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Book of Eulogies

 [13/02, 01:59] Gangunjah Nevadye: Maroon Book Of Eulogies Fabian Stennett chapter 1 Lucille Kerr.                                   She was a  choir leader,a staunch.                                    

a prayer warrior and a church leader,a Sunday school teacher, a lay preacher, President of the woman's Federation, among other things

She was a godmother.

And we still remember those cornmeal puddings she use to bake

And the Coconut drops, Corn cake and Toeto she use to make.

She  survived many a storm

Like Charlie, Gilbert, David, Ivan, Dean and Katrina

She was a sprinter, stayer,long-distance runner, with vim, vitality, vigor, and stamina.

And as me  papa Ugly Alligator would A say said, Lucille pretty, she little but she talawah

The poet scribes, the painter paints, Lucille Kerr you paint your picture of life with the most vivid colours

Halmarking your life record, in the book of the footprints of the sands of time, ...

She was a kindhearted woman with an immense gift of humaneness and a wide knowledge of world of philosophy, asserts dignity  in society and promote the upliftment of modern  maroon people Spiritual capacity abd  self-realization through reasoning and promotion of human social welfare  via practices of philanthropic activities, touching the lives of many.

A caring, sharing person, magnetical, jovial, charismatical, charing person,a mighty counselor, a mother of faith and wisdom, bless by God, sent by God, ladies and gentlemen, as the historian,the record,  Shows Deacon, Deacon Meyers,, Harold . Stennett, Miss Lynn Hines ,Gurney Barrett,  all lived for 96, years

Lucille Kerr Aunt Edith live for one hundred years and six months,Miss Iris Stennett lived  102   Aunt Maye Thompson  lived to 

102 years,  Francella  'Mumaw'Anglin  40 days to complete 105 years old,

, and Lucille just need 25 days, 

I'll record it.

A record has been broken.

Lucille Kerr came up on the rough side of the mountain,

 in the history  of Black River Road Tangle River  Ciboney Maroons a pillar of long life.

 she was a choir leader here on earth.

God called Lucille Kerr to sing Melodious Songs

  in the choir of the Chapel Heavenly Higher calling

When the trumpet sound and the dead in Christ shall rise,

when the road is called up yonder, Lucille 'Pretty Kerr will be there.

[13/02, 02:48] Gangunjah Nevadye: Maroon Book Of Eulogies Fabian Stennett chapter 2 Ghoeto Wilberforce Leslie  

Tribute to Ghoeto Wilberforce Leslie.

For the first time in my life as a writer, poet, and presenter, I find myself falling short of words to describe a particular situation.

Being a close friend to Ghoeto, the fact that we have similar interests musically, spiritually, educationally, and otherwise.

The fact that he actually died on a day which was actually my birthday, the 22nd of June 2008, marks  and serve as a milestone in this journey of life.

The fact that I was actually giving thanks to God Almighty for bringing me here on earth on that day,

the same day my best friend,

passed away.

It's hard to say, but I will always remember Ghoeto as a skillful player who plays skillfully,

and his harp, an international sports personality who has positively touched so many lives, near and far.

He was a man with an exceptional spiritual gift, very courageous, benevolent, militaristic, authentic.

prehensilic and a very nobleman was he,a champion of all time well done oh good

and faithful servant you will always be remembered as the immortal epitome of skywide peace and human development a master

of spoken word who championed the cause of preserving strong positive historical

moral ethical qualities in this our society long live a true giant Ghoeto

Wilberforce Leslie

[13/02, 02:48] Gangunjah Nevadye: **Summary of Main Points:**


1. **Personal Connection**: The author expresses a deep personal connection to Ghoeto Wilberforce Leslie, highlighting their shared interests in music, spirituality, and education.


2. **Significant Date**: The author notes the poignant coincidence of Ghoeto's death occurring on the author's birthday, June 22, 2008, which adds emotional weight to the tribute.


3. **Legacy and Impact**: Ghoeto is remembered as a skilled player and an international sports personality who positively influenced many lives. His exceptional spiritual gifts and noble character are emphasized.


4. **Attributes and Contributions**: The tribute describes Ghoeto as courageous, benevolent, and authentic, recognizing him as a champion of peace and human development. He is portrayed as a master of spoken word and a proponent of strong moral and ethical values in society.


5. **Enduring Memory**: The author concludes with a heartfelt acknowledgment of Ghoeto's legacy, referring to him as a "true giant" and expressing a commitment to remember him.


**Conclusions:**


The tribute to Ghoeto Wilberforce Leslie reflects profound admiration and respect from the author, who not only mourns the loss of a close friend but also celebrates his impactful life. Ghoeto's contributions to society, particularly in promoting positive values and human development, are highlighted as enduring legacies. The emotional connection and shared experiences between the author and Ghoeto underscore the personal nature of the tribute, making it a heartfelt remembrance of a remarkable individual.

[13/02, 03:55] Gangunjah Nevadye: Maroon Book Of Eulogies  Fabian Stennett chapter 4

life and memories of Winston Mclean  On a cool autumn day in the early terrain of Mount Anorock 

Tangle River  on  the 11th day of september 1952 Edna May Thompson and Egbert Mclean 

bring into the world a bouncing boy baby named Winston Mclean as a young boy he first lived in

Tangle River  and then sutherland, he attended the sutherland  All Age school for a short while

then he was later transferred to Long Road All Age  he later attended the Enfield all-age school in St mary.

Winston was a trained chef and has a wide knowledge of culinary art.

He could sing ,love to compose  his own songs he used to live atPark Avenue in and he used to follow

a lot of sound system the most ousta ding thing anout winston was his Jerk Chicken.

 i remember categorically as a young child going to Montego Bay  inthe early eighties 

when i used to attend cornwall college. He used to have a jerk pan out  by Samuel Sharp Square  i and

when  one thing for sure  good on  not eve   KFC never have them type a  long line as s he use to attract many customers. He was a  very gifted

 jerk chicken  man he had a special recipe which he died with.

I don't think nobody has the recipe as he was  quite a secretive yet  creative ,kind ,helpful caring,

hard-working and friendly   Person. On the third of march 2007 ,Winston died leaving 

 to mourn six brothers five aunts several nephews and nieces  and several

other relatives. Long live Winston Mclean,  you are a son of the soil who stand up for equal rights

justice, brotherhood ,nation building and peace. Winston Mclean you are dubbed as rasta the True Maroon Culinary Artistic Revolutionary

icon of all time.

rest in power rest in zion oh great chef

[13/02, 20:19] Gangunjah Nevadye: Maroon Book of Eulogies   Fabian Stennett Chapter18, 

Life and Times of Mary Spence Holder.

This is FabianStennett presenting the Life and Times of Mary Jane Spence Holder, affectionately called Aunt Meme.

O Lord, you are faithful in fulfilling your promises.

Though art my hiding place and my shield, I hope in thy words, uphold me according unto thy words, that i may live, and let me not be ashamed of my hope.

Hold me up, and I will have respect unto thy statute continually.

Approximately twelve years after slavery was abolished in the lush green mountainous vegetative hills of Tangle River, formerly known as Black River Road,

a stone Throw from the sky scraping Mount Anorock in Phoenix, to be exact, and the famous ridges where the historic maroon used to chat.

There lived a man by the name of George Spence.

He quoted Jane, a Dixon by name.

He took her to the church, and she became Mistress Spence.

The union between Jane and George brought forth five children.

Namely, John, Georgie, Cetyra, Doris, and Mazarin.

On August 29, 1912, Great-Grandmother Jane gave birth to the last-born child of the union.

They named her after her aunt, Mary Gangong Spence, and called her Mary Meme Spence.

Meme was just a few months old when she survived the devastating symbiotic hurricane and earthquake of 1912,

a disaster that compelled mothers to nestle their young child in the customary floor mat.

As a child, Aunt Meme was known to be a jovial, vibrant little girl with a connecting love for plants and humanity.

In general, she attended the Maldon Elementary School.She was gifted 

with a rather awesome knowledge of agricultural science and plant propagation she therefore

ventured to own and operate a farm where she grows different variety of ground provision

and indigenous  Native jamaican food crops,like  Hyacinth Blake aunt meme was also an active

member of the original jamaica women's federation movements formed sometime between 1947 and 1948

in 1969 she married to Ernest Holder a rather noble and Humble man was he.

Their matrimonial union did not produce any biological offspring.

 However their union created the ambiance a pervading atmosphere for caregiving

goodwill warmth love and kindness to humanity especially

for the people of the world ,and where children development

and general care is concerned ,not only was aunt Meme husband Edmund a father of creation

but she aunt Meme was definitely a mother of civilization aunt means played the role of foster mother

for several children, including her nephew, nieces, grand neieces ,close relatives,neighbors and friends

 I personally always maintain a close

relationship with my grand aunt Meme, in Fsct Meme gave me my name she said lynn

called the little boy Fabian Oneil.rl

I remember the many times we spe t to together.  Itruly miss aunt Meme. she was moved to portmore

in care of her niece del l later when dell died, aunt meme returned home to be cared  for by Bazz and a a Aunt  

Beryl and family they too must be commended for the wonderful job they have done in nursing aunt Meme. 

I remember the lively and informative chit chats we used to have.Upto  a little over a week before she

died i went to visit her in a time when she was not  responding to most people she slowly lifted her head,

and then lift her feeble hands to my head feel my locks  and said" Fabian Oneil 

you deh yah ! How your mother, Aunt Lyn  I Fed her the juice i brought for her she then

ate some food and we talked for a while when i was about to leave she told me to take care

of myself she told me to come and revisit her and on wednesday 16th of february she died at

age 92 she was a cornerstone member of the  Maldon Baptist church, Meme was a lover of church and a

christian person with a solid moral ethical background her longevity span almost a century

she will always be remembered as a stalwart benevolent kind-hearted warm-hearted mother

of civilization who spread joy smile peace love and care during her sojourn

here on mother earth long live aunt Meme.

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