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MASS OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE LIFE OF

FEBRUARY 25, 1963 - AUGUST 22, 2024

A MASS OF THANKSGIVING for the Life of

Donnell Elizabeth FERGUSON -ROLLE

Born: February 25, 1963

Died: August 22, 2024

Age: 61 years

Service Held At: ST. AMBROSE PARISH CHURCH Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas

On: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2024, AT 9:30 AM

Celebrant FATHER SCOTT BRENNEN,

Assisted by ARCHDEACON DWIGHT ROLLE, RICHARD WOOD and other members of the clergy

Organist: MRS. SUZETTE HANNA

Interment:

John F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road

Nassau, The Bahamas

LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS AND MAUSOLEUMS

Donnell Elizabeth FERGUSON -ROLLE

FEBRUARY 25, 1963 - AUGUST 22, 2024

Donnell Elizabeth Rolle nee Ferguson was born on February 25th, 1963, the first child of Gilbert and Rosie Ferguson nee Cleare, both deceased. Donnell or Don, as she was affectionately called, was the eldest of six children. Don was the protector and fighter for her siblings. You didn’t dare mess with her siblings, and this was displayed when we moved into Yellow Elder. Someone dared to take Fabien’s bicycle, and Don, the protector stood toe to toe with the uncle of the young boy, in conclusion, she earned the respect of the neighborhood and retrieved Fabien’s bicycle. On another occasion, while sitting alone in the classroom on my first day at Ridgeland Primary School, not familiar with anyone at the school, Don walked in to check on me, she asked, “you, okay?” and the world was right. I felt protected as everyone saw my “no nonsense” big sister. Don continued her education at C.H. Reeves Junior High, and graduated from The Government High School where she had the freedom of moving about without any siblings.

Don began work at Resorts International as a masseuse in the popular Spa where she remained for many years. Don was also an avid collector of fine jewelry, crystal and Lladro figurines. Our sister knew her jewelry and was responsible for many of our first signature pieces.

While hanging out with friends in Yellow Elder, Don met her husband of 32 years, Leroy. The young couple started a family, welcoming first, a son, Romain and later their beloved Naja. Don loved and doted on her children.

She spent many years working at McDonalds, and later moved to Albury Sayles Primary School where she found a love once again for children as well as being their protector. Don often talked about how she would watch for the little ones who wanted to sneak out of the back gates not knowing that she was ahead of them, which foiled their plans. Don was also an avid collector of fine jewelry, crystal and Lladro figurines.

Don loved family trips to Orlando with all the children, and although

she was unable to swim, she ensured that she was near all of the pools they visited. A shopper extraordinaire, she took the slower pace in selecting her purchases which often would extend our scheduled times in the mall or Walmart. She was the auntie that rescued her nieces and nephews from pending discipline, she was the aunt who told the parents to relax and would cover for her nieces and nephews. Her mothering nature was a blessing when she dedicated an entire weekend to babysit her nephew who had colic, giving their parents a much-needed break. She was also the aunt who would shower them with treats and toys. What a joy it was to her nieces and nephews.

Another passion of our sister was her beloved party, the Free National Movement. Don was an avid and faithful member, who dedicated her time and unwavering support for all their events. Don was adamant about beautifying her yard and ohhh how lovely is her garden..John and Bianca have taken up the task, we thank you.

In June 2023, Don welcomed her beloved grandson, Chairo, and was labeled as the dotting Nana. Everything was Chairo. Present at his birth, doctors’ visits, and his ride every evening after leaving Albury Sayles. Don was passionate about Chairo and his future. She wanted the best for him and ensured he followed in her footsteps. They were faithful members of the 7am Mass. If they were not in attendance, you can be assured that someone in St Ambrose was aware of the reason for them not being present. Don loved God and her church and served for a brief period on the Usher Ministry.

Although always looking after others, Don neglected her own health, and sadly her unexpected and sudden passing led to her demise on Thursday August 22, after requesting her last breakfast of pig feet souse from her husband. She quietly slipped away having received the call to be reunited in death with the countless loved ones who had gone on before her.

Donnell is survived by:

HUSBAND Leroy Rolle, CHILDREN; Romain and Naja Rolle

ADOPTED CHILDREN Omar Marshall; GRANDCHILD Chairo Rolle;

SISTERS Marsha Ferguson, Patrice Miller, Dale Burrows; BROTHERS Fabien Ferguson Sr, Chicago, Illinois and Remon Rolle;

BELOVED DOG: Bugatti

MOTHER-IN-LAW Veronica Brown,

SISTERS-IN-LAW Merkell Rolle, Josie, Diane and Bernadette Rolle, and Marilyn Taylor;

BROTHERS-IN-LAW Lawrence Miller, Lorenzo Burrows and Dennis and Jarvis Rolle;

HONORARY SISTERS Veronica Marshall and Prudence Black; NIECES Britney Basden, Van-Shunte Rolle, Raynette Rolle and Donesha Hepburn

NEPHEWS Nathan Patton, Denium Key, Fabien Jr and Kayden Ferguson, Chicago, Illinois, Aiden Rolle, Rashad Rolle and Dant’e Hanna

AUNT Sybil Toote;

UNCLE Mike (Rachel) Cleare, Rochester, NY,

DEAREST COUSINS Wendell & Deborah Cleare & Family, Rev. Sharon Cleare, Marina, Glen (Judith) and Dennis (Martha) Clare, Shelmar (Margaret) Winters, Khaliah and Keno Bullard

NUMEROUS OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

Cyprianna, Maryann and Montasca Clare, Betty Kemp, Ronald & Eneas Johnson, Bridgette Fernander,

Renee, Kenneth and Carlet Cleare, Sidney and Winston Cleare, The family of the Late Ivan Cleare, Livingston Brown & Family, Sharelle Sawyer-Ramroop, Gloria and Cynthia Toote, Jocelyn Wells, Michael, Godfrey and Barbara Toote, Nancy Cleare and Susan McNair and Clarenton Johnson & Family, Linda Brown, Rochelle Davis, Geneva Rose, Judy Carey and Patricia Brown, Bernal & Rose Bullard Dearest Friends – Desmond Bannister, Oris Marshall & Family, Marsha Bain, Peaches Pinder, Jeanette Davis, Jennifer Cleare, John & Bianca Clarke, Dail & Nicola Pearce, Cynthia Hall, Becky Ellis, Greg Larrimore, Robert Todd, Lynden Williams and Samantha Cartwright, Archdeacon Dwight Rolle and the Parish of St. Ambrose Church, The Principal, Staff, Students and Parents of Albury Sayles Primary School, Nassau Street Community, Deborah Watson, Rochelle Cleare, Management & Staff of Petrus Private Bank, Evangelistic Temple Church, Bahamas Harvest Church, Flamingo and Yellow Elder Gardens neighbors, The FNM Association, Michael Foulkes and family, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Carey and the Pineapple Air family, Charlene (neighbor),Tammi Stubbs and Antoinette Russell and others far too numerous to list by name.

A VERY, VERY SPECIAL THANKS is extended to Marsha Bain, Cleo Hepburn, Alma Albury, Lesley Pinder, Bernadette Braynen, Kendal (Olive) Patton & Family, Nyochee Patton & Family, Ewonka Saunders and family, Valencia Glinton & Family, Dr. Cito Moore, Melanie Archer-Johnson & Staff of Grace Funeral Home

If we somehow omitted your name in our grief, forgive us and know it was not intentional.

PRE SERVICE

Entrance of the Family ................................................................................................................... .Organ Prelude

Tributes..............................................................................................

Mr. Desmond Bannister, FNM Carmichael

Rev. Sharon Cleare (cousin)

ORDER OF SERVICE

RECEPTION OF THE BODY

Celebrant: With faith in Jesus, we receive the body of our sister DONNELL for burial. Our sister was washed in Holy Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit. Let us, therefore, with confidence pray to God our Heavenly Father, the giver of Life, that He will raise her to perfection in the company of the Saints.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our sister DONNELL We thank you for giving her to us, her family and friends, to know and love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

OPENING SENTENCES

Celebrant: Jesus said, I am the resurrection, and I am the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25-26

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His compassion never fails, every morning they are renewed. Lamentations 3:22-23

Jesus said, Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. John 14:1

I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. Romans 14:8-9

We brought nothing into the world, and we take nothing out. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away: Blessed be the name of the Lord. Job1:21

The eternal God is our refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27

NTROIT HYMN ................................................................................................................................ “How Great Thou Art”

Oh Lord, my God

When I, in awesome wonder

Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed

Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin

When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow, in humble adoration And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art

COLLECT FOR THE DEPARTED

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Celebrant: Let us pray: Almighty God, we remember before you today your faithful servant DONNELL and we pray that, having opened to her the gates of larger life, you will receive her more and more into your joyful service, that, with all who have faithfully served you in the past, she may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

SCRIPTURE LESSON ........................................... Wisdom 3:1– 5, 9 .......................................... Read by Sharelle Ramroop

But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be an affliction, and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace. For though in the sight of men they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of Himself. Those who trust in Him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with Him in love, because grace and mercy are upon His elect, and He watches over His holy ones.

Reader: This is the Word of The Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

PSALM 27 ................................................................................................................................................................... Reader

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

CONGRETIONAL HYMN .............................................................................................“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”

The King of love my shepherd is, Whose goodness faileth never; I nothing lack if I am His, And He is mine forever.

Where streams of living water flow My ransomed soul He leadeth, And where the verdant pastures grow, With food celestial feedeth.

Thou spread’st table in my sight, Thy unction grace bestoweth; And oh, what transport of delight From Thy pure chalice floweth!

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed, But yet in love He sought me, And on His shoulder gently laid, And home rejoicing brought me.

In death’s dark vale I fear no ill

With Thee, dear Lord, beside me; Thy rod and staff my comfort still, Thy Cross before to guide me.

And so through all the length of days Thy goodness faileth never; Good Shepherd, may I sing Thy praise Within Thy house forever.

NEW TESTAMENT READING ........................ 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 .................................... Rev. Sharon Cleare (cousin)

A reading from the Word of God written in First Corinthians Chapter 15 Verses 50 through 58:

What I am saying, brothers and sisters, is this: flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I will tell you a mystery! We will not all die, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For this perishable body must put on imperishability, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.

Reader: This is the Word of The Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

GRADUAL HYMN ..................................................................................................... “Master, Speak! Thy Servant Heareth”

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth, Waiting for Thy gracious word; Longing for Thy voice that cheereth, Master, let it now be heard. I am listening, Lord, for Thee: What has Thou to say to me?

Speak to me by name. O’Master! Let me know it is to me; Speak, that I may follow faster; Whith a step more firm and free, Where the Shepherd leads the flock, In the shadow of the Rock..

Master, speak! though least and lowest, Let me not unheard depart; Master, speak! For O Thou knowest All the yearning of my heart, Knowest all its truest need; Speak! And make me blest indeed.

Master, speak! And make me ready When Thy voice is truly heard, With obedience glad and steady, Still to follow every word. I am listening, Lord for Thee; Master, speak, oh, speak to me!

Gospellor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Gospellor: A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John, Chapter 5 Verses 24 through 27

All: Glory to Christ our Saviour.

“Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that God will give You whatever You ask of Him.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to Him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in Me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Messiah, the Son of God, the One coming into the world.”

Gospellor: The Gospel of Christ. All: Praise to Christ our Lord

APOSTLES’ CREED:

Celebrant: Let us with confidence and hope confess the faith into which were baptized, as we say

All: I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under

Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

INTERCESSIONS ........................................................................................................

Dail & Nicola Pearce (Family Friend)

Leader: For our sister DONNELL let us pray to the Lord Christ who said, “I am Resurrection and I am Life.”

Leader: Lord, you consoled Martha and Mary in their distress: Draw near to us who mourn for DONNELL and dry the tears of those who weep. All: Hear us, Lord.

Leader: You wept at the grave of Lazarus, your friend, comfort us in our sorrow. All: Hear us, Lord.

Leader: You raised the dead to life: Raise our sister DONNELL to eternal life. All: Hear us, Lord.

Leader: You promised paradise to the thief who repented: Bring our sister DONNELL to the joys of heaven. All: Hear us, Lord.

Leader: Our sister DONNELL was washed in Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit: Give her fellowship with all your saints. All: Hear us, Lord.

Leader: She was nourished with your Body and Blood: Grant her a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom. All: Hear us, Lord.

Leader: Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our sister DONNELL Let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope.

Celebrant: Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to you our sister DONNELL who was reborn by water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism. Grant that her death may recall to us your victory over death, and be an occasion for us to renew our trust in your Father’s love. Give us, we pray, the faith to follow where you have led the way; and where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, to the ages of ages.

All: Amen.

ACT OF PENITENCE

Celebrant: If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Celebrant: Let us therefore confess our sins.

All: Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and one another, in thought, word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your Name Amen.

THE ABSOLUTION:

Celebrant: Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

All: Amen.

OFFERTORY HYMN ................................................................................................................

Thy way, not mine, O Lord, However dark it be; Lead me by Thine own hand, Choose out the path for me.

“Thy Way Not Mine O Lord”

I dare not choose my lot; I would not, if I might; Choose Thou for me, my God, So shall I walk aright.

The kingdom that I seek Is Thine: so let the way That leads to it be Thine, Else I must surely stray.

Smooth let it be or rough, It will be still the best; Winding or straight, it leads Right onward to Thy rest.

ELEMENT BEARERS ............................................

.Britney

Take Thou my cup, and it With joy or sorrow fill, As best to Thee may seem; Choose Thou my good and ill.

Choose Thou for me my friends, My sickness or my health; Choose Thou my cares for me My poverty or wealth.

Not mine, not mine the choice In things or great or small; Be Thou my Guide, my Strength My Wisdom, and my All.

Basden, Nathan Patton and Denium Key (Niece and Nephews)

HYMN ........................................................................................................................................... “O Jesus I have Promised”

O Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; Be Thou forever near me, my Master and my Friend; I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side, Nor wander from the pathway if Thou wilt be my Guide.

O let me feel Thee near me! The world is ever near; I see the sights that dazzle, the tempting sounds I hear; My foes are ever near me, around me and within; But Jesus, draw Thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear Thee speaking in accents clear and still, Above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self will. O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, Thou Guardian of my soul.

O Jesus, Thou hast promised to all who follow Thee That where Thou art in glory there shall Thy servant be. And Jesus, I have promised to serve Thee to the end; O give me grace to follow, my Master and my Friend.

O let me see Thy footprints, and in them plant mine own; My hope to follow duly is in Thy strength alone. O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end; And then in Heaven receive me, my Savior and my Friend

THE EUCHARIST PRAYER

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord.

Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Celebrant: It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father almighty, everlasting God:

Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose victorious from the dead, and comforts us with the blessed hope of life eternal. For to your faithful people, O Lord, life is changed, not ended; and when our mortal body lies in death, there is prepared for us a dwelling place eternal in the heavens.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

All: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might; heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest

Celebrant: Sovereign Lord and Father, to you be glory and praise for ever. In your boundless wisdom you brought creation into being; In your great love you fashioned us in your image; In your tender compassion you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour, to share our human nature; In the power of the Holy Spirit, He overcame the power of sin and death and brought your people to new birth as first fruits of your new creation.

On the night that He was betrayed He took bread, and when He had given thanks to you, He broke it and gave it to his disciples and said: “Take this, and eat it: This is my Body which is given for you, Do this for the remembrance of me.”

And after supper He took the cup of wine: and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

Celebrant: Therefore, Father, according to the command of your dearly beloved Son.

All: We remember His death. We proclaim His resurrection We await His coming in glory.

Celebrant: And we offer you, Father, our sacrifice of thanks and praise. Send your Holy Spirit on these gifts of bread and wine that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son, Jesus our Lord and Redeemer. As we partake of this holy food of new and unending life, may your Holy Spirit establish us as a royal priesthood with the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. John The Baptist, St. Agnes and all your sons and daughters who share in your eternal inheritance; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

With Him and in Him and through Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven, in songs of everlasting praise:

All: Blessing and honour and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen.

Celebrant: As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray:

All: Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation: But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Celebrant: We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.

All: Though we are many, we are one Body, because we all share in one Bread

THE INVITATION

Celebrant: My brothers and sisters in Christ, draw near and receive His Body which He gave for you, and His Blood, which He shed for you. Remember that He died for you, and feed on Him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

All: Grant us gracious Lord, that we may so eat the flesh of Your Dear Son, Jesus Christ, and drink His Blood, that we may ever more dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.

AGNUS DEI:

All: Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant her rest. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant her rest. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: grant her rest eternal.

COMMUNION HYMN ................................................................................................................... “Jerusalem The Golden” Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed.

I know not, O I know not, what joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare.

They stand, those halls of Zion, all jubilant with song, And bright with many an angel, and all the martyr throng; The Prince is ever in them, the daylight is serene. The pastures of the blessed are decked in glorious sheen.

There is the throne of David, and there, from care released, The shout of them that triumph, the song of them that feast; And they, who with their Leader, have conquered in the fight, Forever and forever are clad in robes of white.

O sweet and blessèd country, the home of God’s elect! O sweet and blessèd country, that eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us to that dear land of rest, Who art, with God the Father, and Spirit, ever blessed.

HYMN ..................................................................................................................

And now, O Father, mindful of the love That bought us, once for all, on Calvary’s tree, And having with us Him that pleads above, We here present, we here spread forth to Thee, That only offering perfect in Thine eyes, The one true, pure, immortal sacrifice.

Look, Father, look on His anointed face, And only look on us as found in Him; Look not on our misusings of Thy grace, Our prayer so languid, and our faith so dim; For lo! between our sins and their reward, We set the passion of Thy Son our Lord.

“And Now, O Father Mindful of The Love”

And then for those, our dearest and our best, By this prevailing presence we appeal; O fold them closer to Thy mercy’s breast! O do Thine utmost for their souls’ true weal! From tainting mischief keep them white and clear, And crown Thy gifts with strength to persevere.

And so we come; O draw us to Thy feet, Most patient Savior, who canst love us still! And by this food, so awful and so sweet, Deliver us from every touch of ill: In Thine own service make us glad and free, And grant us nevermore to part with Thee.

HYMN ..........................................................................................................................................................“Amazing Grace”

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed!

Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come;

’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun.

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

All: Almighty God, we thank you that in your great love you have fed us with the spiritual food and drink of the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and have given us a foretaste of your heavenly banquet. Grant that this Sacrament may be to us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of our inheritance in that kingdom where there is no death, neither sorrow nor crying, but the fullness of joy with all your saints, through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

POST COMMUNION HYMN........................................................................... “Through All The Changing Scenes of Life”

Through all the changing scenes of life, In trouble and in joy, The praises of my God shall still My heart and tongue employ.

O magnify the Lord with me, With me exalt His Name; When in distress to Him I called, He to my rescue came.

The hosts of God encamp around The dwellings of the just; Deliverance He affords to all Who on His succour trust.

O make but trial of His love; Experience will decide How blest are they, and only they, Who in His truth confide.

Fear Him, ye saints, and you will then Have nothing else to fear; Make you His service your delight; Your wants shall be His care.

To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

The God whom we adore Be glory, as it was, is now And shall be evermore.

THE COMMENDATION

Celebrant: Give rest, O Christ, to your servant DONNELL with your saints.

All: Where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting

Celebrant: You only are immortal, the creator and maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the earth, and to earth shall we return. For so did you ordain when you created me, saying, “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

All: Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

Celebrant: Let us commend our sister DONNELL to the mercy of God our Maker and Redeemer. Deliver Your servant Donnell, O Sovereign Lord Christ, from all evil, and set her free from every bond, that she may rest with all Your Saints in the eternal habitations; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God for ever and ever.

All: Amen.

Celebrant: Lord have mercy.

All: Christ have mercy.

Celebrant: Lord have mercy.

Celebrant: Our Father in heaven

All: Hallowed be Your Name; Your kingdom come; Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are Yours now and forever.

All: Amen.

Celebrant: Let us pray.

Into your hands, O merciful Saviour, we commend your servant DONNELL Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light where to live and reign with you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, in glory everlasting.

All: Amen

Celebrant: Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord. All: And let light perpetual shine upon her.

Celebrant: May she rest in peace.

All: Amen.

Celebrant: May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercies of God, rest in peace. All: Amen.

RECESSIONAL HYMN ........................................................................................................................... “The Strife is O’er”

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! The strife is o’er, the battle done; Now is the Victor’s triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung. Alleluia!

Death’s mightiest powers have done their worst; And Jesus hath His foes dispersed; Let shouts of praise and joy outburst: Alleluia!

On the third morn He rose again Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain. Alleluia!

Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee, From death’s dread sting Thy servants free, That we may live, and sing to Thee: Alleluia!

GRAVESIDE SERVICE

OPENING SENTENCES ............................................................................................................... Archdeacon Dwight Rolle

COMMITTAL .............................................................................................................................. Archedeacon Dwight Rolle

HYMN

FLORAL TRIBUTES ..........................................................................................

VOTE OF THANKS ...........................................................................................

CITY OF GOLD

There’s a city of light Where there cometh no night “Tis a city of beauty untold; All my treasures are there And its beauty I’ll share, When I get to that City of Gold.

When I leave all trouble and care, I will say good morning up there; I will have great gladness untold, When I get to that City of Gold.

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There’s no sorrow up there In that city so fair And no sickness can enter I’m told; Shadows all will have flown, I will meet friends I’ve known When we get to the City of Gold.

Won’t you go there with me

To the home of the free, Would you see heaven’s beauty unfold? If you will come along, We will sing heaven’s song, When we get to that City of Gold.

WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows, roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say “It is well, it is well with my soul.”

It is well….with my soul….. It is well, it is well with my soul.

My sin – Oh the bliss of this glorious thought –My sin -not in part, but the whole, Is nail’d to His Cross, and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live! If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life,

TRIBUTE TO

OUR MOM

MY FRIEND, MY WIFE

32 years is a lifetime, I have moments where I’m in utter disbelieve that you’re gone. You were my friend and my wife, in good times and bad times.

When I hurt my leg, you were my nurse, my everything…going to the hospital daily, fixing my meals, getting my meds and generally worrying about my well-being.

It’s hard not hearing your voice every morning. Your fussing about your garden and what you need done.

We never referred to you as mom or mummy, you were always, Don. I guess people thought it was strange, but regardless, we loved and respected you as our mother.

You made sure we had everything we needed ALWAYS. You made a way when we couldn’t see our way; and we would move heaven and earth to have you here with us.

Our hearts are broken, we are broken, a part of us is gone. We are forever grateful for the time God gave us with you.

Forever Romain and Naja

Your laughter, jokes and just being Don is what I miss. I shed tears daily but I will hold dear those memories and while there is a void, I have to trust that God knows best.

Your husband, your friend Roy

We are still at loss and taken aback by your unexpected passing; human frailties and misgivings aside, slowly realizing that’s just the way it was divinely designed to be!

Today is full of memories of a sister that was always the calm and quiet one. Unselfishly giving of herself; this is HARD, but we lean on the everlasting arms of our Savior. God in His Infinite Wisdom has seen fit to take a part of us home. We mourn your absence, we don’t look forward to Christmas, your favorite time of year. Driving pass your house won’t be the same, but we are sure Mummy met you as we can hear her call, “shortstuff, you reach”.

Your siblings, Marsha, Patrice, Dale, Fabien and Remon.