Another Icon Laid To Rest

Nelson "Galvaro" Nicholas also affectionately known as Solom was laid to rest after what many considered  will be the" Funeral Service of the Year." The small Rivere Doree Church was packed to capacity, with over three times the congregation inside, had to contend with just being outside.. As if the planners of the service expected this, tents were erected outside the perimeter of the church to accommodate those who could not find their way inside - even this was not sufficient.  The service commenced with adopted son Sylvanus Fontenard reading out a eulogy. He stressed on the relationship Nelson had with his family and how this closeness conquered all.  Efforts to get excerpts of the eulogy from Fonte has proven futile as he seem to make it his personal possession.
 The casket, which was dark brown, and varnished with a dazzling gloss, had an opening where a last view of  Nelson could be viewed, made its entrance preceded by the priest as it proceeded to the alter.
 Here are a few pics from that service.

SCENE OUTSIDE CHURCH

BOLOM

DONKEY IN BACKGROUND

THE CHOIR

DECEASED NELSON NICHOLAS

NC IN PENSIVE MODE

SCENE ON SOUTH SIDE

HUGGINS SURROUNDED BY CHILDREN

A SCENE IN CHURCH

HORATIO - THE MAN OF THE MOMENT

KAY NICHOLAS

SISTERS TWO

A MOMENT WITH A BRO

LUCY NICHOLAS

KAY AT PODIUM

PRESIND PASTOR

AKIM TAKING IT ALL IN

WIFE OF DECEASED

A LITTLE HUMOR EN BAD

NORBERT COX

A SCENE IN CHURCH YARD

TENT TO ACCOMMODATE PACK CHURCH

SCENE IN SCHOOL YARD

IN THE CHURCH

THE FINAL MOMENTS

PACKED CHURCH

SONS

MORE SONS

WHAT A TRIO

MAY COMPADRE REST IN PERFECT PEACE.