Patrick Sadler's daughters Shantel (second left) and Stephanie (second right) and their mother Michelle Williams are a picture of grief.
November 25, 2023
Patrick Sadler gets grand send-off
THE large number of people who turned up to pay final respects to Patrick Sadler was testimony to the life he lived that endeared him to almost everyone he met.
Sadler, who was laid to rest recently, was eulogised as a peaceful, authentic, articulate, thoughtful, reliable, caring and kind man, at a thanksgiving service for his life at Everton Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in St Andrew West Rural where he was a member of the Jamaica Labour Party.
Saddler — also known as Blacks, Daddy Blacks, Gongon, Shower Man and Patta — was born on Thursday, June 20, 1963 in Rose Hills, St Andrew.
He attended Rose Hill Basic School then Essex Hall All-Age School, and after his primary education he remained at home.
Patrick Sadler Jr takes a final look at is dad, Patrick Sadler.
Patrick Saddler’s grandneice Kimoya Baimbridge delivers the eulogy.
Member of Parliament for St Andrew West Rural Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn pays tribute to Patrick Sadler during his funeral service at Everton Park Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Vinton Hutchinson delivers a tribute to Patrick Sadler.
Patrick Sadler’s neice Akeila Samuels reads the first lesson.
A large crowd of mourners gathers at Patrick Sadler’s funeral.
Claudia Borrows of Jones Funeral and Supplies consoles Carey Anderson after he paid tribute in song to Patrick Sadler. (Photos: Joseph Wellington)