Audrey Laverne Pintard-Lockhart

Audrey Laverne Pintard-Lockhart Age 78 Years of Soldier Road East 
passed quietly from this life and into eternity at her residence on Sunday, October 16, 2011.

She was born at Duncan Town Ragged Island, The Bahamas on Friday, April 28, 1933 
she was the third child. she was the third child. She was educated at the 
Ragged Island All Age School. She grew up under the watchful eye of her 
grandmother Angelina Wilson and her father Capt. John Pintard because 
her mother died when she was eight years old.

This young girl was determined to succeed in life and after receiving her 
Cambridge Certificate, she began her career as a Monitor in the school 
system in Ragged Island.

At the age of nineteen she was joined in holy matrimony to Roy Lockhart 
at Zion Baptist Church, East and Shirley Street, Nassau. This union was 
blessed with nine children, four girls and five boys. The family relocated 
to New Providence in 1966.

After the birth of her ninth child Audrey worked as a Food and Beverage 
Cashier at the British Colonial Hotel for a period of nine years.

Audrey loved her church and her God and worked for about three years at 
the Central Baptist Church in the Preschool and Nursery.

In 1978 Mom became a housewife who travelled constantly on the mailboat 
with her husband from island to island. She went constantly to Cat Island with 
Dad on the North Cat Island Special and was always referred to as the 'first mate'.

She was a model wife and mother who could be classified as a Proverbs 31 woman. 
No one could compare to her 'Lock'. She rose early to ensure that after morning prayers, 
there was either boiled or stew fish for breakfast. She ensured that her children were well 
taken care of.  This strong woman of God believed that family was an essential part of life 
and with her the feelings of closeness was fostered.

The smell of freshly baked bread cooked food or cake was the aroma that assailed the 
nostrils as you walked through the door daily. She spoilt the grandchildren and was always 
in place to collect them from school.  Many of them travelled with her during the holiday 
breaks to the family islands and the United States of America. When the parents said no, 
she said yes. Even though she loved her grandchildren, she demanded excellence in their 
school work. She along with Dad was there to celebrate their successes, and to encourage 
them in their failures. Positive Christian values were instilled in both children and grandchildren. 
In times of trouble you could always call on dad and mom to intercede and agree on your behalf.

The Lockhart homestead on Soldier Road was always echoing with laughter. Every day we 
came home to a hot meal and lots of love.  Mom and Dad loved playing board games, especially 
Backgammon, Checkers, Monopoly and Scrabble and all of the children and grandchildren joined in.

Mom had a generous giving spirit. Many of her nieces and nephews lived with her during their 
high school years here in New Providence.  We can all attest to the love that was showered upon 
us all. She only had to know that a need existed and she filled it.

After their fiftieth wedding anniversary service in March 2002 and the death of our father 
two weeks later on March 16th, 2002, she was never the same.

She involved herself deeply in the programmes of Abundant Life Church becoming involved 
in the Ladies Fellowship, Prayer Meeting, and working with the Back to School activities and 
the Welfare Department of the Church. She was honoured by her church during the Mother's 
Day Service 2009.

About four years ago she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She was ably taken care of by 
her children, grandchildren and care-giver Mrs. Joycelyn Bastian. Sister Patsy Knowles 
came weekly to bring the Church Bulletin, Zachariah and Millett Dorsett came frequently 
to encourage the family.

During recent years, Mom received continuous support from The Prayer Group at Abundant Life, 
The Sons and Daughters of Zion under the leadership of Evangelist Cenamae Sweeting and the 
Prayer visitation group from All Saints Anglican Church Women led by Sister Barbara Dorsett. 
This spiritual support gave us the strength to go on.

Mom was monitored daily during the past four months by Dr. Rickey Davis, Sister Kim Davis 
and Nurse Melonie Hall. Many of our friends became mom's children during this period. 
We especially single out Ms. Dorothy Horton who became a dutiful daughter.

Ten weeks after the tragic death of her grandson Garvin, whom she loved dearly and who 
spent quality time in assisting with her care Mom received the final command. 
On Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., this bold courageous servant of God laid down 
her war tools and moved peacefully from labour to reward.
                
Audrey preceded in death by her:
Husband: Captain Roy Oral Lockhart;
Son: Mark Lockhart Sr.;
Father: John Samuel Pintard;
Mother: Valeria Wilson-Pintard;
Grandson: Garvin Garnett Hall;

The Radiance of this "Diamond of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of her:
Sons:Royaural, Simeon, David, Philip and Elroy Lockhart Sr. and Austin Weekes;
Daughters: Janet Nixon (Olrice), Roslyn Lockhart, Anna Hall, Lydia Jones (Leroy Sr.) 
and Dorothy Horton;
Grandchildren: Leterah and Jonathan Munnings, Shanette, Treniqua and Cherise Nixon, 
Audra Campbell, Crystal and Crista Strachan, Leroy Jones Jr., Royaural, Anson, Royann, 
Phillippa, Philip Jr, Deangelo, Ramon, Clement, Patrick, Mark and Elroy Lockhart Jr.;
Daughters-in-laws: Pretina and Cleo Lockhart;
Aunt: Estella Wallace (Deerfield, Florida);
Brothers: Atwell, Edison, Osborne, George and Senator Hon. Michael Pintard;
Sisters: Tezel Butler, Mazie Poitier, Stephanie Rolle, Marcia Munroe and Rosemary Bowe;
Sisters-in-laws: Veronica, Florinda, Ena, Margaret, Eleanor and Berlice Pintard, 
Violet Pintard-Johnson, Barbara McKinney, Yvonne Miller, Maudline Maycock, Ethylee Lockhart;
Brothers-in-law: Osborne Lockhart, Neville McPhee, Christopher Wallace, Herman Munroe, 
Hughdon Bowe, Emerson Rolle;
Numerous Nieces and Nephews including: Prieta, Mispah, Anatol, Cleo, Cyd, Sophia, 
John, Luther, Henry, Wendy, Wendell, Carlos, Celestine, Anita, Michael, Bernadette, Michelle, 
Walter, Keith, Yvette, Valeria, Melanie, Cindy, John, Nicole, Sebastian, Marchanille, Tanya, 
Hughdon Jr., Timcey, Tanya, Samuel, Laurinell, Kharis, Ahmal, Kieron, Marion, Perry, Patrick, 
Nelson, Jennimae, Collingwood, Paulette, Rosemary, Roy, Donna, Keith, Renea, Patrice, Paulette, 
Rochelle, Osbourne Jr., Dereck, Linda, Jasmine, Ruthann, Sheena, Elkenny, William, Ellery, 
Freeman, Deborah, Andrew, Samuel, Enid, Glen, Jeleta, Hosanna, Scott, Donna, Kevin, Dwayne, 
Nelson, Daniel, Emmit, Oraline, Vernita, Reba, Juanita, Oscar, Joseph, Angela, Cyprianna, Orion, 
Lemuel, Geleta, Constance, Cephas Jr., Christine, Stephanie, Patrice, Etienne, Norma, Lisa and Ethel;
Many Other Relatives and Friends including: Carl and Joycelyn Bastian, Mr. and 
Mrs. Zacharias Dorsett, Dr. Rickey Davis, Sister Kim Davis, Nurse Melonie Hall, Gina Carter, 
Sis. Patsy Knowles, Ruthie Newbold, Kaylus Horton, Christine King, Delores Rolle, 
Maxine Kelly-Edgecombe, Clothilda Ferguson, Mrs. Elva Moxey, Mrs. Cynthia Briggs, 
Demison Nesbitt, Patrick, Jerry Maycock, Mary Jane Moxey, Lavern Maycock, Nezera, Muriel, 
Moiah and Deborah Wilson, Maurice Wallace, Cyril and Claudine Joffre, Yvonne Munroe, 
Christopher and Frances Wallace, Edwin Wallace, Roselda Morley, Lovely Armbrister, 
Mizpah Tertullien, Melberth Charlton, Isadora Bastian, Ellen Poitier, Ignatius Wallace 
and their families, The Wallace, Lockhart, Munroe, Armbrister, Bridgewater, Curling, 
Maycock and McPhee families, The Soldier Road Community, The Ragged Island Community 
and The Abundant Life Church Family;
Special Thanks To: The Sons and Daughters of Zion Prayer Group, 
Zion Yamacraw Baptist Church Family, All Saints Anglican Church Family 
and Kiwanis Clubs in The Bahamas especially Fort Montagu Club, 
Office of the Attorney General, The Gaming Board and L. W. Junior High School.