Leslie Melville departed this life on Monday 9th February 2015 at his residence in Maryland, USA.
Leslie Melville’s life was representative of a man of many roles, titles, and honor. A nurturing and hardworking stalwart of the working class of Guyana, a respected public servant, devoted and world renowned Trade Unionist, true son and Patriot of Guyana.
During his life Leslie held many posts including Principal and Assistant Secretary of N.U.P.S.E, Founding member of Solidarity House, Principal Assistant Secretary of The Trade Union Congress, General Secretary of the Public Service Union, Registrar and lecturer of the Critchlow Labor College-Lecturer at the University of Guyana. He was an endearing affiliate of many more organizations.
Leslie was the recipient of many awards, most notably The Golden Arrow Head; he was also accepted into the International Toastmasters Hall of Fame.
Leslie has left to mourn his loss his beloved wife Bebe Lila nee Spooner, daughters Ferial and Gillene; sons Patrick and David; four grandchildren Michele, Nicole, Simone, and Meagan; three great grandchildren Dlyan, Lola, and Evan; two remaining sisters Stella and Lucille; sons-in-law Wayne Nelson and Michael Khan; daughter-in-law Christine Melville; and a multitude of many loving relatives; The Spooner and Hunter descendants- close and dear friends. too many to mention.
“Sunset in one land is Sunrise in another.”
Rest in Peace
Viewing for Leslie Melville
Place: Francis J. Collins Funeral Home
Address: 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Date: Friday February 13, 1015
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm and 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Church Service
Location: St. Andrew Apostle Church
Address: 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Date: Saturday February 14, 2105
Time: 1:00 pm
Internment: PRIVATE