Birth date: Feb 3, 1949 Death date: Jan 31, 2022
Paula Andrea is the name given to the first daughter of Victor Ovid Blackman and Lydia May Blackman when their beautiful baby girl was born on February 3rd, 1949 in Georgetown, Guyana. As Paula Andrea grew up, she was warned to se Read Obituary
My dear aunt Ms Paula Blackman, you will be missed. You have touched so many lives in the time you have been on earth with us. A true inspiration of how we can all make a difference in someones life by showing kindness and Love. My mom”Evette” speaks very highly of you, and that it was you that named me Regan. A true angel of GOD doing Gods work. Forever Rest In Peace Angel Of God “Paula Andrea Blackman” Love you
Our Sincere Condolences to the entire family on the loss of Paula. It was a shock to hear of her passing. I am so very sorry and sad. May her soul rest in Eternal Peace and Rise in Glory.
Colin Robinson
So sleep now softly, angel, In your eternal rest.
Love always, Heather Jeffrey- Sealey
Auntie Paula, I truly got to know you during my stay in 2012. I remember so fondly the delicious soups you would make for me when I found it difficult to eat during my third trimester.
I loved the way you would express your joy about something by saying, "thank you, thank you, thank you!" or wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!" with the biggest and brightest smile on your face.
I'll miss your kindness and your love that you showed to me and my family throughout the years. I'll miss your happy voice over the phone. My memories of you is something that time cannot erase. To lose you brings such sadness to each and everyone of us.
But know that you live on, in my heart and in my memory. I was truly blessed to have meet you as a dear friend and to have called you my Auntie.
Love always, Heather Jeffrey- Sealey
Dear Paula
We are stunned and saddened by your departure - so sudden and unexpected- as it seemed to us. But God's timing is infallible and he knows why and when and how.
I shall miss your infectious laughter and wonderful conversations.
My deepest condolences to your family. May the Angels guard your eternal rest.
Carole Bishop
TRIBUTE TO PAULA BLACKMAN FROM KIITY METHODIST CHURCH, GUYANA
While living in Guyana, during the 1970s and 1980s, Sis. Paula Blackman maintained her membership at the Beulah Chapel, Kitty in the Georgetown Circuit of the Methodist Church in Guyana. She was one of those members, who readily offered to serve the church and at the same time, she graciously accepted requests for her service. It was no wonder therefore, that our sister in Christ was involved at all levels of the church structure within the Guyana District of the Methodist Church of the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA). In addition, she ably represented the Guyana District at a number of Connexional Conferences and meetings of the MCCA.
Sis Paula was very articulate in the delivery of her thoughts and opinions during meetings and was also meticulous in providing details of matters under discussion. These qualities did not escape the attention of the church, both at the level of the district, as well as at the Connexional level. Consequently, Sis. Blackman was often asked to head committees, which she did with great skill and a high level of efficiency, earning her the respect that she deserved. Even as she served in whatever capacity, she also displayed a willingness to learn and was keen on progress and growth for herself and the work of the church.
Our beloved sister will be remembered as being very hospitable to the clergy and sensitive to their needs. Thus, she gained the confidence of many ministers serving in the Guyana district. She was seen as someone with a strong and amicable personality that emanated warmth and concern for the welfare of others.
Sis Paula was a committed and devout Christian, who was very proud of her Methodist heritage, and even after leaving Guyana to live in the USA, she remained interested in the work of the MCCA. She made invaluable contributions to the Methodist church in Guyana, the Caribbean and further afield and her legacy will live on for generations. She lived her life wisely and invested in it for the illumination of the Kingdom of God. As we say farewell to our dear departed sister, it can be said that Sis Blackman lived her life by the motto of the MCCA – ‘The love of Christ constrains us.’
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE
TOGETHER WITH THE SAINTS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE
My dear friend Paula. I met you in UNICEF over 30 years ago and we shared so many great memories and those memories would be unforgettable. You were such a positive person, always smiling and laughing, always willing to help, and most importantly your family and friends brought you so much joy. So glad I got to talk to you the night before. Talking about the snow in NC; how you were planning to go to church on Sunday morning. Never in my wildest dream did I think it would be the last time I would be talking to you. You will be missed. Rest well my friend.
-Elma S. Charles
Though I only knew her a short time, I was able to recognize how special Paula was. She will be missed. Paula Freivogel
