Dear Editor,
Like the rest of Jamaica, it was with regret that I heard of the recent passing of the Hon Maurice Facey. Many tributes to his life have spoken about his contribution to Jamaica and, in particular, to the business sector. However, I write to pay tribute to his work in the communities of South St Andrew, the constituency I represent in Parliament.
Mr Facey had deep involvement with Boys' Town spanning several decades. This involvement resulted from the relationship between the founder of Boys' Town, Father Hugh Sherlock, and Maurice's father, Cecil Boswell Facey.
In fact, the basic school at Boys' Town is named after Cecil Boswell Facey and has benefited over the years from the financial support offered by the family.
However, Maurice's contribution went beyond his financial generosity. At the time of his death he was chairman of the boards of both Boys' Town All-Age and the Cecil Boswell Facey Basic School.
My last meeting with him was on January 31, 2013 at a working lunch I hosted for chairmen and principals of the educational institutions in my constituency. He participated as just another member of the gathering, discussing the challenges faced by the schools as well as the remedial actions which we intended to take. It is rare that someone who has achieved so much can remain so humble.
On behalf of the citizens of the constituency, and especially on behalf of the Boys' Town community, I express condolences to his widow and the rest of his family. His contribution will not be forgotten.
Omar Davies
Member of Parliament
Facey's contribution to Boys' Town will not be forgotten
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Like the rest of Jamaica, it was with regret that I heard of the recent passing of the Hon Maurice Facey. Many tributes to his life have spoken about his contribution to Jamaica and, in particular, to the business sector. However, I write to pay tribute to his work in the communities of South St Andrew, the constituency I represent in Parliament.
Mr Facey had deep involvement with Boys' Town spanning several decades. This involvement resulted from the relationship between the founder of Boys' Town, Father Hugh Sherlock, and Maurice's father, Cecil Boswell Facey.
In fact, the basic school at Boys' Town is named after Cecil Boswell Facey and has benefited over the years from the financial support offered by the family.
However, Maurice's contribution went beyond his financial generosity. At the time of his death he was chairman of the boards of both Boys' Town All-Age and the Cecil Boswell Facey Basic School.
My last meeting with him was on January 31, 2013 at a working lunch I hosted for chairmen and principals of the educational institutions in my constituency. He participated as just another member of the gathering, discussing the challenges faced by the schools as well as the remedial actions which we intended to take. It is rare that someone who has achieved so much can remain so humble.
On behalf of the citizens of the constituency, and especially on behalf of the Boys' Town community, I express condolences to his widow and the rest of his family. His contribution will not be forgotten.
Omar Davies
Member of Parliament
Facey's contribution to Boys' Town will not be forgotten
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