MS. MADELINE SIMON who was recently honoured by the Patamona community for aging to 106 years passed away peacefully on September 12 last at Paramakatoi.

In March 2012, communities of Paramakatoi, Monkey Mountain, Kato, Taruka, Kaibarupai, Kopinang, Chenapau, Kurukubaru  and many other communities of Region 8 (Potaro Siparuni) came to a grand launching of a new Church building at Paramakatoi and took the opportunity to honour Amai (Mother) Simon as the oldest resident and thanked her for services to the community in her youthful days.
Her passing has left Paramakatoi mourning, especially her eight children, seven of whom were by her side in her final moments.
She was interned after a solemn church service at the Weslyan Church. The centenarian population in Guyana has grown weaker with her passing.
We are very fortunate to have become elders before she left us – says Ashton Simon (her eldest son). Not many are that blessed and we were also fortunate she spoke with us until her final day. She has been a blessing to our lives and we are proud of her. (Ashton Simon)