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A Celebration of life
for
Lennox Fitzgerald Mercurius
“Papa”
Friday, February 24, 2012 Calling hour: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Service of Celebration: 11:00 AM
Union Temple UFW Baptist Church
54 Platt Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Elder Lee Parker Jr.
SUNRISE 05/10/1929
SUNSET 02/19/2012
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The Plan of the Master Weaver
Our lives are but fine weavings that God and we prepare
Each life becomes a fabric planned and fashioned in his care.
The weavings intertwine, but we must trust the Master’s hand and follow his
design. For he can view the pattern upon the upper side,
While we must look from underneath and trust in him to guide….
Sometimes a strand of sorrow is added to his plan, and though it’s difficult
for us, we still must understand that it’s he who fills the shuttle, it’s he who
knows what best; so we must weave in patience and leave to him the rest…..
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttle cease to fly shall god unroll the can-
vas and explain the reason why – the dark threads are as needed in the
weaver’s skillful hand as the threads of gold and silver in the pattern he has
planned.
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The Order of Service
Prelude…………………………………………….………….The Lord is my light (Psalm 27) Processional………………………………………………………………...Clergy & Family
Congregational Hymn…………………………………..“What a friend we have in Jesus”
Scripture reading………………………………………...Old Testament - Psalm 91: 1 – 10
New Testament - John 14: 1 – 7
Prayer of comfort
Song of praise…………………………………..………………………“Old Rugged Cross”
Family tribute/remarks:
Dorette Suggs Letter to papa
Sharon Palmer “My Papa”
Brittany Palmer Guitar selection
Shevonne & Briana Poem
Remarks………………………………………...………………..Please Limit to 2 minutes
Song dedication (Dorette)…………………………….“I look to you” (Whitney Houston)
Celebration of Life (Obituary)……………………………………………..Church member
Selection by choir
Eulogy…………………………………………………………………..Elder Lee Parker Jr.
Final viewing……………………………………..……...Howard K. Hill Funeral Services
Interment…………………………………………..…….Evergreen Cemetery, New Haven
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Lessons From “Papa”
Live, Love, be responsible and true to yourself. If you do these things you will succeed in life.
Work hard and play hard, no regrets, persevere. Family first, it is never too little, late or too
much. Be honest and help others rather than just helping yourself. Stand for something you
believe in, or you will fall. You do not have to fit in with the “norm”, be different, unique. Fight
for the weak and it will make you strong. It does not matter the size of your home, how much
money you make. You can lose it tomorrow. What truly makes you rich is how you treat peo-
ple, while you’re here, now and through your lifetime. So your memory and your purpose will
never die, it will live on through deeds, convictions and unity. Alone, we can’t, together, we
can. For a better tomorrow, start helping someone in need today!
Matthew 11:28-30
28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke
upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
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“To Papa”
To my papa! I love you!
As I look at you sleep, I have thoughts of great memories, the moments we shared are gracefully
unforgettable, and you raise me from a baby into a beautiful young woman. You thought me to
farm, you placed me on your feet and thought me how to waltz and you even dab a bit of liquor
on my lips ever now and then. I’m having dejavu of being a little girl standing by the bridge
waiting for you to return home from work so I can have your leftovers. Papa……..I see you now
a sleep in peace will not be walking through the door to greet me again but I will always remem-
ber the moments we share and will cherish forever.
RIP Papa, I love you!!
Great granddaughter Sharon P.
“To my Grandpa”
Who would have thought you would go so soon. With you being gone, my life is so gloom.
I hate the fact you’ve gone away, but in my heart, I know you’ll stay. You taught me right, you
taught me wrong and with this knowledge I must go on. With hurt and pain in my heart,
I do know that we’ll never be apart. You made me laugh, you made me cry. With those moments, I
will make it by and by. You are gone this I see and I know you’re in heaven watching down on me.
I love you papa and I always will, but losing you is a great big deal. The suffering has ended and
you’ve gone home to sit with our Father on his throne.
Love always…
Great granddaughter Shevonne M.
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Life Reflections
Lennox Fitzgerald Mercurius passed away in the humble presence of family at Connecticut
Hospice of Branford on February 19th, 2012 at the age of 82. Born to the late Randolph Mercurius
and Vivian Rogers on May 10, 1929 in Annsgrove, Guyana. Lennox was well known for his
dedication to his hard work. He worked for the Wales sugar estate as a laborer and security guard
for many many years. He came to the United States in 1996 where he worked as a janitor for a
private company. He was a member of Sweet Hope Baptist Church of New Haven and a member
of the choir. He was a man of greatness; he played an important part of raising his grandchildren
and great grandchildren. Friends and family enjoyed his talent for the guitar, in which he also
taught a few. He was a well-dressed man, a very good dancer, he took amazing care of his wife
while he was capable. He will be truly missed. He leaves to cherish his memory; wife of 63 years,
Shirley Mercurius of the US; sisters, Evla Louisa Mercurius and Effey Mercurius both of Guyana;
sister-in-law: Evelyn Thomas of the US; nephew-in-law, Charles Kellman of US; step children,
Roy Roach and Claudette Daniels both of Paramaribo, Suriname, Merlene Roach of the US, Irma
Roach Of Barbados West Indies, Myrthle Ricketts (Adrien) of Guyana, grandchildren: Dorette
Hodge-Suggs (Haywood) and Oswald Skinner (Claudia) all of the US, Wendy Hodge-Hooper,
Linda & Avril Hodge, Nigel Ricketts, all of Guyana, Lennox Haynes and Adrianna Ricketts-
Bacchus both of the UK, Beverley Mulvanerty of Madrid, Spain, Shown Esajas and Calvin Daniels
both of Paramaribo, Suriname; great-grandchildren, Sharon Mack-Palmer (Garfield), Shevonne
Mack, James Mack JR (Odessa), Rawle Mack (Cerise Stanford), Mark Sankar, Devon & Shawn
Sankar and Gregory Hodge all of the US, great-great-grandchildren, the late Jervon Mack-Lester,
Brittany Palmer, Coleen Palmer, Briana Service, Nickeya Mack, Olyssa Mack, Olivia, Rawle Jr. &
Chene Mack, Javon Sankar all of the US, Devon Sankar JR of Guyana and many other great
grandchildren and great great grandchildren special nieces, Florence of Guyana and Anita of
Brooklyn NY and many other nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He is also survived by
long time best friend, Ruben of Guyana.
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Acknowledgement The family wishes to thank everyone for the love shown to us during this time. We
appreciate the care he received from the staff at Branford Hospice, the staff of St.
Raphael, friends and other family that touched his life to make his journey of tran-
sition a comfortable ride, we thank you all.
Pallbearers Garfield Palmer
Rawle Mack, Sr.
Devon Sankar, Sr.
James Mack, Jr.
Mark Sankar
Gregory Hodge
Haywood Suggs - Honorary
Charles Kellman - Honorary
Floral bearers Family & Friends
Repast The family would like for you to join them back at the church
Services By Howard K. Hill Funeral Services
1287 Chapel Street
New Haven, Connecticut 06511
www.hkhfuneralservices.com
203-624-4477