential radio program On Show Young Guyana which helped to give recognition to the musical abilities of many young Guyanese, a talented actor and an enthusiastic celebrator of Guyanese Folk Traditions died on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was 85 years old.

Pat Cameron, well known as ‘Auntie Pat’ was one of the best known broadcasters on the local airwaves for some four decades before she migrated and on radio, was popular for hosting shows such as A Visit with Patricia, Woman’s World, Countryside Gaff, On Show Young Guyana, Colgate Cavity Fighters Club, Beauty that Endures, Hear What Ah Tell You, Salute to Senior Citizens, The Talking Book (for the Blind), Visits to Institutions at Christmas (Christmas at the Dharm Shala, ..at the Mahaica Hospital, ..at the Georgetown Hospital), A Theme for a Dream, A Song Like Poetry, Woman Home and Family, Music from McKenzie, A Tapestry of Song, Randy (Randolph) Profitt and the Boys and Yesterpops.

She was the mother of Dianne Aaron, Capt. Christopher Cameron and Gail Cameron-Langevine, grandmother of seven and great grandmother of two.

FINAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR PATRICIA CAMERON
Viewing
Monday July 6th, 2009
9am to 11am
J Foster Phillips Funeral Home
179-24 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434
718 526-5656
www.jfosterphillips.com


Funeral Services
Monday July 6th, 2009
11am to 12:00Noon
J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home

Pat’s remains will be cremated later that day.


DONATIONS, IN LIEU OF FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
The family requests that donations (be made in her name) in lieu of floral arrangements
to non-profit organizations in the spirit of giving back to the world community that gave her so much

Some suggestions:
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes.  For more information please call the American Diabetes Association
at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association
The mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
www.americanheart.org

The Lighthouse
Lighthouse International is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to preserving vision
and to providing critically needed vision and rehabilitation services to help people
of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss.
www.lighthouse.org

May Her Soul Rest in Peace!

Dear Rodwin,

My sincerest sympathy to you and family on the loss of your Mom and believe me when I say I know the pain you are going through now ….Only time can help with this pain, but try remember the good times shared which you will always have in your heart where she now lives forever…  Know that she is with the angels looking down and now your guardian angel as she was here on earth..

I have know Rodwin since my St Gabriel's days and have very fond memories of Aunt Ruth and the times we shared grwoing up in Guyana. 

May she rest in Peace,

Mark

“Bahadur, Rupwantee (Ruth) nee Narine

It is with great sadness that we announce that our Mother and Grandmother died peacefully in Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia on June 11, 2009 at the grand age of 86 years after a rich and full life. Predeceased by her husband, David Augustus. Beloved Mother and Mother-in-Law of Grace Boodhoo (Reginald), Richard Tula (Stephanie-Ann), Gloria Mallay (Cedric), Kenneth Bahadur (Ida), Corinne Lye-Richard (Michael) and Rodwin Bahadur (Jacqueline). Grandmother of John (deceased), Alison, Bryan, Catherine, Mellissa, Elizabeth, Nadia and Austin. Great-Grandmother of Aissa.

Visitation will take place at Bay Gardens , 1010 Botanical Drive , Burlington . (www.baygardens.ca) on Friday June 19 from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm. Funeral will take place at Bay Gardens on Saturday June 20 at 10:00 am. Internment will be at Woodland Cemetery , Burlington .

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Cancer Assistance Program (www.cancerassist.ca) would be sincerely appreciated.”

Rodwin Bahadur

We are sad to report the death of John Morenkjeji Otunba, aged 25, who was accidentally killed by a drunken driver, as he crossed a street in Atlantic City , New Jersey , last weekend.

He was the only child of SJHS alumna and former teacher, Margaret Europe Otunba (formerly known as Sister Megan) and her husband, Taiwo  Otunba.

Funeral service for John will be held on Monday evening at Our Lady of Charity R.C. Church, Dean Street & Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn, New York , at 7:00 p.m. This will be followed by a repast in the church's hall. The body will be available for viewing from 4:00 p.m.

Anyone wishing to extend personal condolences to Margaret can reach her at telephone number: 718-647-3855.

 May his soul rest in peace

GOODBYE 

With heavy hearts; and a tear in our eyes
after all these years; we must say goodbye
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met

One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
We'll pray to the Lord; your soul he'll keep
Go in peace now; our good friend

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be ‘Dawnsin’ to all of us
Have a safe journey; through the night
I promise when you awake; you'll be in God's light

So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now our friend; we say goodbye 

It was with great saddest that I heard of Dawn Campbell's passing yesterday. She was a former student of St. Gabriel's and Bishop's.

Unfortunately, I have no additional information.

May she rest in peace.

Renowned Guyanese Dr. Charles Denbow dies in Jamaica

Dear Susan

Thank you so very much. Nothing in life prepares us for the death of a loved one and when it's a parent or even a child the pain is twice as much to bear. We just have to take things one day at a time and of course the memories lives on in our hearts. This family lost a strong, well celebrated man who has left a great legacy behind in his children, grand children and great grand children.

Our sympathy goes out to the Periana family on the loss of Donald Periana. As one of Guyana's best known photographers, he will always be remembered for his contribution to Photography in Guyana.

May he rest in peace.

Mark

TO ALL THE GT LIMERS AND PEOPLE WHO KNEW DONALD PERIANA

MY FATHER IN LAW DONALD PERIANA PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT AT 9:00 P.M. IN GUYANA. HIS WISHES WERE TO VISIT GUYANA ONE MORE TIME BEFORE HE PASSED. THE FAMILY IS MAKING PREPARATIONS TO FLY HIM BACK TO TAMPA AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE POSTED LATER.

This is not about a fellow Guyanese who passed away..... It's about a total stranger who took his life on live video last Wednesday in Miami.... It's very sad to know people watched and did not do anything about it..... It took a guy from India to seek help, which came too late for him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZBHmS6ayIQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBGJ1XT30Q0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWg9cHJJmOM&feature=related

In Your Honor

Unselfishly, you left your fathers and your mothers, you left behind your sisters and your brothers.
Leaving your beloved children and wives, you put on hold, your dreams—your lives.

On foreign soil, you found yourself planted to fight for those whose freedom you granted.
Without your sacrifice, their cause would be lost but you carried onward, no matter the cost.

Many horrors you had endured and seen. Many faces had haunted your dreams.
You cheered as your enemies littered the ground; you cried as your brothers fell all around.

When it was over, you all came back home, some were left with memories to face all alone;
Some found themselves in the company of friends as their crosses cast shadows across the land.

Those who survived were forever scarred emotionally, physically, permanently marred.
Those who did not now sleep eternally ‘neath the ground they had given their lives to keep free.

With a hand upon my heart, I feel the pride and respect; my reverence is revealed
In the tears that now stream down my upturned face as our flag waves above you, in her glory and grace.
Freedom was the gift that you unselfishly gave pain and death was the price that you ultimately paid.
Every day, I give my utmost admiration to those who had fought to defend our nation.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Jackie Hart Kirton is a dear friend of mine whose sister, Sybil Hart Pritchard, lost a son tragically from PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder, a serious issue for many of our troops who served in Iraq… This is a young man who I had the pleasure of sharing time with and can’t imagine the impact this tragedy has on his family, a tragedy which is direct result from the terrible war in Iraq…..So many of our troops are currently experiencing this traumatic disorder which more attention must be given to by the government...

Sybil Hart was the editor at the Guyana Graphic newspaper. Her husband is a National Geographic Zoologist,Turtle expert.. See link below.

Please say a prayer for the family.

 Mark

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/community/news/maitland/orl-pritchards1308jan13,0,7351861.story

Message from Jackie's husband , Wesley Kirton , below

My sincerest sympath to the King family,  Roy King ,Tony King  and Jackie King Alleyne on the loss of their wife and Mom, Olga Dorren King. To all her family and freinds, Terry Kersting (chicos) to whom she was a second Mom, my sympathy to you all.

Mark

 Dearest Barbara,

We will keep you and the family in our prayers.

Love Always,

Michelle Durgana!

Our condolences to the Taylor family on the loss of 'Daddy Taylor'  on 7/4/08 - Soloman Taylor of 50 Robb Street, was husband to Vera and Children Patrick, Barbara, Charles & Carol.

"His friends called him the President - so we say the President died on President's day!!   from his Daughter  Barbara.

May he rest in peace.

Mark

My condolences goes out to Lynette and her family. We will keep you in our prayers.

From Michelle Durgana & Family!

Beryl I. A. Downes  (born Jan 7, 1908) died on April 28th, 2008 at Vista Hospital in Gardena CA. Of her 4 sons, Anthony, Brian, Roger and Denis, only the latter 2 survive her in addition to daughters-in-law Elsie, Eudine, Mary, Audrey and Beverly. Grand-children, Raphael, Joey, Allan, Barbara, Andrea, Brian, Roger, Danielle and Christopher.
Great-grandmother of Anthony, Anya and Michaela.

Although an accomplished pianist, her defining career was as a Teacher and Educator. Mrs Downes was the first Headmistress at (the then) Atkinson Field 50 years ago, before emigrating to Brooklyn NY where she continued to teach until her retirement.

An announcement will be made regarding the location, date and time of the funeral service in Georgetown, Guyana.
Memorials to follow in New York, and California.

In the religions of Africa, life does not end with death, but continues in another realm.
Death is perceived as the beginning of a person's deeper relationship with
all of creation, the complementing of life.

In our Guyanese Wake tradition, we will 
celebrate Wordsy' life, starting him off on  his
journey to join the ancestors at a


A Celebration for Wordsy
(Hosted by The Guyana Cultural Association and the Guyanese Cultural Community)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008
7.00 p.m.

Temptation
2210 Church Avenue (Flatbush - Bedford Avenues)
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(Above Sybil's Bakery & Restaurant)

(Tel: 718 856 5946)



Home-Going Service & Celebration
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008
6.30 p.m.


Union United Methodist Church
121 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11216
(Between Dean & Bergen) - 718 467 0458

(SEATING BEGINS AT 4.30 P.M.)
Repast immediately following service


DIRECTIONS: B44 - ON NEW YORK (STOPS IN FRONT OF CHURCH)
B65 - DEAN INTO BERGEN
SUBWAY: A TRAIN TO FULTON STREET (Walk to New York to the Church or transfer to B44 Bus)


FOR INFORMATION:
718 - 209 - 5207 or 973 580 3932

WORDSWORTH McANDREW
a national treasure, a man who for the past five decades dedicated his life to creating, collecting, preserving, and celebrating Guyanese folk life, died today,  Friday April 25, 2008 at seventy two at the East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, New Jersey after a short illness.

THE ELDER STATESMAN OF GUYANESE FOLK CULTURE, THE PILOT INTO OUR FOLK, IS NO LONGER WITH US

It is with much sadness we report that Central High Alumnus, Lloyd Dos Santos, passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Centre in Oshawa on Friday, March 28th, 2008. All members of the Central High Alumni Association and its Executive join in extending their deepest condolences to Lloyd's family at this time of loss.

Memorial donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated.

Mrs. Gomez was indeed a wonderful woman.  My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.  May her soul rest in peace.

Love,

Kim & Junior

My husband lost his mother last Sunday. It was a shock to the family since we saw her back in February when she came down here to celebrate my 50th birthday.

Her name was Monica Graham also known as Agnes Cumberbatch and is succeeded by her two sons Philip Don Periana and D.J. Periana and her 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

I don't know this family but as the mother of children in this age group, my heart breaks for this family. Losing a child is one of the most painful experiences a parent could endure. I know I couldn't handle it.

May the love of God shine on this family and help them to persevere through the rough days ahead.

God Bless you and keep you in his care.

                                                                              Nevada Fernandes

                                                                                                                  1984-2008

Nevada Fernandes passed away today in Texas at the tender age of 23. Daughter of Mark and Denise and sister to Arianna and Mark Jr, she will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her.

My deepest sympathy to the Fernandes', Winns',Churamans' and all her family in this extremely difficult time.

May she rest in peace.

Mark Bannister

To The Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are sorry for your loss.

Lydia n' Bronte

The proof of how much he was liked  was seen at his viewing. Thursday night was very crowded- people in the yard,corridors, second room and just everywhere. What a turn out!

He will be missed.

"Ashok, may you rest in peace!"

Brenda Locke. 

The passing of Ashok is a very sad occasion for all of us. I have known him for over 30 years as a loving, cheerful and kind person. He will be missed.

My condolances and prayers to his family.

Joel Thomas

t was a shock to learn of Tony's passing.

My condolences and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

Jennifer Grainger.

hi mark just seeing this now i went to central with a Phillip Anthony....he lived in the scheme his dad worked @ lithographic and the last time i saw him was in NY in the early 80's is this the same person??

Victor Shim

 Ashok, Tony Kishun

       1961-2008

Brenda,

That was so eloquent sis..... well done !

I am still trying to  get over the shock of Tony's (Ashok) passing.... Indeed only the good die young.

Having first met Tony  at one of the first GTLImes we quickly became good friends and have been ever since. I was immediately impressed by his genuine good nature and zest for life. He as such a generous & kind person who had the ability to make you feel very comfortable & relaxed when in his company.

My last conversation with him was on Old Year's day when we made plans to to meet later that evening but unfortunately did not. 

The Sankar family from Florida would like to offer our condolences to Tony's wife & kids and the rest of his family.

Rest in Peace Tony ! CHEERS !!

Trevor Sankar

Sad day indeed. From the days at the 'Corner' shop, when some of us didn't have enough for the 'charash', to dem Queens back-yard cook-outs. Always with a smile on his face, so he will be remembered. Big heart, big smile, big man

Carol,

What a beautiful poem... and for those that know him, you will meet him again.

I was introduced to Tony (Ashok) at the poolside at the 2005 Florida Gt Lime. My sister, myself and some friends were hanging out at the pool before the dinner & dance event that nite. Some noisy GT bannas were hanging out on the balcony of one of the rooms above. They eventually came down to the poolside and offered us some beer. Tony was part of that crowd.

We were all formally introduced and continued to have a very nice afternoon, chatting and sharing jokes.

These guys were so much fun, casual attire and casual but very respectful attitudes towards the women present. 

Tony told us then about his trucking company and having retired from that, but still ran the business. 

 I was able to relate to his story since I work in the customs brokerage field.

Later that evening, we all met up again at the dinner & dance, but what a difference... the guys we met at the poolside earlier had all gotten dressed up

and were on their best behavior, including Tony. Us women shared a good laugh over that transformation, even commenting that Tony had his shirt buttoned up too tight.

The Tony we met at that reunion was a person who was fun-loving, gentle, kind and someone I regret not knowing before that.

My family and I offer our deepest sympathy to Tony's family. I cannot imagine their pain.

He will be missed but never forgotten.

Brenda Locke.

Ashok's demise left a big hole in my heart which can't be filled.  He was not only a friend to me and my family but a brother and an uncle.  Our deepest sympathy lies with his wife Joan and his 3 wonderful daughters - Samanta, Amanda and Amaya, also not forgetting his 2 loving grandsons. 

Ashok, we love you dearly and you will be deeply missed.

Viewing and Funeral arrangements for Ashok are as follows.

Ashok was indeed a most generous person and will be missed by all.  Whenever he visited Florida, he always took Aimee along with his and Junior's kids to Carnival, took care of them and made sure they stayed in line, th kids loved hanging out with him.  We also shared many good times at the beach and other occasions.

Always so calm and a smile to share, it is a sad moment in our history and we wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Joan, the kids and family.

I think he truly enjoyed his life the way he wanted to.  I could picture him lying on Las Olas beach and us watching him from Ruby Tuesdays, he enjoyed the peace and tranquility of the ocean which portrayed his calm personality.

May he rest in Peace and love

Anetta

My sincerest Sympathy to all friends and family of Ashok, who are all probably still in shock as I am, on his passing this morning from a heart attack. Ashok was a real good friend to many of us over the years, from Guyana days to New York, where he lived for many years since moving to US. I have shared many good times over the years with Ashok, as I am sure many of his friends have too and want to remember him as seen in the pictures posted below taken recently at Ryan's 50th Birthday Party  in October with Kim Persaud (Jr's wife) . The other pictures were taken at our Reunion in Orlando this year and Miami 2005.

Rest in peace Askok, you will always be in our hearts. 

Mark

At Ryan's 50th Birthday with Kim Persaud

GT LIME 2007, Orlando, Fl

GT Lime 2005 in Ft lauderdale, Fl - Red Shirt

GT Lime 2005, Miami

His body lies breathless, in quiet sleep.
We remember his life; we cry and weep.
Life doesn't seem fair, and Death even less,
I don't understand it, I must confess.
We barely exist, in sorrow and pain;
We mourn our loss, we seethe and complain...
But what would he want, if he were alive?
Would he want us to wallow, to merely survive?
Or would he want more? Perhaps our courage -
To reject our grief with its cruel bondage!
Let's honor him now and look forward - with hope,
Remembering his life and learning to cope,
With loss as a tool to sculpt our goals -
Not as an anchor that burdens our souls.
Celebrate his life - reminisce with a grin!
Then Death will lose - and he will win!

Richard Bach said: "Don't be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.
And meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends."

Re: Beravements

Small world.....

Errol...As teenagers... Vibert Parvatan was part of our teenage group...and the last time I saw him (still teenagers )He was going to get a job on a ship ...I subsequently recieved a card from him when the ship docked in Halfax.......Can't believe how many lifetimes has past to see his name again on such a sad situation loosing his brother and his son

If he could remember 'Florrie'from Garnet St. Newtown....Kitty.....He will know who is sending condolences for his loss

Florence Kersting

This is in response to Mr. Maurice Lee.....................................................Florence Kersting................................

Mr. Lee Bravo on you most profound message which I share with you....

       I learned a great lesson after loosing my home to Hurricane Wilma in 2005.....I have dicovered......if I may Quote you......"IT IS NOT A MATTEROF CIRCUMSTANCE....BUT OF CHOICE.....( FREEDOM OF CHOICES.....)

Thank you so much for the ECHO of my  thoughts.....

Florence

My dear Mark-

Thank you so much for your kind words in our time of need.  God bless always.

love Michelle!

Some sad news.

Mrs. Winifred Hunter, founder of St Margaret's School in Camp Street, Georgetown, passed away recently in Kingston, Jamaica. She had been living here for a few years since Bobby and Felicity are here. Funeral arrangements will be finalised shortly. May her soul Rest in Peace.
Raymond and Sally Eytle

My sincerest sympathy to Karen, Margaret and families on the passing of their brother Ricky..

Mark

Yogin Singh (Rick) aged 46 passed away  last Saturday.  He was the brother of Margaret  (Hunter) Isaacs and Karen Michelle (Singh) Durgana.  Please remember this family in much  prayers. 

Thanks.

On behalf of my family I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the Manson-Hing family. I have known Denise and her family since I was a little girl and we use to live next door to each other in New Market Street. Our thoughts are with you.

Vanessa Chin Churaman

My Sincerest sympathy to entire Manson-Hing and Rosenbaum family on Denise's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.

Hi Wolff..

I sent this to a few people in Toronto and they have asked you to contact them as soon as you can.  I sent you their email address, but if you did not get it please contact me at judithaharrison@sympatico.ca and I will resend them.

Sorry to hear about your friend.  May she rest in peace.

Judy

Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at White Funeral Home in Poplarville for Denise Anne Rosenbaum, 46, of Poplarville, who died Aug. 23, 2007, in Hattiesburg.

Mrs. Rosenbaum was a respiratory therapist at LSU Medical Center in Bogalusa, La.

Survivors include her husband, Anthony Rosenbaum of Poplarville; two children, Ashley Rosenbaum of Poplarville and Dylan Rosenbaum of Poplarville; her parents, Ronald and Joyce Manson-Hing Sr. of Toronto; two sisters, Cheryl Chung of Toronto and Deirdre Palmer of St. Lucia; and a brother, Ronald Manson-Hing of Toronto.

Visitation will be from 5-10 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  

It is with great sadness that I report the death of Denise Rosenbaum (formerly Manson-Hing) on Thursday 23rd August 2007. She suffered a massive brain aneurysm on arrival at the hospital and died the same day.

Denise was a student of Bishop's High School (1971 - 1978) and a dear friend of mine. I will always remember her fondly, in particular during our high school days. She will be dearly missed.

 Phillip Anthony , brother of Clyde Anthony a true friend, passed away in New York last Friday. My sincerest sympathy goes out to the entire Anthony family at this time. George, Bernice, Desiree, Clyde, Billy(cousin), all family and close freinds, much love, strength and sympathy to you all as you mourn the loss of your brother. 

The Bannister Family.

Hi Errol,

Thanks, I miss Peter too.   Keep in touch, when you are in NY.

Sharon