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Funeral Announcement for the Late Hannah Lucinda Thompson-During

(née King)

Sunrise May 10, 1916 ~ Sunset January 27, 2019

Aged 102 Years

"Her children arise and called her blessed” Prov. 31 v.28

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mrs.Lucinda Hannah
Thompson-During fondly known as OO-OO. OO-OO was a loving and devoted mother
grandmother, great grandmother, greatgrandmother, relative and friend to many.

We thank God for the wonderful and precious years we were blessed to
share with this great spiritual and beautiful woman who inspired and
impacted the lives of many.
May her soul rest in perfect and eternal peace.

Vigil/Wake: Friday, March 1st, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
19068 Bethlehem Church Road, Triangle, VA 22172

Funeral Services: Saturday, March 2nd, 2019
Truro Anglican Church
10520 Main St. Fairfax, VA  22030
Viewing: 9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M
Service of Celebration: 10:00 A.M.
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Interment:   
Fairfax Memorial Cemetery 9900 Braddock Road,
Fairfax, VA 22032
Repast immediately following interment

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In Memory of

Mrs. Victoria Ekundayo M'Cormack
  May 13, 1917 - February 13, 2008

Looking back with memories,
Upon the path you trod,
We bless the hours we had with you,
And leave the rest with God.
 
We miss you very much.

By your sons; Augustus M'Cormack, Frederick  M'Cormack, Wallace Moore, Michael Wilson, daughter Augusta Duncan and Son-in-Law Dickson Adetuyi Tammy Wilson, Regina Moore, Marion Jarrett and Eva Jarrett, and Yetunde Tumoi.

May her soul rest in Peace.

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Dennis Thomas

Passed away in Woodbridge, VA on Wednesday January 16, 2019

Aged 70 years

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Dennis Thomas.  Dennis passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 70 at his home in Woodbridge, VA, USA.   In Memory of

Desmond Mohamed Tejan-Jalloh            
Passed away in
Fairfax Virginia
on  January 17, 2010
 Aged 25  

If tears could build a stairway
And memories a Lane
I would walk straight up to Heaven
And bring you back here with me - RIPP

Nine years ago today, we still pray for peace; "Peace perfect peace."
Yvette  Alongo-Coker & Family.

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In Memory of

George Christian Davies

Passed away in Freetown, 27 years ago,  on January 5, 1992

Aged 78 years

Everyday in some small way
Memories of you come our way.
Though absent, you are always near
Still missed, loved and always dear.

from your children ,daughters in law,son in law grand children and great grandchildren at home and abroad.

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Henrietta Segun Pratt

(nee Benjamin)

Passed away in New York,  on December 5, 2018

Aged 76 years

Our family is deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, sister, auntie, cousin, friend and beautiful spirit and light

Henrietta Segun Pratt -nee Benjamin passed away at the age of 76 years on December 5th 2018 in New York, USA.

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Yahbome Irene Bash-Taqi

Passed away in Silver Spring, MD on November 16, 2018

Aged 49 years

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Daughter, Sister, Friend, and Reverend, Yahbome Irene Bash-Taqi
on Friday, November 16, 2018 at her home in Silver Spring, MD. 

Yahbome is survived by her Mother Mrs. Selina Smith, Mother Aunt Fanny Cooley and adopted father, Mr. Donald Smythe Macauley

Daughter: Ms. Faith Nimely; Grandfather: Mr. Paul Bangura

Sisters: Mrs. Fatmata Sanusi, Ms. Helen, Mabinty, and Emily Bash-Taqi

Brothers: Dr. Donald and Abdul Aziz Bash-Taqi, Mr. Ibrahim Wurie, Pastor Joe Nimely, Mr. Theophilus Thorpe and Mr. Ayorinde Cooley

Aunts: Mrs. Mariatu Jalloh, Ms. Khadijatu Yansaneh and Mrs. Alice Kargbo

Brothers-in-Law: Mr. Alpha Sanusi and Mr. Henry Coleman

Nephews and Nieces: Mr. Sahr Gbondo, Ms. Soraiya Sanusi, Ms. Safeerah Sanusi, Ms. Rosie Coleman, Ms. Millie Coleman, Mr. Ahmad Timbo, Ms. Hawa Timbo, Ms. Neneh Leigh, Mr. Mahmoud Leigh, Ms. Haja Timbo, Mr. Mahmoud Timbo, Mr. Alpha Timbo, Mr. Jonathan Timbo and Mr. Amin Timbo

Cousins: Mrs. Adama “Chuks” Coleman, Mrs. Tinnie Leigh, Mr. Tipapa Jalloh, Mr. Ajibu Jalloh, Mr. AbuBakarr Jalloh, Ms. Claudette Williams, Mr. Joe Jalloh, Ms. Amira Taqi, Mrs. Barbara Lardner-Badio, Mr. Mafoi Dennis-Metzger, Mrs. Abby Fofana-Harris and Mr. Abdul Gbla

Other relatives and friends include: Mr. Eugene Pehoua-Pelema, Mrs. Marcella Camara-Macauley, Mrs. Namisa “Ami” Taylor, Mrs. Precious Smith, Ms. Henrietta Cole, Ms. Christine Jones, Mrs. Emily Mwai, Mrs. Nimatu Kampana, Dr. Monique and Beatrice Goma, Dr. Esther Kaggwa, Ms. Carol Mwanthi, Mrs. Agnes Pearce-Chapman, Ms. Isabel George, Ms. Antoinnette Yamsi-Taylor, Dr. Carmelle Tra, Mr. John Stevens, the Amoah-Mensah, Sical, Kruah, Sammarie, Sangahri, Fowole, Lardner, Hanciles, Kamara, Fofana, Rogombe families and Bishop Darlingston G. Johnson and the pastoral staff and members of Bethel World Outreach Ministries International, the Tribe of Issachar and Judah Care Groups.

1 Thessalonians 4:13 “Our friends, we want you to know the truth about those who have died,

so that you will not be sad, as are those who have no hope. “

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Memoriam

 Susan Granby(Auntie Sue)
Today November 9th, marks the fourth anniversary of our dear mother,grand mother,
great grand mother, mother-in-law,  aunt , cousin and friend, SUSAN GRANBY fondly called Auntie Sue.

Four years has gone by so fast,  just like yesterday.  Time like an ever rolling stream bears all it son's away.
Only the hearts that love know the sorrow of parting.Today.

Auntie Sue, you were so precious, loving, kind and sweet to all of us. Those memories will never go away. 
We love you so much, but Master Jesus loves you best; and we know you are safe in His hands.
Sleep on and take your rest.
R.I.P.

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Mr. Cyril Bami Sawyerr

Passed away in Wellington, Surrey, England. on 9^th October 2018

Aged 73

It is with much sadness the Sawyerr family regrets to announce the passing to Eternal Glory of  Mr. Cyril Bami Sawyerr on 9^th October 2018 in Wellington, Surrey, England.  Formerly of 32B Water Street, Congo Town and 46D Lower Pipeline, Freetown.

He was a former employee of the Sierra Leone Produce Marketing Board in London.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Sawyerr,

Daughters: Sharon Sawyerr and Bamike Sawyerr

Adopted Children: Marke, Tommy, Isha and Sophia

Sisters: Mrs. Ethline Turner and Mrs. Sarah Bangura

 Brothers: Mr. Sylvester Massaquoi and Mr. Charlie Whitfield

Aunts: Mrs. Alafia Jackson and Ms. Frances Davies

Sisters-In-Law: Rev Macleana Johnson, Mrs. Nora Gilplin, Mrs Bertha Massaquoi, Ms. Wilhemina Weekes, Mrs. Serefina Cole, Mrs. Marvel John, Mrs Ethel Fyle, Mrs Ethel Whitfield.

Brothers-In-Law: Mr. Thomas Weekes, Mr. Adjaie Weekes and Mr. Alfred Sho-Sawyerr

Numerous cousins: Including, Mrs. Lois Fraser, Mrs Genevieve Dixon-Fyle, Mr. James Jackson, Mr. Arthur Short, Mr. Broughton Gilpin, Mr. Walton Gilpin, Mr. Ade Jackson, Mrs. Barlatt, Mrs Luke, Mr. J.E.A Sawyerr, Mrs. Prudence Olu-Williams.

Nephews: Mr. Eustace Aina Collier, Mr Melvyn Turner, Mr. Darrell Massaquoi, Mr. Emmanuel Bangura, Mr. Reginald Davies

Nieces: Ms. Erica Turner, Mrs Diana Allen

Close Family friends: The McEwens, Mr & Mrs Aki Beckley, Mr. Donald Williams, Mr & Mrs Oba Jones, Dr and Mrs. David Mac-Boima, Mr & Mrs Emile Carr, Mr & Mrs Tunde John, Mr & Mrs Duvanet Davies, Mr & Mrs Malcolm Jarrett, Mr. Amed Labi

Families: The Sawyerr, Weekes, Fraser, Jackson, Short, Gilpin, Whitfield, Massaquoi, Bart-Williams, Colliers, Sho-Sawyerr, Jarrett, Lewis

Family & Friends: Mr. Clifford Roberts, Mr. Leslie Nicol, Mr. Frank Campbell, Residence of Water Street and Madongo Town.

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Mr. Archibald Harry Manthus AyoJide Ayo-Davies
Sunrise October 21st 1948, Sunset, October 19th, 2018.
Passed away in Philadelphia, on October 19, 2018
Aged 70 years
 
Mr. Archibald HarryManthus AyoJide Ayo-Davies,was a husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and grandfather. Retired Senior Executive of Barclays Bank now known as Rokel Commercial Bank. He was also a consultant for the World Bank.  Longest serving Senior Society Steward Portuguese Town Church, Choir Master Portuguese Town Church and Local Preacher. Member of the International Who's Who of Professionals, professional, academic and civic achievement honored member Cambridge who's who of executives, professionals and entrepreneurs. A mentor and a helper to many. 

He is survived by his wife Remmie Ayo-Davies, children Jacqueline Marcella Ayo-Davies, Archileen Carmena Ayo-Davies, Anita Linda (Bill) Cole-Lewis and June Ayo-Davies, Adopted Son Pastor Osman and family, 
siblings Maureenda Doreen Davies, Maureen Doreenda (Albert) Jarrett and Aristarchus Bryan Davies, Uncle Mr. William Oseh Davies, several nephews and nieces including Claude Campbell, several grand children including Annmarie Sheriff and Marcella Cole-Lewis. Several adopted sons and daughters including Miss Patricia Riddle, Iyesha Baby  (Earnest) Pratt, Ibrahim Kamara and Mohamed Thoronka. 
Several cousins including William Davies, Annie (Milton) Goba, Arnold Coker, The Akaje-Macauley's, The Graham's, The Spaine's, The Marke's, The Redwood-Sawyer's and The Harding's.

 In-laws, The Oshoko's, The Bishop's, The Gooding's, The Bishop-Oshoko's , The Jones's, The Adams's, The Masons's , The Jacobs's, The kakay's, The Kennedy's and The Williams's 

Several close friends of the family, including Mr. Claudius Wilson and family, Dr. Dunstan Thomas, Mr Suru Lawrence, Ms. Llyoda Beckley, Dr. George Morgan, Mr. Adeyemi George, Dr. Mitchell Aboud, The Lewis family (Mina), Mr. Louis Dworzack, Dr. George Morgan, Mr. Eddie Cornell and Mr. Victor Metzger. Members of Portuguese town church, staff of Barclays Bank now Rokel Commercial Bank.

Several relatives, family, friends, God sons and God daughters, home and abroad. 

Daddy may your soul rest in peace, we miss you but we know that you are in a better place free from pain.

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Memorial

In loving memory of our dear brother
Olajide Benson King

November 5 1955 - October 12, 2017
We love you more, but Jesus loves you best!! May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace!

From Madonna, Brenda, Kenneth, Delicia, Beryl and other relatives and friends at home and abroad.

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Hon. Christian Raymond Abayomi Cole J.P.
Commonly known as 'BOYS',
passed away in  Freetown, Sierra Leone, on Saturday September 29, 2018
  Aged 71 years

July 25, 1947 - September 29, 2018

He was former member of parliament for Waterloo Rural District.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs Evelyn Cole; wife, Yvonne Cole; children, Samuel Cole, Christiana Pratt, Evelyn Cole, Kresten Cole,
Cheryl Cole, and Christel Cole. Son-in-law, Alex Pratt and several grandchildren.

Sisters; Christiana Jenkins-Johnston and family, Madona Cole-Lacy and family; brother, Crispin Cole Sr. and family ; brother-in-law, James  Lacy; sister-in-law, Sylvia Cole.  Aunt, Mrs Muriel Pearce; uncle, Mr Augustus Byass. Other relatives include the Byass, Pearce, Fetlough Coker, TBO Macaulay, Onike Thomas, Kwesi Johnston, the Hollist, the Samuel Taylor and Moore families.

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MR CHARLES E. WYSE

The death is announced of Charles Edmund Wyse of Regent village, Freetown, Sierra Leone

who passed away on Friday September 7, 2018 in the United Kingdom

aged 81 yrs.

He is survived by his wife, Fay. Children: Dionne, Dennis and Melanie Wyse.
Grandchildren: Kejana, Patricia, Elisha, Aidan, and Gillian. 

Several nieces and nephews at home and abroad including:

•      Winston & Mokeh John & family, Desmond & Shola John & family, Dalton John & family,
        Brenda & Johannes Sechyi & family – all in the us
•      Tsuku & Georgina Wyse & family, Aki Wyse, and Ayodele & Dele Awoonor-Gordon, and Roland Wyse –
       all in the United Kingdom

Cousins:

Victor & Edith Williams and family, Gloria & Malcolm Lock & family, Mariam Williams & family,
Ebu Fowler and family, Chukudema & family, Rela Faulkner and family, Olivette Cole & family and
Kenneth Hamilton and family, Stanley Adams & family, Walter Adams & family, Ernest and Sholade Pine-Bailey and family,
the Omoh Williams family and Josiah Nicol family of Regent village.

In-laws:

•        Mrs Iyamide Wyse of regent village
•        Mr Denis Singh in Jamaica

Other family include the Bennett and Mathews family of Bathurst village, Western Area, Sierra Leone.

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IN 
LOVING 
MEMORY OF

STALIN FERNANDO FRAZER
Sunrise – 04/16/1943
Sunset  – 09/ 15/2017

Remember that loved ones never go away.  They are
always by our side even on days when they may seem
just an illusion   
.
Sleep in perfect peace    

– Princess, Harry, Bernardine
and the rest 
of the family in the USA, UK and Freetown

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REMEMBERING

JAMES BLYDEN AYODELE JENKINS-JOHNSTON
BA(Hons. English) Dunelm: LLB: GCOR
Sunrise 02/10 /46: Sunset 09/09/16

2 years ago, a great husband, father and grandfather was called to eternal rest.

In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still,
In our hearts you hold a place, that no one can ever fill.
Your absence is a silent grief,
Your life a beautiful memory.

Rest in peace

Sadly missed and remembered always by all the family.

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Remembering

Daphne Malphina Ebilola Sawyerr Dunn

Silver Spring, Maryland

Jun 14, 1955 – Aug 7, 2007

As we wake up to the 7th day of August,
we re-live the events and emotions of the day you left us for eternity.
Ebi, words cannot describe the void your absence has created.
As much as we miss you, we know you are in a much better place.
As we reflect on the words of the hymn below.
we hope to find some degree of comfort.
Continue to Rest In Peace!

All the walls of that dear city
Are of bright and burnished gold:
It is matchless in its beauty
And its treasures are untold.

Chorus
O that I had wings of angels
Here to spread and heavenward fly!
I would seek the gates of Zion,
Far beyond the starry skies.

In the midst of that dear city
Christ is reigning on his seat.
And the angels swing their fenders
In a ring about his feet.