B Rahming

RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL

for

Born: March 28th, 1935 • Died: July 23rd, 2024 • Age: 89 Years Service held at

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH Robinson and Claridge Roads Nassau, Commonwealth of the Bahamas

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M. Officiating: Father Noel Clarke Deacon D’Arcy Rahming Organist: Ms. Veronica Cartwright Interment:

SOUTHERN CEMETERY Spikenard and Cowpen Roads Nassau, Bahamas

Bertram John Rahming Sr. was born in Cargill Creek, Andros to the proud parents of Albert Rahming and Doris Dames on March 28th, 1935. He was the oldest child. Both parents are deceased.

Bertram attended School in Calabash Bay Andros, upon his completion his mother Doris Dames moved to Nassau.

On February 28th 1957 he married Cubie Alicia Butterfield. This union consists of ten children, six boys and four girls. Five boys whom are deceased (Sylvan, Dexter, Troy, Shawn and Bertram Jr.) He worked at Cleare’s Bicycle Shop, Hertz Rent A Car and Holiday Inn Hotel as a Bellman 1989-1997 where he retired after ten (10) yrs of Dedicated Service.

On July 11th Bertram fell ill and was admitted to hospital for two days after being diagnosed with pneumonia, he was sent home to recover, but never did.

On July 23rd , 2024, Bertram passed away from time into eternity at the age 89. He lived a full life.

Rest in Peace Bertram John Rahming Sr.

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Bertram is survived by:

DAUGHTERS: Sylvana, Gina, Alicia Rahming, Valencia (Winston) Rolle SONS: Geno (Karen) Rahming, Dexter Brown (Adopted).

BROTHER: Vincent (Teazel) Rahming

SISTERS IN LAW: Florita Greene, Evelon Blake, Cynthia Nicholas and Glenda Butterfield of Homestead , Florida.

Eulamae Butterfield, Tasheka Thomas Florida, Teazel Rahming and Yvonne Dames.

BROTHERS IN LAW: Lester Thomas & Family, Dwight and Craig (Barbara) Butterfield & Family.

GRAND CHILDREN: Chilique Cartwright, Ginear (Kervin) Campbell (Texas), Cameron Rahming (Deceased), Sherese Smith (Canada), Janeen Davis, Sharita, Trovette, Trovonne , Cadesha and Brittia Rahming, Michaela Simms and Winsome Rolle (North Carolina), Sargent 2973 Haggie Lightbourne Jr., Tenniell Lightbourne, Travez “TJ” Rahming , Able Seaman Mario Stubbs and Marcus Bowe.

GREAT GRAND CHILDREN: Darian, Keyshawn and Tevin Edgecombe, Kandace and Kyle Campbell, Courtney Jean Baptiste, Valtinique Simmons, Cassidy Curtis, Brejann Bootle, Kai Gardiner, Mathias Rolle, Harmony , Ha’mari Osiris Lightbourne and Ti Nyla Adderley.

NIECES: Giselle Rahming, Gretchen Ferguson, AnTia Rahming Scott, Tanya Wright, Rochelle Dames, Stacy Dames, Bonnie Knowles, Jedda Knowles-Williams, Hedda Rich,Tedra and Anita Rahming, Inza Moore, Astrid Rolle, Dr. Natasha Moyron of California, Shanique Major, Wendolyn (Carlos) Simmons, Katina Lampkin, Daphne Blake, Shani Bastian, (USA).

Angela, Debbie and Genevieve Butterfield

(Freeport), Norma, Kately, Vaneria, Claire, Verinique Adderley, Karen Russell (Clayton)(Freeport), Chanderella and Dakota Butterfield, Samantha Forbes, Cola Mae Butterfield, Jenny Butterfield, Kaitlyn Butterfield, Giselle Rahming, Tinesha Hall NEPHEWS: Robert and Sean Rahming, Vincent Rahming Jr. Javon, Yale, Denerio, Arl and Miguel Rahming, Troy Knowles, Andros, Anton and Dwayne Dames, Terrance Hall Jr. Philip ( Joann) Major, Calvin (Francia) Greene, Stephen (Jancy) Greene, Alonzo, Gregory, Mario Butterfield Fred and Mandrell Nicholas and Ivan Forbes, Peter, Jeffery and Travaughn Butterfield.

NUMEROUS OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS INCLUDING: Charles, Oria and Nicholas Rolle , Gertrude (Wellington) Neely, Kasie Moss and family, Verlean Strachan and family, Anthon Rolle and family, Martin “Porky” Burrows and family, B’Keithra Gibson, Alic Williams, The Musgrove family, Hamblin Newbold and family, Betty Sweeting and family, Roger and Iva Simons and family, Louise (Big Vese) Inez Veronica Sutherland and family Heaster Williams and family, Mrs. Melanie (Mel) Thompson and family Ronald Chuck Jennings and family, Rowena Miller and family, Cora and Gerald Bowe and family, Jamie (Jay) Rahming and family, Dock Poitier and and family, Marion (Tit) Jennings, Wesley Neymour, Latisha (Shakey) Been, Kirk and Arnette Stuart and family, Berthia Knowles and family, Lathies Brown and family, Sandra Ferguson and family, Ethel Larrimore and family, Michael Carey and family, Mark Winters and family, Aretha Ferguson and family, Heather Bowe and family, Lucian Bullard and family, Children of the late Petherina Hanna, Children of the late Bernard Rahming, Small Hope Bay , Andros, Eugene Coakley, Fresh Creek, Andros, Naomi Neily, The Fernander family, The Sands and Kemp families, Ms. Judeen Valentine, Holy Family Catholic Church Family, Dianne Clarke and family, The Arthur Family, The Butterfield family, The Paul family, The Coakley, Cargill, Bain, Neymour, Hall, Anderson, Lightbourne and Rahming Families, The Mortimer family, George and Shorty Dean, Craig Knowles and family, Mrs. Michelle Williams and family, Pam Hall and family, Janet Peterson, Amy and Michelle Richardson, Trice Hall, Michelle, Kishna Bruno (Toya) and Gerard Rolle, Katherina(Trevor) Greeves, Eddie Archer and family, Rosemary Archer (Cat Island), Eula Nixon and family (Freeport), Sherry Greene and family(Freeport), Donna (Gary) Bullard and family, Patrice Archer, Jureka Horton (Barber), Ann and Lester Dean and family, The Chandler family, The Honourable Lisa Rahming, MP, Marathon. The Cat Island Travel Crew: Prime Minister Phillip Brave Davis, Tony Davis, Ed Carey,Charles Deveaux, Stephen (Garbo) Coakley, Edgar Moxey, Arthur (AJ) Johnson, Clem Foster and Deacon Samuel Mitchell, The Valley Boys Junkanoo Group, The Penny Saving Bank Community, The Hidden Treasures Gladiators Dart Team, The Firetrail Close Community, Staff of Bahamas Power and Air, Staff of Lyford Cay Club, Nassau Dart Association, Rochelle McKenzie and Family, Staff of Home Fabrics and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

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Daddy

Daddy, it’s going to be an adjustment learning to live without you. But I have many years of beautiful memories to keep me going. I was lucky enough to know that I had a dad who loved me and was always in my corner.

I know you enjoyed those family gatherings and being surrounded by your children. I will always cherish those moments and remember the good times.

I miss you and will love you forever.

GENO

I love you Grandpa

, to the moon and back. I use to love just sitting outside with you many days after school just talking about life.

You taught me a lot of stuff and i will always be great full. You and Grammy always use to look out whether it be for you both or all of us as a family. You leaving so suddenly was shocking but i guess you two were meant to be with each other and you was called to her. All that matters is that you both are together in peace and harmony.

When you left, you gained new wings. I was heartbroken at losing you, but you were needed more in heaven to be with her. I miss you. I miss you grampie WINNIE

Boy “Grampa”

you pulled a fast one on us. You get a pass, though, because I saw that you were tired. I will miss your jokes, but most of all, your afternoon requests for chips from KFC and the famous question, “ Nene, did you bring anything for me?” I will never forget your words of wisdom and your quotes, especially those words you shared every time I left your presence to head home: “Take your time, beat rock fine, and lay a smooth road.”

You have lived a full life, but now it’s time to take your rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior. Rest in perfect peace, Grampa. I love you!

From your sugar, NENE

My oldest sibling

I HAVE KNOWN A LIFE TIME Good memories I will treasure all the years we spend together feels like yesterday.

I just teased you saying only me and you left Bert and now you are gone. Still it’s too soon. Until we meet again .

Your brother VINCENT

To My Boompa

Whispers in slienc, a final goodbye. Grandpa in our hearts you'll never die.

Though you're no longer by our side, in our memories you'll forever reside. Take your rest and we will do our best.

Love youer fatso DESHA

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Pallbearers

HAGGIE LIGHTBOURNE JR. WINSTON ROLLE DARIAN EDGECOMBE ROBERT RAHMING MARCUS BOWE TEVIN EDGECOMBE

MARK WINTERS TRAVEZ (TJ) RAHMING KEYSHAWN EDGECOMBE SEAN RAHMING MARIO STUBBS DEXTER BROWN

VINCENT RAHMING SR. GENO RAHMING PRIME MINISTER PHILLIP BRAVE DAVIS EDWARD CAREY DEACON SAMUEL MITCHELL GAYE KNOWLES EDGAR MOXEY

MR. CHARLES ROLLE TONY DAVIS GEORGE DEAN CHARLES DEVEAUX CLEM FOSTER STEPHEN (GARBO) COAKLEY ARTHUR (AJ) JOHNSON

Honorary Pallbearers