I think that I came across this page because the Lord wanted me to share my memories of Ms. Hessy, a very lovely and wonderful soul! First, my heartfelt condolences to her loving children, the Campbell's and the Forde family's; I'm truly sorry for your loss. Although it has been many years since the passing of Ms. Hessy, I'll like to share the memories that I've since I was about 5 years old. Those memories are etched in my heart forever because nowadays it's very difficult to find the genuine love of pure hearts as such! Soon after my 21st birthday I relocated but I continued to visit Ms. Annie, Ms. Hessy, teacher Forde and Mr. Victor which was a few houses over; God bless their souls as they now rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏; I've always referred to Mr. Forde as teacher Forde as he was a teacher at the Mayaro Gov't school which I attended. Our families go back a very long way! Our parents's were very close friends and I often visited Ms. Annie with my mom. I remembered the first time I saw Ms. Annie she said "Darling, I know you since you were 3 days old you know! I visited your mom when you were born" and she then gave me a tight hug! Ms. Annie was a very sweet and gentle person; what a lovely lady!
I think that Ms. Hessy resembled her mom and was just as gentle and sweet as her! Ms. Hessy was always a very simple lady with a shy smile, she made you feel very welcomed and appreciated. All Hindu celebration my mom used to packed 2 bags with food and snacks, one for Mr. Victor and the other one for Ms. Annie and Hessy.  Teacher Forde attended all of our weddings and signed as witness to the marriages, gave speeches and attended my parent's funerals.
After Ms. Annie and my mom passed on, and we had any celebrations I continued to take the 2 bags with food and snacks to Ms. Hessy and Mr. Victor; these lovely people were not just our teacher and friends but  like relatives! These are the precious memories that I've in my heart. God bless their souls 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rob and Tracey so sorry for your loss. What a legacy she leaves behind having lived for 81years. Oh what a blessing. Keeping you in my prayers. Love you both.

One of the most beautiful human beings I have ever had the opportunity to know and love. I can't remember her being annoyed for long. She would get vex about something and in 2 mins a wonderful smile would light up her face. God bless and I know that you are in a better place. What a wonderful and caring aunt and person. I miss you dearly.  Mervyn

Grandma Hessy, 

There are not enough words to express how much you mean to me. You are my foundation, my rock, without you I would not be the man I am today. You were my strength when I had none, YOU SAVED ME! I love you and will miss you so much. It's hard to accept not hearing your voice say "Kevy" anymore or not seeing you smile... You were truly the BEST person I've known; Genuine, Sweet, Honest. 
I pray for strength and as you would always say "Kevy, accept things for what they are." It's going to be hard but I know you would want me to stay strong and keep pressing on. 
I always said I wouldn't know how to deal with you being gone but somehow what you thought me as a child has gave me strength! So I will hold on to our memories until we meet again, My Grandma, my Friend... LOVE YOU!!!

Mammy Hessy,

I can't imagine myself without you.  I can't tell you what you mean to me with all the words of all the books of the world.
I thank you for being the anchor to who I am, my compass to tell me where to go and my rudder to get me there. I'm a ship adrift without you, and I feel lost, honestly,  but I know you would tell me everything will be alright, so I will hold on to you until I right myself again.
I thank you for all of the lessons you have taught me. I thank you for your example of faith and endurance, your example of how to be a good person in the world, and I promise to carry all of it with me forever.  I love you.

They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
We never wanted memories,
We only wanted you.
A million times we needed you,
a million times we've cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a place
no one can ever fill.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But through the resurrection hope,
the chain will link again.

A wife, a mother, a grandma too,
This is the legacy we have from you.
You taught us love and how to fight,
You gave us strength, you gave us might.
A stronger person would be hard to find,
And in your heart, you were always kind.
You fought for us all in one way or another,
Not just as a wife not just as a mother.
For all of us you gave your best,
Now the time has come for you to rest.
So go in peace, you've earned your sleep,
Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep.

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not bear. May the Lord bless you and the family during this time.

with love,
Toni & Omar Welch

My condolences to the Forde family, I knew Hessy Forde because of my friendship with her daughters Kathy and Carol, she was a very quiet woman but got her point across, she was always kind. My prayers to all of her children and family.

From her nieces Franka (Ingrid), Christine, Susan and Wendy and nephews Roger (Ed) and Rickie (Ricky) Campbell

A most beautiful person and the sweetest of aunts. Auntie Hessey short in body, but tall in character. With the sweetest of smiles she will greet you and ask not just about us but our children - offering words of wisdom, guidance and compassion; with lots of love and gentleness.

We will miss you Auntie Hessy. Our love and condolences to our cousins Donald, Ronald, Annie, Anthony, Kathy and Carol.

And a special love from Auntie Merle, our mom.

Love always Susan (On behalf of the Mc Leans and  Campbells)

From Claire and June
Our Deepest Sympathy to all Aunty Hessy's Children and their Family in this time of loss, I will always remember her warm beautiful smile.May she rest in peace.

June and Claire

Rest in peace my dear Hessy. My deepest condolences to your six children Donald, Ronald,Annie, Anthony,Kathy and Carol.

Our deepest sympathy to the Forde family.  Aunt Hessy was one of the loveliest women we have known.  We will never forget her charm and beautiful spirit.  Her warm smile will always linger with us and she will be missed by many.

Maxine, Sadie, Barbara, Nate & Arthur

We have the privilege and honor to take a few moments to speak about my mother's life, which we are all here to commemorate. As we stand here, we realize how fortunate we were to have a mother like her. Our mother would be very pleased and honored to see that you all could share in this with us.
My mother was born in Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago, the seventh of eight children born to Duncan and Annie Campbell. She endured the loss of her own father at the tender age of 10 and that made life a little more difficult than it would if he had had a longer life. At 24, she married my father and she became a homemaker and a dutiful wife because she was married to him for 54 years before he passed away in May of 2012.
 She had six children, and she was the best mother she could possibly be along with trying to be a good step mom to my father's other three children and she dearly loved adoptive son. My mother was a quiet, strong, extraordinary woman who was devoted to her faith, her husband, her children, other members of her extended family, spiritual brothers and sisters, and many, many friends. We could go into detail with examples of  how selfless and brave she was and how much she had to endure and overcome different forms of hardships and obstacles but we  wouldn't. What we would do is tell you that she was a very smart woman who taught us many things. She worked hard to raise her family and tried her best to instill her value of faith in us while setting the example of perseverance, strength, resilience, and humility. We cannot imagine the strength it took to be a mother to so many of us. One thing we will say about my mother is that her sons-in-law and daughters-in-law adored her because she was also able to share her heart with the ones that her kids loved and took them in as if they were her very own.  
Although we individually said goodbye to our mom on Friday, November 14, 2014, we want everyone to know that she was the best mother a child could ask for, the rock on which we stood, a bright star in the dark night, the laughter through many heartaches. We thank God she was our mother and though it hurt to say goodbye to her last week,  we will treasure the memories knowing that one day our tears will dry and we will live our lives the way she taught us.

To all of Aunt Hessy's children, their spouses, and her grandchildren, this message of condolence is written on behalf of all of the Forde and Prescott cousins and your last remaining aunt on the Forde side, Audrey.  We were blessed and honored to have known your mother these many years  She will always be remembered for her sweet and gentle spirit.         May you all remain strong in the knowledge that her place in the heavenly Kingdom must be assured given the strength of, and commitment to, her faith.

Aunty Hessy came into our lives 50 plus years ago when she married my father Cyril Forde. She was always kind, loving and gracious to us and treated us as family members. 
When I last spoke to her, as she was preparing to visit the USA,she seemed to be her normal self looking forward to seeing all of you. It was shocking to hear of her illness and subsequent death.
She was a strong quiet lady, full of faith and a real servant of God, serving not only her family but all the people of God with whom she interacted during her lifetime on this earth. 
May she rest in peace.
Deepest sympathy to all members of the family.

In sorrow, we grieve those lost.  In gratitude, we embrace those around us.  In sympathy, we reach out to those that grieve.
Keep your heart beating with the loving memories and trust in your faith to see you through.

My deepest condolences to the family. I am praying that God comforts you. Please hold on to your memories and may the memories be your comfort.  God bless

It was so sad  to hear that Aunty Hessy was ill and that she died. It was so sudden and so quick. I remember many years ago when my mom (Margaret) died, Aunty Hessy stepped in and took us to church with her because she knew what it was to lose a mother so early in life, I was just 16yrs. She was so very practical and so kind. Even though we were not in contact daily. I will miss her. Love to Donnie, Ronald, Tony ,Annie, Cathy, Carol and grands and great grands. We embrace you all at this time. God Bless from Sharon, Nods, Dianne and (me)Chamion (Trinidad)

Please accept my deepest symphathy on the death of Aunt Hessie.At the present time I am incapcitated and unable to attend her services.  May God have mercy on her soul, may she rest in peace.
Dave Campbell, his daughter Paula and grandson Nicholas

I lost my mother in law on friday. Many people will mourn her death, especially her children and grandchildren. But, not just them but everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. To me she was not just my mother in law but my friend, advisor, and ,my mother as well according to a promise she made to me when my own mother had died and one that she kept right down to her end. I will miss her dearly. I will miss her endearing smile and many conversations that we had through the years. I thank her for what she has done for me. I look forward to seeing her again and picking up where we left off. 
Until then I'll place her in my heart where I can keep her safe . I will always love her

My Mamie Hessy! Every morning I still get up in denial, thinking that I just had a bad dream! I thank Jehovah that I will be able to see her again soon! I will be able to hear the laugh and see her smile. When I think of my Mamie Hessy, she was always generous (she always had something to give you!), inquisitive (she always wanted to know what you had in that bag!), loving (she was able to make each and everyone of us feel like we were her favorite!), selfless (she would easily leave herself undone for anyone of us) and true (yes true, that is why she always said it was her mouth that would get her in trouble!)

Each conversation I ever had with my Mamie Hessy always led to her showing me a point of view that I never saw before or probably overlooked. This was because she could spot a dot of positive in any person and in any situation. 

I will miss her dearly but this is no good bye but a See You Later!!!!! Love you much! Janessa!

You will truly be miss. Heaven has definitely gain the sweetest angle. I'm so bless to have you as a grandmother. Love and miss you!

On Friday November 14th, my grandmother took her final breath. Broken hearted doesn't begin to describe how I feel. On October 18th after receiving her cancer diagnosis we sat and talked for hours about how she would take her treatment and we would all laugh about this next year. Watching my grandmother, the greatest woman who ever walked the face of this earth, whither away and eventually die just a few weeks after finding out she had colon cancer, has been the most humbling experience of my life. Knowing her love and having been one of the grandchildren she cared for in our early years has afforded me a privilege I will be eternally grateful for. She was truly the best person I know. I aspire one day to be as loved, cherished, honored, and as true as she was up until the very end. So many memories forever cherished, and always in my heart, Mammy Hessy,  I love you and I will miss you dearly.

Hess you have been a great neighbor to me for years, and you were more than a sister. You were always there when i needed you, Waheed and I will miss you dearly.

Love Rita & Waheed (In Trinidad)!

Our deepest sympthy to your family on behalf of Rita and Whaeed in Trinidad,and from Molly and Liza in Virginia. May she RIP!

Our mother left us the greatest gift- that was her deep faith and hope. She was a true and loyal servant of Jehovah. I hope to be among the ones to welcome her back. When she found out about her illness, I asked her how was it that she was being so strong. She touched her head and then her feet and calmly stated that from her head to her toe it was all about Jehovah. That was who she was, a person of strong and unwavering faith. She was my mother, my sister and my friend.

To all my cousins the Fordes the passing of Auntie Hess is so deep for me because she was like my other mother. Hess was the one Aunt I sought out for advice on family situations just like your father Cyro. She was kind, forgiving, lovel, helpful, cheerful and always looking for the brighter side to issues. Auntie Hess was a giant in a small body and had more courage and fortitude then most people. She stood by you in good or bad times and more was there for you when you needed her.She loved to make fun of some situations and enjoyed a good laugh and small things pleased her.I will certainly miss your mother...my mother too. Please know that she would surely missed.
Love Clifford and Family

To those of you who know me, you know above all else family comes first, and over this weekend I lost my grandmother to her fight against cancer. She courageously fought against 4 different cancers, a heart attack and a series of strokes all of which occurred over the past few months. During the agony of this process every time I saw her she greeted me with a smile and kiss on the cheek. Through all her pain and suffering she found the strength to show love, compassion, and hope for my family and me. As she continued to reach the terminal phase of her illness, as it's obvious to anyone whose been around me, I began to get angry depressed and quite honestly a bit unstable with the thought of waking up and not having a grandmother, however in spite of what she was going through, she from her mouth told me not to be a victim to my own despair, and to cherish all the things going well. While fighting for her last thread of life all she cared about was her children and those close to her. Believe it or not a part of me believes she selflessly chose to leave this world so we would no longer suffer for her sake, and for my family and I too celebrate who she was to us, and for what we will become with her memory engraved in our hearts. She was that kind of person. I know people usually say their loved ones are good people, but my Grandma Hessy Jean Forde set the bar unbelievably high in my eyes. She went above and beyond for any and everyone she came to meet, she didn't make friends, she simply brought people in to our family, whether we liked them or not. I have a hard time keeping up with all the cousins and uncles I have because anyone she became close with became her child or sibling. She always opened my eyes when I couldn't see, and forced me into broadening my horizons. I wish you didn't have to suffer the way you did, and I told myself that when I saw you I'd demand 20 more years out of you, but when I saw you in that hospital bed I just wanted you to have peace, so I agreed to let you rent a permanent space in my heart, until we can be together again. Au Revoir, my sweet grandmother, I promise to keep you in a part of my heart until the last beat.

Shaenae, Pj, Theresa,Shawna, Pedro and Annie: I wanted to express my most sincere and deepest condolences to all of you as you grieve and mourn the loss of a very special and loving woman in all your lives.  Shaenae has shared some of the most touching and amazing stories about Mammy Hessy. Such a special, loving, caring, sweet, flawless, selfless woman I have ever got the honor to hear about. All of you are hold a special place in my heart as you go through such a difficult time in your lives with her passing.  I pray that all of you find peace and comfort. 

Love Samantha, Layla, Cayley and Skyler!

From John, Gail, Tesfa, Tyjondah and Yilma - we will never forget your gentle soul Aunty Hessie - our world is a better place because you were in it.
All our love and Rest in Peace.

My condolence to the family, its been years since I last saw Aunty Hessy, however I do remember growing up as a child, she being one of the most compassionate, kind accommodating, aunt I've had the fortune of having.
God Bless, RIP, we'll all reconnect one day again

Donnie this is Mike and Pearly please accept our sympathy.

Aunty Hessy, a sweet soft spoken lady with a lovely smile... Rest in peace.

From a distance the MAJESTIC OAK is a symbol of strength with its tremendous route system for support and is admired for it's strength as it stands tall above other trees and exudes strength; while the LITTLE SAPLING is viewed as weak and immature because it sways with every breeze and it slumps over when it is overburdened with heavy snow.Which will survive the worst of storms, the MAJESTIC OAK which stands steadfast against all the winds or THE LITTLE SAPLING which bends and sways with every breeze? 
Sometimes a storm comes along and the MAJESTIC OAK stands strong and is unable and unwilling to bend, with each gust of wind some branches are blown to the ground until finally when the most powerful gust of wind rips the MAJESTIC OAK from its roots tearing at all the unseen stress fractures and rips it from its roots and it lies on its sides never to grow again. All the while the LITTLE SAPLING is bending to and fro, losing all its leaves until finally that great gust of wind comes along and bends it all the way over until its top touches the ground but when the wind stops the clouds clear the LITTLE SAPLING stands erect once again glowing in the sunlight.
Sometimes people admire the strength of the person who shows no emotions and shed no tears at the funeral of a loved one and thinks that the person is strong and brave; while there are those who scorn the person who slumps over from the heavy burden of the loss and cries and shows his emotion. Do not be a MAJESTIC OAK and mask your pain because the unseen stresses can  join together and lie you down on you side, never to stand erect again. Although you will be at the breaking point sometimes, cry and cope and deal with the emotions and problems that comes with your loss and be like the LITTLE SAMPLING and bend to and fro as this gust of wind grows stronger and stronger and when the storm passes you all would be able to stand steadfastly erect.

Quiet, simple, always smiling, beautiful human being. Hessy, may you find all your loved ones where you are.....rest in peace, gentle lady.

Ann Marie, Candice's mummy and family

My mom ... my friend. I will miss you so much

My dear Annie and Pedro we are so sorry to hear of Hessy's passing.  She will be greatly missed.  She was a caring and loving lady.  A selfless and giving individual.  We know that when the God of Comfort calls she will definitely answer.  Our love goes out to you and your family in this time of grief.
Gerard and Patricia Francis
Trinidad

She was a faithful, gentle soul.  May she rest in peace.
Fr. Steve

Eternal Rest Grant unto Her and let Perpetual Light shine upon her. May she rest in Peace.
To- Donny,Ronald, Tony, Kathy, Carol, Annie and your families, I pray that you'll feel the Peace that passes all understanding in this moment of sadness and I hope you all know that much love and support is coming your way from family and friends near and far. Aunty Hessy had a lovely spirit and we all loved her. Sincere Condolences from Nora Gould (Mayaro), Laureen and family.

My Dear Aunty Hessy: A quiet journey!

Love John, Gail and family.

I'm holding your family close to my heart in your time of grief.  May you find comfort and peace in the days ahead as you remember her.

Kathy and Carol, I am so sorry for your loss of mother.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  

Barbara Bozon

Thank you for your kind heart and loving spirit. Rest in peace and rise in glory.

Where do i start? We didn't have the closest relationship we should of had but when we did talk she always had words of encouragement :) the last time I saw her was on her way to service at kingdom hall which is footsteps away from where my other grandmother lives an i walked with her till she reached her destination an she did what she ALWAYS does every time she saw me HOLD MY HAND...before she enter the gate of the kingdom hall we talked a bit as usual she told me take care of myself an she left. I can honestly say I'm sorry i didn't spend more time with her but I'm honored an privileged to say she's my grandmother. I really wished u could've seen my girls before u made your earthly departure but i find peace in knowing u will be watching over them :) May u rest in peace until we meet again on the other side

My Mom what words can I use to describe her:




Honorable
Easy-going 
Sweet 
Sincere
 Young- at –heart
I LOVE my mom with all my heart, with every being of my soul. I cannot express how much I will miss her or what she means to me. I will MISS her EVERYDAY!!!! I feel sad for anyone who did not know or meet her. To know her is to truly know love. To meet her is to meet the best person in the world. She was a GOOD friend, TRUE to her word, LOVING, KIND, and DEPENDABLE. My family was blessed to have her in our lives; she was the best part of each of us. She accepted each of us as we were and loved us all dearly; she loved us unconditionally. Her children were precious to her and she was precious to each one of us. SHE WAS TRULY THE BEST MOM!!!  I miss her so much; I miss her smile, her voice, her touch and her wisdom. Mom… I wish you were here. 
LOVE ALWAYS   
 Carol.

On behalf of the children of deceased Cecil A.Campbell,we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathyand condolences to our aunt Hessy.  We are shocked and saddened by the news of her sudden demise.  We will certainly miss her soft voice and warm smile, and most importantly her kind and Godly words of wisdom...May she rest in peace, and may God comfort her loved ones through this very difficult time...

On behalf of deceased Cecil Campbell's family, we wish to extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the children of our beloved aunty Hessy.  We are shocked and sadden by her sudden demise and would certainly miss the memory of seeing her warm smile, hearing her soft voice and laughter, and most importantly getting her advice with words of wisdom.  May she rest in peace and may God comfort the family in their loss.....

I've has the distinct privilege of knowing her for about 40 years and seen and felt her unwavering positive influence on many a life. Will be dearly remembered for never drawing attention to herself, while using her effortless and heartfelt demeanor to  touch minds with her wisdom and wit, and hearts with her kindness and love.

With admiration for this lady, I dedicate this acronym to her memory: 

Honorable in her dignified service to God
Empathetic and exemplary in living her faith
Spiritual sister who fulfilled all her God assigned roles
Simple way to heal broken souls with soothing words
Young at heart and able to cross age barriers

Dear Mammy Hessy,
It is still very hard to believe you are gone. My most loving Grandmother who was incredibly special to everyone who has ever met you because was one-of-a-kind and we all miss you terribly. I hope that we can honor you in the best way that we possibly can.
Nothing in the world could ever replace one second of the time I was fortunate enough to spend with you. You gave everything you had and more to make us all as happy as possible, and your sacrifices were not in vain. Your love is forever appreciated and valued more than you may ever know. I loved just to sit and talk with you about anything, no matter how trivial. You always had time for me. You were never too busy and you never pushed me away.
You held me and hugged me saying, "always be a good girl”. You cooked for me and cleaned up after my messes without a thought of a thank you. You laughed with me when I was happy and hugged me so warmly when I was sad. You always told me, "The end of the story is better than than the beginning."
I close my eyes and I see you, I love you and cherish you with all my heart. I see you in the sunshine and I feel your presence in every warm breeze. I see you in my mom; she is the best Mom anyone could ask for. She her best to care for you in your last days with us, and though she needs you now more than ever you are not here. Please stay in her heart and give her some of the strength you had. She embodies everything you stood for putting everyone else ahead of herself and her own wants or needs.
Thank you for your unconditional love. Thank you for all your kindness and sweet words. Thank you for your smiles and your hugs. Thank you for the funny stories and all the wonderful food you cooked.
Thank you for always thinking of everyone else long before you ever thought of yourself. Thank you for making our lives far more special than they ever could have been without you.
I love you more than anything else in this world and hope that I will see you again.

The three hardest words that I have ever uttered are “Hess is dead”. Anyone who knows me, know that I am devastated because my mom was my best friend.  My prayers were answered because my mom did not pass away alone in a hospital but at home with people who loved her. My only regret is that she did not get to go back to her home in Trinidad and Tobago. All I could think about right now is that I would never see her again, or hear her talk, I know that it is not really, ever again, but not for a very long time. The last few weeks of my mom's life I watched her deteriorate from a vibrant independent person to a silent form laying on a bed dependent on us to turn her every two hours and not being able to eat or drink. She had fought valiantly, but now the battle was over. Even though she is no longer physically here, her legacy lives on in me, my children and grandchildren. I LOVED HER WITH ALL OF MY HEART.

Annie, your ever loving daughter

I will carry forever her pure kindness and genuine care she showed to her family and friends.I can honestly say I have never seen anyone so willing to welcome anyone in her circle. You showed me what it means to truly love your neighbor
Love you Mom.

OBITUARY

Hessy Jean Forde

12 April, 1933 – 14 November, 2014

Apex Funeral Home

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