Modern Maroons Jamaica (maroon Book Of Eulogies part 2)Fabian Stennett. chapter 7 : Maroon Book Of Eulogies Fabian chapter 25 Edna May Thompson
life and times of Edna May Thompson, hear this all ye people give ears all the inhabitants of
the world my mouth shall speak wisdom and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding
great is the lord and greatly to be praised in the city of our god in the mountain of his
holiness ladies gentlemen immediate members of the bereave family friends well-wishers and the
general public a splendid and relaxing good afternoon to you all my name is fabian stenit
presenting the life and times of edna may thompson affectionately called
tar let us commence by expressing my sincere
condolences to the member of the bereave family as well as let us all give thanks and praise
to the almighty god whatever you conceive our first even to be for life in all its essence
actual splendor life is the single most essential gift loan to mankind
by the almighty human life flowers are blooming in the morning with a tendency to fade in the
evening so let us all ensure equity equality and justice while dealing with each other in this
sojourn here on mother earth for the time willing as we embark on this journey called life as we
compete to enter our mark and humanity ensuring our footprints and the sons of time let us all walk
with god reminiscing the life and times of edna may thompson aren't in our top in the deep rooted
culturally rich maroon village of tango river formerly called any mountain black river road
where Mount Anorock and a series of five little hils watches peacefully over the people on February 8
1889 exactly 55 years after slavery was abolished when jamaica was not so developed
from the Stennett clan a man by the name Joseph Stennett father the matriarch of the Thompson's clan.
Nana Minora Stennett the daughter of Rebecca Becky Morris Miss Minnie later married to captain
Eulick Thompson this union bore fruit namely Hortense,Mackie b
Brownman ,Enid, Elmo Delores, Magz
Florence
and Bertha Aunt Edna,
from she was a girl as a vast quality and capability to share and give
love and care these unique and special qualities grew with her
blossoming into a young lady according Aunt Dell,Aunt Edna was an excellent baker. Who remember
the cornmeal pudding,toto and duckonoo, me mouth a run water,she was also a sports loving person,
very fond of cricket, back in them days when the club Trip used to go out them times was
Truck back days and aunt Edna deh deh pon her ears she was a tall robust muscular and powerful
lady with a round,oval looking face, flat forehead,straight nose ,medium-sized head
black straight plaited bright mary almond
shaped brown eyes, she has a brown smooth tan complexion with a high cheekbone small mouth
strong voice and thick lips with a slightly impaired leg these features coupled with her
humbleness kind-heartedness cheerfulness affectionate courageous sincere assertive
hearty, charming and enthusiastic characteristics make Aunt Edna exactly what she was an icon of peace
love strong positive value caring and responding effectively to humanity
she was a mother who was a caregiver who was away with children her modern qualities make her a
child joy sufficingly to say everybody's favorite she used to attend vaughnsfield primary school
in those days the teacher was teacher Scott,who was the headmaster.,
of the school the school,located at that time on the premises ,where the same school was hit by a
lightning stirm a milestone Aunt Edna experience, survived and surpassed.
she was a member of the Tangle River Missionary Baptist Church.
Aunt Edna was a very hygienic clean person who enjoys carrying out chores washing ironing etc
and art she perfect and utilized to gain income in order to maintain her seven sons she always
encourage her children to go to school as education is the only way forward in fact when it comes on to education,she
will give her child her last penny aunt dell was telling us of a particular day when ray and
patrick was going to school that the antenna found herself with only penny a penny she gave ray the
penny a penny and told him to take the penny a penny and give patrick the a penny however we did it the
other way around take the the penny and give patrick the a penny ba penny.Aunt Edna loved her children
very much whenever they don't return home on time she would gracefully go looking for them
in december 2003 antenna took sick most people thought that she would have passed on
but the lord god spared her precious life
some more and from time to time she visited the doctor for a regular checkup
but on march 3rd 2006 antenna beckoned aunt dell to her bedside and at that time things
began to slide she was rushed to the carnival regional hospital and as you know anything that
is succumbed to life is succumbed to death aunt said not died most people who know antenna have
a particular way of remembering her dawn said she will always remember her sitting on the varanda her
vision in general especially so proper a warm welcoming smile her signature laughter.
on tense authentic says she missed miss edna while elmo and bertha says she go always living at them
Aunt Edna used to love the bag juice and the bulla and the icy mint
them, Lomian always know where to find them and then you hear lomian yes grandma yes grandma lomian
you fit tan into the yard.
a grandpa and a nervous just passed ah bry ah bry yes mom what you there me a call you
where sweetie i've got so much you and when you go say something but i go all my peace
lomian yes grandma you to behave yourself and do not getting in trouble,if
them lick you no lick you,no lick them ,if them fight you ,no fight them, it is better to give away your rights sometimes.
[14/02, 23:31] Gangunjah Nevadye: The Ciboney people were among the earliest indigenous inhabitants of Jamaica, predating the Tainos, and their presence in regions like Maldon Free Village, Black River Road, and Tangle River is an important part of the island's history. The Ciboney, a group of Arawakan-speaking people, were the first known settlers in Jamaica, arriving thousands of years before the Tainos, who became the more widely recognized indigenous group upon the arrival of Europeans.
The Ciboney were hunter-gatherers and fishers, living in small villages along Jamaica’s coast and in its mountainous regions, such as Tangle River. Their lifestyle, rooted in the land, emphasized sustainable use of natural resources and deep connection to their environment. The Ciboney were known for their ability to craft tools and pottery, a tradition that continued in the Maroon communities that later settled in these same regions.
After the Tainos arrived in Jamaica around 1,000 BCE, they assimilated many aspects of Ciboney culture while also influencing them with their own practices. However, the Ciboney continued to live in various parts of the island, especially in remote regions like Tangle River, where their descendants would later become part of the Maroon communities.
The Maroons, including those from the Ciboney group in Tangle River, carried forward many of the ancient traditions of the Ciboney, blending them with African influences. This cultural fusion, deeply rooted in the land, continues to shape the identity of the people in Maldon and Tangle River today, highlighting their indigenous heritage and connection to the area.
[14/02, 23:42] Gangunjah Nevadye: Tangle River, also known as Black River Road, is a historically significant area in Jamaica, particularly tied to the Maroon and Ciboney communities. These groups, with their deep cultural roots, were instrumental in shaping the island’s heritage, especially through their resistance to colonial forces. The Ciboney people, among Jamaica's earliest inhabitants, have a rich history that is largely preserved through oral traditions and cultural practices.
Edna May Thompson, an indigenous member of the Tangle River Ciboney Maroon community, made vital contributions to the preservation of this cultural legacy. She worked tirelessly to raise awareness about the unique history, customs, and traditions of her people. Though not known for extensive written documentation, her role in the community was critical in fostering cultural pride and identity. Through her efforts, Thompson helped ensure that the stories and heritage of the Tangle River Ciboney Maroons were remembered and celebrated by future generations.
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