Chester Walton McBean was a genuine man who lived life to the fullest

Life Tributes

Sunday, August 01, 2010

All those who had the privilege of interacting with Chester McBean remembered him mainly for one thing. His genuine nature and love for life made a great impression on them.

McBean, popularly known as 'Cutter' was remembered in an emotional thanksgiving service at the Everton Park Seventh Day Adventist Church at Park Road in rural St Andrew last Sunday.

His sister in law Joan McBean eulogised McBean as a kind, caring and considerate individual.

"While Cutta worked to provide for his family, his wife Sheryl would dutifully prepare his meals and make sure his life at home was comfortable. So caring was this man that most Sundays he would take a portion of Sheryl's well cooked meal to share with his grand aunt, Sister Lee," McBean said.

She also lightened the air when she mentioned his favourite fare.

"His favourite food was pig head and he also loved porridge, blended fruit and vegetable juices and his favourite herb," she said.

Chester Walton McBean was born on September 6 1957 in the cool hills of rural St Andrew to parents Beryl McCarthy and Ossie McBean.

He attended the Salisbury Plains Baptist Basic School before getting higher education at the Essex Hall All Age school.

At age four Chester had his share of misfortune as he fell off a bridge on his way to the shop. But his life was spared by his brave Aunt Daphne who jumped off the bridge and rescued the young child.

Chester McBean was also remembered for his deep love for music and dances.

"Anybody who knew his family history would say he got that love from his mother who loved to dance," McBean said.

His love of sound systems and dances led him to become an ardent follower of the popular sound system 4x4 Exodus. Soon he started driving the truck which transported the sound system around the island. After he left that job he became a bus driver. Eventually Cutta bought his own truck which he used to transport material in the area.

Chester Walton McBean is survived by his wife Sheryl and daughters Sidoney and Tori.

His remains were interred in a family plot at Essex Hall, St Andrew.