Lavinia Mascarenhas
Thank you, Mother-in-law, for all that you have done.
You took great care of your daughters, son, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law and grandchildren.
You loved us all from the very start
with your warm, kind, and loving heart.
Thank you, Mother, for being strong,
While trying to teach us right from wrong.
If anytime we had a problem,
you were there to help us solve them.
You’d lift us up when we were feeling blue.
Thank you, Mother, for we could always count on you.
You were such an awesome mother-in-law to me.
The love you showed was like no other.
Thank you, Mother for your dear, sweet love.
Now you’ll watch over us from heaven above.
Little did we know that evening
God was to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories,
Your love is still our guide,
And though we cannot see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.
On 4th Jan 2021, God called you home,
Extended His arms and opened Heavens Doors,
Heaven is more beautiful because Gloria is there,
walking with the Angels in Jesus’ loving care.
We will always love and miss you Sis-in-law
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Bible Verses Olinda Fernandes, Modeled
It is difficult to forget a woman who comes to mind when we read certain Bible verses. The following are from Proverbs 31 which describe this mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, grandaunt.
- She is energetic and strong, a hard worker (verse 17).
- She is clothed with strength and dignity (verse 25).
- When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. (verse 26).
- Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. (verse 30).
In Memoriam
We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
— 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (NIV)
Friends and family took it for granted
That there was something ready to eat,
If our Doreen stood in the kitchen
Or was seated, perhaps tired and beat.
She was the true model of Martha;
Serving with joy that comes from above;
Whether puffs with curry, or pastry with fruit
It was seasoned with Doreen’s love.
But our dear Doreen was more than a Martha;
She was a devoted Mary, too.
Reading her Bible and saying her prayers
Talking to Jesus like other saints do.
She would let you know that she prayed for you
And she’d tell you, “Be faithful and strong.”
So although we miss her voice for a while
Her prayers will echo through many years long.
In the days, months and years that lie ahead,
When we talk about how things used to be,
Some will say this, some will say that
But on these things we’ll have to agree:
Our aunt was godly, and wise, and fun;
The best sister, homemaker and friend;
And in the hearts of her children, in-laws, grandchildren, nieces and nephews
She’ll be special from now till the end.