Dorrie Mae Charlton

Dorrie Mae Charlton Age 62 Years of #12 Zarconia Close, off Prince Charles Drive, 
passed from earth to glory at her brethren's residence, #3 Drumstick Close, Mall Road, 
off Soldier Road West on Wednesday, May 23, 2012.

Dorrie was born in the tranquil remote settlement of Abraham's Bay Mayaguana, 
The Bahamas on Thursday, September 22, 1949. She was the fifth child and 
was christened at the age of three. Her eldest sister Roslyn recalled the events 
of that day and the excitement Dorrie showed while being dressed. Observing 
her new outfit in fascination shouted, "Well dee-cup", and gazing at her new socks.

Dorrie began her education at Abraham's Bay All Age School where she excelled 
in her class and at a young age became a school monitor, now known as teacher's aid. 
Her tertiary education took her to San Salvador where she attended the Teacher's College 
and received her teaching certificate. Upon completion of her studies, Dorrie moved to 
New Providence to pursue a lifelong career in teaching. She remained in the field of 
education for more than thirty-five (35) years, rendering her services to the public sector 
and tutored in her free time. Over the years, she shared her knowledge with the children 
from the schools of Abraham's Bay All Age, The Simpson C. Penn School for Boys, 
The Willa Mae Pratt School for Girls, Columbus Primary, The Hospital School and 
William Gordon Primary School, just to name a few.

Dorrie was a humanitarian who enjoyed counseling, motivating, encouraging 
and also mentoring the youth. She had a word for everyone and never hesitated 
to correct one if a word was pronounced incorrectly. Being in her presence, 
it was necessary to speak proper grammar. Dorrie not only gave to education 
and her community, she also assisted unselfishly to the less fortunate. 
After accepting Christ, her generosity continued and this bred works of God.

The first life threatening condition came as an obstacle but not a defeat in 1996, 
when our beloved Dorrie was diagnosed with breast cancer. After much consultation 
and consideration, doctors advised Dorrie to undergo chemotherapy. Through prayer 
and God's grace, Dorrie was healed of her illness. Unfortunately, the cancerous cell 
reoccurred in 2003, leaving her with the only option to have surgery. Through what 
may seem like a deadly chronic disease to everyone, Dorrie took it like a champ by 
continuing her daily works and never showing a sign of fear or fret because she was 
aware of the Word of God and His promises. The cancer has been in remission and 
in 2011 it seemingly returned with avenges. A worrisome cough led her to seek professional 
help and the news that was received no one was prepared for. Dorrie was diagnosed with 
stage four cancer which was now bone deep. Even in the hospital at her weakest moments, 
Dorrie's strength and strong personality prevailed which convinced others that she would 
have pulled through yet again. Because Dorrie fought this illness so many times before, 
she was determined that she would not let this unforgiving disease take her life, 
so she made many trips which included Miami, Uchee Pines and Atlanta for a total of three months. 
While in Miami she was hospitalized for most of her stay, but in Uchee Pines she was recreating 
her lifestyle by performing and partaking in daily all natural regiments. Once this was done, 
she traveled to Atlanta to continue her healthy lifestyle and shortly after, Dorrie returned to 
Nassau four days before the 2012 general elections.

Dorrie's life's challenges, struggles and her conquering spirit bring to light Paul's word as 
recorded in Philippians 1:20-21. "This is in keeping with my own eager desire and persistence 
in expectation and hope, that I shall not disgrace myself nor be put to shame in anything; 
But that with the utmost freedom of speech and unfailing courage, now and always heretofore, 
Christ will be magnified and get glory and praise in this body of mine and be boldly exalted in 
my person, weather through life or death. For me to live is Christ and to die is gain!"

Dorrie is preceded in death by her:
Father: Reginald Samuel Charlton Sr.;
Mother: Lorraine Agua Brown-Charlton;
Brother: Nelson Junior "Moose X The Man" Charlton;
Sisters: Jelise Carmen Charlton" and Marry Mudoll Charlton-Bain
Grandfather: Benjamin Brown;
Grandmother: Emmaline Brown;

The Radiance of this "Sapphire of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of her:
Eight Brothers: Lionel I, Reginald Jr. (Nursing Officer Lillian), Albert (Iris), Burntle "Mack", 
Hasten, Clyde, Floyd "Zoom" (Coleta) and Ronnie Charlton;
Eight Sisters: Mrs. Roslyn Johnson (Samuel), Mrs. Brunell Jones (Felix Sr.), 
Mrs. Alfreda Gibson, Mrs. Valarie Bain (Dennis), Mrs. Melva Kemp (Edgar), 
Easerene Christie, Rowena and Laverne Charlton;
Children: Davisha, Lavaranae "Jelise", Marcian and Marina Charlton;
Nieces and Nephews: Vanessa (Clement) Rolle, Lionel Jr. (Dr. Chimone), Lavar (Latoya), 
Valdeana and Dennis Bain, Felix Jones Jr., Damon Charlton, Chanez and Chanae Gibson, 
Nekia Bain, Gerad, Julien and Keisha Bain, Keturah, Kanashé, Lorran, Janeice, Kaylesa, 
Clydena,  Delano, Nakita, Mario, Maisha, D'angelo, D'mitry, Laquana, Manduwel, Regina, 
Reshanda, Phelica, Christopher, Jeremy, Matisco and Ethan Charlton. Darren, Tashana, 
Floyd Jr., Brittney, Bienka and Javaise Farrington. Eureka, Symphony, Jonathan, Kirk, 
Lakita Goozé, René, Jamaal, Mcarthur, Lazar, Demar, Inoa, Latera, Laniece, Lanae, Lateisha, 
Lachea, Lavonté, Yasmine & Lori Charlton. Kyle and Lavette Albury, Hesley, Kevin (Jennifer), 
Kenris, Yolanda, Tangela, Kamari, Kwabena, Kanaya, Theus, Ramon, Lisa, Drucilla, Roslyn, 
Travetta, Travet, Marissa, Shanique Charlton, Pandora (Vincent) Forbes;
Numerous Grandnieces and Nephews Including: Laranda and Essence, Christopher Jr., 
Chrishan and Christina, Jeremy Jr., Manisha and Vallant Charlton, Certina, Celina and Cerina, 
Fredia and Maheima Rolle., Angela, Loron, Gabriel, Jayda and Julien Bain Jr., Nakeira, Mauricio, 
Lionel III, Leigha and Liam Charlton. Brian, Ryan, Brianna and Rihanna Goozé, Conrade Wallace, 
Izreal and Elijah McKenzie, Manalia Knowles, Regan Major and Cordia Humes;
Three Uncles: Victor, Herbert and Leslie Brown;
Five Aunts: Enid Roberts, Elvie Pratt, Mable Edwards, Jerry and Dr. Laurette Brown;
Brother-in-law: Wilkin Bain;
Other loving family and friends including: Caleb Gibson, Levi, Wellington, 
Pandora and Ivy Charlton, Bricemae Gibson, Marilyn Burrows, Patience Forbes, 
Pastor Ellison and Mrs. Leila Greenslade and The Entire Bible Truth Ministries Family, 
Rev. Ranford Patterson and The Cousin McPhee Church Family, Rev. Howard Williamson 
and The Robinson Morris Church Family, Hardy, Sylvia, Franka, Dorall, Grandville, Marv, 
Kyle and Garnell Weech, Valderine Deveaux, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Curry, Angel, The McPhee Sisters, 
Ms. Farquharson, Arnold and Linda Brown, Mable Farquharson, Rita Nicholas, 
Leslie Samuels of Miami Florida, Susan Hall, Techla, Olga, Clyde, Jeff and Cora Hepburn, 
Adena Fox, Florence Fowler, Emily Charlton, Maurice Brooks, Vincent and Ethel McPhee, 
Mavis Williams, Esther Ferguson, Mr. Bernard Dupuch and their families;
Special Thanks To: The Staff of Executive Printers, Doctors and Nurses of 
Accident & Emergency Department and Female Medical II at the Princess Margret Hospital.