Lucille METANSINGH

Lucille Ramnora Metansingh, daughter of Louise Guyjadharsinghe and Mr. Ramnorasingh, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.

She was born on April 1, 1926, in St. Mary, Jamaica.

Lucille was married to Charles Metansingh on July 11, 1954, in St. Mary.

A tenacious and protective mother, she held down the home front, raising her eight children while her husband, Charles, worked many miles away in England. Lucille was a resident of Youngstown for over 30 years.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Metansingh; her eldest daughter, Marjorie (Cyril) Dean; and her two sisters, Evelyn (Benito) Burey and Almyra Guy.

She is survived by her two sons, Lloyd (Madge) Metansingh and Trevor Metansingh; and five daughters, Geraldine (Winston) Lawrence, Sadie Metansingh, Marcia Metansingh, Maxine Jones, and Marvia (Joe) Grant; as well as 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at the Temple Emmanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola in Youngstown, at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 13, 2016. Viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., prior to the service.

Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.