WORDS OF COMFORT

A heartfelt thanksgiving service to celebrate the life and legacy of former educator Dr. Sylvia Palmer-Dunn was held on Sunday at the Old Harbour Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in the parish of St. Catherine. Among the attendees gathered to mourn the loss and honor the memory of the respected former educator was Member of Parliament Marlene Malahoo Forte, who represents the St. James West Central constituency. During the service, Forte offered personal words of comfort and consolation to her cousin Derrick Dunn, the relative of the late Dr. Palmer-Dunn. Standing nearby and bearing witness to the moment of shared grief and support was another family cousin, Angela Chapman, who positioned herself to the right of the gathering. The memorial event brought together family, friends, and community members to reflect on Dr. Palmer-Dunn’s contributions to education and her impact on the lives of those around her. The service was documented by photographer Garfield Robinson, who captured the intimate moment of condolence between the family members.