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Poem
by james julius catalyn
(Reflecting on
his wishes)
He was born.
He knew who he was, where he came
from, and where he was going.
He lived.
He made his contribution.
He said what he meant and meant
what he said and was clearly understood.
He did the things in life that
pleasured him.
He enjoyed life to the fullest.
He was at peace with himself and
with his fellowman.
His one concern was that we love
one another, even as Christ loved us.
He died.
He had no regrets.
He chose his favourite passages
of scripture and some of his favourite hymns.
He did not wish an Obituary;
neither did he wish an “As I Knew Him", nor
"Tributes",
nor "Precious Memories" at the back of the funeral
booklet, nor a "Gathering" after the service.
You each knew
him
differently; you will each remember him differently.
In your hearts, remember him as
you knew him.
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Poet, actor,
founder of James Catalyn and Friends
Family Members
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JUDITH EDWARDS, Carolina:
Uncle James was the best uncle ever.
He took time out of his busy
schedule to attend my wedding in
Jamaica. He will be dearly missed by
me and my three sons, Donovan,
Jonathan and Adam Edwards. The
perfect example of unconditional
love.
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DEREK CATALANO: "The
greatest uncle in the world."
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MARGUERITE SAMUEL: I
will forever remember uncle James as
the one who brought our family
together at Christmas time. I have
many fond memories of our time
together with him. And who can throw
down like Uncle James in the
kitchen?! He was also our "Santa
Clause" as children, something I'll
never forget. Uncle James, you will
be sorely missed.
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KIMBERLY DUNCOMBE: We loved,
we laughed and we cried together.
Uncle James, this is so hard on me!
I haven't slept or eaten since
Friday. I keep replaying everything
you said to me Saturday morning as I
dressed you. I refused to accept
that was the final time I would hear
you tell me that you loved me and me
saying I love you! The final time I
would hear you say how proud you
were of me and the instructions you
were giving me about the show. I
know you are in a better place but
my heart doesn't know how to let you
rest! You left and I can still hear
your voice and your laughter and it
breaks my heart that I will never
get to kiss you on your forehead
again or hear you call me Kimmie or
lovie. You said "Don't be afraid,
it's ok, you're ok", I didn't want
to hear that. I love you Uncle
James, I truly miss you!! It is
selfish of me not to let go and I am
trying so hard. Sleep well Uncle J .
Sleep well!
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GERARD BRENNEN: Uncle
James, you taught me to have pride
in my heritage. You taught me the
passion of art and most importantly,
humor. I'll miss you.
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BLAYRE CATALYN:
"Keep a smile on your face anda song
in your heart" is what you'd always
say to me and that will stick with
me always! Love you so much!
I'll always your "miss ting."
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TINA ALGREEN-MOREE: I had the
privilege to call you uncle and
loved the years that I had you. You
mad an impact on everyone you met
and was loved beyond limits. It was
sad to hear the you went to sleep, I
wished I was able to spend a day
with you, but I will forever
remember the sweet memories that we
shared. Sleep in perfect peace
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BARRINGTON BRENNEN: They say
I look like my uncle. Uncle
James was special in the
Catalyn/Brennen families. The
little children cannot forget the
years of gift-giving during
Christmas time. Every small
child in the family got a gift from
Uncle James. He began
Christmas shopping in August and
sometimes right after Christmas.
He began making his Christmas fruit
cakes and other cakes in October or
so. He was a good cook.
The family spent Christmas with
Uncle James for the past 60 plus
years. He provided all the
meals (except for the vegetarians)
until five years ago when he said it
is time for the young people to take
over. So we started having the
Christmas family potluck.
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KEITH ANSON ALBURY: I will
miss you dear uncle. But the memory
of you will make me #laughagain #laughingatweself
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VERNESSA RAHMING: My Uncle
lived a wonderful life building our
nation through culture, laughter and
his wonderful poems. Uncle, you are
at peace
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Friends
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CAMILLE L. SMITH: James
Catalyn was a giant of a Bahamian
icon. He gave our country a
consistent, bountiful, multifaceted
assortment of contributions. RIP
James Catalyn. Wow, another loss of
a very seasoned citizen. He will be
missed indeed. My condolences to his
family and all who loved him.
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GRACE, AGATHA, BEVERLY AND
ERNESTINE SHERMAN, YVONNE BULLARD,
AUDREY AND GARLAND DEAN:
On Saturday The Bahamas lost a
National Hero, "A TRUE TRUE
BAHAMIAN" The Sherman family
lost a brother, I don't know when it
happened, but James was no longer a
friend he became Netta's son and our
brother. We will miss
the laughter, the calls, the cakes
and cookies. We will
never forget you James.
Say, "Hello" to Netta.
May God enfold you in His arms
forever.
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K. E. COLLIE: I met Mr.
Catalyn several times in my capacity
as an English teacher. I was always
impressed by his willingness to
express his particular views about
Bahamian culture in general and
about Bahamian language in
particular. His personal pride in
our spoken language and
unwillingness to give it second
place behind the “Queen’s English”
or “Standard English” had a
particularly powerful impact on me
as a teacher and as a Bahamian
citizen. As an educator, I therefore
encourage my students to respect our
language and to use it appropriately
and equally with Standard English.
I also had occasion over the years
to enjoy several performances by
James Catalyn and Friends. I
particularly remember that ZNS
broadcasted “Laughing at Weself”
during the 1980s. Mr. Catalyn did
not, as far as I know, receive
remuneration from those broadcasts,
but his willingness to share in that
way enriched the lives of thousands
of young Bahamians like me whose
experience of the theatre was at
that time limited to church programs
and the occasional school play. He
brought Bahamian life and culture to
the stage in ways that not only made
us laugh, but also stimulated
self-evaluation. Later, Mr. Catalyn
became a valued part of my adult
experience as a theatre goer, and
his productions continued to enrich
my life over the ensuing years.
Mr. Catalyn will be missed.
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GETA WILLIAMS: Thank you for
helping us to accept ourselves and
be proud of who we are, with all our
faults and shortcomings and indeed
with all our amazing traits, talents
and abilities. You made me proud to
be Bahamian!! Rest in peace my
brother! A humble public
school teacher.
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LAWSON MAPP, Bermuda:
I am deeply saddened by the news of
the passing of my good friend James,
I met him on my very first trip to
your lovely Islands during the
seventies in fact I resided with him
last year during my brief holiday in
Nassau. James made a great
contribution to the country of his
birth in Theater, Tourism and in
fact for his efforts was recognized
by Her Majesty the Queen with an OBE.
On behalf of my fellow Bermudians
and myself I offer my sincere
condolences to his family and
friends. Lawson E Mapp, Mayor of
Hamilton, Bermuda 2000-2006
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HENRY LEE GIVENS, Florida: I
was very sorry to hear of James's
death. We will miss him very much.
James was a kind person you could
depend on for a smile, for a
humorous "lighten up, guys" when we
needed it most, for doing more than
his share, and more.
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MARVA RUSSELL MINNIS:
Condolences to the family and
friends of the late Mr. James
Catalyn. I appreciated Mr.
Catalyn for his stance in theatre
etiquette. May his work
continue.
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DR. KIRK LOPEZ: Thank
you for leaving the Bahamas a much
more culturally enriched community
than you met it and for showing us
how it should be done in that
regard. Sleep in peace
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KAY FRANCIS-KERR: To know
James was to LOVE 💙 him.... he will
most definitely be missed! Rest on
James, take your well-deserved rest.
Rise to Glory Mr.Catalyn .... you
lived YOUR life!!
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CHRISSY LOVE: Giving thanks
for the life of the “julcat” ...The
great James Julius Catalyn! We
remember your immense contribution
to all things Bahamian and I’m glad
to be part of the adopted family who
laughed loudest at Lampost #8 or on
the comfortable Peardale Patio.
Deepest condolences to the Catalyn,
Catalano and Major families... Rest
In Power Sir! We still “laffin at we
sef”...
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PROFESSOR GILBERT MORRIS:
I knew and did not know James
Catalyn: I was introduced to his
literary works as a school boy,
though I met him only once in
person. His precision and
refinement was so admirable, that I
wondered to myself what sort of
country we would become if we
followed his example. James
Catalyn leaves a sense of pride and
a clear path for excellence; a path
which he lived and we only need
follow.
He was the master of
things Bahamian, marvellous and
meaningful...
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CORDELL THOMPSON: This is a
rough week on me. Two luminaries I
lived and respected well have made
their transition within two days of
each other. I met Aretha
Franklin when I was an editor with
Jet Magazine and we became treasured
friends. I knew
Jim all my life but we became close
friends when we Sir Lynden Pindling
invited a group of young Bahamians
to Bahamianize the Ministry of
Tourism. We did. One day we saw the
Miniatry's advertising agency
producing a commercial in Rawson
Square. We were looking out
the window and I said: " Jim, ain't
no Black people in the commercial",
whereupon, he Louis Bowe, Jeanette
Thompson and I went to the agency
head and told him that wasn't
happening that day. They went to Sir
Lynden on us and when he heard the
report, told them to find some Black
people. That was Jim.
Forceful in a polite way and deeply
committed to all things Bahamian.
Jim was the first to put the
Bahamian dialect in drama and
poetry. He made it acceptable and
appreciated. Later Jim
headed the Bahamas Tourist in
Chicago, by which time I was an
Editor at Johnsons Publishig. We had
bean and rice once a week and he
joined me at many VIP functions at
Johnsons. He attended the opening of
Johnsons new multi-million dollar
building. If
visitors to #20 Bar Twenty Corner
notice that nice lawn, I liberated
that grass from the Rock Sound Club
in 1968. I almost
forgot, James was best man at my
first wedding. Rest in
peace Jim. You made a difference in
how we saw ourselves.
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BAHAMIAN BANGTAN QUEEN KIANA:
James, I may have joined late but
you still welcomed me into your
family. You gave me a chance and
taught me new things. You even
showed me that in old age it is ok
to "laugh at we self" I will never
forget your laugh. Humans might not
live forever but our work that we
leave behind does. I will tell you
know, Mr james Catalyn your work
will continue on for as long as
humans inhabit the earth. May you
rest in eternal peace. No more
suffering or pain for you. You are
loved. Thank you for adopting
me into your certified crazy people
and your family.
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JARONA BABB, New York:
Thanks. We must meet. The
link is so long, strong and loving.
Though you may not know me I know
you well. This morning I cry in
remembering the Catlyns. Your
grandmother, your mother Mary.
Uncles, Abel and Peter.
My
sister Cypri, made a brief 24 hr
visit from NC. We had not seen each
other for 3 years. James expired
while we were together. He made this
reunion so very special. Vibes were
steering me to my mobile, but I
returned it to my purse each time.
KARMA ?
We talked about Sammy
Sands. Oh! the closeness
of us Out East Original PONDITES.
These departures sound a sweet
neighbor hood rhythm to James and
each of us. I will share this with
my sister when she is safely off the
road. This will be painful to her.
Requiescat in Pace James, & May the
PEACE of the LORD be to you Barry
and your household. Lovingly,
Jerona Smith Babb.
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TOD BENEBY: It is with
a sense of profound sadness that I
pay homage to one of The Bahamas’
greatest creative genius.
His ability to create an avenue to
bring the creative juices of the
average Joe and Jane to make people
laugh is completely ingenious.
“Speak Bahamian and only use English
when necessary” will continue to be
his legacy. A friend to all
and a lover of tings Bahamian, a
giant of a man.
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DESMOND EDWARDS: My
deepest condolences. James Catalan
will be sorely missed. His literary
and dramatic works will forever be a
part of Bahamian cultural patrimony.
May he Rest In Peace.
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SHONARAY MACKEY: This
is a shocker to me. The tears just
keep coming. I will not be long with
this post by your request. No long
talk, singing or tribute.
But
this is a must
Thank you so much
for giving me the opportunity to
utilize one of my gifts in
performance. You entrusted me with
your baby ( the box office). I am
was honored and privilege to have
worked closely with you. The short
time we shared and laughed. The
wisdom and knowledge you shared with
me are all embedded in my heart.
Thank you so much Sir.
I am
forever grateful.
The time we
spent together will be cherish
memories.
My condolences to
your son Radon, the immediate and my
JCF family. May God give us peace
and comfort during this painful
time.
You did it your way.
Take your rest "Sir James J. Catalyn
Esq."
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JAN McCANTS MILLER: I
am in shock and tears...James
Catalyn, now upon reflection, I
recall all your posts during these
last 2 weeks, were you saying
goodbye to us? You were among the
first I met when I arrived in Nassau
in 1985. I met you through my late
husband, Roston Miller during your
rehearsal with the Rotary Club of
West Nassau for their annual Night
of Christmas Music Show. You were
funny, friendly, and above all else,
you welcomed me to Nassau with open
arms in your best Bahamian dialect.
We have stayed in touch through FB
since my return home to Delaware. I
am not prepared for your sudden
departure because all I was looking
forward to was getting together with
you during my next visit to Nassau.
James you are missed already. I’m
going to miss your FB posts, I’m
going to miss your witty sense of
humor, I’m gonna miss your telling
it like it is, I’m gonna miss You.
Rest in Paradise my Friend and thank
you for taking the time to chide us
into loving ourselves and others
more. You are missed. Nassau has
lost another great icon.
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VYLMA B. THOMPSON-CURLING:
Your life James was a true
representation of a dedicated,
committed Bahamian who loved this
country above every thing else. Your
charm, your wit, your endurance and
your interaction with persons from
whatever sphere in life will be
missed.
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LESLIE ELLIS-TYNES: What an
honor it has been to have met, known
and been in the presence of such
great Bahamian genius. My passion
for performing arts became even
stronger for having a mentor,
teacher and friend such as James J.
Catalyn. I've learned countless
skills from James, among them the
importance of organization,
punctuality and the preservation of
the Bahamian spirit. Thank you for
allowing this eager thespian an
opportunity to grace the stage for
some of her first favorite
performances and a place in your
company James, 'JCF' - the longest
running Bahamian Theatre troupe. I
will treasure every example that
James has been to me and the entire
'JCF' family, for the rest of my
life. May he Rest In Peace.
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GENEEN EVANS: "Lay down dear
bother lay down and take your rest.
Lay your head upon the savior's
breast. I love you but Jesus loves
you best. I bid you goodnight,
goodnight, goodnight"! James Julius
Catalyn I will see you on the other
side. Until then we will continue to
"laugh at we'sef.
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OMAR WILLIAMS:
James'
work brought together a lot of
people and created a family around
him that extended several
generations. I appreciated the
hard work he put into every
production, his skillful planning
and the attention to detail.
My deepest sympathy to all the many
people who call James J. Catalyn
family.
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HOPE SHELLY-ANN:
James
Catalyn, you adopted me late in my
life and I am all the richer for
having been touched by you !!! Your
backyard will always be one of my my
favorite places !!!!!
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PASTOR LEONARD RAHMING:
Death is ugly and painful and often
it breaks our hearts in two. I truly
look forward to the time when this
pain occurrence will be no more. On
behalf of my family and I please
accept sincerest condolences as you
grieve the passing of this cultural
icon. Special prayers ascend for the
Catalyn family, Pastor Barrington
Brennen, Judith, Claudia,Ann Albury
and their families. Blessings!
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Tributes from Leaders
CULTURAL ICON, LEGEND AND WARRIOR
BY THE HON. LANISHA ROLLE
MINISTER OF YOUTH,
SPORTS AND CULTURE
Bahamian cultural, legend,
icon and warrior James Julius Catalyn passed away on
Saturday August 18, 2018. He was 78 years old.
James Julius Catalyn was born on January 6th,
1940 in the Pond of East Shirley Street near to St.
Matthews Parish to the late Theresa Elizabeth Major
formerly of Roses Long Island. James received his
education at the Sands School, the Worrell School
and Eastern Senior School where he graduated in
1956. He began writing poetry and plays at the age
of 16 years. His first major play was written in
1970, which he named ‘Courtship’. He also wrote the
‘Best Dressed Man’, which he performed with Noel
Hamilton at the Cabaret Theater. This play left a
lasting impact upon the Bahamian public.
In
August of 1968 he traveled with the National Dance
School and Mrs. Shirley Hall Bass where he got his
first international performance in a play called
L’il Abner in Chicago, Illinois. They performed at
the Harper’s Court Theatre.
Mr. Catalyn was a
playwright, actor, adjudicator, poet, producer,
director and satirist among other things. He studied
drama under the tutelage of the late Meta Davis
Cumberbatch and the late B.E.A. Saunders. He also
studied at the University of the West Indies Extra
Mural Department, The Sammy Dyer School of Theatre
and Stage One, both in Chicago Illinois.
Mr.
Catalyn wrote political and social drama and poetry
and used his writings to preserve the Bahamian
dialect, which he termed ‘Bahamianese’. He founded
James Catalyn and Friends in 1979 and was
immediately invited by ZNS to perform on a ZNS TV 13
weekly series. Mr. Catalyn’s group traveled
extensively both locally and internationally
promoting Bahamian culture through his skits, plays
and poetry.
Every year in June and
September he performed two major productions at the
Dundas Center for the Performing Arts. His September
revue “Summer Madness” is well-established on the
Bahamas’ Cultural Calendar.
James was
employed at the Ministry of Tourism for 32 years
until he retired in 2000. He is considered to be one
of the pillars of the Tourism industry. He has
served as coordinator of the International Cultural
Festival, and the adjudicator for the drama segment
of the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival for
many years.
Mr. Catalyn has had his finger on
the pulse of Bahamian culture for decades writing
about the uniqueness of who we are. He received his
OBE in the Queen’s 2016 New Year’s Honours.
On behalf of the Government of The Bahamas, the
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and indeed the
people of The Bahamas we offer our sincere
condolences to his family, relatives, friends and
many fans.
May his soul rest in peace.
PERSONS WHO SENT CONDOLENCES
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Adrian
Russell
Albertha Smith Gainza
Alice Innis and Family
Allardyce Smitha and Family
Allison Mortimer (MOT)
Amanda Courtson
Andrea P. Munnings and Family
Andrea Saunders and Family
Andrea Usher-Knowles
Angela Cleare
Angela L. Carroll
Angela Tynes and Family
Ann Albury
Anna Williamson
Anne Pratt-Moss
Anthony Jervis
Antoinette Bowe
Antoinette Davis
Antoinette Knowles
Antone Williamson
Antonia Christie
Apryl Moss
Arlene Hercules and Family
Ava Burke
Barbara Hanna Cox
Barrington and Annick Brennen
Basil and Cheryl Albury
Benjamin Pratt
Bermice Moxey Adderley
Bernadette Knowles-Saunders (MOT)
Beverley Adderley and Family
Beverley and Shelly Archer
Beverley Sherman
Beverley Taylor
Bishop Moss and Family
Bostwick Family
Brenda Plakaris
Brent Deveax
Brentwood Burrows
Bridgette Rahming (MOT)
C. Andrew Humes
C. J. Bostwick (Mr. & Mrs.)
Calin Bowe
Camille Doresett
Candia Ferguson
Canon S. Sabastian Campbell
Carla Braynen
Carla Lockhart
Carlito Catalano
Carole Watson
Cavlyne Smith-McKenzie
Cecile Askew
Celest Lockhart
Charity Armbrister (MOT/Pondite)
Charlame Forbes
Charles McCartney
Charles Russell
Cheryl Bullard-Stubbs
Chester Cooper
Chigozie Igeoma (JFC)
Chrissy Love
Claudia Seymour
Conrad Maycock and Family
Cynthia Bee
Cynthia Bowe
Cynthia Louise Rahming
Cynthia Rahming
Cyprianna and Sean McWweeney
Daisy Williams
David Rosemae Bain and Family
Davis Willis
Deangelo Catalano (Grand nephew)
Deloles Springfield
Delores Archer and Family
Denny and Debbie Wilson
Dereck and Tracy Catalano
Dereck Colbroke
Desiree Aranha
Dion Johnson
Dion Johnson
Dion Miller and Family
Donna Delva
Donna Deveaux
Donna Harding
Dr. Derryck Richardson
Dr. Harold Munnings
Dr. Herbert Orlander
Dr. Richardson
Dwain Wallace and Family
Dwayne Curtis
Dwight and Flora Sawyer
Earl Miller
Eddie Archer
Edith Roach
Edward Burrows
Edward Williams
Edwardo and Fredricka Jimeneza
Eldridge McPhee (Belcanto Singers)
Ellie Campbell
Emily Colebrook
Eric Adderley (JCF)
Eric Rose and Family
Erica and Marvin Laing
Erica Fox-Lightbourne and Family
Erica Ingraham
Erica Moree
Ernest Rumer
Ernestine Sherman-Adam
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Eva Thurston
Fox (JFC)
Evamae Ferguson
Evan Mark
Sweeting
Evangeline Lightbourne
Evangeline Rolle
Family of the Outreach Center
Florence Rahming and Family
Francia (MOT)
Frank Carter
Frieda Hall
Garland and Audrey Dean
George and Bonwith Ferguson
George Heastie
Gerogina Delancy (MOT)
Gladston Adderley and Family
Gladstone Adderley
Glenda B. A. Roberts and Family
Gloria Longley-Rolle (JCF)
Gloria Mortimor
Godfrey Archer and Family
Grace Johnson Friend
Grace Sherman
Graham B. Thordarson
Gwen Bain
Gweneth Munnings
Hal McDonald
Helen Wong
Helena Dorsette
Henry Givens
Hon. Brave
Davis
Hon. Fred
Mitchell
Hope Curry
Hope Shelly-Ann
Ina Algreen-Moree
Inderia Green (JCF Family)
Ingrid Bartlett
Iris, Happy, Dario and Dilla Knowles and Family
Ivar Lightbourn
Jakes and Billie Godet
Jamie Catalyn
Janet and John Bostwich
Janet Kemp
Jerome LaFleur
Jerry and Family
Jim Whitehead
Joan Burrows
John Johnson and Family
Joycelyn Simms
Juanita Carey
Judith Theophilus
Judith Theophilus
Julia Burnside
Juliana Candace Bostwich
Julitte Holmes
K. S. Murry
Karen Catalyn
Karla F. Knowles
Karla Poenisch
Kay Evan
Kayla Green and Family
Keith and Katura Bryan and Family
Kerry Fountain
Kid James Tynes
Kyron Strachan
L. M. Bowe
L.M. Bowe II
La Gloria Davis
Lanentine Maura (JCF)
LaVerne Major
Lawrence McDonald
Lechante Anthony Wright (JCF)
Leonard Cumberbatch
Leslie and Paul Bowleg and Family
Leslie Ellis-Tynes
Lillian Bastian
Lisa Laing
Lloyd Wong (JCF)
Louis Dames
Louis Hanchell
Lowell J. Mortimer
Loxsley Bastian
Lynette Deveaux
Mae Davis
Malaria Henry
Marcia Sands (Samaritan’s Ministry)
Margaret Smith Brown and Family
Maria Johnson
Maria Johnson
Mariam Bowe and Family
Marina Trotman
Mark and Charity Francis
Marva Jervis
Mary Davis
Mary Mycklwhyte
Mavis Collie
Mavis Darville
Maxi Williamson
Melanie Farrington
Meneria Burrow and Family
Mitz and Robert Barnett
Naomi Simms
Natasha Davis
Neil Cleare (JCF)
Nicole Deveaux
Nicolette Bethel
Nina B. V. Roberts and Family
Norma B. Rolle
Norma Williams
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Ochee Smith
Owen Bethel and Family
Owen T. Rolle and Family
P. Scot Adderley
Pamala Knowles and Family
Pamela Pratt (AIDS Foundation)
Pastor Danhugh Gordon
Pastor Joan Sweeting
Pastor Mark Ewen and Family
Pastor Wilfred and Sheila Adderley and Family
Pat Murry
Patrice Astwood McDonald
Patricia A Clarke
Patricia Burke
Patricia Whitfield
Patrick Hugh and Family
Paul Bartlett
Pauline Mortimer
Penny Nottage
Peter and Kate Bates
Philip Burrows
Philip Gray
Phyllis Albury Garraway
Piscilla Williams and Family
Portia Barnett
R. Andrew Barnett
Rachel and Leslie Rolle
Ralph McCarthy
Raymond Antonio
Reginald Rigby and Family
Renee Eldon
Rev and Mrs. Charles Lewis
Richard Adderley and Family
Robert and Eleanor Elliott
Robert Forbes
Roberton Deveaux
Robin Catalyn
Romaine Nixon
Ron and Isabella
Ron Overend (Mr. and Mrs.)
Rosemary Barrett
Rosemary Hanna
Rossie and Billy Godget
Rowena Rolle
Roy Adams
Ruth Francis
Ruth M. Williams (MOT)
RuthAnn Rolle
Ruthiemae Rolle and Family
Sally Ferguson
Sandra Dean-Smith
Sandra Knowles
Shanary Mackey
Sharon A. M. Cleare
Sharon Dean
Sheila McPhee
Sheila Taylor-Cox
Shelah Murray
Sherika Burrows (JCF)
Sherry Symonette-Collie
Shirley Braynen
Shirley McDonald Brennen
Shornelle Nesbitt (JFC) and Family
Sir Balton Bethel
Sister Cecilia Albury (OSB)
Sister Clara Rolle
Sister Marva Coakley and Sisters
Sister Mary Bernedit Pratt
Sonia Cox Hamilton
Sonia Dames
Sony Jean-Jacques
Stacey Algreen
Stephanie Rolle and Family (Bimini)
Stephen Albury
Tammi-Smith-Symotte
The Archer Family of Shirley Street
Theresa Higgs
Thomas A. D. Grant
Tiffany Eldon
Tina Albury
Tina Albury
Todd Beneby
Tony Thompson and Family
Tyrone Sawyer
V. Tron McPhee
Vaeria Lynes and Family
Valentine Knowles
Valicia Rolle
Vannessa Scott and Family
Vaughn Confliff
Verlene LaFleur
Veronica Hutchison
Veronica Toppin (JCF)
Virginia Kelly
Virginia Kelly
Wendy Coakley-Thompson
Wendy Munnings
Wendy Patricia Morley
Wes Thompson
William Dean
Yolando Bain and Family
Yvonne Sherman Bulla
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THE EPITAPH
james j. catalyn © 1960
Sleep comes at last
Sleep, rest, peace
From this world of toil and heartaches
Far away another day breaks
Where the weary find their rest
Forever on the Master's breast
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