Last week was one of the saddest weeks in our lives.
Charles Namboya Solomon Abraham, Husband of Lucy, Father of Precious, Pretty, Grace
and Sipiwe.
Butler, Codon Bleu Chef, Carpenter, Plumber, Mechanic, but most of all Best Friend,
died in the Mater Dei Hospital after a short illness but after a marvellously full and special
life.
HeeHoo has never been a jealous husband, he learnt long ago not to put reins on me, as I
learnt not to put reins on him ! And so my affinity with Charlie had never worried him !!
Charlie was after all his boyhood friend before I even came into HeeHoo's life.
However what HeeHoo did not realise was that I only agreed to marry him, when I found
out that HeeHoo and Charlie went together as a team !!
Charlie was born in Malawi but came to Rhodesia in 1970 where his father Solomon
worked for HeeHoo's parents.
Charlie was soon absorbed into that busy household as a Cad for HeeHoo's hawks that
encompassed his waking hours, to the detriment of his school work !!
Charlie has little formal education but his worldly knowledge was vast, he could fillet a
fish, repair a car, repair any household appliance, single handily manage a four course
dinner party for twenty people and bake the best Chocolate Cake in the entire world.
His daughter Precious was born four months ahead of our younger daughter and the two
grew up together in those halcyon days when colour was not a problem, they would sleep
in the same bed, wear each others clothes, share dreams and they also shared parents !
Charlie's wife Lucy died last year of a stroke, and their little house, normally filled with love
and laughter, became quiet and sad.
It is especially sad today as they, like millions of other Zimbabwean children, are suddenly
orphans, with no close relatives, no Social Welfare and although Precious is a working girl,
Pretty is at Solusi University, Grace is in the top stream at Eveline High School and Sipiwe
is just 9 years old.....
Charlie was a legend in Bulawayo, his wide beaming smile, his kind
gentle, unflappable manner, has endeared him to countless people upon whom he made
an impact in so many ways.
My Friend Tracey, Mayoress of Duncan Road, called him the "Mandela of Suburbs" and that
is such a fitting tribute to a man of immeasurable stature.
The dogs are jumpy and sad today , Charlie had an amazing way with all animals.
HeeHoo tries hard not to let me see the tears that well in his eyes at every turn in this
lonely house.
The Abraham Clan is gathering at Charlie's modest but once happy home in
Tshabalala.
Precious is the Elder now, all of 25 years of age....
Our Home is empty today, our kitchen is silent, our hearts are empty too.
Campbell-Angus and Cornelia: Congratulations guys. You have made it through 9 happy
years. There are still very many more happy years to come. Love from Gerald, Gaby,
Ingrid and Catherine . Happy Day - 6 March 1999
Jimmy McGroarty
Its been a year since you left us. Our lives aren't the same without you but we have happy
memories of many wonderful times together. All our love from
Jack, Jimmy and Ethel, Anne and Donald and grandchildren Amy, Sandy, Kyle, Fern and
Jodie
Jimmy McGroarty
Much loved husband and friend of Theresa. After 66 years together, I think about you all
the time and miss you more than you could imagine.
All my love, Theresa
Condolences - Our thoughts are with you Rick, Mags, Jo and Robs, on the loss of your
beloved Charlie, life will never be the same
Tracey and Mark
HUBBARD, Dudley: Beloved son of Betty and the late Brian passed away peacefully on 6th
March 2008. You will always be in my heart. Rest in peace my boy. Until we meet again.
HUBBARD, Dudley: Beloved brother of Linda and Marion. Thanks son, for all the good
memories and for always being there when we needed you. Sorry no time to say goodbye.
Rest in peace with dad.
HUBBARD, Dudley: Brother-in-law of Theo and Bill. Thanks Duds for all the good
memories. Rest in peace.
HUBBARD, Dudley: Beloved uncle of Sharon, Mark (Rat), Fiona (Flossy), Michael and Rae
(Speedy) and great-uncle to Hayley. Thanks for all your continuous care, love and
guidance. We will never forget you uncle Dudley. Your star will forever shine in our hearts.
DUDLEY HUBBARD We are so very sad to learn of the passing of our cousin Dudley. Our
love and deepest sympathy to Cecilia, Paul, Claire, Aunty Betty, Marion, Linda and families,
you are all in our thoughts.
Rose, Lance and Charles - Canada; Di - UK
Dudley Hubbard
A Memorial Service will be held on
Monday, 10 March 2008 at 4.00 pm at
The Ascension Church, Kent Road, Hillside.
At 5.30 we are invited to tea at
Matabeleland Busters Club, Fairbridge Way, Hillside
and thereafter drinks.
CONDOLENCES
HUBBARD: Dudley. Passed away peacefully on 6 March 2008. Our deepest sympathies to
Cecilia, Paul and Clare on their tragic loss. He will be sorely missed by all at United Spring
& Forging.
Dudley Boyce Hubbard
Our sincere condolonces to Cecilia, Paul, Clare, Aunty Betty, Marion, Linda and families on
the sudden loss of Dudley. He will be sorely missed by all but forever in our hearts.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
With all our love Phyllida, Mike, James, Kristoffer, Michael and William
LOUGHNANE - Michael Brendan: Beloved husband of Renee and loving father of Olga,
James (Jimmie) Ethna, Dervla and families passed away suddenly on Tuesday
4th March in Ireland. Our love & deepest sympathy to all the family. We
have such wonderful memories from years of friendship.
John & Irene Pringle
DEATHS
Our very dear friend, MICHAEL LOUGHNANE, passed
away suddenly on 4th March, 2008, in Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim,
Ireland.
Our love and heartfelt sympathy to Renee and family.
Brenda & Don Ferguson
email: rloughnane@iol. ie
Ann Botten,
passed away after a short illness. Darling Mom of Shirley, Roland & Sandy, much
loved Gran, of Shane, Debbie & Greg, Adam, George, Janine, & Michael, Great gran
of Matt, David, Brad, Ashley, Samuel & Tyde. We will miss you so much Mom.
Ingrid Maria Binder - Beloved mother and grandmother of Cornelia, Gabi, Ingrid, Catherine,
Ryan and Tristan. Mother-in-law to Angus and Gerald. 20 years have gone by so quickly
and we still miss you so much. You are in our thoughts every day and loved so dearly.
We only wish you had had a chance to meet your Grandchildren. Died on 5 March 1988.
CLAYTON;CLAUDE; PASSED AWAY IN BYO ON 24TH FEB AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS.NO MORE
SUFFERING DAD AND GRANPA NOW YOU CAN BE WITH YOUR BELOVED CHARLOTTE JUST
WISH WE COULD OF SEEN YOU ONE MORE TIME BUT WE KNOW YOU ARE NOW HAPPY.
WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ROB,MARYANN, DEAN AND TRACEY IN THE UK.
Some people give time, some money, some their skills and connections, some literally give
their life's blood. But everyone has something to give. --Barbara Bush
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. --C.S. Lewis
I don't believe that the solutions in society will come from the left or the right or the
north or the south. They will come from islands within those organizations, islands of
people with integrity who want to do something.
--Karl-Henrik Robert
"Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around us in awareness."
- Leland Val Vandewall
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