Shortly before 6 am yesterday, Matilda Lewis, 113, passed away, one of the oldest persons in the world.
Matilda Lewis
Her birthday was documented as May 16, 1896. Earlier this year, surrounded by well-wishers, her birthday was celebrated at the Salvation Army Women’s Home where she had been living since 1988. “She was a dear old soul. I would miss her very, very much”, said Edith King. King said that she has been looking after Lewis at the Women’s home for years now and they were friends.
King told Stabroek News last evening that Lewis was doing well last week though she had flu. “She was still talking, she was doing everything”, she recalled. She recounted that on Saturday, a doctor pronounced Lewis fine and she was just feeling her age. On Sunday, Lewis was talking too but on Monday, hardly said anything.
King related that at about 5 am yesterday, she checked on Lewis and she was breathing though “heavily”. When she returned 45 minutes later, “she was gone…quiet, quiet”.
Speaking to reporters, back in 2008 Lewis had said that the key to her longevity was not being married nor having any children. She had encouraged young people to place their trust in God and live decent lives.
Lewis’ funeral will be held today at 3 pm at the St. Andrews Kirk.
Grand old age. We enter. We play our part, however big or small, and however long or short. Then we leave. Farewell Mother Matilda.
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Wow i often wonder why Guyana and it’s people are so left out from the rest of the world? Reading this article it made me realized that we have people in our Country that should be mention and the never get mention.
Whiles reading this article i have never heard of this woman and i often see younger that her mention in other press news all over the world.
I hope this has been recorded in the history book especially in the time we are living at.
May God bless her and all the many friend she has touch over the years and may the younger generation of this learn something from her the wonderful life she has left behind.
May God give her a special place in Heaven,
Goodbye “Old Lady” .
my condolence to Matilda LEWIS famley
may her soul rest in peace
she had live her life, i hope the young people take
her advice, and live a long life too.
rest in peace Matilda, YOU HAVE SHOWN US.
Oh! what a remarkable achievement for Matilda Lewis, who finally said goodbye at the remarkable age of 113 years. Providence was indeed grateful to her. My deepest sympathy to her relatives and friends. May her soul rest in peace and may light perpetually shine on her.
She had a good run and it was time to declare the inning over. Well done Matilda. No more aches and pains just comfort in the bosom of your maker. Rest In Peace.
May she rest in peace, that was a great and mighty walk.
May her soul r.i.p.
My condolences to her family and her extended family at the salvationn army.Only last week i was reading an article from Adam Harris where he was pleading with govt to do something ror her.she could have put us on the map–imagine you are # 13 in the world.after reading the article i was hoping to visit her over the long weekend instead i will attend her funeral.She was very fond of our president but as usual he will have alll the time to travel around the world but never made that few minutes to visit a gem in his own country-what a pity.Rest in peace MATILDA-GUYANA MOURNS YOU-YOU DESERVE SO MUCH MORE RECOGNITION IN LIFE-SHAME ON US FOR NOT GIVING YOU THAT INLIFE.ANY THE POLITICIAN WIILLL BE AT YOUR FUNERAL–THY NEEED THE SPOTLIGHT.
YOU will be in heaven with the LORD
gosh man based; on adams article in Kaieteur news i was really looking forward to meeting this woman and at least making a contribution towards her upkeep. this is something that Guyanese should be proud of.
Anyhow may her soul rest in peace.