Monette Sears, originally from No. 29 Village, West Coast Berbice, Guyana, tragically passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in the United Kingdom. Monette had moved to the UK to pursue a better life for herself and her family, dedicating the last five years of her life to serving the community as a registered nurse. Her compassionate care and unwavering commitment touched the lives of many.
Fabiola Mobou shared heartfelt words on Facebook: “To die completely, a person must not only forget but be forgotten, and she who is not forgotten is not dead. It is with a heavy, heavy heart that I am sharing the passing of our beloved Monette Sears. Monette came to the UK to follow her dream, looking for a better life for her and her family. With her passing, Monette is leaving behind the legacy of kindness, compassion, courage, and generosity. She was a lovely person, a hardworking nurse that I had the pleasure to meet and work with. She didn’t have it easy here, but she never gave up. Monette made a difference in the lives of hundreds of patients over the years and her kindness, resilience, and positivity will always be remembered.”
In the wake of Monette’s passing, her family is faced with the heart-wrenching task of bringing her body back to Guyana for her final resting place. A GoFundMe campaign has been organized by Carol Harry to help cover the costs of repatriation and burial. The fundraiser, titled "Help Bring Monette Sears Home to Rest," has so far raised $280 of its $15,000 goal, with donations from Melissa Gordon and Carol Harry.
Carol Harry, the organizer, wrote: "Dear Friends, Family, and Kind Strangers, it is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved Monette Sears, affectionately known as Lanie. She was a dedicated Registered Nurse who spent the last five years of her life serving the community in the United Kingdom. Now, her grieving family is faced with the heart-wrenching task of bringing Monette home to Guyana for her final resting place. They are reaching out to family, friends, and the wider community for financial support to cover the costs of her repatriation and burial. This is a difficult and urgent plea for assistance to honour Monette’s memory and fulfill her family’s wishes to lay her to rest in her beloved homeland."
The community is coming together to support Monette’s family in this difficult time, aiming to honour her memory and ensure she is laid to rest in Guyana, as her family wishes.
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