Memorial Folder for the Late Selwyn McLean Adams

Order of Worship March 18, 2024 Organ Prelude

Bro. Paul White

Processional

Clergy & Family

Invocation: General Prayer

Pastor Conley H. Hughes Jr.

Old Testament Reading: Psalms 100

Michael McRae, Grandson

New Testament Reading: Matthew 11: 28-30

Elder Remi Adams, Nephew

Hymn of Assurance

Lift Him Up

Prayer of Comfort

Written by Rev. Dr. John H. Womack, Sr. New Hope Baptist Church

Musical Selection

Darlene Wynn – Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Open Reflections list selected people – 2 min. limit

Rev. Floyd Williams Deacon Ferguson Hermline Phillips

Special Family Reflection

Mrs. Jeannette Adams, Sister-in-law

Reading by Family

Ms. Mickaila McRae, Granddaughter

Reading of Obituary

Sis. Karessa Adams, Daughter Tricia DePina, Daughter

Acknowledgements

Lady Nike Shelton, Niece Sis. Ashaki Murrell, Niece

Musical Selection

Sis. Darlene Wynn- How Great Thou Art

Eulogy

Rev. Dr. Eric Shelton, Nephew Living Elevated Church

Pastor’s Reflection:

Pastor Conley H. Hughes, Jr.

2nd Congregational Song:

When We All Get to Heaven

Closing Statements

Pastor Conley H. Hughes, Jr.

Processional

Final Viewing

In Memory of my Father There is no one else on earth So special as you were to me.

I hold you forever, my precious Dad, In my heart and memory, You made me laugh every single day, You really were the best, And even though you are not here, The time we had was blessed.

I wish I had just one more chance To see that tender smile, To laugh with you again, my Dad, Just for a little while.

So, this is not goodbye And this is not goodnight, Because you’re still here by my side Holding onto me so tight.

Acknowledgments A friendly smile, a causal touch.

These are things that mean so much.

To know you are with us in our time of sorrow, Sharing our prayers, today and tomorrow.

God gives us the comfort in the form of good friends & family, May His peace be with you, His love never ends.

The family of Selwyn M. Adams

Honorary Pallbearer Names: Richard Adams Michael McRae Conrad Dickens Delaney Roberts Remi Adams Ricardo Wharton Laurindo DePina Honorary Pallbearer: Lucas DePina

Arrangements Entrusted to: Floyd A. Williams Funeral Home Final Resting Place

The Forest Hills Cemetery

Selwyn McLean Adams

Sunrise: April 30th, 1947

Sunset: February 27th, 2024

Mr. Selwyn Adams, a vibrant soul who graced this world with his presence for 76 years, embarked on his final journey on February 27, 2024. Born on April 30th, 1947, on the enchanting island of Trinidad and Tobago, Selwyn McLean Adams brought a spark of life into the world as the 8th child of Benjamin Adams and Irene Reese Adams.

From his early days at Piccadilly Anglican School in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Selwyn displayed a zest for life and a thirst for knowledge that shaped his remarkable journey.

After he completed his schooling, he became a sailor for the Port Authority of Trinidad and Tobago unloading bauxite and Iron Ore to various port destinations ranging from the islands of the Caribbean to Mexico and, of course, the United States of America. While on the ship, he utilized his hair cutting skills, and was deemed to be the ship's barber.

He experienced amazing opportunities as a result of his profession; however, he experienced hardships as well. Selwyn traveled to the state of Texas in the mid-sixties, during the Jim Crow era. He was the victim of racism and segregation... something he had never experienced in his native land. As a result, Selwyn was significantly scarred and vowed never to return to the United States again.

At the tender age of 17, fate intertwined his path with that of Ms. Marilyn Callender, igniting a love story that would span a lifetime of cherished memories (54 years). After three years of courtship, they exchanged vows on September 14, 1968, marking the beginning of a beautiful partnership. Selwyn continued to work as a sailor for a short period then settled down into married life enjoyed the opportunity to continue to work for the Port Authority as a Longshoreman.

The union between Selwyn and Marilyn blossomed into a tapestry of love and joy as they welcomed their first child, Marla Lu Ann Yvette Adams, on March 5th of the following year. Their family expanded to include six remarkable children, each a testament to their enduring bond and shared dreams. Selwyn and Marilyn's two eldest daughters (Marla and Trudy) migrated to Boston, MA in 1986, shortly after they graduated from secondary school in Trinidad.

As the economy in Trinidad & Tobago began experiencing the effects of the recession in 1988, Marilyn decided that this was a good time to join her daughters, so she migrated herself and her youngest child, Melissa to Boston, MA. Marilyn carried another bundle of joy with her when she migrated; she was four months pregnant with her last child Karessa.

Marilyn convinced Selwyn to leave Trinidad and move to the United States to be with her. Selwyn's undying love for his wife and family was the prime factor in his decision to move to the U.S. Selwyn moved to Boston with their middle daughter, Tricia and two sons, Richard and Roger in tow in May of 1989. The family reunited in Boston, on Mother’s Day. Selwyn joined his family and became a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. Afterwards, he became a member of Metropolitan Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Reverend Dr. John H. Womack, Sr, he and his wife were ordained as Deacon and Deaconess. He also served in ministry in the MBC Men's Choir for many years; Selwyn and his family were members of Metropolitan for over twenty years. Selwyn and his family moved on to become members of Concord Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Conley Hughes, Jr. Selwyn's life was a colorful mosaic of experiences and accomplishments. From tending to pigeons and assisting his uncle with beekeeping to navigating the bustling world of the Port Authorities and cruise ships, his journey was marked by diversity and resilience. His artistic flair found expression in his passion for painting and becoming a professional painter, while his dedication shone through his work at SPS Painting Co, working in Environmental Services at the Milton View Nursing Home with the help of his sister Merle, and becoming a BMC employee.

His favorite past times as a young boy/young man includes pitching marbles, picking and growing fruits and vegetables such as mangoes, Chinese coconuts, bananas, corn, pomerac, oranges, sour sop, pigeon peas, peppers, lime, tamarind, and sugar cane. He also enjoyed collecting Siamese fighting fish, silver dollar fishes, angel fishes, zebra fishes, and white molly fishes. He created and flew kites. He loved playing cards especially Solitaire and Go To Pac, All Fours, and Romey.

He also enjoyed collecting and rearing pigeons, feeding birds, and liming with his friends (socializing). In, fact while, dating Marilyn, Selwyn or Edwin as she affectionately called him, asked her to cook a pigeon, to his surprise, she did it and it was remarkably delicious, he knew then she was the one for him!

As Selwyn bids farewell to this world, he reunites with his beloved spouse, Marilyn Adams, and his parents, Benjamin and Irene Adams, along with his siblings Olga Wescott, Pearl Murphy, Merle Adams, Trevor Adams, and Clarence Adams.

Their spirits intertwine in the tapestry of memories that define his legacy.

Selwyn leaves behind his wonderful children: Marla Adams-McRae, Trudy Dickens, Richard Adams, Tricia DePina, Roger Adams, Melissa Downes, Karessa Adams. Grandchildren: Mickaila McRae, Michelle McRae, Michael McRae, Diana Dickens, Maya McRae & Lucas DePina. Siblings: Eileen Wharton and Benjamin Adams. Selwyn also leaves behind a host of beloved nieces and nephews.

A public viewing to celebrate the life of Mr. Selwyn Adams will be held on Monday, 18th of March, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Concord Baptist Church of Boston. The services, honoring his journey and spirit, will commence at 11:00 AM with Rev. Dr. Conley Hughes leading the congregation in remembrance and reflection. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Hills Cemetery at 1:30 PM in Boston, Massachusetts.

In every brushstroke of paint, in every gentle hum of the bees, in every shared laughter with his family, Selwyn Adams' essence lives on—a testament to a life lived fully, passionately, and with an unwavering spirit that will forever echo in the hearts of those who knew and loved him

Reflections From Marla McRae-Adams (daughter): To my sweet loving fat cheek daddy, I just cannot believe that you are not here with us anymore, this hurts me to the core. I would have never believed anyone if they would have of told me that in seven months your dad will die too. People need to stop all this blight on others who just lost a family member. My dad got sick with pneumonia, which was very treatable. I remember the last night I saw you eat your last dinner. You ate it with joy and grace. I was so happy just to see you eat, laugh, talk and be happy. You said that you love all your children and families when I made that video of you eating, not knowing that would have been, your last supper. The next day of your hospital stay the doctor called me to say that “Mr. Adams had a fall, but he is going to be fine”. One hour later my dad life took another turn FOR THE WORSE. He never recovered from one thing which led into another thing. When I was growing up in Trinidad my father was the bread winner for his family. Daddy always took excellent care of his wife and children. We were his priority. He would come home and give my mother his paycheck and shown her what he worked for doing over time. My dad was a very hard worker. My mom would with excitement,” Eddo boi you work so hard”. She was so proud of my father. I remember my dad always gave my mom half of his paycheck after he goes to the bank. He will save half of his earnings and give the rest to my mother in which she would use to take care of the bills and other family necessities. Daddy believes in saving money for a rainy day. My dad will always say to us before we leave the house to go out with friends “Did you walk with your vex money because when you go out with people, and they get mad with you for whatever reason, you need extra money to come back home with”, in other words don’t get stranded nowhere, always have money in your back pocket because friends will lead you and not bring you back. It is a safety net. I remember my daddy will always go to the wholesale place and buy us all kinds of snack from popcorn, cake, pepper mangoes, pepper plums, salt and sweet prunes, mangoes, rum and raisin ice cream, orange pine ice cream, vanilla ice cream, and strawberry ice cream. My daddy was a loving and strict father. My dad was also a sharp dresser, he matched everything to a T. When my husband left me and children, my father stepped in and became their father and grandfather at the same time. Now look at his grandchildren and children today, we made it because of God being in both if their lives and our lives. My dad and mom both became Christians and serve the Lord. They always put God first. My daddy love to sing his hymns and praises. He would lead the songs all the time and my mom would lead us in prayer. Great job Deacon and Deaconess Marilyn and Selwyn Adams. I love my parents very much. I literally grew up and lived with them most of my life. I have no regrets. It was an Honor to take care of you daddy and mommy on your last days of life love always Marla.

From Richard Adams (son): This is so hard to do. I can't believe this is happening all over again so soon. My Dad is gone and words cannot express how I feel, but I'll try the things I remember and hold close to my heart about my Dad. He was such a cool Dad to me and my family, and serious when he needed to be but still a cool guy. Even with my friends when they would come over to the house, they would always ask for him. He was just that type of person. I remember when I was a kid, he taught me how to ride my first bike, how to make and fly a kite, play marbles, he even let me drive his car when I was about 9 or 10 years old. We would go fishing together. I remember that one time that we went to catch some fish, and someone broke into his car and stole his music system in the car, he wasn't too happy about that, but he would always say when something like that happened “such is life”, one of his favorite sayings at our home. In Trinidad, we had a lot of animals that we took care of. We had dogs, pigeons, fowls, ducks, and fish. He taught me how catch pigeons with a box, a piece of wood and a string. We also had a lot of fruit trees in our yard, such as mango, coconut, soursop, orange, pomerac, just to name a few. I remember as a kid climbing those trees to pick the fruits when they were ripe, there's nothing like growing up in the Caribbean and with a dad like mines. It was ten times more fun. When we migrated to Boston, he worked all different types of job to take care of us from working in nursing homes to hospitals, to working for S.P.S painting. I even worked with him for a while. We even started our own business called

Adams Painting that lasted for a little while, but then we stopped because people wanted us to paint their homes for no price, even if we lowered the price, they still thought that was too much. So, he ended up getting a job at Boston Medical Center Hospital and that was his last job before retirement. My father would be remembered as a good man who would give you anything once he had it. He was the life of every party especially when Trinidadian music came on, he loved his calypso one of his favorite songs was “Tonight the Black Man Feeling to Party” by Black Stalin. My dad was truly one of a kind, and I will miss him forever. We all know that death is certain, and we all must travel that road one day, but we will never be ready to say goodbye when that day does come. Life is way too short. If you love someone, let them know how you feel because when their gone you cannot say it to them again. I remembered on the night before he passed, I went to visit him at the rehab facility during my break from work, I walked over there during my break at 6pm. I sat next to him and talked to him, but I was not sure whether he was hearing me or not, but I told him to hang in there. My dad fought to be strong in the hospital. All I wanted was for him to come home, but he never did.

Later on that very early morning, my family and I rushed to the hospital to see him take his last few breaths. It was so sad but I remember crying and telling him “but I just seen you today, and you can't be dying” but he was. I realized then that he was going to leave and that there's nothing no one could do about it. He's with God and my mom, his wife. Their together in heaven forever, no more pain, no more suffering, no more worries, no more heartaches, just love and health all around. I will miss him dearly. I will miss my mom dearly.

I love them both so much, so until I see them again in heaven, goodbye mom and dad just for now everything will come full circle in time, and we will understand it all by and by. Love you guys forever and always .

Love Richard From Tricia DePina (daughter): Dad, This is so difficult to write, coming so soon after Mom’s passing. I am so heartbroken and numb at the same time! I can’t believe that this is true! This was not supposed to happen! We needed you here with us, to lead us, to comfort us, to be that shoulder that we knew we could count on to cry on. Our lives will NEVER be the same without you. We lost you both and nothing can change that! We are devastated by our loss. Dad I hope you knew that I loved you dearly, I will always be your little girl. One of my earliest memories of you is when you took me to get my ears pierced; I’m not sure how old I was, probably 2-3yrs because you carried me the in your arms. I knew then I was special because my Daddy loved me. Even though you have four other daughters, I always had own special connection with you. You always had my back and I always had yours. It hurts so bad to know that Lucas will not grow up in your presence. I trust that you will be our guardian angel and that we will feel your presence especially in the big moments of our lives. We will strive to keep your legacy of loving of God, family, friends and fun alive. We know that there is never a time you turned down the opportunity to dance and enjoy life so I will too. We know that there was never a moment that you did not have a favorite hymn on your lips and heart to sing and wonderful song of praise to share using your beautiful voice God blessed you with. Your legacy will live on through us every time we sing one of your favorite songs or read scriptures. I will think of you and the wonderful Dad you were to me and my siblings. You took care of us always and I will forever be Selwyn’s daughter. Thank you Dad for being the BEST DAD EVER! Thank you for loving your family. My only comfort is knowing that you loved our Lord God, and wanted to be with Mom. My prayer is that you two have reunited in the heaven.

Goodbye for now and I will see you on the other side.

Love Always, Tricia From Roger Adams (son): Dear father I. hope. You. Are happy where. Ever. You. Are. You are. Inspiring and. Caring and a good father, even. Though am. The. Only. One. At. The. Moment. Who. Knows. What. You. Are. Really doing in. the. After.

World. Right. Now. I hope. You. Are. Gear. Up. For. The. Fight. Against. All. The. Other. Gods. That. Fears.

You. Like. Me. If. I. was. A. man. Which. Am. Not. But. I. know. You. Are. Stronger now, with all. The myth

and. Power. The. Angels. Are. Giving. To. You. For. The. Fight. You. Are. The. Father. Of. The. After. World.

They. Call. Knack. And. I. know. That. Very. Soon. You. Will. Defeat. All. Of. The. Enemies of. Your Son. Thee.

And I. know. You. Will. Return. To. The. World. With. All. Of. Your. Glory. To. Save. It. After. Your Victory.

Over. The. Other. Gods. My. Word. To. You. Father. Is. That. You. Save. Me before. And. You shall. Save. Me. Again. We. Shall. Meet. Again. Soon. Though. But. This. Time. We. Will. Win. In. this. Thing. We. Call. Life.

Which. Is. Precious. To. All. Until. Again. My. Father. Niwde I’lll. Miss. You. But. I. know. We. Will. See. Each.

Other. Soon.

Love Roger From Melissa Downes (daughter): Dear Dad, I just want to thank God first and foremost for blessing me with the most incredible father. You always provided and protected your family at all times. You were a hardworking man with such grace and style. You always had a song in your heart to sing and give all your praises to God! You showed us how a real Husband and Father is supposed to love and take care of his family, and love his wife so deeply! I’m going to miss you dearly. You always knew how to make us laugh and I’m going to miss everything about you! I know you are in heaven with mommy now, and no matter how much time goes by, I will always cherish and love everything you both taught us and carry on both of your legacies! Daddy I love you so much and I know you are wearing your crown proudly with mommy.

Love your daughter Melissa From Karessa Adams (daughter): Dad, what can I say? You are and always will be one of the funniest people on the planet. Whenever we are down, you are always there to put a smile back on our faces. You are tough, yet sweet at the same time. Your sage and frank advice is one for the books. I will never forget the days when I would go to yours and mom's bedroom and all three of us would have long conversations about various topics not limited to but including what we did that day, our plans for the next day, life in general, whether or not mom needed to go to the supermarket, etc. We would even discuss the television shows the two of you were watching. Then there were the times when I would come into your room for prayer. Mom would read her daily word, then you would sing a hymn and she would read a Bible verse and afterwards you would sing another hymn, we then would pray and you would sing one last hymn. When I was younger I would think, "does it really take all of that"? Then The Lord God spoke to me one day and He told me that it takes all of that and so much more! I learned to depend upon His Word more and more and I am forever grateful to you and mom for that. I can always count on you (and mom, of course lol) to tell it like it is. I will always remember everything you and mom taught me, they are eternally ingrained in my heart. Your love for your family is fierce, abundant and unconditional. You are a wonderful father, father-in-law, grandfather, husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, painter and friend. You are also an awesome father figure to many. You have been through so many challenges and illnesses, beating the odds time after time, but on 2/27/2024 at 3:52am, God decided to call you to your home far away, where His Glory FOREVER you’ll share! I thank God every day that He chose you and mom as my parents. I miss you both more than you'll ever know. However, I am encouraged by the fact that you and mom are reunited for eternity. You will always be our #1 patriarch. I love you dad, to eternity and beyond.

Love Karessa From Mickaila McRae (granddaughter): Grandpa, my heart broke when I knew about the condition that you were in. I just couldn’t believe it. But my faith in God never shook because I was raised and taught to never give up on God, and that he is a miracle worker. I felt in my heart that you were going to come back home to us as you recover from your fall, but God

said no, he wanted to take you with Him. Grandpa, my dear grandpa I really miss you. I can’t believe you and grandma are gone, so soon. I wanted you both to be there for me as I continue to grow, achieve my accomplishments, and even create my own family. I wanted to share those precious moments in my life with you both. I admire the love from you both to me. You both loved family, togetherness, fun, laughter, love, and praising God. And I miss those moments with you both! Grandpa, you were always like a father to me. I lived with you during my whole life! You were there for every milestone in my life thus far! I love you so much and I miss you. Grandpa, thank you for everything, thank you for being a father to me. Thank you for all the love and discipline in my life. Thank you for showing what a man is to do to keep his wife content and safe. Life will truly not be the same anymore now you and grandma are gone. But for some reason I still feel you and grandma’s presence in my life, and that is truly from the Grace of God. When we all get to heaven! What a day of rejoicing that will be! Until then my beautiful grandparents, I will see you again and rest peacefully!

Love you forever and always, Mickaila From Michelle McRae (granddaughter): Dear Grandpa, I can't wrap my head around the fact that I'm writing this. The pain is overwhelming, and it feels like a nightmare. You were not just my grandpa; you were my confidant, my dance partner, my biggest supporter, my rock! I'll miss your comforting presence, your hilarious jokes, and the valuable life lessons you imparted. I'll miss your chubby cheeks and your shiny bald head. I'll miss your singing, and even the times I teased you about grooming and styling your beard and hair. I'll miss our moments making fried bake, flying kites, and painting together. I'll miss learning handyman skills from you.

As I bid you farewell, I carry a treasure trove of memories, lessons, and the ENDLESS love you showered upon me and advice to take everything to God in Prayer. Your impact on my life is profound, and your legacy will forever echo in my soul. I'll hold onto our precious moments tightly as I navigate the future without you physically. Thank you for being my guiding light and a fount of love and wisdom. Sleep peacefully, Grandpa.

Your memory will be eternally cherished and deeply missed.

With a mix of sorrow and gratitude, Mimi, your beloved granddaughter #2 From Michael McRae (grandson): Dear Grandpa, I am at a complete lost of words as to why you’re not here anymore. I just want to let you know I will never forget all the things you’ve taught me in life that made me into the man I am today. Your discipline and the way you’ve delivered messages to me have gone a long way into the way I move in today’s world and why I must put God first into everything I do. All the low points in my life, I want to thank you. As the man of the house growing up in a house filled with women, you’ve made sure your grandson would have someone to talk to especially when I was ready to talk. Even the words that’ll come out my mother’s mouth, it’ll echo sentiments from you because she learned it from you growing up. The energy you’ll find to get up and dance or sing whether it’ll be at family gatherings/ parties or just around the house I admire. That is something I feel as though I get from you when I’m comfortable around people. The lessons of painting have made me into the painter I am today and will continue to be better. Each and everything you’ve done for me I am forever grateful because you’ve shown me what a man does and sacrifices to provide for his family. Thank you grandpa, I love you so much and say hi to grandma for me because I know you’re both happy to be together again.

Love Michael From Maya McRae (granddaughter):

No one will understand. My grandpa was like a father to me. He would pick me up and drop me off to school every time he could. Whenever I had a loose tooth I would run to grandpa and he would tie a string around my tooth and tied the end of the string to the door knob, and then he would slam the door and my tooth would come out and I would be terrified yet happy lol. I remember when my grandparents would go to the supermarket and my grandpa would pick many coconuts. He was very particular about which coconut he would buy because I only loved the coconuts with the most water. But my grandpa knew that I loved the jelly inside the coconuts so he would purposely buy the coconuts with the most jelly for me. A favorite memory of mine would be when my grandma would call me from the top of the steps to tell me that my grandpa was cutting coconuts and I would be in awe of how my grandpa used the machete to cut the coconut. My grandpa was and always will be the best. But that’s not all, I remember when I was preparing for my sweet 16, I asked my grandfather if he would do the father daughter dance with me because my father was unable to make it and like always my grandfather said yes because he knew how much it meant to me. My grandpa was my rock, he was the father figure that I yearned for. He made many sacrifices just to see his children happy. And for these reasons I will miss my grandpa forever. Rest peacefully grandpa, I love you so much.

Love always, Maya/Mayo From Lucas Depina (grandson): To My Grandpa: I know you seemed a bit scary to me because you wouldn’t let me, jump on the bed, make a mess, play with the phone and press every button there ever was, but I want to let you know, that I love you so much! I know that I wouldn’t let you touch my grandma but I know that you loved me so much! I will miss growing up with you and laughing at your jokes, learning from you and just being in your presence! I was your Papa Boy and you were the first person who understood my first way of communicating, we used to communicate with each other when I was a baby. I will always remember, love and miss you, Love Always, Your Grandson, Lucas AKA Papa Boy From Tarsha Hurse (niece): Uncle always had something kind and encouraging to say when we spoke. He was full of laughter; a great singer and dancer and he will be surely missed by all of us. His favorite saying to me at least was “what yah gah do?”. Thank you all for sharing him with the world. Love you Uncle, RIH. 🙏❤ From Morenike Shelton (niece): "Uncle Edwin you were a light shining so bright! You told jokes that made me laugh nll I couldn't laugh anymore. You claimed me as your goddaughter and made me feel special every time we saw each other. I cannot believe you are gone. Your love of praising God with the singing of hymns or reading of Psalms will never be forgooen. You would open sing: "What You Think about Jesus," and we would echo, "He's all right," and you would also say, "He's dynamite." I believe He's said the same of you, "well done son, you were dynamite!" And in my eyes you will always be, "dynamite." Rest well uncle!"

Thanks love, Nike From Rachel McClain (niece): Uncle Edwin was full of life, joy and love, his presence will be greatly missed. I know he is rejoicing in heaven because he truly loved the Lord. Unnl we meet again Uncle Edwin.

Love Rachel.

From Sean Murphy (nephew): Hi to all of my family and friends,

My dear Uncle Selwyn Adam, nickname Edwin. In the nme, when you were alive, I knew you would do everything to protect your family. You protected my mother, all your sisters, and everybody in your family and that you were the man. In remembrance of your good deeds, you were a good leader, you teach me how to cut hair and many more things in life. May you rest in peace.

From Camile Brown (niece): Uncle Edwin was a special person who was loved by all who knew him. He liked a lot of jokes and he did loved to dance to back in nme music. He was also good with fashion, who could dress like him!

From Aunty Eileen and family (sister and family): My brother, Edwin and I shared lots of memorable nmes and laughter together that I would cherish in my heart. He is not with us physically anymore, but he would be greatly missed. The Word of the Lord says in 2 Corinthians 5:8 - to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Rest in Heavenly Peace, my precious brother. From Eileen aka "Dolly" and my family, we send our deepest condolences to all the siblings, his children and grandchildren of my deceased brother. May the Lord connnue to give you all strength and peace during this difficult nme.

From Dotaline Phillips (niece): Uncle Edwin was more of a father to me than my own father. He would bring me to Sibley private school and give me money to get an ice block every day. I enjoyed the nme we spent together. We used to live in the same house, so I grew up with my uncle. I remember my uncle would take care of pigeons back home in Trinidad.

Uncle, you will be missed dearly. I know my mother and your siblings are happy to see you again.

Love you! Dotaline From Ashaki Murrell (niece): Uncle Edwin, thank you for being a great example of a man in the Adams family. Your transparency and lighthearted manner always provided a safe space for me. I will hold all the special memories and especially the soca dances with you, dear to my heart. You will always live on in my prayers, heart and mind. Enjoy your next chapter in heaven with your favorite girl, Aunne Marilyn! Rest In Peace Uncle aka Deh Original SagaBoy! Love Always, Shaki & Family From Joanne Conliffe (niece): You have fought a good fight you have finished well welcome into Lamb Book of Life. You are resnng in the arms of your father along with the woman you love From Yvonne Joseph (sister-in-law): You have fought a good fight you have finished well welcome into Lamb Book of Life. You are resnng in the arms of your father along with the woman you love From JeanneMe Adams and Benjamin Adams (sister-in-law and brother): My dear Brother-in- Christ, Selwyn Adams, was one of the best men I knew. He was married to my sister Marilyn and they both exhibited Love and Kindness to everyone they met. Edwin was a true 'Man of God'. He had his priorines in order. For him it was faithfulness to God, to his Family, to all his relanves, and to his responsibilines. He understood the Word of God in all its fullness and one never visited the family without him praying and singing a few hymns. He was very respecsul to me and to his Elders at the Church and at home.

We loved him dearly, and he will be surely missed by his brother and sister in Christ Benjamin and Jeanneoe Adams. We know he is resnng in peace. May God strengthen and bless his Family, as they mourn his passing.