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APPRECIATION "With gteful hearts, we, the family of the late Mr. John Osei Adu, Wish to express our deepest appreciation for your love, support and presence today as we bid farewell to our beloved brother, father, husband, uncle, gndfather and great gndfather.

Your pyers, kind words and acts of compassion have been a great comfort to us du this difficult time.

Whether through your presence, thoughtful messages, or quiet pyers, you have reminded us that we are not alone in our gef. We are truly humbled by the outpou of love and support, and we thank you for sndi with us.

We py for God’s blessis as you leave for your vaous homes; and in the years ahead.

Thank you”

JOHN

OSEI ADU 1947 - 2025

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Order of Service

P.H: 824 1. When the Day of Judgment has come here with us, Lord Jesus may I see You as Savior. Let me seek You Jesus in life on earth, Then I shall have no fear on the judgment Day.

PART ONE (1) PRE-BURIAL 1. CALL TO WORSHIP 2. HYMN OF PRAISE 3. PRAISES 4. SERMON / CREED 5. PRAYER 6. FILING PASS

- CATECHIST - P H :789 - CHURCH BAND - MINISTER/ CATECHIST - DO. - MINISTER AND PRESBYTERS

7. OFFERTORY 8. OFFERTORY PRAYER

- CHURCH CHOIR/ BAND - PRESBYTER

9. CLOSING HYMN

- P H :791

10. BENEDICTION

- MINISTER

2. On that great Day Jesus, where shall I turn to now, Who shall be my savior but you O Lord? Who shall deal with sin great I have in life?

What shall I do with sin, before Christ the Judge?

3. But I know the Lord forgives our trespasses, You Lord, desire not death for trespasses.

PART TWO (2) BURIAL SERVICE

Your death and resurrection stands for all men,

1. CALL TO WORSHIP 2. HYMN 3. SCRIPTURAL SENTENCES

- CATECHIST - PH: 494 - CATECHIST

4. HYMN OF PRAISE

- PH: 518

4. In this I shall come with boldness

5. LITURGICAL PRAYER

- MINISTER

before you,

6. PRAISES

- CHURCH BAND

Christ shall rather be advocate for me.

7. BIOGRAPHY

- FAMILY MEMBER

8. HYMNS/SONGS)

- PH:791

Christ shall clothe me in His own

Jesus, have mercy on, me your servant I pray.

P.H: 832 1. All people shall be gathered, The dead on earth shall be raised, Before Christ, all shall stand. Christ shall come judge all peoples, In Books, their works are written, All we have done are written there.

2. The works in darkness, shameful, All wickedness and mischief, Our murderous, pervert acts. With lying, cheating spirit, Unrighteous, hateful actions, All sinful acts shall be revealed.

3. The cry of all the needy, And love shown to all poor ones, All acts of charity.

Hearts filled with great compassion, All kindness and all mercy, All grieving for the poor, God sees.

righteousness then, Eternal life shall have, in Christ Jesus Lord.

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Order of Service

P.H: 805 1: Farewell, loved one, You have been called by God. He welcomes you back Home.

Here we do mourn, Your death is hard to bear,

In Jesus Christ alone we have hope, True joy and peace are found in Jesus, Find all these now.

But we have hope in God. [no hope, In patience and in hope we say now, Farewell, loved one.

2: Farewell, loved one, The Lord our God Himself, He calls you to return.

He sent you here, His work in you is done, The time has come to leave.

We bid you farewell on the journey, None can restrain you, God has [called you.

Farewell, loved one.

3. Farewell, loved one, The journey must be sweet, God's glory you shall see.

In this world here, Troubles and pain you had, It is a barren place.

- WIDOW / CHILDREN

10. 1ST OFFERTORY

- CHURCH BAND

11. HYMN OF MEDITATION

-PH: 770

12. SCRIPTURE READINGS / SERMON / CREED

P.H: 770

We weep not like those who have

9. TRIBUTES

- REV. MINISTER

13. PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY - - - "

1. Life is so fleeting and so short,

14. EXPRESSION OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY CHURCH BAND

It is but few days with troubles.

15. OFFERTORY PRAYER

It is like shadow passing on, The night comes soon and we are gone.

2. Truly our years are few and short,

16. ANNOUNCEMENT

- SESSION CLERK/FAMILY

17. CLOSING HYMN 18. BENEDICTION

- PH:832 - MINISTER

19. RECESSIONAL HYMN

- P.H 824

The Lord God made it so for us.

Because of sin, God made it so, Sin that has separated from God!

PART THREE (3) - AT THE GRAVE SIDE

We are apart from life of God.

1. HYMN 2. SCRIPTURAL SENTENCES 3. HYMN

- 832 - CATECHIST - P H : 770

There is no life in humankind,

4. EXHORTATION

- CATECHIST

Death is our lot in life on earth.

5. COMMITAL

- MINISTER

6. PRAYER

- DO

4. Those who have faith, fear nothing

7. VOTE OF THANKS

- FAMILY MEMBER

here,

8. HYMN

- P H : 805

They have new life in Christ the Lord.

9. BENEDICTION

- MINISTER

3. In sin we are apart from God,

The Light of Life in Jesus Christ, Eternal life, Christ gave them all.

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BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE

JOHN OSEI ADU

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EARLY LIFE The late John Osei Adu whose mortal remains lie before us today was born on July 12,1947, in Akyem Kwabeng in the Eastern region of Ghana, to Opanin Kwadwo Osei affectionately known as Agya Mosi and Obaapanin Comfort Adwoa Afi of Akyem Kwabeng, both of blessed memory. He was the first of the three children born to the couple.

John began his formal education at the Akyem Kwabeng Presbyterian School, where he quickly demonstrated academic excellence.

His brilliance saw him promoted from Class 2 straight to Class 4, earning admiration from both his teachers and peers.

At Standard 2, he sat for the Common Entrance Examination and gained admission to Krobo Odumasi Presbyterian School, now Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School, Legon (PRESECLegon), where he chose to study accountancy, driven by his passion for mathematics and working with figures.

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1. Where is Jesus, my beloved?

1. Hold Thou my hands, dear Jesus,

Where is my best friend who loves?

Lead Thou me on.

My beloved, I long for You,

Be with me always, throughout,

I shall run and search for You.

Depart not, Lord.

This life I cannot travel, Fearful it is.

2. My heart loves and seeks for Jesus,

If You will not go with me,

Come my Lord and cleanse my sin.

I'll neither go.

Where is Jesus, whom I love much?

Always I shall search for Him.

2. My faint heart strengthen, Jesus, In You abide.

3. Here I cry much in my struggles,

In joy and in all sorrow,

Where would I find Jesus Christ?

This heart make still. Grant me

I shall seek Him, till I find Him,

abiding peace, God,

I shall have joy in His sight.

Peace from You Lord.

When raging storms are o'er me,

4. O that I have wings to fly now,

Be near me, Lord.

I need wings to fly to Christ.

For I seek to be with Jesus,

3. When doubts and fears assail me,

My heart longs for Him alone.

Help me, dear Lord.

You are my Rock and Shield, Lord, In You I trust.

Hold Thou my feeble hands, Lord, Help me, O God. And guide me through life, Jesus, To Home bring me.

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Upon completing secondary school, John worked as an Accounts Clerk with the former Black Star Shipping Line in Tema. However, he aspired to become a Chartered Accountant and therefore decided to further his education in the United Kingdom (UK).

Hymns P.H: 789

P.H: 791

1. On the Cross Christ Jesus died,

1. I am a sojourner here,

Our sin He nailed to the Cross.

A stranger I'm on earth.

Therefore, when His sheep shall die,

My Home is far from this world

They are known to be asleep.

My Home is not of this earth.

With pain and hardship and toil,

2. They depart like sinful men,

I travel here on this earth.

Not afraid of God the Judge.

Heaven where God Himself dwells,

They are warriors, going Home,

There is the Home for me.

Battle over, must return.

2. From childhood I have struggled, 3. No condemnation waits them,

And still wrestle with life.

They are home with Christ, their Lord.

Distress and troubles and sin,

They have come to Rest in Him,

The battle has been fierce.

They shall rise with Jesus Christ.

What I seek, I cannot get, My heart is not in this world.

4. On death's bed they shall all lay,

I must be ready to leave,

Like those resting in their sleep.

I must not stay here long.

They all sleep sound as a child, Nothing troubles them in death.

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In October 1971 he left the shores of Ghana to the United Kingdom.

With the support of Nana Marfo, the then Sanaahene of Asamankese, a loyal and trusted family friend, and closest friends Mr. Kwasi Nyarko, Mr. Victor Amaning and Mr. Philip Gyasi who all were residing in UK.

He further enhanced his qualifications with additional professional training, including membership of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). John began his professional accountancy career in the UK with the Greater London Council (GLC) and later moved to the Ealing Council, where he continued his work in public service and financial management.

He also served as an Auditor in various local councils, ultimately retiring from Kingston Council, Sutton in 2007.

He enrolled at Southwest London College in Wandsworth, where he studied Accountancy while working part-time to fund his education and living expenses. His perseverance paid off when he passed the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) final exams and became a Chartered Accountant in just two years.

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In 1968, Mr. Adu married Margaret Aniwaa Darko and their union was blessed with 4 children, Joyce, Richard, Patrick and John.

Despite living overseas, John never forgot his roots. He remained closely connected to his family in Ghana, generously supporting their education and general welfare.

He also married the late Augustina Obeng Kwarko and they were blessed with 3 children, Mercy, Opoku and Belinda.

Though both marriages face challenges and eventually ended, John continued to support and care for his children with love and commitment.

Upon his retirement and return to Ghana in 2008, he later married Comfort Animwaa who survives him.

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY LIFE

His generous spirit touched many, and his wisdom and guidance were cherished by all who knew him. A devout Christian, he was a staunch Presbyterian and a dedicated member of the Men’s Ministry at the Sakaman Congregation in Accra, where he played a significant role in church activities.

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FAMILY AND MARITAL LIFE

John was an active member of the Ghanaian community in the UK and served as a founding member and treasurer of both the Kwabeng Welfare Association and Abukwa Susubiribi Association. Through these roles, he helped preserve cultural ties and provided social support to many Ghanaians abroad.

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FINAL DAYS AND LEGACY After a brief illness, John was admitted to the Ridge Hospital in Accra. Sadly, on March 5, 2025, he was called to eternal rest. He is survived by his beloved wife Comfort Animwaa and his seven children.

John Osei Adu will always be remembered for his integrity, humility, generosity, and unwavering faith in God. His legacy lives on through his children, extended family, and all who were fortunate to know him.

Res wel , Opani Joh Ose Ad .

Nant yi .

Onyam mf w kr nsi .

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CHILDREN TRIBUTE TO THE LATE JOHN OSEI ADU

A TRIBUTE TO OUR FATHER On behalf of myself and my three brothers, I honour and remember our father with respect, sincerity, and reflection.

In our early years, life demanded a great deal of both our parents. While our father studied full-time to become a chartered accountant, our mother worked tirelessly to support the family.

It was a time of sacrifice and determination, and we all remember the moment he qualified as a chartered accountant as a proud and defining milestone in our family’s journey.

Our father was a man of many interests and a strong presence. He loved the spectacle of wrestling, followed football scores faithfully, and was always ready with a joke or a story.

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His voice often filled the house with song, and he loved setting us maths challenges, his way of keeping us thinking and learning.

We also remember the joy and color of Ghanaian society functions. These were special occasions, moments when our family came together in celebration and tradition. Our father loved dressing up for those events, and he took great pride in being part of that community.

We recall watching him give speeches at those functions, carrying himself with charisma and confidence, and we saw a side of him that thrived in the spotlight and connection with others.

Today, as we reflect on his life, we do so with a spirit of gratitude and quiet recognition. We are thankful for the joyful times, for the lessons he shared, and for the foundations he helped to lay.

Each of us — in law and social policy, in business and management, in art and design, and in medicine — has gone on to build a meaningful and recognised life, carrying forward something of his determination and ambition.

We honor our father today not only for what he did, but for who he was — a man of pride, presence, and perseverance. We wish him peace now, and rest.

May his soul find comfort and freedom beyond this life.

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Res i perfec peac .

Damirif du .

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CHILDREN TRIBUTE TO THE LATE JOHN OSEI ADU

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing” 2 Tim. 4:7-8

Today, we gather to honor and celebrate the life of a truly remarkable man, Mr. John Osei Adu who went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. We wish you had stayed with us longer, but we take consolation in the fact that you are going to be with your maker. Ÿ

Dad, as we affectionately called him, lived a life filled with service, dedication, and unwavering love for family members and anyone who came into contact with him. He was so generous that he would willingly offer what he has even when he had a dire need for it if his action would put joy to others. Ÿ

Dad, your demise is very painful. We did not get the chance to say goodbye properly and also thank you for being an exceptional father, friend and mentor.

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. But we believe you are in a better place and only resting in the Lord. We know we cannot have long discussions on phone anymore, but your presence can always be felt. Ÿ

Dad, no words can express how much you meant to us. We are grateful for what you have done for us. You gave us good education and taught us to be upright and truthful members of society. Dad your death has created a big vacuum. Ÿ

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Words on the lips of your family, friends and we the children herein gathered are that a mighty man has been lost. You devoted yourself to the service of God and humankind. Dad was a traditional man and very respected in the society.

Dad has a heart of giving and took care of everyone. He was very principled and taught us to be humble and respectful to everyone. His constant message on forgiveness resonates with us.

Dad you were someone to look up to, follow, and admire. We pride ourselves and brag about having you as our dad.

Not only us but your kinsmen and colleagues found it appropriate to discuss issues of grave concern with you.

Your welcoming smile attracted a lot of people to you and so you gained so much respect among your contemporaries. You became a learning point for many people.

Our Dad was a strict disciplinarian but always did everything with deep love. He will not allow us to misbehave but guided us towards the right path. His great ability to settle disputes among us and advise us make us miss him the more.

He always calls to check on us even in his retirement age emphasizing the message of forgiveness and living peacefully with everyone.

Dad, we will miss your long phone calls and discussion on politics.

We are hopeful that we are going to meet again when Christ appears in His glory. Dad, we did not know you will go soon but God knows best. We are dearly going to miss you. Our hearts bleed.

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF GHANA RAMSEYER CONGREGATION to

JOHN OSEI ADU Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.”— John 11:25–26 We are reminded through these words of Jesus that death is not the end for those who believe in Him. It is with this hope that we, the Ramseyer Congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, pay tribute to our beloved brother, Mr. John Adu. Mr. Adu, whom we mourn today, joined the Ramseyer Congregation, he became an active and visible part of our church family.

He was a committed member of the Men’s Fellowship, participating in its meetings and activities with sincerity and humility. His respectful demeanor, consistency, and willingness to serve made him a respected brother in Christ until he became an invalid and could not attend church services.

Though our hearts grieve his passing, we are not without hope.

Agyap , D Yi , Res i Perfec Peac .

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As the Apostle Paul reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–15: Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him…” We are confident that Mr John Adu has entered into the eternal rest of our Lord. We thank God for his life.

May his soul rest in perfect peace, and may the Lord comfort his family and all who mourn his loss.

“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord…they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” – Revelation 14:13

Res wel , dear Brother.

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Until we meet again! A light from our lives has gone. A voice we loved is still.

A place is vacant within our hearts which can never be filled. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you remain. We will forever salute you; you were all we ever needed, and God gave us the best Father-in-law in the world.

So, rest in perfect peace, our sweet father-in-law and thank you for all you've done. We pray that our heavenly father will crown your efforts in everything you did for us and in the lives of the people you touched.

GRANDCHILDREN TRIBUTE TO A TREASURED GRANDPA

We, your grandchildren, want to say thank you.

Thank you for the life you lived and the path you walked that has helped shape who we are today.

Even though we are still young, we understand that the stories, choices, and sacrifices of those who came before us are part of what makes our family strong.

From your sons-in-law Lawrence and Justice; and your daughter-in-law, Elizabeth.

Damirif Du

We’ve learned about your journey, how you worked hard to become a chartered accountant, how you loved to dress up for special occasions, tell jokes, sing, and challenge your children with maths questions.

We know how important family, tradition, and education were to you. These values continue to live on in us, in how we are being raised, in what we are learning, and in the dreams, we’re starting to dream for ourselves.

These stories help us think of you with warmth, with pride, and with a sense of fun.

Rest well, Grandpa. You will always be remembered.

Wit Lov , Your Grandchildre

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GRANDCHILDREN TRIBUTE TO A TREASURED GRANDPA

TRIBUTE BY IN-LAWS

SO LONG! GOODNIGHT! THE BEST FATHER-IN-LAW

BY KIRK BOATENG AND SIBLINGS, EMMANUELA ADU AND SIBLINGS AND SIMEON DANKWAH AND SIBLINGS Our eyes are heavy with tears, and we find it extremely difficult to read this tribute. The love and affection shown by our grandpa is impossible to replace.

On March 5, 2025, we lost our beloved grandpa. Grandpa, how can we put all our feelings into a speech, It's impossible.

You always check up on us, pray for us, advise us, love us, and above all, you would encourage us to be good children. Grandpa you are no more, but you will remain in our hearts forever and we are grateful for all you did for us. We will forever cherish all the good times we had with you.

From our childhood you stayed connected with us until you left us. Our grandpa was truly a remarkable man, strong minded, smart, funny, and most importantly, loving. He is the world’s sweetest grandpa anyone could ever have.

Grandpa, your grandchildren are having difficulty reading your tribute, as this was not our wish but the wish of our maker. Our parents took us to Ghana to visit you on July 21, 2022, and almost three years down the line we are here mourning you.

Grandpa, you did all that a caring grandpa would do for his grandchildren and more. Grandpa, your sudden demise has left our hearts wounded, and we are still shocked you are no more.

The memories of our visit to you in Ghana still live on and it’s hard to forget the times we spent together. Your smiles, stories and advice will never be forgotten. It is hard for us, but we take consolation in Christ.

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Our advocate and marriage counselor is no more. Our beloved father-in-law, Mr. John Osei Adu is gone. To us you were our father, a perfect gift from God. The world was a better place with a father-in-law like you.

Our minds are filled with questions as to why you left so soon, but who are we to question God. Heavens are rejoicing because a precious Saint is joining them, but our hearts are broken because you've left a huge vacuum...

You had such a great impact on our lives through your own life and through the lives of your amazing son and daughters which you gave to us to share our lives with. Dad, your death is the home going of one of God's most precious Saints, a life marked with unusual selflessness.

Damirifa dua.... Your grandchildren are forever grateful for your unfailing love.

From the very beginning when each of us met you, we felt nothing but pure unconditional love. Your compassion, wisdom, tolerance, patience, and kindness gave us the strength to stay married to your children. Dad!!! Where are you? We miss you dearly!!!

You were a precious gift from God, so much beauty, grace, love, and patience you possessed.

You touched our hearts in so many ways, your strength and smile even on our darkest days made us realize we had an angel beside us. We will forever miss you, our precious father-in-law. We were looking forward to another visit to Ghana just like we did on July 21, 2022, but unfortunately your demise cut short the expected joy to grace this anticipated memorable occasion. We believe you are where there will be no sickness, pain, tears and all the evil things in our world today.

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As Abusuapanin, his leadership qualities, tolerance, gifted diplomacy, peaceful nature and above all his kindness and loyalty endeared him to all and sundry. We are indeed grateful to the Almighty God for given us such a personality of his caliber.

He has really done his very best to steer the affairs of the family and we cannot forget his great contributions towards seeing the welfare of everybody who got closer to him.

In fact, we have really lost an irreplaceable man. All that we can say for now is God richly bless you and be with you wherever you are and may the good Lord grant you an eternal rest till we meet again.

Grandpa, your grandchildren say "mo ne adwuma': from the depth of our hearts we say may the Lord bless you and keep you safe for us.

Rest in peace Grandpa, rest in the Lord's bosom. Until we meet again.

Rest in perfect peace

We love you dearly grandpa. Your departure has created a big vacuum, which can never be filled, a great pillar of wisdom has fallen.

Thank you for being the world's best Grandpa.

From your grandchildren Kirk Boateng and siblings, Emmanuela Adu and siblings and Simeon Dankwah and siblings.

Damirif Du

OPANIN ADU, REST IN PEACE OUR HERO

Damirif Du

TRIBUTE BY WIDOW TO MY BELOVED HUSBAND

My backbone has been broken. My dream shattered. My husband was such a wonderful man! No amount of words or actions can really express how dearly I will miss him. Medo, you were my pillow and always offered the best of advice any loving husband will give to his wife.

However, your case was extraordinarily different.

Papa Adu, as I always call him was not only a nice husband but a wonderful father, my best friend, an uncle, grand father and so much more. Papa Adu's ability to make everyone feel comfortable, secure, and loved were his greatest strength.

It was nearly 7 years since we married, and I look back those years with so much happiness.

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I remember the first time I met him; he came to Accra UTC with his nephew looking to buy some clothes. I was a trader and helped him. He took a rest at my shop and introduced himself to me. I was too shy initially to even look at him.

We had some conversations, and he was very appreciative of the way I helped him with the cloth choices. He gave me his complimentary card, and we started communicating afterwards. We eventually fell in love, and I have never regretted to have accepted his love proposal and then eventually marrying him.

Papa was always such a gentleman, well-mannered and polite, but always quick with a witty remark. His joviality and good nature attracted people the moment he walked in a room, and no one could forget his raucous and contagious laugh.

He was wonderful to anyone who got close to him every second, minute, hour and anytime because he was always there to pick up the pieces and sort things out before they became issues.

Even when he felt sick, my husband made sure he provided for the family needs. He always encouraged me to be involved in life situations of people whenever I could be helpful to them.

He brought out the best in me.

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. He would always say Auntie Ama you can't rest on your laurels. You must keep forging ahead and make the best of everything. In fact, he was my soul mate and my inspiration, my steadfast rock and helped me through thick and thin.

Papa, although you have left the house empty and alone, l will always miss you. Papa, you may be in heaven now, but I know you are looking down at us with a big smile on your face "saying " forge ahead and make the best of life.

Certainly, a tree does not make a forest. But in a forest however, there is always a tree that towers above all others, usually very spectacular, extraordinary and outstanding in all respects.

Good bye my Dearest Sweet Husband and God bless you Papa!! Barima onimuonyamfo damirifa due....Nante yie Awurad nf w kr nsi Agy Abraha Koko

Nana Adu, our brother, uncle, husband, father and friend; we have gathered here today to bid a befitting farewell to you our great hero better still our great man who was blessed to be part of this noble family.

Comfort Animwaa

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