Sunday, July 5, 2020
Ashley, Llewellyn and Casilda Joseph - Antigua and Toronto Canada
Dr. Ackerman was such a kind and funny man!! Wouldn't let go of Ashley his prise plumber, till his life's end!! When Ashley advised me of his passing, he had just cleaned the cistern at Dr. and Mrs. Ackerman's residence.
Glad I was able to speak with Dr. Ackerman and holler at his usual irreverent conversation, laden with salty jokes, just before he typically broke through the island's COVID-closed borders and, winged his way right back home.
Just three of us left now, from a family of nine!! Dr. Ackerman was by Ashley's side for every funeral!! Never in a suit or dress shirt as I can recall. Always in just his island 'tuxedo'; shorts, t-shirt and, cap!!
Sail on Dr. Ackerman. Head out on the sea you loved so very much; buoyed by the waves beneath you, the wind in your face and at your back and, bathed in perpetual light, to your place of rest!!
Ashley and family, Llewellyn and I thank you, for who you were to us all!! Our memories of you will always be a great blessing!!
Ashley and Family and Llewellyn Joseph, Antigua - Casilda Joseph, Toronto, Canada
