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Tribute by St. John the Baptist To our beloved Father-In-Law

B.C.C. - Site 15, 16, 17 and 18

administered to them. Those we love don’t go away, they walk grandchildren when we brought them for
“A great soul serves everyone all the Mr. Rockson, was highly articulate and besides us everyday. Unseen, unheard, visits.
time. A great soul never dies. It brings assertive when discussing matters of but always near still loved still missed and We would forever cherish our Christmas
us together again and again.” very dear.
faith and biblical wisdom. He frequently family lunch with everyone and your tender
Maya Angelou led discussions on the bible sharing at Grandpa as we lovingly called him was affection towards your grandchildren.

our B. C. C. He also led our rosary prayers a man of few words and always smiling We promise to remain prayerful and
It is with deep sorrow that our Church during rosary months and the Stations of anytime we came to visit. He would quickly teach the children to believe in God just
mourns the passing of one of its most the Cross during lent. organize his usual biscuits and drinks as like you did and perhaps someday they
widely respected and highly esteemed He was a true servant, of both God and of a starter whiles we awaited the almighty would pick your hard-working spirit and
members, the late Mr. Augustine Rockson. his community. As we grieve his passing, fried eggs and vegetable scrambled eggs love of family.
He had a deep love for God’s word and we are reminded of the unwavering alongside. He would entreat us to eat Thank you for being a pillar of strength,
dedicated himself to it. His passion for trust he placed in the promises of Christ, whiles he had a chat with his sons about a source of wisdom, and a constant
the church was evident through his active the profound confidence he held in the getting more provisions or why he didn’t reminder of what it means to live with
involvement and service within it. He was Communion of Saints, and the sheer see them at church. faith and love. We admire and cherish
a member of St John the Baptist BCC delight he found in the prospect of Grandpa was caring and ensured his you deeply, and your legacy of devotion
(Site 15 and 16 BCC). entering heaven as an honoured guest. grandchildren are well cared for and and kindness will forever enrich our lives.

Mr Rockson was a man of action. We, the members of the St. John the took interest in their academic works. In
While some may take on leadership Baptist B.C.C. bid you farewell and ask his later years when he was confined at Rest in Perfect Peace Grandpa Rockson.
and responsibilities for the status or the Lord to grant you eternal rest until we home he would always call to check up
recognition, he did whatever needed to meet again. on us and strived to give snacks to his
be done at the moment, without regard
to who gets the credit or adulation. He
shouldered the responsibility of leading Rest in Peace!
site 15 and 16 BCC. He took it upon himself
to visit individuals who were ill, elderly
members of our community, and those
unable to attend BCC for various reasons,
encouraging them to join us. Following
his visits, he would then notify the priest
of those who were unwell, so that the
priest could visit them and administer
the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick
and Holy Communion. Additionally, for
those unable to attend church due to age
or other reasons, he would inform the
father so that Holy Communion could be

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