Pa Ibitoye's programme

DIOCESE OF OSUN ST.PAUL'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OYAN ORDER OF SERVICE For

Pa Timothy A . Ibitoye Aged 76 Years

FUNERAL SERVICE On Saturday 6th February 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m ORGANISTS

ASSISTANTS

Mr Bisi Aboderin

Evang. S. Oyelola

Mr Bolade

Evang. Ebun Olaniyi WARDENS

VERGERS

Mr. J. O. Sowo

Mr Segun Akinola

Evang. Aedebayo Sanya

Mr. Sunday Aboderin

VICAR Ven. M. O. Fasole, B.a. (hons), M. A., Jp.

DIOCESAN BISHOP RT. REV. J. A. POPOOLA, B.A . (HONS), M. A., D.D., Dip Th., JP.

OFFICIATING MINISTERS Bishops Deans / Arcdeacons Canons Priests Pastors Deacons

ORDER OF SERVICE

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Receiving the corpse at the entrance of the church Sentences The Opening Hymn – R.H. 785 Psalm 90 Lesson: Wisdom 4: 1-15 Sermon Hymn 261 (Diocesan Dev. Fund) Prayers Anthem.

Choir YMCA/YWCA – Oyan Thanksgiving Announcements NUNCDIMITIES Recessional Hymn H.C. 422

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Gbigba Oku ni enu ona Ile Olorun Awon asayan oro Olorun Orin ibere isin; I. O. M 416 Orin Da idi 90 Eko kika; Iwe Ogbon 4:1-15 Iwaasu Orin 261 (Diocesan Dev. Fund) Adura Anthem Egbe Akorin, Oyan Y. M. C. A/Y. W. C. A-Oyan.

Idupe Ijade Oku I ilo Nisisiyi Orin akojade I. O. M. 422

AT THE GRAVE SIDE

NI ITE OKU

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Words of Exhortation Hymn: Sleep on Beloved Internment and Prayers Benediction

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Oro Iyanju Orin Ma Sun Olufe Isinku ati Adura Oore Ofe

FUNERAL SERVICE The Ministers shall meet the Body at the entrance of the Church

ETO ISINKU Awon Alufaa yio pade oku ni enu ona abawo ile Ijosin

Reception of the Body 1.

Priest: With faith in Jesus Christ, we receive the Body of our Father PA. T.A IBITOYE for burial. Let us pray with con idence in God, the Giver of life, that He will raise him to perfection in the company of the saints.

Gbigba oku lie nu ona 1.

Alufaa: Pelu igbagbo/idaniloju ninu Jesu Kristi, a gba oku TIMOTHY IBITOYE yii fun sinsin. E je ki a gbadura pelu idaniloju ninu Olorun, Olufunni-ni emi, idaniloju wipe yio ji ara wa dide si iye peli awon eniyan mimo.

Silence may be kept, after which the Ministers says:

A le wa ni idake jee, leyin eyi ni Alufaa yio so pe:

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Heavenly Father you have power over death and you have given us victory though the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, may your Holy Spirit remind us daily of our inheritance in Your Heavenly Kingdom, so that we may not be overcome by the world and miss our fellowship with You in Heaven but Keep our faith constant in your Son, who is the Resurrection and the Life, through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour .

Amen.

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Baba wa Orun. Eyin ti E ni agbara lori iku ti E si fun wa ni agbara lati bori re nipase ajinde Omo Yin Jesu Kristi. E je ki Emi mimo yin le maa ran wa leti ni ojoojumo niti ipin wa ni Joba Orun Yin, ki aiye yi ma baa le bori wa, ki a ma si le padanu idapo mimo yin ni pipe ninu Omo Yin Eni tii se Ajinde ati Iye, nipase Jesu Kristi. Oluwa ati Oludande wa. Amin.

Priest: I have set God always before me: for He is on my right hand therefore I shall not fall:

Alufaa: Emi ti gbe Oluwa ka iwaju mi nitori pe O wa ni owo otun mi, a ki yoo si mi nipo

People: wherefore my heart was glad, and my soul rejoiced: my lesh also shall rest in hope.

Priest: For why? You shall not leave my soul in hell: for shall show you allow Your Holy One to see corruption.

People: You shall shoe me the path of life, in your presence is the fullness of Joy: and at Your right hand are pleasure for Evermore.

Awon Ijo: Nitori re ni okan mi yo, ti inu mi dun, ara mi yio si sinmi ni ireti.

Alufaa: Nitori Kini? Iwo ki yio jeki Eni Mimo Re ri idibaje.

Awon Ijo: E o i ona iye han mi, ni ibi ti E ba wa Ni ekunrere ayo wa, ni apa otun Yin Ni ayo Ayeraye wa.

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HYMN: R.H. 785 1. For all the saints who from their labours rest, who thee by faith before the world Confessed, Thy name O Jesus, be forever blest.

Alleluyah!

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ORIN I. O. M. F'awon enia Re to lo simi Awon ti o i Igbagbo jewo Re K'a yin oruko Re Olugbala Alleluyah!

2. Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might Thou Lord fountain in the well fought ight; Thou in the darkness and their one true light.

Alleluyah!

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Iwo l'apata won at'odi won, Iwo ni Balogun won l'oju 'ja Iwo ni imole okunkun won Alleluyah!

3. Oh may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and blood Fight as the saint, who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold.

Alleluyah!

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Je ki awon omo-ogun Re l'aiye Jagun nitoto b'awon ti gbani Kin won le gba ade ogo bi won, Alleluyah!

4. O blest communion! Fellowship Divine!

We feebly struggle, they in glory Shine, yet all are one in Thee, foe all are one.

Alleluyah!

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Idapo ibukun wo l'o to yii Awa nja nihin awon nyo l'ohun!

Be Tire kanna l'awa at awon Alleluyah!

5. And when the strife is ierce, the warfare long.

Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong Alleluyah!

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Gbat'ija ba ngbona, ti ogun nle Adabi eni ngb'orin ayo won; Igboya a si de, at'agbara.

Alleluyah!

6. The golden evening brightens in the west soon, soon to faithful warriors' cometh rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest Alleluyah!

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Ojo nlo, orun wa fere wo na, Awon ajagun toto y'o sinmi Didun ni isinmi Paradise Alleluyah!

7. But lo! There breaks a yet more glorious day; The Saints triumphant rise in bright array: THE KING of GLORY passes on His way.

Alleluyah!

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Lehin eyi ojo ayo kan mbo, Awon mimo yo dide n'nu ogo Oba ogo yio wa larin won Alleluyah!

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THE STRIVE IS O'ER, THE BATTLE DONE

IJA DOPIN OGUN SI TAN

1. The strive is O'er, the battle done The victory of life is won The song of triumph has begun ALLELUIA!

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Ija dopin oguun si tan Olugbala jagun molu Orin ayo la o ma ko ALLELUIA!

2. The three sad days have quickly spent He rose triumphant from the dead all glory to our risen head Alleluia!

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Ojo meta na ti koja O jinde kuro nin;oku Efogo fun Oluwa wa Alleluia!

3. He breaks the age – bound chains of hell, the bars from heaven's high portals fell, all glory to our risen head Alleluia!

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O d'ewon orun apadi O silekun orun sile E korin iyin 'segun Re Alleluia!

4. Lord by the stripes which wounded Thee from death's sting, thy servant free that we may live and sing to Thee. Alleluia!

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Jesu nipa iya t'oje Gba wa lowo oro iku K'ale ye k'a si ma yin Re Alleluia!

5. Lord by the stripes which wounded Thee from death's sting, thy servant free that we may live and sing to Thee. Alleluia!

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Jesu nipa iya t'oje Gba wa lowo oro iku K'ale ye k'a si ma yin O, Alleluia!

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ORIN DAFIDI 90

PSALM 90

1. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.

2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. 3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.

4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.

5 Thou carriest them away as with a lood; they are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up.

6 In the morning it lourisheth, and groweth up;

1. OLUWA, iwọ li o ti nṣ e ibujoko wa lati irandiran.

2. Ki a to bı́ awọ n ò ke nla, ati ki iwọ ki o to dá ilẹ on aiye, ani lati aiye-raiye, iwọ li Ọ lọ run.

3. Iwọ sọ enia di ibajẹ ; iwọ si wipe, Ẹ pada wá , ẹ nyin ọ mọ enia.

4. Nitoripe igbati ẹ gbẹ run ọ dun ba kọ ja li oju rẹ , bi aná li o ri, ati bi igba iṣ ọ́ kan li oru.

5. Iwọ kó wọ n lọ bi ẹ nipe ni ṣ iṣ an-omi; nwọ n dabi orun; ni kutukutu nwọ n dabi koriko ti o dagba soke.

6. Ni Kutukutu o li à wọ lara, o si dà gba soke, li asalẹ a ké e lulẹ , o si rọ .

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in the evening it is cut down, and withereth.

7 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.

8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy countenance.

9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.

10. The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we ly away.

11. Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.

12. So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

13. Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants.

14. O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

15. Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast af licted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.

16. Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children.

17. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.

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BIBLE READING THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON 4:1 – 15

7. Nitori awa di egbé nipa ibinu rẹ , ati nipa ibinu rẹ ara kò rọ̀ wa.

8. Iwọ ti gbé ẹ̀ ṣẹ wa ka iwaju rẹ , ohun ık ̀ ọ kọ wa mbẹ ninu imọ lẹ iwaju rẹ .

9. Nitori ọ jọ wa gbogbo nyipo lọ ninu ibinu rẹ : awa nlo ọ jọ wa bi alá ti a nrọ́ .

10. Adọ rin ọ dun ni iye ọ jọ ọ dun wa; bi o si ṣ epe nipa ti agbara, bi nwọ n ba to ọ gọ rin ọ dun, agbara wọ n lã la on ibinujẹ ni; nitori pe a kı̀ o pẹ ke e kuro, awa a si fò lọ .

11. Tali o mọ̀ agbara ibinu rẹ ? gẹ gẹ bi ẹ̀ ru rẹ , bẹ̃ ni ibinu rẹ .

12. Bẹ̃ ni ki iwọ ki o kọ́ wa lati ma ka iye ọ jọ wa, ki awa ki o le i ọ kà n wa sipa ọ gbọ́ n.

13. Pada, Oluwa, yio ti pẹ to? yi ọ kà n pada nitori awọ n ọ mọ -ọ dọ rẹ .

14. Fi ã nu rẹ tẹ́ wa li ọ rù n ni kutukutu; ki awa ki o le ma yọ̀ , ati ki inu wa ki o le ma dù n li ọ jọ wa gbogbo.

15. Mu inu wa dù n bi iye ọ jọ ti iwọ pọ́ n wa loju, ati iye ọ dun ti awa ti nri buburu.

16. Jẹ ki iṣ ẹ rẹ ki o hà n si awọ n ọ mọ -ọ̀ dọ rẹ , ati ogo rẹ si awọ n ọ mọ wọ n.

17. Jẹ ki ẹ wà Oluwa Ọ lọ run wa ki o wà lara wa: ki iwọ ki o si i idi iṣ ẹ ọ wọ wa mulẹ lara wa, bẹ̃ ni iṣ ẹ ọ wọ wa ni ki iwọ ki o i idi rẹ̀ mulẹ .

5. EKO KIKA IWE OGBON SOLOMON 4:1-15

1. Let us now sing the praise of Famous heroes' of our nation's history.

1. Eje ki a yin awon enia Olokiki. Awon baba nla-wa

2. Men, through whom the Lord established in each succeeding age.

2. Oluwa ti se ise ti o logo nipa won bi agbara nla re lati igba lailai.

3. Some held away over Kingdoms and made

3. Awon ti npase ninu ola gegebi Oba, awon ti a

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themselves a name by their exploits.

4. Some led the people by their counsels and by their Knowledge of the nation's law out of their fund wisdom they gave instructions

ngburo fun agbara won ti won ngba awon eniyan niyanju gegebi ogbon won, tin won sin so asotele.

4. Awonmiran je asaju awon eniyan nipa ase nwon si nipase imo, nwon si nkoni ni ni eko rere.

5. Some were composers of music or writers of poetry.

5. Beeli awon kan nwadi bi a ti nkorin iyin, tin won si se bi a nkowe.

6. Others were endowed with wealth and strength, living peacefully in their homes.

6. Awon kan wa pelu, bi otile jepe a i agbara wo won, nwon gbeigbe aiye Ala ia.

7. All these won fames in their own generation and were the pride of their times.

7. Gbogbo awon wonyi li a se eye fun ni igba aiye won, a si se won logo li ojo won.

8. Some there are who have left a name behind them to be commemorated story.

8. Awon kan wa tin won i oruko sile fun iranti sir ere ati ki a le ma yin won logo.

9. There are others who are unremembered, they are dead, and it is as though they had never existed, as though they had never been born or left children to succeed them

9. Awon elominran si wa pelu ti won ko si ni iranti, tin won segbe, bi enipe Nwon ko si: ti o dabi enipe a ko bi won ri, ati awon omo won.

10. Not so our fore they were men of Loyalty, whose good deeds have never been forgotten.

10. Sugbon awon wonyi je oninure enia, ti a ko le gbagbe ise rere won.

11. Iran won je iran alabukun fun

11. Their prosperity is handed on to their descendants and their inheritance to future generations.

12. Thanks to them their children are written the covenants, the whole race of their descendants.

13. Their lives will endure for all times and their fame will never be blotted out.

14. Their bodies are buried in peace but their names lives forever.

12. Iran awon wonyi se ododo nipa majemu won, a ni lati omo de omo.

13. Iran won ki yio pare lai, be ni ogo won ki yio ni abuku.

14.Ninu Ala ia li a te won si iboji, oruko won si wa laye titi aiye-ainipekun.

15. Awon eni ibukun, a o ma pokiki oye won titi, a o si ma korin iyin won.

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6. SERMON

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IWAASU

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RECESSIONAL HYMN I.O.M.261

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ORIN AKOJADE I.O.M. 261

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We speak of the realms of blest Of the country so bright and so fall And often are its glories confessed; But what must it to be there?

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Asoro ile 'bukun ni Ile didan at'ile ewa 'Gbagbogbo l'a nso t'ogo re Y'o ti dun lati de 'be

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We speak of its pathways of gold, Of its walls deek 'd with jewels most rare Its wonders and pleasures untold; But what must it be there?

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Ansoro ita wura re Oso odi re ti ko legbe 'Faji re ko se fenu so, Y'o ti dun to lati de 'be.

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We speak of its freedom from sin From sorrow, temptation, and care From trails without and within But what must it be there?

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Anso p'ese ko si nibe!

Ko saniyan at'ibanuje Pelu 'danwo l'ode NINU Yoo ti dun to lati de 'be.

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We speak of it's anthem of praise With which we can never compare The sweest on earth we can praise But what must it be there?

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Ansoro orin iyin re Ti a ko le forin aye we B'oti wu k'o rin wa dun to Yoo ti dun to lati de'be.

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We speak of its service of love Of the robes which the glori ied wear; The church of the First-born above; But what must it be there?

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Ansoro isin ife re Ti agbada t'awon mimo wo Ijo akobi ti oke Yoo ti dun to lati de'be.

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Do, thou Lord midst pleasures or woe 'Still for heaven our spirits if prepare And shortly we also shall know And see what it is to there.

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Jo Oluwa tibi tire Sa se emi wa ye fun orun Laipe awa na yio mo B'o ti dun to lati de'be.

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ADURA

8. PRAYER Minister: Response: Minister: Page 7

Lord have mercy upon us Christ have mercy upon us Lord, have mercy upon us

Alufa: Oluwa saanu fun wa Ijo: Kristi saanu fun wa Alufa: Oluwa saanu fun wa

Response:

The Lord's Prayer Our father, which hath in heaven..

Ijo:

Minister:

Enter not into judgment with thy servant, O Lord For in Thy sight shall no man living be justi ied G r a n t u n t o PA T I M O T H Y IBITOYE And let perpetual light shine upon him we believe verily to see goodness of the Lord In the land of the living O Lord hear our prayer And let our cry come unto thee

Alufa: Oluwa mase ba omo-odo Re se ejo

Response: Minister: Response: Minister: Response: Minister: Response:

PRAYER We give praises, blessings and thanksgiving, unto thy most glorious name for the honourable and serviceable life of our Father, TIMOTHY IBITOYE whom thou hast called unto thyself from this sinful world. We thank you that he worked while it was yet day time, in his life, in thy Church, in the Community and among his family.

We pray you Father to accept all the good works done and pardon all his shortcomings. Teach us to apply our hearts unto wisdom so that we may also be acceptable with thee at end of our time through Jesus Christ our savior. Amen O Heavenly Father, who in Thy son Jesus Christ, hath given us a true faith, and a sure hope, help us, we pray Thee, to live as those who believe and trust in the communion of saints, the Forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of life everlasting, and strengthen this faith and hope In us all the days of our life; through the love of Thy son, Jesus Christ our

Adura Oluwa Baba wa ti mbe li orun...

Ijo:

Nitori ko si eniti o wa laaye ti o da lare niwaju Re Alufa: Fun iranse Re, OLOOGBE TIMOTHY IBITOYE ni isinmi ainipekun Ijo: Ki o si je ki imole Re ailopin mole si lara Alufa: Awa gbagbo lati ri ire Oluwa Ijo: Ni ile alaaye Alufa: Oluwa gbo adura wa Ijo: Ki o si je ki igbe wa si odo Re ADURA A i ope, iyin ibukun fun oruko Re Oga ogo julo fun igbesi aye rere ti OLOOGBE TIMOTHY IBITOYE eni ti iwo pe si odo ara re, kuro ninu aiye ese yi. A dupe pe o ti se ise re nigba ti ise osan ninu ijo Re, ninu ilu re, ati laarin ebi.

Jowo Edumare, ma sai t'ewo gba ise rere gbogbo ti o ti se lode aye, ki o si dari gbogbo aise deede re jii. Ko wa pelu lati le maa i okan wa si ipa ogbon, ki awa pelu ba le je eni itewogba ni ikehin ojo aye wa, nitori Jesu Kristi Olugbala wa.

Amin Ki o si i idi igbagbo ati ireti yi mule ninu wa ni ojo aye wa gbogbo, nitori ife Omo Re, Jesu Kristi Olugbala wa. Amin.

Oluwa Olorun ayeraye, Eniti emi gbogbo alaye mbe ni ikawo Re, awa mbebe lodo Re, pe ki o tan itansan imole Re ati itunu orun s'ori gbogbo ijo Re ni Paradise ati ni aye yi, ki o si ifun ni ki a le ma tele ipase apere rere awon ti won fe ti won si ti sin nihinyi, ati ni ikehin ki awa pelu won le wo inu ayo kikun Re ti ko lopin, nitori Jesu Kristi Page 8

savior. Amen Lord and Everlasting God in whose hands are the spirit of all living, we beseech thee that thou shall send thy perpetual light and heavenly comfort unto all thy churches in paradise and in this world; and grant us grace, so as to follow the good example of those who loved and served thee in this world, and who are now enjoying their rest with thee; and in the end, that with them we may enter into your full and everlasting joy through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Oluwa wa. Amin Baba Mimo Eleda orun oun aiye, awa nkepe o fun gbogbo awon ti o ti okeere wa si ilu yi lati wa ba wa se isin eye ikehin fun baba wa OLOOGBE TIMOTHY IBITOYE a mbe O pe bi o ti pa alo won mo de ihin, be ni ki O pa abo won mo pelu. Yo won kuro ninu gbogbo ewu ti imaa daamu arinrin ajo, ki o si mu won de ebute ife won layo ati Ala ia.

A dele bare ni ki O se irin ajo won ni Oruko Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa.

Amin.

Holy Father, the Creator of universe we pray for all sympathizers who have travelled from far and near to pay their last respect and give a be itting honour to our late Father Timothy . A. Ibitoye As it has pleased you to bring them safely here that you may guide them on their return journey protect them from all danger confronting travelers and make them arrive at their respective homes in peace, hale and hearty in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

PRIEST AND CONGREGATION Lord support us all days of this troubled life until the shadows lengthens and the evening come and the busy world is hushed the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then, Lord in your mercy grant us safe lodging, a Holy rest and peace at the mercy grant us safe lodging, a Holy rest and the last through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen

ALUFA ATI IJO Oluwa, ninu aiye iyonu yi, to wa lehin ni gbogbo ojo, titi a o i darugbo, ti aiye ise yio pari to igbi aiye yio rekoja, ti ise wa yoo si dopin, ni gbana, Oluwa ninu anu Re, fun awa ati awon ti a fen I ibugbe ailewu, isinmi mimo, ati alaa ia nikehin, nitori Kristi Oluwa wa. Amin.

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ANTHEM St. Paul's Anglican Church, Oyan Y.M.C.A/Y.W.C.A- Oyan.

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ANTHEM Choir, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Oyan.

YMCA/YWCA- Oyan

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THANKSGIVING

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IDUPE IJADE OKU

10a. T H A N K S G I V I N G 2 : Fr i e n d s a n d relatives who lived in (Ikorodu & Badagry) with L a te PA T I M OT H Y I B I TOY E a n d o t h e r bene iciaries.

10a. IDUPE IJADE OKU 2: Awon Ore ati Ebi ti won gbe (Ikorodu ati Badagry) pelu Baba wa Oloogbe TIMOTHY IBITOYE ati awon ti won ran lowo nigba aye won

11. NUNCDIMEITIES (To be chanted) Lord now let thou servant depart in peace according to thy word. For mine eyes have thy salvation to be a lighten and gentiles. Glory be on the Father and to the son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen

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NISISIYI Nisisiyi li o to jowo omo-ode re lowo lo li Ala ia Oluwa; gegebi oro re. Nitori ti oju mi ti ri igbala re na. Ti iwo to pese sile, niwaju eniyan gbogbo lati je imole ti yoo mole si awon keferi ati ogo Israeli awon eniyan re.

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IFILO

13. RECESSIONAL HYMN H.C. 422 1.

Blessed are they in Jesus Who are all children of God, Redeemed by His precious blood From death to life evermore How happy if I am one In this world and in heaven

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ORIN AKOJADE I.O.M. 422 Alabukun n'nu Jesu Ni awon om'Olorun, Ti a i eje re ra Lati inu iku s'iye A ba je ka wa mo won Laiye yi, ati l'orun

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Awon ti a da la're Nipa ore-ofe re A we gbogbo ese won, Nwon o bo l'ojo 'dajo A ba je ka wa…

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Nwon ns'eso ore-ofe Ninu ise ododo Irira l'ese si won Or'olorun ngbe'nu won; A ba je aka wa…

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Nipa ej'Odaguntan, Nwon mba Olorun kegbe, Pelu ola nla Jesu, Awo won l'aso ogo; A ba je ka wa … Amin

ANNOUNCEMENT

All them who are forgiven Through His ever bounteous Grace They are rid of all their sins All are free on judgment's day How happy if am one In this world and in heaven

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There they shall bear gracious fruits Since they work in righteousness Enemies of sins they are The word of God lives in them

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And by Blood of the Lamb They with God, all keep company With Jesus great majesty They are clad in glorious robe. Amen

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At the Grave Side

Ni Ite Oku

14. WORDS OF EXHORTATION Man that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cut down live a lower, he leeth as it were a shadow, and never continueth in one stay in the midst of life we are in death, of whom may we seek for succor but of thee. O Lord, who for our sins hath justly displeased

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ORO IYANJU Eniyan ti abi ninu obinrin, ojo kukuru sa li oni gbe ni ile aye, o si kun fun o si o ndagba soke, a si kee lule, bi itanna eweko o rekoja lo bi ojiji, lai ko si duro nibikan. Ni arin iye awa nbe ninu iku, lodo tani awa o ha ma iranwo, bikose lodo Re Oluwa Eniti o ti itori ese wa jare lati binu.

Yet, O Lord God most Holy, O Lord most mighty, O Lord Holy and most merciful savior deliver us not into bitter pains of eternal death.

Sugbon Oluwa Olorun mimo julo, Oluwa Alagbara julo Olugbala mimo ati Alaanu julo, ma i wa si irora-kikoro iku ti ko nipekun.

Thou knowest, Lord the secret of our hearts, shut not thy Merciful ears to our prayer; but spare us, Lord most holy, God most mighty O judge eternal, suer us not, at last Hour for any pain of earth, to fall from thee

Oluwa, O mo ohun ikoko okan wa, mase di eti re si adura wa, sugbon Oluwa mimo julo. Olorun alagbara julo, Olugbala mimo ati alaanu julo, da wa si, eniti o ye julo ni onidajo ayeraye, ni opin wakati wa, nitori irora ki irora iku, ma jeki a subu kuro lodo re. Amin.

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HYMN 1. Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take thy rest Lay down thy head upon thy savior's breast We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee best Good –night! Good-night! Good-night

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ORIN Ma sun, olufe k'o si ma simi, A fe o sugbon Jesu fe o ju, Gb'ori le aya olugbala re Sun re! Sun re! Sun re!

2. Calm is thy slumber as an infant sleep But thou shall wake no more to toil and weep Thine is a perfect rest, secure and deep Good-night! Good-night! Good-night!

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Orun re dun bi ti omo titun Oki o ji mo si lala on ekun Titi okunkun yo i re k'oja Sun re! Sun re! Sun re!

3. Until the shadow from the earth are cast Until He gathers in His sheaves at fast; Until the twilight gloom is over-past Good-night! Good-night! Good-night!

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Titi ojiji aiye y'o fo lo Titi on y'o i ko, iti wo le Titi okunkun yo i re k'oja Sun re! Sun re! Sun re!

4. Until we meet again before His throne, Clothed in the shortless robe he gives his own Until we know even as we are known Good-night! Good-night! Good-night!

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Tit'a o i pade niwaju 'te re T'a o si wow a ni agbada funfun Tit'a o mo gege bi a ti mo wa Sun re! Sun re! Sun re!

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ISINKU ATI ADURA

INTERNMENT AND PRAYER

For as much as it hath pleased Almighty God of host great mercy to take unto Himself the soul of LATE Pa Timothy . A. Ibitoye here departed, we there force commit his body to the ground, earth to earth, ashes dust to dust, in sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life through our vile body, that it may be like unto His glorious body, according to the mighty working where by He's able to subdue all things to himself. I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, write , from henceforth blessed are the dead which die in Lord ; Even so saith the spirit; for they rest from their labours.

Nje bi o ti wu Olorun Olodumare ninu anu Re nla lati gba okan baba wa TIMOTHY A. IBITOYE ti o i ihin sile lo sodo ara Re. Nitorina, awa i oku re fun ile, erupe fun erupe, eru fun eru, eruku fun eruku, ni idaniloju ati li aiseyemeji ireti ajinde si iye ti ko nipekun, nipa Oluwa w Jesu Kristi, Eniti yio pa ara osi wa da, ki o leri bi ara on tikarare ti o ni ogo gege bi ise agbara, nipa eyi ti on le teri ohun gbogbo ba fun ara re. Mo gbo ohun kan lati orun wa, ti o wi fun mi pe, kowe re, lati isinsinyi lo, ibukun ni fun awon oku ti o ku ninu Oluwa, beni emi nwi, nitori nwon simi kuro ninu ala won

Priest: Lord, have mercy upon us: Response: Christ have mercy upon us Priest: Lord, have mercy upon us

Alufa: Oluwa saanu fun wa Ijo: Kristi saanu fun wa Alufa: Oluwa saanu fun wa Page 12

Our father which hath in heaven Hallowed be thy name thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. Amen

Baba wa to mbe ni orun ki a bowo fun oruko Re, ki ijoba Re de, ife tire ni ki a se li aiye bi won ti se li orun. Fun wa li onje ojo wa loni, dari ese wa ji wa, bi a ti ndari ese ji awon ti o se wa. Ma fa wa sinu idanwo sugbon gba wa lowo bilisi. Amin

Almighty God, with whom do live the spirit of them that depart hence in the Lord and with who in the soul of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burden of the lesh, are in joy and felicity ; we give thee hearty thanks for that it hath Pleased thee to deliver this our LATE Timothy Ibitoye of the miseries of this sinful world; beseeching thee, that it may please thee of thy glorious goodness, Shortly to accomplish the number of thy elect and to hasten thy kingdom that we with all those that are departed in the true faith of thy holy name may have our perfect consummation and bliss, both in body and soul, in the eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Olorun Olodumare, eniti emi awon eniti o i ihin sile lo ninu Oluwa mbe lodo re ati lodo eniti okan awon onigbagbo mbe ninu ayo oun irora lehin igbati a yo won kuro ninu eru ara won tokantokan ni awa i n dupe lowo re nitori o wu o lati yo baba wa OLOOGBE TIMOTHY IBITOYE kuro ninu osi aye yi, awa bebe lodo Re, ki o le wu o, ninu osi oore re nla, lati tete pari iye awon ayanfe Re, ati lati mu Ijoba re yara wa; ki a le ni ekun ayo ati irora wa ailopin, ni ara ati ni okan titi lai ninu ogo re ti ko nipekun, nipase Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa. Amin

O merciful God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is the resurrection and the life; in whom whosoever liveth shall live though he died; and whosoever liveth and liveth in him, shall not die eternally; who also has taught us

by His Holy Apostle Saint Paul, not to be sorry as men without hope, for them that sleep in Him; we meekly beseech thee, O Father, to raise us the death of sin unto the of righteousness that when we shall depart this life.

Olorun alanu, Baba Oluwa wa Jesu Kristi, eniti ise ajinde ati iye enikeni ti o ba gbagbo yio wa laaye bi o tile ku ati enikeni ti o wa laaye, ti o gba gbo ki yio ku titi lailai. Eniti o ti owo Paul Apostle re mimo ko wape, ki a ma banuje bi awon ti ko ni ireti, fun awon ti o sun ninu Re, awa n i irele bebe lodo Re Baba, ki o ji wa dide kuro ninu iku, ese iye ododo nigbati awa o ba i aye yi sile lo ki awa ki o le simi ninu Re, ki a si le rip e baba wa OLOOGBE TIMOTHY IBITOYE nsimi, ati ni ajinde gbogbo ni ojo ikehin.

We may rest in him as our hope is in this that Late Timothy Ibitoye doth; and that at the general resurrection in the last day. We may be found acceptable in my sight, and receive that blessing which thy well- beloved son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying come, ye bless children of my father, receive the

Ki a le ba wa ni eni itewogba li ojo Re; ki a si le ri ibukun naa gba ti omo Re olufe jojo so nigbana fun gbogbo awon ti o fe O, ti won si beru Re wipe, e wa enyin alabukun fun omo baba mi e gba ijoba ti ati pese sile fun yin lati ipinlese ojo wa. Fi eyi funmi, awa mbebe lodo re, baba alaanu, nipase Jesu Kristi onilaja ati oludande wa. Amin

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kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world; grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful father, through Jesus Christ our mediator and redeemer. Amen 17.

BENEDICTION Go forth upon thy journey from this world, O Christian soul in the name of God the father Almighty who created thee, Amen.

In the name of Jesus Christ who suered for thee. Amen. In the name of the Holy Spirit who strengtheth thee. Amen.

In communion with the blessed saints and aided by Angel and Archangels, and the armies of the heavenly host. Amen In communion with the blessed saints and aided by Angels and Archangels, and all the armies of the heavenly host. Amen

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all for ever more. Amen

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OORE-OFE Ma lo iwo omo lehin Kristi ninu irin ajo re kuro ni aiye yi ni Oruko Olorun Baba Olodumare Eni ti O da o. Amin.

Ni oruko Jesu Kristi, eniti o jiya nitori re. Amin.

Ni oruko Emi Mimo, eyi ti o fun o ni agbara.

Amin.

Ni idapo pelu awon eniyan mimo, awon Olori Angeli pelu gbogbo awon ogun orun. Amin Ki Ala ia Olorun maa je tire lati oni lo, ki ibugbe re si je ibi ayo lati Orun, ani ibugbe Olorun.

Amin. Ki Olorun Ala ia, Eni ti o mu Oluso Aguntan ni, Jesu Oluwa wa ti mu oku jade, ki O ji o dide kuro ninu oku pelu awon ayanfe ni ikehin ojo. Amin.

Kio ore-ofe Jesu Kristi Oluwa wa, ati ife Olorun ati idapo ti Emi Mimo ki o ma ba gbogbo wag be titi lailai. Amin.

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Biography of Pa Timothy Kolawole Ibitoye Pa Timothy Adeyemi Kolawole Ibitoye was born on 16 June 1939 in Assin Foso, Gold Coast now Ghana. His parents were Pa Paul Ibitoye of Elemosho Compound and mother was Madam Grace Olabimpe Ibitoye of Ade Compound,both of Oyan, Osun state. Early in life he was brought to Oyan to live, school and familiarize himself with the life in Nigeria.

As fate would have it, he started his educational life by registering himself at St Paul’s Anglican Primary School at Oyan in 1948 where he completed his primary education in 1953. His admirable brilliance shot him up to Oyan Grammar School in 1956.

The school had some skirmish with the Western Regional Government when it was initially founded in 1954. Fortunately for him, when the school reopened for the second time to begin academic work he was one of the founding students of the great institution. At Secondary School, he was very gentle and responsible. His alma mater turned him out in flying colors in 1962.

At that early stage of his life, he was determined to be a thorough bred professional. This passion provided the opportunity at Federal School of Agriculture, Akure from 1964 to 1966 which prepared him for the great life ahead of him. It provided that stint of being out going and connecting with all the people he came in contact which certainly was the brain child of the successful life he led.

When it came to his career in Agriculture, he was promising, hard working, determined and an enthusiastic worker. He personally sowed the seed of Agriculture in Badagry, cultivated it to a great extension activities in Ajara, Apa, Ibereko and Ojoareas as an Assistant Superintendent from 1966 when he started his wonderful expansion and transformational projects.

He ensured that food was plentiful and flowing like Manna from heaven through incentive programs for farmers in Lagos State.

His exploit and subsequent success in Agriculture prompted Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture to promote him and extend the midas touch to Ojo between 1973 to 1975 as Agriculture Superintendent and thereafter to Ikorodu as Senior Agriculture Superintendent from 1975 to 1979.

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partnership with notable military leaders. His contribution led to several awards and he built life long relationships.

In all junketing in Lagos State as a top government official, Badagry remained his fixed foot of compass. His firm resolute brought success to agriculture in Lagos state and development in Badagry.

Today, if the public servants in Lagos State would count themselves as triumphant, they should consider the strong foundation laid by Pa Timothy Adeyemi Kolawole Ibitoye as the pioneer officer in most divisions. He retired from service meritoriously in 1998; about seventeen years ago.

As the hand is native to the mouth, so was Pa Timothy Ibitoye to the church activities in Badagry and Oyan which all started in AssinFoso in Ghana where he was baptized as a Christian on 6 March 1940 at Methodist Church in the town at an early age.

Since then there had been no going back in Christianity. He joined the Methodist Church Badagry in 1968 two years after his arrival in Badagry. He was the President of Christ Little Band of the Church for twenty nine years. He was also a Church leader and property steward of the church for six years.

What a wonderful Christian life!

At Oyan, he was a member of St Pauls Anglican Chuch, Oyan. He was always active in Church activities whenever he was available in town. When it is the turn of church music he was enmeshed in it. At any moment he was down and out of mood,he would uphold his Methodist hymn and praise worship. His favourite hymn was Gbekele Onigbagbo Bi Ija Naa Tile Pe(MHB 840) and File Ona Re Le Oluwa Lowo (MHB 312).

These hymns were his personal refrain which he would sing from time to time to cheer himself up as the onward soldier marching on to his creator, Jesus Christ.

Christ he believed in and Christ sustained him throughout his life. It was Christ that provided him his heart throb, Mrs Maria Foluke Ibitoye, the admirable and loving wife who provided him support for over fifty years as his spouse. Christ blessed the marriage and consummated it with children and grand children. Today the children are happy to carry on the memories of Pa Timothy Adeyemi Kolawole Ibitoye.

Pa Timothy Adeyemi Kolawole Ibitoye translated to the great beyond on 19 December 2015.

Thanks to his exploits and determination, he gave all his children, wife and family members and friends the celebration of life. His memories shall live on forever.

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CHILDREN A Tribute To A Gentle Loving Daddy (Daughter) Daddy you have been such a loving and caring father. A special dad that is hard to find. You taught me how to love, how to be disciplined , you have been a wonderful role model in my life and I thank God for your life.

Daddy I confirm that you were trusting and too good to me and my family. You took my husband as your son. The Ibikunle family of Ikirun will never forget your gentle disposition to issues in a very matured way. I love you Daddy!

My daddy you were loving, caring, generous, truthful , hard working and full of wisdom. You were my friend, my companion & my mentor. A man of high integrity - I will ever miss your words of comfort .

You are one of the happiest man I have ever known.

The bond we shared was unlike any other connection You cared for everyone and was always willing to lend an helping hand.

I am proud to have you as a dad, for all the kindness and love that you showed me.

For teaching me to be to be strong in the face of adversity For giving me a listening ear and all the support a daughter could ever need I wish you were still here and I thank you for the wonderful life you have given me.

You were a devoted father, confidant, supporter and cheerleader.

Thank you for encouraging me, I will miss you but we will meet one day again I will always celebrate you Daddy I love you and I will forever love you even in death. I pray that the presence and light of God will see you through to Eternity. Rest in peace Daddy with the love of God, Your beloved daughter Feyisara Ibikunle (Daughter)

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Tribute from your Daughter My Dearest Father and Confidant, I am still in shock about your passing away to glory.

You have always shown me love and made me realize how my birth was a symbol of God's goodness to you and the family, which premised the decision to name me 'Enitan'.

I will always be your little girl and can't thank you enough for your selflessness and sacrifice for the family. You believed in a non-material life and will rather share than have plenty wasting away.

You were an avid Agriculturist not just by profession but by passion and I recall the farm you created behind our house and the fish ponds, which made food plentiful on the table for every visitor. You aged gracefully because of your love for organic food.

You had such a very large heart and defined family beyond nuclear relationship. You supported Uncles, Aunts and neighbors and even strangers, there was no limit to how you will help people in need. I am comforted by the memories of the good times we spent together. I can't but help to remember the plate number of the very first car you bought when I was a child 'ABG222'.

Men like you are rare because after God made you, 'He broke the mold' which testifies to your principles about accountability, sel-discipline, patience and above all, the fear of God. You cannot be replicated! In the last few years every visit you made to Britain was a period I look forward to bond with my loving father.

Anytime you were around you always made me feel inspired and you assured me of support and you had kind and comforting words in every situation. You were proud and loyal to God's work, hence you pioneered the society of ' Christ Little Band' of Freeman Memorial Methodist Church Cathedral here on earth.

I am confident you have transitioned to be part of Christ's Big Band' in heaven and I will miss you so much.

May God keep you safe till we meet again. Thank you for everything.

Your loving Daughter Enitan

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Tribute to a Loving Dad (Son) Daddy, When we spoke on the 18th of December 2015 on my way to work, I didn't know it was our last discussion in this mortal earth. After the news of your journey to be with the lord, I have continuously closed my eyes and hoping that when I open it, you will come back.

Without you life will never be the same, my mind has been consumed with thoughts of you.

Growing up, you filled my day with encouragement and taught me to be fearless I knew when I was in trouble, I could rest on your shoulder Your constant words of encouragement was sunshine when the sky over my life was gray Who will I turn to when all around me does not make sense?

Who will I call when a piece of my puzzle is missing?

You taught me to be strong and be kind to all men You taught be to take pride in labor and Believe God will crown my efforts with success You taught me only the test of fire makes fine steel You taught me to focus and take care of my family When troubles came my way, you taught me to be strong and put my trust in God You admonished me to live simply and know that worldly things are vanity I promised to make you proud and excel in life Your words of encouragement echo in my ear each day 'Take your work seriously and be the best in whatever you do'. Thank you for teaching me how to give; I grew to learn how to give to family, friends, church and neighbours. You were selfless, I don't know why God had to call you to higher Glory now.

It's hard for me to say goodbye; It hurts more that I did not get to say it in person I love you with all my heart and we will meet again Rest in peace, Adieu!

Dele Ibitoye

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Tribute from your Son Daddy, You have gone to a perfect place of rest. During my last visit to Lagos, we shared a lot of stories together, you prayed for me but alas, I did not see this coming!

Our last discussion is still fresh on my mind; forgive easily, be kind to all men and continue to be generous. You gave me a hint but my mind was pre-occupied to realize then. Now I understand why you decided to pray for each of us on that day. I am grateful for your blessing.

You were a noble man who believed the best way a man can immortalize himself is to ensure that good virtues are taught to his children.

That is what you did to me, from mentoring me when I took my first step as a toddler to becoming a responsible father, you were always on hand to guide me.

You were an ICON of excellence, Zenith of integrity and an Epitome of Kindness. When people complement me on being well dressed, I echo within myself that ' the Apple does not fall far from the tree'. You are truly my hero! Growing up was a memorable time for me and my siblings. You took us to wonderful places like Amusement park, the Zoo and even University campuses even when we were still toddlers; albeit this was your way to inspire and motivate us to greatness.

You ensured that I had the best education and driving to visit me in boarding school was always a pleasure for you.

You made sure I never ran out of supplies in school. What more can a child ask for?

You taught me to be a fine gentleman and you were always proud to say ' This is my son'. You taught me to be confident and prepared me for responsibilities that comes with life and how to ride higher than the tides. I remember some of the quotes you loved when we were growing up 'Achievement of great men were not done by a sudden flight, those days whilst you were sleeping, they were toiling hard through the night'.

For me and my siblings, we had private teachers waiting for us after school to ensure that we succeeded and you were proud of my achievements. We celebrated every success from your promotions at work to weddings, grandchildren etc. You supported mum through her professional career as well and you took care of family and friends.

You lived an accomplished life and gave back to the community. Be rest assured that I will continue to make you proud.

I celebrate you today and always but God loves you much more and you are riding in Glory.

You will truly be missed.

Adebola Ibitoye (Son)

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Tribute to My Wonderful Dad (Son) Daddy you may have departed this mortal earth but your memories live forever.

You were a man of Valor, full of life and you never complain but made the best out of every situation.

Daddy, you had a positive disposition to all situations no matter how tough they may be. An altruist to the core, a man who placed the happiness and success of all around him above his. You were a man who was a friend to all and enemy to none. You understood the joy in lifting other people up in life and helping them fulfil their destinies. Daddy, you were indeed a pacesetter during your life time.

An “ AKOBO ELEMOSHO� to the core.

I miss you more than words can express my dad of inestimable value who saw us all grow to fulfil our dreams.

Gbogbo wa se elede leyin re, baba re re ti ko se fi we. Adieu! Adieu!Adieu!

Otunba Olufemi Ibitoye

Tributes to my father.

Daddy you are gone today but your memories will always be in my heart. You Christened and named me a child of thanksgiving and I will continue to thank God for his abundance over my life.

It is not an ordinary coincidence that you departed this earth from same town where I began. That is why you fondly called me 'Abisile'.

We shared a lot in common and you made me feel unique in a special way.You were the best man I ever knew and the best man l will ever know who taught me many lessons and showed me many things.

My beloved daddy, you were truly a great man and mentor.

Daddy, you were a honourable, Jovial and caring man who was always there for us all when growing up . Your prayer over me has being my shield of covering that has continued to shine light on my path.

Death thought he took you away from me but he never knew it as made our bond even stronger. I know you look down on me seeing the result of the hard work you have done in my life.

You know exactly what to say to me when down to lift me up. Your memory will forever linger in my heart.

Though you are gone but you will never be forgotten. I will forever hold you in my heart.

Your legacies of hard work and simplicity forever remains my watchword.

I know you are in heavens rejoicing in the hands of your creator.

I will always miss your fatherly presence.

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Dear Dad,

Gone but not forgotten (Son)

You have left a big void in the family but your memory lives in our hearts - mum, my brothers and sisters, uncles, aunties, beneficiaries, friends and well wishers. When you left Badagry in high spirit to attend the wedding of your cousin's daughter in Offa, you promised me that you were going to be right back....,And so, I never thought it was anything serious when I heard that you were a bit poorly and asked to be taken to the hospital. Nonetheless, I quickly made my way to see you in Osogbo on 18th Dec. (the day before you went to be with the Lord); but little did I know that you were so so close to be with your maker and that was going to be my last opportunity to see/converse with you.

On the morning of the 19th Dec 2015, you stared at me and I felt somewhat better that you were feeling better. Alas! My father was gone the next minute never to return again........!!!!! So, who do I now turn to as a father when I am scared and in desperate need of counsel? Dad, you never hinted us that you were going forever and just so soon. Goodness gracious!!!! You will not be there to see me get married, let alone play with my children (your grandchildren)?

As the last born of the family I had the rare privilege of enjoying a close relationship with you, daddy.

You were my confidant, friend and father. And you thought me to show love, generosity and compassion and instilled the fear of God in me.

Daddy, you have left a huge void!!!!! You helped me to face life squarely now that you are gone, your memory is forever sown in my heart. Your kindheartedness, dedication to your children and concern about their growth and development will never be forgotten. You were gold and gem to us. With your advice and admonition we shall conquer life. That is the legacy you gave and that is what we will sow into your grandchildren. Remain blessed in the bosom of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Good bye dad till we meet at the feet of Christ never to part no more.

Kayode Ibitoye (Son)

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Gone too soon, it's like a dream (Daughter-in-law) Yet we are grateful for the time we shared, the memories created, the impact made and the love felt.

Grateful for the words of wisdom and the constant prayers.

Thankful for the opportunities given and taken.

Sorry for the time we will never have again.

An amazing heart, a gentle spirit, a humble man and a loving father - may daddy's soul rest in peace with the Lord who loves him much more than we do.

May he grant us all the courage to bear our loss. Lovely, fond memories of a life well spent.

Kofoworola Ibitoye

To a great Dad (Daughter in law) You were a man of numerous virtues. Your fatherly nature was expressed to everyone you came accross. You sincerely cared and loved. You were a totally truthful man whose Yes meant Yes and No meant No. You were humble, generous, kind, and forgiving. You were always an advocate of peace and never picked offence in anything. You were grateful to God in all things and also to man for any little gesture. I could write a whole book about your joyful and cheerful personalty. Your bright smile was contageous as it brightened up any room you entered.Your departure has left a vacuum in my heart but I take solace in the fact that you are definitely with God because you lived a perfectly beautiful life. Till we meet again Daddy in the bossom of God. Tolulope Ibitoye.

We love you Grandpa but God loves you much more!

(Grandchildren and Daughter in-law) Dear Grandpa, We were glad when you visited us in Toronto, Canada and were looking forward to more trips and fun times with you and the stories you shared with us.

The last trip was exciting as we had the opportunity to tour so many places in Canada and had such a great time with you. During your stay you prayed for us and we enjoyed the road Trip to Niagara Falls.

Thank you for your kindness, love and prayers you showered on us.

We will miss you dearly but thank God for a life well spent and your accomplishments.

With love from Damilola, Tofunmi and Kemi Ibitoye

Alas! Our Grandpa has gone to be with the Lord (Grand Children) It is a pity we lost our grandpa who loved us soo much.

A rare gem is gone, our dearly beloved grandfather an epitome of humility and high integrity .

Granpa- we thank God for your exemplary life in Jesus Christ. We thank God that you saw Christ before death.

Continue to rest in the bosom of your creator - Goodnight The Ibikunles

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OTHER TRIBUTES

It is very few people in the world that have been fortunate as we were to be blessed with a father such as Pa Timothy Ibitoye. But it is rather sad that the gathering here today is to mourn and celebrate the departure of such a great Baba. It is difficult to believe that our loving, amiable, very considerate and understanding Baba had been taken away by the cold hand of death.

My dearest father in law, forever you will be remembered in my heart. You came to see me at my hospital bed on Monday 14th December 2015, and u prayed for my quick recovery. I never knew you came to bid me farewell, that your time to join the saints above was near.

Your life had always been a shinning example to others. You lived a life of transparent, honestly, humility and in spite of some challenges of life you devoted your life to God and humanity.

You were a good leader, motivating and directing people aright. You were kind, helpful and highly responsible!!

Daddy-I love you dearly but Jesus loves you more R.I.P - Remi Ibikunle, Your son-in-law.

I was hurt in a way or manner that words could never express at all on hearing the news about your demise.

As time past, it dawn on me that a big tree, "Iroko" has fallen, a bridge-builder has gone and a great vacuum has been created of which it will be too hard to filled.

Was it for your inspirational words, fatherly love or discipline that you inculcated in me while alive? .

You discriminate against no one of which many that were privileged to come across you while alive can testify.

A day rarely goes by without my having flashbacks, all your great concerns and immense contributions to my dear life and that of my family.

Just few days before you passed on, you called on phone to informed me that you are in Osogbo in Osun state of Nigeria, not having a faint idea that it will be the last opportunity to converse with you.

However, I took solace in GOD as a christian and I pray that may the Almighty GOD grant you eternal rest.

Rest well my Daddy! Father of all fathers! Rest in the bosom of our LORD, JESUS CHRIST! Au revoir mon pere, au revoir! — Mr & Mrs Daniel Adebayo Ibitoye.

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Tribute To An Outstanding Father, Brother And Friend “Meeting Pa Timothy Adeyemi Kolawole Ibitoye will convince you that he was a man of uncommon grace, gentility, kind heartedness and very vivacious. He had an obsession to assist the family members at any given time and place. His was kindness flowing like milk from the heart. Above all he was disciplined and was an exemplary Christian. He was very sociable and will do with everybody he came across. He gave us hope when we were hopeless, comfort when pain was ransacking us and help when we were in dire need. In all these, we did not know he would soon transform to the great beyond. Thank you for being there for us, you were very much to us.

Requiescat Pace - S M A Adekanye and Family

Exit Of A Great Man The death of Bro. Timothy Adeyemi Ibitoye is avery shocking one. He called me on Sunday asking me of what he should buy for me on his way coming, not knowing that we shall not see again. Bro. Ibitoye is a generous, humble, pleasant, silent giver of large heart, loved by everybody. He is very honest to a fault, no wonder de retired from active service without any blemish.

He does not owe and he promptly pays all dues levied in the church and in our society which Christ Little Band which he served as the President for 35 years. he will be remembered for his active role in the society and the church in general. His role in Men’s Fellowship is unparalleled, his candid contribution in council meetings will be missed. A prolific preacher, rest in the bosom of your Lord.

Bro. Supo Joshua.

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Tribute from the Condolence Register To me, you have played life. I cannot forget you but God loves you more rest in peace till we see to part no more.

You were very good, kind, caring and one in a million. I love you God loves you most. Your love will remain in our heart. You are irreplaceable. May your soul rest in peace. ADIEU my brother.

On behalf of Methodist Church Nigeria, the Diocese Bishop, Rt. Rev. E. S. all ministers in the cathedral and in the Diocese and all good people of Methodist Church Nigeria. We say rest in perfect peace. You are a man of impact in Methodist Church Nigeria Adieu - V/R Solube.

Mr. Timothy Ibitoye is a serious and afflicting member of Iluje Area CDA, Iberelu untie his death he is the Treasurer of the Association. His vaccine will be felt, the has come and glory lives role as a great grandfather, father, uncle, cousin and friend. Through death is a necessary ends to all of us. You death in painful us, RIP. Rest in peace Sir, its a thing of pain, that you have to leave us at this time. It is the will of God. - Mr. S. Inhesu - Mr. T. A. Aina - Mr. F. Odugbesi On behalf of civil service personal union, Badagry Zone. May almighty God bless and grant our departed members eternal rest in the blossom of the Lord.

- Adieu comm. T. Ibitoye.

Life is a stage where man live at a stage, you have lived a fulfilled life. May God grant you eternal rest.

- Iya Lolade

By Enitan, as we fondly call. I was dumbfounded when I received the sudden news of your transition. It was very painful because of your positive contribute our family. Daddy, my prayer is that God will accept you into His bossom and rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gba, ta o pade lese Jesu.

From the Apostolic Church Nigeria. FCT - Field Badagry Assembly, Sympathize with the family in the passing on to glory of Pa Timothy Ibitoye. Humble and caring father. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen. God bless the family in Jesus Name Amen.

Daddy is a very gentle and honest to everybody, we pray, may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

- Brother Tolu Akinwojo.

The man I knew as my Landlord that travel out to be more than a biological daddy. Daddy, you were too good to be missed this twice. Too early for this sad news. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. I do know the Almighty God already prepare of befitting place for you. Good daddy sleep well.

We Love you. but Jesus Loves you most.

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From The Apostolic Church Nig. FCT - Field Badagry Assemble, symbatise with the Family on the passing on to glory of Pa Timothy Ibiloye. Humble and Caring father. May his gentle Soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

God bless the Family in Jesus Name - Amen.

Your death was so sudden but we thank Solace in Almighty who only giveth life & taketh it. Papa rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ till we meet to part no more.

You have Fought a good fight and have answered the call of your almighty May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Adieu Papa

His death came as a surprise to me because I saw him the last in earlier December when I came and we chatted good. He was a good man that accommodate others and ready to talk to you. we all love you but God love you most. May your gentle soul rest in peace.

The Last time we saw, he advise me about life which I really appreciated as I have always, His demise came as a big surprise to me because I didn’t expect his demise soon at this material time, Indeed it is a big loss not only to the family but to the entire badagry at large because of his character, thoughtfulness and his Kindness. He’s a Father to all, he shall be missed.

Adieu PA Ibitoye !!!

May your peaceful Soul rest in perfect peace Amen. Love you but God Love you most rest in perfect peace.

May his Gentle Soul Rest in peace You are a father among fathers words can not describe your tender love you had for all, May your soul rest in peace.

Rest in Peace

Baba sun re o.

Sleep in the bossom of the Lord

Baba Ibitoye, you came, you saw and you conquered Glory be to God in the highest. Adieu Baba ! May your gentle Soul rest in Perfect peace.

A reliable brother and a friendly leader may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace in the bossom of your LORD on behalf of C.L.B.

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Oriki Timothy Adeyemi Kolawole, Omo Olabimpe Adigun agbe Akori arodo oro Akori arodo meside Akori arodo mesigbede eru saju Baba wa Adigun agbe omo Olabimpe Akori arodo oro, Akori arodo mesileke Erelu okeke nre ke bin rin nile ayo Mo sale gege be enipe nko laya sile Esa tie wo gbogbo aya ati omo bi won ti kun mi nile titi momo Akori mi meja n'iru eja bo Ati isin ati oka laati jeun nile Baba to bi lomo Adigun agbe omo Olabimpe to subulu awo ide Omo owe gele kori elegan baje Omo amesin n parun Omo abiru esin Omo efufu lele niyawe gbagba pepe pepe lewe Omo fifo fifo alawo ni yo o tele pe nile Elemoso, nile babawa Akori omu suku suku eja ofi ha mi lenu di isu fun onise Onise je isu tan omu ikokin mi lo Omo erelu igele Agalata mo ko ni ki ode Ibiti enu kun mi de ni o mo Adigun agbe Sun re o Page 39