BURIAL, MEMORIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR THE LATE

OPANYIN K. ADOMAKOH AFRAM ON SATURDAY 28TH JANUARY,2023

OFFICIATING MINISTERS VERY REV JOSEPH K. OPOKU - SUPERINTENDENT MINISTER - BODOMASE

REV DANIEL GYASI-NIMAKO - CIRCUIT MINISTER, KUMAWU

Order of Service Part One: Burial Service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Procession by Scripture Sentences Purpose of Gathering Hymn Prayer Lyrics Biography Tributes -

Choir, Singing Band / Clergy Minister MHB 110 CAN 25

Family Member Children Grandchildren Church

Hymn MHB 50 CAN 14 Psalm 90:1-12; John 14:1-6;27 Scripture Reading Hymn MHB 608 CAN 199 Sermon Affirmation of Faith Announcements / Introduction Commendation CAN 117 Closing Hymn MHB 468 CAN 152 Benediction Recession -

Part Two: Grave Side 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Hymn Committal Vote of thanks Hymn Benediction

MHB 615 CAN 203 Family Member CAN 324

BIO -Biography of

Mr Kwame Adomakoh Afram

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wame Adomakoh Af ram (a.k . a. Osuo Af ram) was born on 26th June 1936, and is the eldest of the children between t h e l a te O h e n e b a Kwa k u Akuoko Af ram and Adwoa Nkrumah (alias Adwoa A ky a a h ) . T h e y w e r e 5 i n number, 3 females and two males. Alice Afram (Abena N ke t i a ) , t h e l a te M r Ya w Frimpong, the late Rose Akosua Adae Afram, the late Nana Adwoa Kona du. His grandfather was the Omanhene of the Kumawu Traditional Area. Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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Osuo Af ram, as he was affectionally called, has four half siblings, one male and 3 females (Nana Akwasi Acheampong , Nana Konadu Af ram senior USA , Washington DC),Nana Konadu Afram Jnr (twins), and Naa Akoshie Afram. Adomakoh Afram was born at Kumawu Besoro, where he attended Primary School. He subsequently attended his Middle school education at Ku m a w u A n g l i c a n M i d d l e School in 1963. Following the completion of middle school, he landed his first job as a pupil teacher for one year. O s u o A f ra m s u b s e q u e n t l y attended Architectural Draftsmanship College at Cape Coast now known as Cape Coast Polytechnic for 3 years. Upon completion he resettled in Accra to work with the West African Engineering Company a s a C h i e f D ra f t s m a n , t h e co m p a ny wa s a t t h e t i m e responsible for the electrical works at the Akosombo Dam. After working for the West Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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African Engineering Company for 10 years, Osuo Afram tended in his resignation and went to w o r k w i t h S p e e d y Va r i e t y Distribution Agency which was one of the most popular stationery dealers in the whole of Ghana owned by DCH Amoako alias Castro (who is a cousin to Osuo Afram). Osuo Afram had two children with Madam Ama Asantewaah from Obo- Kwahu in the Eastern Region who are Ruby Amoah (Mama), Business woman and Bridgette Afram (Naa Ngowaa), Trader- Adeiso. He later got married to his late wife Paulina Dorcas Agyeiwaa Agyeman, may her soul rest in perfect peace, who was born on 16th June 1950, was baptised in June and died on 16th June 1986. They were blessed with three (3) children namely, Vida Adwoa Akyaah Afram (USA), Rita Afia Saah Afram (Accra) and Kwaku Akuoko Afram (UK).

Variety for 12 years and then decided to set up his own stationery business which was known as Akufram's Enterprise which was situated between Cocoa House and Republic House in Accra Central. He worked for himself until retirement in 2002. After retirement, Osuo Afram travelled to the United States of America, New York on his birthday which was exactly on 26th June 2002. After 12 years of sightseeing, spending time with his daughter and grandchildren and working in treacherous weather conditions, he decided to return home. Osuo Afram was also blessed with 15 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. May Your Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen!

Osuo Afram worked at Speedy Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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Tributes Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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Tribute By

Children It is said that when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

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addy, you are forever a treasure to all of us. You were the unifying force that brought your children, grandchildren, great grandchild and the entire extended family together and this is something that has continued even in your death. OLD BOY, as children, you will carry us on your back before you go to work. You pressed our clothes, polished our shoes and will make us breakfast before school. We recall that you bought us 'Achimota Sandals' which was something a lot of people could not afford at the time. Christmas was special as you will ensure we have new clothes and treated us to a Christmas Turkey, Christmas fair or Trade Fair when it was on. Cleanliness is next to godliness was your motto, ensuring that we presented clean and neat at all times.

You loved us dearly and unconditionally, however none of us wanted to experience your wrath when we performed poorly in school, especially at the end of term exams. Coming 2nd in exams was not an option and education was something you did not compromise on, sending us to expensive International and Preparator y Schools like Harrow International, Cosmos Preparatory School and the likes even though now us adults we understand that you were barely managing financially. All who knew you, will attest to your strictness and discipline (a trait you inherited from your father and has passed on f rom generations to generations), we recall us children when you are returning home from work, we will have informants run ahead of you to warn us that you were coming home, given us the opportunity to quickly sweep, wash o u r f e e t a n d p r e te n d w e a r e seriously learning. Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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You ensured we did not go without even when you unfortunately lost your wife when your youngest was only 10 years old. The family suffered a major loss and a significant change following the death of your wife. When you returned from America, you were advanced in age and your health started to deteriorate but you adjusted and adapted as a father where you will engage us in conversations about the past, our heritage and background. You became a confidant, an advisor, counsellor, mentor, adjudicator, and mediator ensuring that as children we maintained cordial relations. You will be proud to know that we are united as children at your demise and will continue to work hard towards preserving this unity among the future generations.

whenever we visited in your last years. We know you died knowing the Lord so when the trumpets sound on the resurrection morning, it is our prayer that we shall see you again. What happened on 13th September 2022, has changed the AFRAM family forever. Romans 14:8 says, For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

Sleep well OLDBOY! Damirifa Due, Due ne amanehunu, Da yie!!!!

You called us on Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthdays, Christmas etc. to wish us well and will be so appreciative when we did anything for you as children. You were a kind and considerate person and extended your kindness to your nieces and relatives some of whom spent years in our family home. You pampered us so much Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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Tribute fr Nana Acheampg & Ali Afram

On Behalf of Siblings

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wame Adomakoh Afram, was the eldest of the AFRAM siblings of eight children, two of which have passed on. We affectionately called him THE SENIOR PREFECT as he was a disciplinarian, strict and did not tolerate nonsense from anybody. A trait he got f rom our late father OHENEBA KWAKU AFRAM of blessed memory. In fact, most of the AFRAM siblings have that trait, so it was always fireworks when we met together. But being the senior, we deferred to him and he always got his way. I was lucky he had a soft spot for me. As a younger brother, he always wanted me to accompany him to social functions, where he would i n t r o d u c e m e . . ." T h a t ' s O t u o Akyeampon, my younger brother " he would say to anyone we met. He was away in America for a long time, and he always called me once a week to keep himself abreast with what was happening back home and to offer advice.

When he returned back home from America, he was not in the best of health. So, l continued to presented him since he couldn't walk long distances. On the 7th of August 2022 a Sunday, he came to my residence at Dansoman, Accra in a taxi and as usual asked me to accompany him to Brother Owiredu's house to pay our respects and condolences on the death of Brother Owiredu's son who had pass on in America. He dropped me back f rom Brother Owiredu's house and that was the last time l saw my elder brother. Our brother was very discipline, attentive and would listen to e ve r yo n e' s p ro b l e m s a n d o f f e r solutions to them. We could actually spend long hours conversing. The world has truly lost a great man, but heaven has gained a new angel. Now, the good Lord has called you to rest.You are gone but not forgotten. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE. FAREWELL THEE... KWAME ADOMAKOH AFRAM.

In his absence, l had to act for him as the SENIOR PREFECT and performed those duties to the best of my abilities. Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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In–Laws “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes, and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain, for the former things have passed away. ”. Revelation 21:4

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addy, we yearn for the day when we will meet again as we are confident that you are sleeping in wait for the second coming of the Lord. We are assured in 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14, which says, But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. We cannot comprehend that after spending such memorable times with you just a few months ago, that you are no more. It feels like only yesterday when you told us to come for blessings before we depart from you. You laid hands on us and prayed for us. It is almost as if you knew that we were not going to meet again here on earth, but we are comforted

that we will meet again on the resurrection morning. You were like a father to all of us, you sought for peace among us. You co u n s e l l e d , a d m o n i s h e d , a n d m e d i a t e d f a i r l y. Yo u c a l l e d frequently to check on us and would not miss a Mother's Day, Christmas, New year or birthdays without calling. You were so appreciative of everything that we did for you. You always pronounced blessings on us and prayed for us to have peace and happiness. You took special interest in us, especially your grandchildren, ensuring that we raise them well. You were so full of wisdom and ex p e ri e n ce a n d we b e n e fi te d greatly from you counsel.

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We had such a cordial relationship and you were always welcoming every time we visited. You accepted us into your family and took us in as your own and we lived peacefully until your passing. Rest well in the bosom of your maker Daddy!

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Grandchildren & Great Grandchild

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oday, we are very sad as Grandchildren and great grandchild to bid Grandpa farewell. Grandpa as we affectionately called him, was a very simple and disciplined man. He took special interest in all of us. We remember grandpa to be animated, using up all his energy to carry us on his back. When he was away from us, he will call us at Christmas, New year and on birthdays to sing for us. He will also insist that he speaks with us whenever he spoke with our parents. He will ask you about school, career path and things we wanted to do in life. We can tell from his pictures that he was a cool guy in his youthful days with a swag in his nice clothes and cool hats. When grandpa stayed with those of us in New York, he will crack jokes, put us on his back, watch movies together, eat together at the dining table. He helped us with homework, and was nice and a wonderful

grandfather. Grandpa when he returned to Ghana from New York, will come into your room every morning. He will sit with you and offer advice even when unsolicited. He did not forget to report your distasteful behaviour or activities to your mother or uncle Kwaku. He also looked out for you and wanted the best in life for us. He was indeed loving, caring and most of all friendly. Grandpa was strong and strict but approachable and was always at our service without any reservation. He was extremely confident and an assured man. He made grandma prepare nice and delicious meals whenever we visited and was also willing to take photos with us. We all grieve with the knowledge of how inspiring he has been to the family and will definitely be missed. Oh Grandpa, we miss you so much. The Emptiness of the space you have left in our lives is so deep. You Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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left without saying goodbye. For this reason, we console ourselves that because you lie in the bosom for the Lord, we shall see you again on that resurrection morning when the roll is called up yonder. Grandpa, you were a wonderful living experience. To us your grandchildren and great grandchild, you were a mentor, a counsellor and a pillar of support. We thank you for teaching us to be neat, kind, respectful and most specially to love God. In paying tribute to our grandpa, we thank the God Almighty for a wonderful Grandpa. You will always be in our hearts and memories and our cherished moments will bring us joy and happiness. From all your grandchildren and great grandchild, we say; Rest in perfect peace! Damirifa due! Due ne amanehunu”

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Nephew & Nieces The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death. Isaiah 57:1-2

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ur Journey together comes to an end today, Uncle.

Uncle was gentle, energetic, and a visionary father-figure in the family. He was a very neat person and likes everything to be clean and well arranged. We can never forget how selfless he was. He was a very intelligent man filled with wisdom and also had a great sense of humor. Our hearts are broken. We will miss his kindness. Though we cannot see you or meet you, Uncle, you always stay alive and smiling in our memories and heart. May we meet again in heaven some day. Da yie Wofa! Nyame mfa wo kra nsie yie. Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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Mercy Nyarko (Maame Nyarkoa) was that we were too advanced in age to marry, but we could live in harmony as friends and as a couple. Indeed, we lived in harmony. You suffered dearly due to ill health. We were often at Korle Bu at 4am for your check up but the icy hands of death has snatched you away.

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loved one I encountered in life, Kwame Osuo Af ram. When we met, you spoke passionately about love so I fell in love and moved in with you. Shortly after, you became unwell. You suffered ill health for a long time but always showed a lot of love, even w h e n I l o s t my p a t i e n ce , yo u remained patient with me loved dearly and affectionately. Berma ena Osuo Afram, you have left me due to ill health. You knew how to pamper and even when I suggested marriage, your response

Death turned one Tuesday to be a bad Tuesday. I did my very best to give you the best of care but this inevitable death has taken you from me. I asked you once in the knowledge of how wonderful you are, why you did not re-marry following the death of your wife, you explained that wanted to put your children first as you were in financial difficulties at the time. You however a dded that you will n ot have hesitated if you had met someone like me Maame Nyarko. We fought this illness for a long time but when death dips his icy claws into you, life cannot rescue. May the Lord hide your soul, please grant me good dreams. I appreciate how Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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You were very kind and loving towards me, when I look back and reflect on our journey, I consider myself blessed. I am confident that my care of you was not in vain. A might Oak has fallen! If there is restoration of good health after death, then my prayer is that God restores your health as you have suffered greatly with ill health. Your purpose for returning to Ghana from New York was to enjoy the remainder of your life but this was not always possible due to ill health. Kwame, me ma wo Damirifa Due! Me ma wo daa ke na!

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Methodist Calvary Church-Besoro Society “Then I heard from heaven saying to me: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. "Yes" says the spirit that they may rest from their labour and their work follow them”. Revelation 14:13

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ro. Adomakoh Af ram was baptized and confirmed to the Methodist fraternity at early stage of his life. He was a passionate Christian who rendered a selfless service to God's work. Since the time personally pronounced to worship with Besoro Calvary Methodist Church, he never turned back as a Christian member until his demise. He performed his Christian duties to the satisfaction of all. He worshiped with us anytime he came to Besoro.

the great joy he had in the very thought of being a guest in heaven one day when he comes. Agya Adomakoh, we are losing you now but we have the assurance that we will meet again in Heaven. Mr. Adomakoh, rest thee well thou good and faithful servant of God! Till resurrection day.

Mr. Adomakoh never failed in his financial commitment to the church. In fact he was one of the financier to the building of Calvary Methodist Church. News of his death really came as a shock to us all and while we all are mourning him, we know he had a great trust in second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and Osuo Afram (1936 - 2022)

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APPRECIATION The entire family of the late OPANYIN KWAME ADOMAKOH AFRAM

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sincerely appreciates your prayers, sympathy, expressions of love in diverse ways and your generous donations during our time of grief. Your presence and comfort meant so much to us

May The Good Lord Bless You Abundantly!!!