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Death of a Relative

On 22nd October, I got an sms from Catherine my young sister that Maureen, wife to our cousin had passed away in the early hours of the morning after a long struggle with cancer. Maureen, who was a primary school teacher at Kasaka Basic School, died at the age of 32 and was married to Paulson our cousin. They had two young children.


Left: Relatives to late Maureen lay wreaths


Death of loved ones always leaves a void in our lives. We can never get used to it. But it's a reality we must face when it comes knocking at our doors. The funeral sermon preached at the Kitwe District Hospital Chapel stressed the need for those present to "set their houses in order" so that when death comes there is a readiness to die. Burial took place on 24the October 2008 at Jonas Cemetery in Kafue. The funeral was attended by close friends and relatives. We pray that Paulson will have grace to mourn his dear wife and look after the two children that have remained. We pray too that those that have not yet prepared to meet their God, may prepare to meet God for death can come at any time when we least expect it. Even when one has lived a short time on earth or has enjoyed marriage for a few years such as Maureen.


Bottom: Paulson being escorted to Bottom: Children of late Maureen
late wife's graveside laying wreaths at graveyard.

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