Obituary
In loving memory ofJeffrey McKitty
McKitty- Jeffrey :Passed away April 7,2015 in Silver Spring Maryland,USA, following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
The ex-teacher had previously managed hotels in the USA and Turks and Caicos, but is perhaps best-known for helping SuperClubs launch the Caribbean’s first family all-inclusive resort, Boscobel Beach in St Mary.
Although he was not originally from the parish, McKitty developed a passion for St Mary and took posts as chairman of Oracabessa High School and the local Parish Development Committee and Red Cross.
He was installed as Custos of St Mary in 2013 and immediately set about launching a series of development programmes, including a scholarship for young farmers and a 5K walk-run to raise money for the Port Maria Hospital.
McKitty battled prostate cancer twice between 2003 and 2012, but his health deteriorated again last summer and he travelled to the US to be closer to his family.
One of McKitty’s US-based cousins, Roy Street, said it was likely the former hotelier’s body would be buried in JamaicaThe family had outlined a series of memorial events, beginning this evening with a wake at his residence in Gibraltar, western St Mary; followed by a viewing Friday May 1st in the afternoon at the St Matthew's Anglican Church, Boscobel, Western St Mary; the funeral will be on Saturday May 2,2015 at 11 o'clock at the St Mary Parish Church, Port Maria, and burial at St Matthews Anglican Church, Boscobel.
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Joy Gibson
My sincere condolences to Mrs. McKitty the girls and family. May you find comfort in the Fathers arms knowing He will be your guide and strength in days to come. May his soul rest in peace.....Gone but will never be forgotten.
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Bobby McKitty
The Lord will give strength unto His people; He will bless us and give us peace in this time of our sorrow. The phenomenal life of Uncle Jeff lives on.
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Gale B
My deepest condolence to the family. May you find comfort at 1 Corinthians 15:26 "As the last enemy, death is to be brought to nothing." That is good news!
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Terra
To the family of Jeffrey, you have my condolences in your loss. Death is one of the most difficult situations we must face and causes untold grief. God knows your pain and will remove it when he resurrects your dead loved one to life (John 5:28).
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Saunders
My family and I extend our deepest sympathy to Jeffrey's family on his passing! He was a dear friend of my husband, Roy, who is now deceased; for both he and Jeffrey were the closest of friends. Jeffrey was the most generous, positive, resilient, and
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Kira
My deepest sympathies to those grieving from this loss. (Ps. 55:22)
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RANSFORD MOULTIN
may your soul rest in eternal peace jeffery, you will be greatly missed. The angels up yonder shed a tear at your passing. My deepest heartfelt love to the family.
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anita wilson
greetings to every one, my name is anita from usa i want to give a testimony on how DR OZETO help my in bringing back my husband,he left me for no reason and started going out with another woman whom he promised to get marry to, i never think i will
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Sandra Greenaway
Rest in peace my dear Colleague and Friend from Holiday Inn Jamaica in the 80's.
Love to you and family.
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Madge Christie
Sincere condolences to the McKitty's family. Losing a loved one in death is not easy to bear but here are some comforting words found at Acts 24 : 15. It promises a resurrection for our dear loved ones. Thanks to Jehovah the God of True Comfort.
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Lewin M
Condolences to the family and friends of the late Mr .McKitty, losing a loved one is a very sad and painful experience but rest assured that the God and father of all tender Mercies will comfort you in all your difficult times and provide the needed
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Pam
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May prayers to the God of all comfort strengthen you. He promises 'I will fortify you. I will really help you. I will really keep fast hold of you with my right hand of righteo