Former First Lady laid to rest

Former First Lady Doreen Pamela Chung who passed away a week ago was laid to rest yesterday morning following a simple and solemn ceremony at St. Saviour’s Church , Charlestown.

Dr. Raymond Chung (left), bearing the coffin which bore his mother’s body, along  with his cousin Wallace Quan (right) and other relative yesterday
Dr. Raymond Chung (left), bearing the coffin which bore his mother’s body, along with his cousin Wallace Quan (right) and other relative yesterday

Mrs. Chung was the wife of Guyana’s first President ,  the late Arthur Chung  who died on June 23, 2008..
The thanksgiving ceremony celebrating her life included hymns and a touching eulogy delivered by her son, Dr. Raymond Chung, who recounted the  lifestyle of both his parents .

Her body was interred at the St . Jude’s church yard cemetery at Blankenburg , West Coast Demerara.

Office of the President Permanent Secretary Dr. Nanda Gopaul was present at the funeral service yesterday.