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BURIAL & THANKSGIVING SERVICE Mr Sylvester adsfi Atwebuor (A.K.A SUPER O.D) 1957 - 2022 PRE-BURIAL SERVICE FRIDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2022 AT CJ's COURT EVENT CENTER, AWOSHIE-ANYAA, ACCRA, 9:00AM -11:00AM BURIAL SERVICE SATURDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER AT ST STEPHEN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, NKONYA TEPO, BIAKOYE DISTRICT, OTI REGION, 9:00AM - 11:00AM

2 Mr Sylvester adsfi Atwebuor (A.K.A SUPER O.D) A Man of Impact |

ORDER OF SERVICE PRE-BURIAL SERVICE BURIAL SERVICE 3 FRIDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 2022 SATURDAY, 3RD SEPTEMBER, 2022 AT CJ's COURT EVENT CENTER, AT ST STEPHEN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AWOSHIE-ANYAA, ACCRA | TIME: 9AM NKONYA-TEPO, OTI REGION OFFICIATING MINISTER: PART I REV. EVANS FRANCEY BLESSING 1. Reception and Entrance Rite 2. Penitential Rite SUPPORTED BY: 3. Opening Prayer Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Odorkor LITURGY OF THE WORD 1. First Reading - Roman 8:14 -18 ORDER OF SERVICE 2. Responsorial Psalm - PS. 116: 1-2, 3-4, 7-8 1. Opening Prayer 2. Praise & Worship: PIWC Team Response: “ I will walk in the presence of the 3. File Pass Corpse lord in the land of the living”. 4. Closing of Casket: Music by PIWC Team 3. Gospel Reading - John 12:23-27 5. Biography: Family Member 4. Homily 6. Tributes 5. Prayer of the Faithful 6. Offertory Collection a. Wife b. Children LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST c. Siblings 1. Preparation of Gifts d. Airport Minicab Co. Ltd 2. Sanctus 7. Song Ministrations 3. Eucharistic Prayer 8. Sermon: Rev. Evans Francey Blessing 4. The Lord's Prayer 9. Offertory: Music by PIWC Team 5. Sign of Peace 10. Closing Prayer 6. Augus Del 11. Benediction 7. Communion Prayer 12. Announcement: Family Member 13. Recession: PART II a. Pallbearers Accompany Casket Out 1. Second Collection b. Song Ministrations 2. Biography 3. Tributes 4. Vote of Thanks 5. Announcements 6. Final Commendation PART III 1. Procession to the Cemetery 2. Rite of Committal and Burial 3. Final Blessing and Dismissal 4. Closing Hymn

“ We’ll always remember That special smile, That caring heart, That warm embrace, You always gave us. You being there For Mom and us Through good and bad times, No matter what. We’ll always remember You Dad because They’ll never be another one To replace you in our hearts, And the love we will always Have for you. Author Unknown



Biphy MR SYLVESTER KOFI Atwebuor ads Blest is the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds is like that above. We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. When we are the sender part it gives us inward pain. But we shall still be joined on the heart and hope to meet again. BIRTH & EARLY LIFE At home, He was playful and adventurous but was a The late Mr. Sylvester Kofi Atwerebour Adams, well-behaved child. affectionately called Super OD, was born on 3rd March Upon all this brilliance and passing all attempted 1957 at Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region. His mother, common entrance examinations with flying colours, Emelia Atwerebuor, of blessed memory, was from the Sylvester could not further his education, even to the royal family of Agada Nkonya Tepo, in the Biakoye secondary school level, because of the economic District of Oti region. He was the last of the six children circumstances of his mother, who was single parent. As of his mother. Super OD was a member of the C.Y.O . He he would recount at many points during his life, the 6 was a very good drummer and danced “Cantata” very regret of missing out on furthering his education to the well. Born a Catholic, he was baptized and confirmed by highest levels lived with him until he passed on. But Rev. Father Peter Wonders at Tepo. then Sylvester often intimated that “If there is a silver lining to not having the opportunity to further my EDUCATION education to higher levels, it is that i shall do everything He had his primary and middle school at Tepo E.P and in my power to help my children and grandchildren Tepo L/A respectively and successfully passed his reach the highest levels of the educational ladder”. By middle school leaving certificate examination (MSLCE) the grace of God, Sylvester succeeded in this endeavor. in 1973. By every account, he was very a brilliant student and was always among the first five of his class WORK in terms of terminal examinations. Coming from such a disadvantaged background did not deter him pursuing his other passions. Particularly, he His three (3) elder brothers, NICHO KWAME, KWAKU loved cars. As a young boy he passionately dreamt of OWUSU and KWAKU MENSAH, all of blessed memory, owning and driving a car one day. There is an Akan were strict disciplinarians who admonished him in- adage which says, AB)FRA A )B3T) KAA DAAKYE NO, turns not to place beyond the overall fifth position in NAM A NA )BISA KAA K)BA BO). As he was disappointed terminal exams. As he was well aware he will be and despondent by not being afforded the opportunity disciplined by his strict elder brothers whenever he to further his education, when a relative (Mr Okoli, a failed to comply to their advice, it motivated him to transport owner) offered to bring him to Accra and study tirelessly at school. Sylvester, therefore, teach him how to drive as a profession he jumped at the consistently placed within the top three (3) of his class. opportunity. A Man of Impact |

Coming from such a disadvantaged background did not “ deter him from pursuing his other passions. Particularly, he loved cars. As a young boy, he passionately And when great dreamt of owning and driving a car one day. souls die, after a For him, as much as this was an opportunity to better his period peace economic and financial circumstances, it was more so the blooms, slowly chance of a lifetime to indulge in his love for cars; for from his infancy, he liked to play by driving and changing gears with his and always mouth. Mr. Okoli was a strict disciplinarian as well and did well to irregularly. guide and shape him into a fine and responsible gentleman. Due to Sylvester's humility, strong work ethics, heightened sense of responsibility and his well-known faithful nature, he worked for other relatives such as Mr. Raphael Assamany and Nimo Assamany (Civil Engineer and CEO of Nimo Construction Company Ltd), both of blessed memory. Indeed, it was the late Mr. Nimo Assamany who assisted Sylvester to acquire his first vehicle which he put to work at the Kotoka International Airport Co-Operative Transport Society in the late 1980's. The co-operative union later metamorphosed into a full-fledged company, the Airport Minicab Company Limited. In time, through diligence and hard work, Super OD, would rise through the ranks and culminated in his appointment as Director of Transport in 2006. From then on, he was appointed as a member of the Stakeholders and concurrently as Chief Advisor to the Managing Director. Despite his age, he was very active in the activities and operations of the company until his untimely demise. MARRIAGE & CHILDREN Mr. Adams married a beautiful and caring wife called madam Antwiwaa and they were blessed with six children, Helena Nana Ama Afrakomah, Richard Kwame Yentumi, Linda Adams, Chelsea Yaa Sakyiwaa Adams, Emmanuel Akwasi Atwerebour Adams and the princess Ivy Asantewaa Adams. He died on 5th June 2002 at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) Hospital in Accra after a short illness at the age of 65 years. May His Gentle Soul Rest in Peace. May The Legacy of His Values and Positive Influences Live on Forever. May His Legacy Of Being A Firm Believer in Education Live On Forever. Kofi Damrifa Due, Damrifa Due, Due Ne Amanehunu. Sylvester Nante Yie. A Man of Impact |

HUSBANDFAREWELL TO MY DEAR BY MADAM MARGARET ANTWI For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh. I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold and not another. Job 19:25-27 O n the dawn of that day, 5th June 2022, I watched your life slip through my fingers as I prayed and cried out to God to give you a second chance at life. In the very moment of your passing, darkness engulfed me, words eluded me as I had witnessed the love of my life slip into the hands of his maker.

Adams as I affectionately called him, became my husband in the year 1980. He showed me such pure love that I have never enjoyed anywhere else in my life. Adams was a kind, hardworking and generous man who hated lies and gossip. He stood by me against every protest and would calm me down whenever I was distressed about something. By every measure, He was a peace-loving man who rejected quarrels or disputes in any form. My biggest challenge with his nature was his strict disciplinarian posture which was sometimes difficult to handle. He was firm and would not change his decisions once made after a lot of reasoning regardless of who you are. Looking back now, I have no doubt that God's purpose for joining us together as husband and wife was to bring forth into this world our remarkable children and subsequently through them our distinguished grandchildren. And so now, I understand that the Alpha and the Omega knew you had diligently achieved your purpose on earth and needed no more time in this troubled world. Nevertheless, You have left a big vacuum in my heart; my heart “He stood by me against every aches and I weep because these days I am at a loss whether or not to prepare your favorite dishes. I wait to hear your car drive in at night, protest and would calm me but I wait in vain. Oh, death you laid your icy hands on my happiness. down whenever I was distressed about something. By every Oh Adams, why have you left me so suddenly? My biggest task measure, He was a peace-loving which I took to heart and did without hindrance was to always make you happy. I always did it with joy because your high standards of humanity, care and generosity were captivating. 9 Adams, stay in the bosom of the almighty till we meet again, rest man who rejected quarrels or peacefully. Adams, disputes in any form damirifa due, due ne amanehunu, da yie medofo pa. A Man of Impact |

TRIBUTE BY childn “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” Romans 8:28 10 D addy, it seldom crossed our minds that branches. And so, to us, we always thought of you to be this day would come at some point in our “The Mighty Tree”. Daddy, we know the pain of losing you lives. And to even think that It would come will perhaps never leave us. We reckon it will ease with time so soon was unimaginable. When you fell as we process and get through it, but we will never get over ill in late May 2022, little did we know our it. How can we? How can we get over a person who was little family, like many other families gathered here, will there for us even before we were even aware of ourselves? also be forced to confront death's discourteous blow. While Your life, your influence, your energy are all inextricably we hope that no one has to experience linked to ours and we will continue such a life-altering loss, the truth is, we “Your life, your influence, from where you have left us with all will. Death is a part of life. And once your energy are all renewed strength and vigour. it strikes someone you so dearly love, inextricably linked to ours your existence will never be the same. and we will continue from Our father was the quintessential definition of what a good man should Daddy, in losing you, we have lost the one whose guidance and help we so where you have le us with be. He was so selfless and generous, often sought. Your unflinching support renewed strength and and he shared the little he had willingly in the issues we came to you with was vigour. with us and everyone he encountered. as solid as how a tree trunk supports its A Man of Impact |

Our father sacrificed so much for us to be here right your last breath. Daddy, there's absolute comfort in 11 now. The memories of him giving us his “last monies” knowing that you are no longer in pain. That suffering will forever be etched on our hearts. Oh, what a great is no longer something you have to endure. Moreover, Daddy!! We will forever be grateful to him and will do we are also comforted by the fact that we will see you everything in our might to keep his memory alive. All someday soon. of us, your beloved children, are eternally grateful for all the values you imbued in us. Values of sacrifice, To his very last days, Daddy's words were always respect, loyalty, responsibility, gratitude, and enlightening. As he aged, he thought us not to focus generosity. on material things such as possessions, but rather on more abstract things such as ideas, values, and Daddy, If you can hear the sound of my voice now, I principles. Daddy, we will pay heed to every single want you to know that you are our hero. We are so piece of advice you gave us individually and proud to call you, our father. Even in death, we love collectively. Like we did in December 2021, we had you and adore you and would give anything to have hoped to spend many more Christmases together. you back. While you were on admission at Ridge But then again, your maker, the Almighty, the Alpha, Hospital, the medical staff were always in awe about and the Omega, knows best! Daddy, you will forever our frequent visits, the sacrifices, and the deep sense be in our hearts until the end of time. Rest well our of responsibility and diligence we all put into the fight Number 1 fan! to see you get better. So, Daddy you see, you taught us well. And when you needed us most, we were all Agyapa due! there for you. As a solid tree with branches. As a Damirifa due! Due ne amanehunu!! family. We surrounded you with the love you had Nyame mfa wokra nsie!!! sowed in us. We were always by your side. As Ziad K Barima b3y33 bi na wanm3 y3 ne nyinaa Abdelnour once said, “a truly rich man is one whose Damirifa due!!! Damirifa due!!!! children run into his arms when his hands are empty”. Due ne amanehunu!!!! By this measure, Daddy, you died the richest man on Due due ne amanehunu!!! earth. All your children were present by your side. We prayed, hoped, and fought with you until you took A Man of Impact |

TRIBUTE BY gnd childn RICHMOND, ADELAIDE, JULIUS, NIGEL, PRESTON & ARIELLA G randpa, the way you have been treating us throughout our lives, you made us understand that every grandpa treasures and adore his grandchildren. You were loving, caring and strict at the same time. You always taught us to be good children and to obey our parents. We believe that the most potent handclasp is that of a grandpa and his grandchildren. We will miss every moment we have ever shared with 12 you. In the years to come, we may not “We will miss every moment remember many of the words you spoke, but the memories of what you conveyed you made us understand without speaking a word will stay in our that every grandpa treasures hearts. and adore his grandchildren. We will miss you dearly grandpa. we have ever shared with you. Rest in Peace!

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TRIBUTE BY sibngs THEODORE, WILLIAM, NICHOLAS, VINCENT, FAUSTINA, ROSINA SENTY DOROTHY, FRANCIS, KWASI ADDAE, PROSPER & OTHERS For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.. Romans 8:37- 39 I t is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we the siblings of the late Mr Sylvester Adams stand here today to publicly pay homage to his mortal remains. Sylvester, we are yet to come to terms with the news of your sudden demise which has hit us very hard, even up to this very moment. The dawn of 5th June 2022 will forever remain a dark day in the family annals as you responded to your maker's call to come and rest. We do not even know when we will come out of the trauma and dilemma that this unforgettable day has brought to us. 14 Your death has created a big vacuum that will be very difficult to fill, and we will miss your presence at family meetings. Your generosity, thoughtfulness and support will be missed dearly. We take consolation in the fact that we will meet you again in the resurrection. You have fought the good fight and finished the race. Rest in peace brother. Da yie!! A Man of Impact |

TRIBUTE BY 15 in-laws ERIC & SUSSANA “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance”. Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 We have lost a good man, indeed. Daddy was a good Husband, Father, Grandfather, and of course Father-in-law. We will fondly miss his generosity and his good sense of humour. He will forever be in our hearts. And even though we know we will be comforted by the fact that we know He is in God's Hands now, the pain will live on for all time. Daddy, on that fateful day we received the news of your demise, in one moment, we moved from light, warmth and happiness to grief we had never known before. Mr. Adams, our beloved father-in-law, had passed from this world into the presence of his maker. Our grief goes deep as we have lost someone who is irreplaceable. His absence will be greatly felt for the rest of our lives. We however do not grieve as those who do not have hope. We did not have the chance to say a proper goodbye to you, daddy, but we are again comforted in knowing that it is not truly “goodbye”, it is simply “see you later”. We choose to be hopeful that one day we will meet again in heaven where there will be no sorrow or tears, only rejoicing. We cherish the moments you would visit in our homes and the personal friendly relationship you were able to build quickly with your grandchildren. Oh death, you are so cruel! Why would you strike a home where there is peace and so much love? In every situation we have to give thanks to God and accept his will for He knows best. Sorrowfully, we bid farewell to you, dear father-in-law. We wish to thank the almighty God for giving us such a wonderful person who greatly impacted our lives. Daddy, may God give you perfect peace till we meet again. Damrifa due, due ne amanehunu Agyapa nante yie A Man of Impact |

TRIBUTE BY the airport minib company “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance”. Colossians 3:23-24 We received the news of the death of our beloved colleague Mr. Sylvester Adams with great sadness. Mr. Adams’s name will occupy an important place in the history of the company. He played a lead role in the achievement of our status as a recognized ground transport operator at the Kotoka International airport during the transition from the cooperative transport society to a company. 16 Throughout the long period that he was a member, Mr. Adams exhibitedtremendous strength of character and it was on record that he was passionate about the development of the company. He made contractive and meaningful contributions during meetings. No doubt he remain a respected member of the company. He was appointed as the director of transport in the year 2006, a position he held for five years in recognition of his passion for the growth of his company, he was appointed to serve as a member of stake holders and also the chief adviser to the managing director, he remained in this role until his death. One significant attribute of Mr. Sylvester Adams was his selflessness which he exhibited in his dealings with the members of the company. In the moment of sadness, we wish to express our sincere condolence to his widow, children and the entire family and assure them that there will always be a sense of bereavement with us about the loss of Mr. Adams. May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!! A Man of Impact |

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FARE THEE WELL SUPER OD 1957-2022 Death Is Nothing At Alli Canon Henry Scott-Holland, UK Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just round the corner. All is well.

Gtitude The entire family of the late Mr Sylvester Kofi Atwerebuor Adams wishes to sincerely thank you, dear friends, well-wishers and loved ones for the heartfelt condolences prayers and support during our time of sorrow. Also, we truly appreciate your warm words of comfort; they have helped the family and highlighted what a special person Mr Adams was. It is our fervent prayer that he continues to rest peacefully in the Lord. God bless you all. Amen!