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Sunris e: 22 A UGUS T 1941 Suns et: 3RD MA Y 2024 Age: 82 Y EA RS Ser vice held at

ST MARGARETS ANGLICAN CHURCH Kemp Road, New Providence, T he Bahamas

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OTHER MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL Organist

BR E N DA DU VA L IE R AGATHA CAMPBELL Inter ment:

WOODLAWN GARDENS CEMETERY

Father, in thy gracious keeping Leave we now thy servant sleeping R.I. P.

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Adam Munroe, born August 22nd, 1941, to Ms. Gertude Adderley and Mr. Adam Moultrie Munroe (predeceased). He was the 2nd of two children and from an early age, he was destined for greatness.

His early education began at St. Margaret’s Anglican PreSchool on Kemp Road, where he received his primary Anglican indoctrination. He also attended Worrel School on Bay Street and Eastern Prep School on Shirley Street.

Adam’s mother died when he was only 8 years old, and his sister Ethelyn and her husband Alphonso Brown (both deceased) became his parents. They were instrumental in his upbringing and played a major part in him becoming the positive role model that he was. He was a soft spoken, kindhearted, respectful, loving, caring and hardworking individual that loved life and valued others.

At the tender age of 14 years, he left school and under the mentorship of Mr. Victor Claridge, he entered the craftmanship trades of construction, auto mechanics, and general maintenance.

While pursuing the craft, he was introduced to horse racing, which he grew to love. As such, he simultaneously entered the arena of horse racing and became doubly employed at the Hubby Horse Racetrack, as a Jockey.

In1967, he joined National Products and remained with the company up until his demise.

Adam had a spirit that was so affectionate and welcoming, that you had no choice but to love him. The office staff, workers at National Products and Cakes By Adam, all continue to boast about how much they love and appreciated him for the knowledge, time and energy he invested in them over the decades.

He was also a sports enthusiast who during his early years, competed in numerous local and national events. He loved the 100-meter dash, an event that he was proficient in during competitions. Additionally, he was one of the founding members of the new Pioneer’s Track & Field Club, where he held the position of treasurer.

His competitive and athletic spirit was imbedded in his DNA; hence, it was transferred to his children. His daughter Cheryl Jones gained notoriety throughout her school years and was a proud participant representing the Bahamas at several Carifta games. His tenacity and drive to push other athletically was the catalyst that provided scholarship awards to countless others.

He believed wholeheartedly in the adage that it takes a village to raise a child; hence, he became the father, driver, motivator, counselor, and uber driver for many.

During his free time, Adam loved to be in his garden. He became one with the soil and many have been the recipient of his multiple harvests of fruits and vegetables. He particularly loved to grow cabbages and tomatoes and had he capable of giving Bamsi competition when it comes to quality.

In his mid-years, this visionary man found his passion, which was baking. While still gainfully employed, he started baking from his home kitchen. His initial clientele were his coworkers at National Products and the teachers and staff at his wife’s school.

Initially, it was only a two-man team of him and his wife. They were a formidable team where one baked, decorated and boxed the cakes, while the other washed, greased and dried the pans.

The business flourished due to the level of professionalism and expertise place in it; hence, additional staff had to be employed.

His star employees were his niece Sylvia Peterson, Jane Smith, Satera Joseph and Maire Bain thus began the nationally acclaimed “Cakes by Adam”.

Adam poured his heart and soul into “Cakes by Adam” it was his baby. He really enjoyed baking and hearing others talk about how well they loved his cakes. He rose early to start work and his favorite saying was, “when you love what you are doing, you’re not working.”

Adam loved the Lord, Family and St. Margaret’s Church, where he was christened and remained a devoted church member up until his demise having served on the Vestry and the ACM. In 1960, he met and fell in love with Ms. Maxine Louise Johnson from Miami Florida. She was the jewel of his eyes and the missing rib that he longed for. At the tender age of 21, on 18th August 1963, they were joined in holy matrimony. He loved her unconditionally and there was nothing he would not do for her.

The 60 years plus union of Maxine & Adam bored three children, Charles (deceased) Cheryl and Daryl (twins).

On Friday May 3rd, 2024, after being honored by the Bahamas Track & Field Alumni Reunion committee for his contribution over the many years to Track and Field, Adam was called home to be with the Lord.

The impact of Adam’s love and kindness and his legacy will live on! He was loved by so many, and many young men and women looked up to him as a father figured because of the knowledge and wisdom he bestowed on them to save money and become a homeowner.

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SISTERS: Dyhann Munroe Clarke-Shabazz, Cecile Torrance (Bobby), and Donna Isidora.

BROTHERS: Noel A. Munroe ((Hilarena), Phillip A. Munroe (Camile), and Michael Young (Patricia).

NIECES & NEPHEWS: Sylvia Peterson, Dorothy Page (William),

Stephanie Johnson (Linville), Carletha Johnson, Valencia Culmer (Brian), Cassandra Johnson, Sharon Johnson Patrice Johnson, Beverley Johnson, Pam Johnson, Gene & Greg Johnson , Karen Henderson (Harris), Vernal Brown (Carol), Carl Johnson, Ivan Johnson, Trevin Johnson, James Rudolph Johnson, Kendanique, Daniqueo and Cairo Adderley, Camille , Anna, Marquis, Jill and April, Winchloe, Wentrena and Hardiece Bullard, Dwight and Sevyn Dean, Alanno and Amir Michel, D’kwon, Kenaz and Triyahna Mckenzie. Tori Young, Leah Young

COUSINS: Ethel Lundy, Anya (Robert) Tinker & Family, Lionel

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LOVING WIFE OF 60 + YEARS: Maxine Louise Munroe CHILDREN: Cheryl Jones (Jason), Darryl Munroe (Michelle), Philip Munroe Sr.(Lucinda), Stephanie Munroe Roberts (Alfred), Ricardo Munroe (Desire), and Marva Munroe Rolle (Albert).

22 GRANDCHILDREN INCLUDING: Chantelle Munroe-

Martin, Darrien Munroe and Madison Jones, Jamaal Munroe Sr/Bianca, Maurastella Munroe, Travis Glinton Sr., Antonique Munroe, Philip Munroe ll, Phylia Munroe-Murphy/,Jefton Sr, Nitaya Munroe-Chavers/Travontai, Philip Munroe lll, Danyelle Munroe, Shakeem Munroe, Raichimar Munroe, Crystal Penn/ Rashad , Travis Munroe/ Amy, Ryan and Shammah Munroe, Sergio Symonette , Albert, Princess and Ashley Rolle

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GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN INCLUDING: Noah, Raymond and Nuri Martin, Ava Munroe, Skyler, Dianna, Emma Rose, Amelia Penn, Jamaal Munroe Jr, Anaya Munroe, Jayden Fox, Jason Fox Jr, Jayceon Fox, Reano Poisson, Travelle, Travon,Travis Jr., Tristian, Taliyah Glinton, Kentonique Rolle, Darronique and Darron Jr. Taylor Marquise, Monae, Nevaeh, Camelo and Dream Munroe Penny, Elijah,Jeftonique, and Jefton Jr. Murphy Kai Nasir Parker, Tyler Malik and Taliyah Mariah, Chavers Breton, S’Niyah, Philip Safree, and Sh’Rai Munroe

and Rosemary Martin and family, Susan (Don) Demeritte & Dawn Demeritte, Zerlean, Clevaughn, Clevelynn Lowe, Dr. Shawn & Sherry Thurston and family, Willard & Erika Barr and family, Monique Mckenzie and family, Adrian Mckenzie and family, Ernest & Randy Peterson, Paula Munroe & Family Tanique Capron, Tamara Donaldson & family, Theodora Capron and family, Travis Capron, Junnie Mae Duncan, Carlton (Irene), Elveda Martin, Evelyn Martin & Family, Gladstone (Daisy) McPhee , Sidney McPhee & Family, Lindoph McPhee, Sheila & Oralee McPhee & Entire Felicia McPhee Clan and Family Reynard Sr. Hasty Mcphee , Arnold McPhee, Susan (Don) Juanita Armbrister(Albert) & Clevand Mcphee Clan John & Kendal “Iceman (Beverly) and Family, Eva Hilton, Maggie Moss, Roas Mae Bain, Rose Ruchardson, Ruby Graham, Hanna Gray John Godet, Rev Edward Godet, George Godet, Ralph Godet and William Godet

OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS: Francina Johnson,

Rudolph Elden Johnson, Daisy Johnson & family, Rev Prince Bodie (Donella) & Family, William & Melissa Page, Edward & Patrick Williams and family, Sandra (Julian) Gordan & family, Mrs. Olga Richard & Family Michelle (Simeon) Sturrup & Family, Charlotte & Demetrius Wells & Family, Agatha (Sabastian) Campbell & Family, Judith Mackey & Family Whelma Colebrook, Onesimus Strachan, Vivian & Thomas King, Victoria Johnson & Family, Adrian Bracy & Family, Geraldine Barr Patterson & Family, Ramona Barr and Family, Peter Skinner & Family, Pancho Rahming & Family, Rudy Stuart & Family, Maria Sands Mingo Sands, Mrs. Mae Sands & family, Ricardo Rolle & Family, Duane Murray Iris and Al Hunter & Family, Yolanda Johnson Smith, Brenda Munroe & Family, Noel Ishmael Munroe & Family, Domenic Dean, Obediah Clarke & Family, Valeria Morris and Roland Johnson National Products Staff, Cakes by Adam Staff, St Margarets Anglican Church, New Destiny Baptist Church, Elks & Eastern Star Lodge, Bahamas Track & Field Reunion Alumni Group (Haggai) - Anthony, Timothy, Wayne, Kendal and Kenrid. Irene Pough, Diann Virgil, Yvanda Rolle, Rosemary Whylly, Michelle, and Debra Munroe. (Urban) - Bernard, William, and Keith. Carolyn, Deirdre, and Bethsheba Munroe. (Edroy) - Barbara, Rosemary Bullard. Norman, Derek and Wendel Munroe. (Wilgar) - Gregory, Pittman, James Munroe, Valerie, Fredrica, Marilyn, Edith Munroe, Nancy Ambrose. (Petlean) - James Ferguson, Zilpha Williams and Elaine Mackey. (Pleasant) Eloise, Deloris Rolle and Dolly Rolle- Smith.

The Family apologizes for any names omitted, We love you all.

May his soul rest in peace and rise in glory!

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A TR I BU TE TO M Y

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The day you left and gained your wings my heart just broke in two I wish you could have stayed with me, But Heaven needed you You left me with the memories And I love you dearly still No matter how much time goes by You know I always will You were a very special person With kindness in your heart And the love we had together Grows stronger now we’re apart I know I cannot bring you back Although I wish it everyday But a piece of me went with you The day you went away

LOVING WIFE

Our Dad A TRIBUTE TO

Those special memories of you dad 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 use to do.

We miss you so much, we wish you could have stayed longer. But God had much better plans. The times we spent will always be remembered, And the love you showed us will never be forgotten. Dad, we love you, and it hurt so much. You’re forever in our hearts until we meet again.

Love CHERYL & DARRYL

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Maxine

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Honorary Pallbearers

D A R RY L M U N R O E PHILLIP MUNROE E D WA R D W I L L I A M S L I O N E L M A RT I N W I L L I A M PA G E

NOEL MUNROE MICHAEL YOUNG P AT R I C K W I L L I A M S LINVILLE JOHNSON VERNAL BROWN

DARRIEN MUNROE RICARDO MUNROE LEWIS BURNS I VA N C L A R K E MEN’S ACM

PHILLIP MUNROE D R . S H AW N C . T H U R S T O N BONNET WRIGHT MECAL NEWBOLD

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Acknowledgement

We wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our relatives and friends who showed their love and support during this time. Your prayers, visit phone calls, get well wishes, sympathy cards fruit baskets and flowers have not gone unnoticed, and we thank you for your kindness during our period of bereavement.

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