Tribute From Nieces and Nephews

Even thou are no longer breathing and walking in this earth, we, your nieces and nephews will never forget all the good u did for us when u had the opportunity to be a blessing. All of us has have special moments with u here in Ghana and In England. You made sure that we eat when u eat, you shop for us ever u visited Ghana from your trips abroad.

A woman with the heart of gold. Beautiful inside out and a great fighter. You are gone, but to us you still live in our memories and hearts. Death hasn’t been fair to us at all cos we believe you still had more beautiful moments ahead to share with us.

Like they say “God knows best” The Lord God has called u to be with Him, who are we to prevent that. All we can say is Rest well. And please intercede on our behalf.

Rest Well Auntie Mabel.

Tribute from the Bruce-Arthurs,

You were a mum, an auntie, a friend, an advisor and most of all a confidant. You were so special to us and some of us can confidently say you were there when we needed a shoulder to cry on. Antie Mabel, you will be dearly missed but we know you are at peace with your Maker. Yaa wo jogban!

The Manny, Felix, Dora, Christina and our Families;

Felix’s earliest memory of you was going to stay with you while our mum was in hospital having me (Dora). He was only about 4year old but remembers feeling so at home and that started his connection with our dear Auntie.

Christina recalls you telling her from a very young age “I was your mother for the first two years of your life.”

Our visits to you, wherever you lived, either London or Accra were always exciting because you knew how to have fun and you would spoil us rotten. You would cook delicious food, take us to great places and always give us your time. Those memories formed the best days of childhood holidays.

Soraya, David, cousins Jessica and Janice and my siblings were a noisy bunch and would practically trash your house by the end of the holidays. When the time came for ‘retribution’ we would always blame each other but sometimes take it as a group. You would be very upset with us but never made us feel unloved.

You were the Auntie that would just allow children to just simply have fun…

Manny and Felix particularly dreaded the haircuts by Auntie May, complete with patches and all. You loved doing it though.

We would always be happy to do whatever you asked of us. Little did we know all of this was leading to an ultimate goal…. where can I send this person and for what? You knew how to send!!! But looking back now, whenever you did send someone to get something, however far or near, it was never just for yourself. It was for everyone.

One thing Manny and Charlotte will still do today in honour of Auntie Mabel is call their boys from upstairs to find and give them the remote-control downstairs. They call it the Auntie ‘Mabel Special’. Definition- the skill to "send" anyone, whoever you were, wherever you might be. You were the Auntie that would just allow children to just simply have fun…

When Manny introduced Charlotte to you, she was a bit anxious, but quickly realised she didn’t have to. Auntie May welcomed her into the family. Charlotte will forever think of you as a strong powerful independent woman and when she asked if David could come to live with them, there was no hesitation.

My husband Yooku knew you before I did and had a great relationship with her. He recalls the banter and how he had no chance of winning any argument with you. He has one thing in common with you… Your appreciation for all things beautiful…. shoes and bags to be precise. Auntie May, you were never vain, you just loved the life God had given her and lived it to the fullest.

Christina recalls a time when ‘Miss May’ arrived in Ghana from abrohye in her brand-new car. “The driver opened the door and you stepped out in the best shoes, the latest fashion, and I’m pretty sure you were one of the first to bring hiding braids to the Land of Gold Coast (no word of a lie). The ladies in the room will know what that is. I remember looking at you and thinking WOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!! She is soooo coooolllll!!!!!!! “

You loved 80s & 90s gospel music and would belt out Cece Winans all day long. This beautiful woman truly helped raise us and was a second mother, stepping in to help at the right time and place. You were an angel to us and we will treasure our memories of you forever. We loved talking to you and about you. Our stylish, no nonsense, happy, loving, funny, generous, life and soul of any party Auntie May. Auntie May was there for all of us. You were there for all the big occasions, if not in person, then a phone call away.

We all mourn our children not having the opportunity to see your beautiful smile. However, we cannot be so selfish, for you had hope in that which lay before you. “This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for your soul”. You are now smiling and are at peace in the arms of your heavenly father.

Christina would like to add… “I hope this brings comfort to all who love you like we do. I was worshiping this morning and I just imagined you smiling, happy and free and chatting with Jesus. God is so good... I realised I was crying because I missed you and loved you dearly. I also realised I cried because you had NO pain. I cried because you lived a great life. I cried because your work for the Lord is done. I cried in Hope and Joy.... you know when we mourn for people who didn't know the Lord, its different, we almost don't want to think about it because the pain is too heavy. I feel I mourn with a LIGHT AND JOYFUL HEART”

We love you so much Auntie May. Our Smiling Miss Mabel. Rest In Perfect Peace.

Kweku Adu Thompson, Nyanyo, was what I called u when I need some money, my connection woman, a mother and friend. It suddens my heart you left this soon. Who will take me to London now that you are gone? Rest well Aunty Mabel. Me and the rest of the Thompson’s say farewell to our beloved aunt and grandmum.

Tribute from Yinde-Naaba

Auntie Mabel, it is hard for me to believe that you have left us for a better place. A lot of good memories come into my mind whenever I remember you. How I found comfort in telling you my problems and how you helped me look beyond them. How I could call on you anywhere and at any time for help and you would find a way to help me. You left a beautiful mark in my life and nothing can erase it. Thank you very much for being the pillar that you were in my life .

Love you so much dear aunt. Will miss you Menubs!

From your twin. Rest in the bosom of the Father.

Tribute from Jodi

Words fail me as I write this tribute. You were an Aunty and a mom to many but to me you were my Rich Aunty.

You were sooo kind an embedded memory was when you took me on a shopping spree in the UK and said “take all you want “I have never heard those words in my life, I bought sooo many clothes and you kept asking is that all? I told myself one day I will also be a rich Aunty.

Rich Aunty Mabel you fought the good fight and finished the race with Grace.

Till we meet again from one rich Aunty to another.

Tribute from Aimee

Thank you so much for showing me what love really is. I’ll miss you. Rest well love you loads Aimee.