July 9, 1985 - April 23, 2005

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

Remembered with love,

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Arthur Thomas Porter
1/26/1924 - 3/26/2019

Passed away in Ontario, Canada

Aged 95 Years

The Porter family is sad to announce the death of Professor Doctor Arthur Thomas Porter on March 26 at 95 years of age.  
He is survived by his daughter Emma Adina Porter as well as daughter-in -law Pamela
Mattock, granddaughters Gemma, Fiona, Adina and Charlotte and great grandchildren Adelaide and Arthur.
He is predeceased by his wife Rigmor Sondergaard Rasmussen and sons Guy, who died as an infant, and Arthur.
Arthur Porter was born on January 26, 1924 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to Guy Hardesty Porter and Adina Agnes Porter.
Guy Porter trained as an engineer and assisted his father manage the family businesses. Adina Porter was a school teacher
at the Freetown Secondary School for Girls.

His paternal grandfather, Arthur Thomas Porter I, was a successful Creole entrepreneur of West Indian and Jamaican Maroon parentage.
The father of A. T. Porter I, Guy Porter, who came to Sierra Leone from the Jamaicavia England, was the founder and manager of Kent Village.
Arthur received his early education in Freetown at the Ani Walsh Memorial School, Freetown Secondary School and the Grammar School.  After completing his secondary schooling he graduated from Fourah Bay University College and later Selwyn CambridgeUniversity where he read history.He had an illustrious career as an educationalist and academic which covered many countries and continents. The monuments of his legacy surround us and his contributions endure. That career began as Professor and later Vice Principal of Fourah Bay College.  He was then appointed as the first principal of the University of Nairobi in Kenya.  After serving in Kenya for over a decade, at the request of the Sierra Leone government, he returned to Sierra Leone where he was appointed Vice Chancellor and later pro chancellor of the University of Sierra Leone.  As the head of these institutions he faced challenges with courage and determination.

Arthur’s work on Sierra Leonean history is considered to be among the most scholarly work done on the people of Sierra Leone. His analysis of the stratification of Creole society is considered the most authoritative work on the development of Creole society, and most scholars reference his book when researching the Creole people.

During his career he made an indelible contribution to the institutions in which he served and inspired those around him with his qualities of generosity, integrity and leadership. Those whom he met were charmed by his wit, intelligence and sense ofhumor.  He received honorary doctorates from Boston University as well as the University of Malta. In addition he wasawarded honours from Ethiopia and Yugoslavia.
 He was appointed memberthe board of UNESCO in Paris and served as its chair.  In addition he was a member of the board ofthe Sierra Leone Diamond Mining Company as well as other organizations. 
As was his father and grandfather he was a mason and rose though all the levels of the craft. 

He will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his family, many friends and all those in whose lives he made a difference.

A viewing will be held at the Kelly funeral home, 3000
Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, K2J 4G3 on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 2 pm till 4 pm.

This will be followed by a memorial celebration in Ottawa, Canada,
and a funeral at the Trinity Church and internment at the Race course cemetery in
Freetown, Sierra Leone, on dates to be announced.

Samuel Fortunatus Bradford Campbell (Sam Campbell)

M.B.E; M.R; C.O.R,

passed on to glory, in Freetown, on Thursday March 21, 2019.
Aged 82 Years

A renowned special eduction teacher and accomplished composer and musician,
he served as Headmaster of the Milton Margai School for the Blind for 48 years.
He has several tunes, anthems, songs  and albums to his credit. He composed the tune to the Sierra Leone National Pledge ,
the song of National Unity and Song of Valour. His anthems include special arrangements to, “Let all the world in every corner sing
“ amongst others. He will be remembered this Easter for his Easter album; at Christmas for songs like “wɛlkɔm dis api mɔnin”,
at weddings for songs like “ Fayn bɔy, Fayn gial, tide na una wɛdin De” and a host of other compositions.

He succeeded in creating a visible platform for the visually impaired in Sierra Leone and the sub-region and actively
championed their social integration. There is no Sierra Leonean visually impaired person of national and international
repute who has not directly been impacted by the life of Sam Campbell.

Sam Campbell was a loving father to countless number of children, a devoted friend and teacher, a devout
Christian and a distinguished patriot.

Deeply loved and sadly missed by his family, pupils and friends.
Sammaretta -Daughter

"Say not in grief he is no more, but in thankfulness that he was"

Augustus Ayodele Byass

October 12th, 1935-March 10th, 2019

Aged 83 Years

 Passed away in Freetown, Sierra-Leone after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Josephine. Children, Leslie of Nigeria, Augusta(Desmond), Ayo, Frank and Julius(Roseline) of USA. Grand-children, Stella(Kweku), Viola, Julia, Justine, Nathaniel, Zoey, Kenneth, Frank, Jeremiah and Myasia. His sisters, Evelyn Cole, Muriel Pierce, Oseh Scott and Cecilia Beckly. He will be missed by his cousins, nieces, nephews and friends of US, London and Sierra-Leone. Immediate relatives includes the Anthony Byass, CRA Cole, Maitland Pierce, AJ Williams, Kwesi Johnston, Macrae, Fetlough Coker and Samuel Taylor families. In-Laws includes the Shyllon, During, Thomas, Johnson, Briggs, Mani and Madi.

Vigil/Wake: Thursday March 28th, 2019-8:00PM-11:00PM

Wellington, Freetown Sierra-Leone

Funeral and Communion Services: Friday March 29th, 2019

Holy Trinity Church, Kissy Road, Freetown Sierra-Leone

Viewing: 12:30PM-1:45PM

Celebration of Life: 2:00PM

Interment : Waterloo Village Cemetery.

Repast immediately following Interment

BOYZIE PHILIP GRANT, ( Cha Cha P)

Sunrise May 9, 1940 ~ Sunset March 2, 2019

Aged 78 Years

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mr. Boyzie Philip Grant
He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, relative and friend to many.

Boyzie Philip Grant passed away in Providence, Rhode Island, USA

He is survived by his wife Rebecca; children Eunice and Marvellous Grovesnor, Comfort, Beresford and Boyzie Grant Jr.; Grandchildren, Admire and Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, Yasmine, Shawna and Hakeem Turay. Great- Grand Children, Melbourne, Melvin and Zahra. His sister Elizabeth Smith and brother Samuel Grant. He will be missed by his Cousins, Nieces, Nephews, in-laws, Friends, family and his  many children he raised passionately.

May his soul rest in perfect and eternal peace.

Vigil/Wake: Friday March 15th, 2019 - 6PM- 8PM

 Victory Assemblies of God, 321 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904

Funeral Services: Saturday March 16th, 2019

Victory Assemblies of God, 321 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904

Viewing: 9AM - 9:45AM

Celebration of Life: 10:00AM

Interment:    

Swan Point Cemetry 585 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI 02906
Repast immediately following interment
Hotel Information

Hampton Inn 2 George St. Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 02860

In memory of

Samuel Smith,

who passed away, March 1, 2017.

We celebrate your life and love.

Those special memories of you will always bring a smile. If only we could have you back for just a little while then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do. You always meant so very much to us and always will do. The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause us pain  but you’re forever in our hearts, until we meet again.

Love Always ,
Your wife (Alberta Smith) and children (Christopher, Walberta, and Trevor)

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

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

Dennis Thomas

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

Aged 70 years

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

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.

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.

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 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.