She
died on 22nd, July 2019. Mrs. Margaret
Adebimpe Olaseinde is the mother of popular Lagos celebrity lady, Caroline
Olaseinde. That is why Mama was called Mama Caro in her lifetime. She
died at 80. She could have been 81 this December. Below,
her husband, Chief Emmanuel Ayodele Olaseinde, kids, and friends pay
tribute to her.
TRIBUTE FROM MAMA CARO’S HUSBAND
Mama
Caro, I didn’t know I came to Nigeria
to see you before you departed this world, we were always wondering who
would go first, I thought it would be me, but God knows best.
You
were a good wife, the wife of my youth, mother and the best grandmother to Tumininu
and Tamilore could ever wish for. You cherish them and
gave them everything you could which sometimes interrupted your social life.
Your
friends whom you shared most of your life with have been very supportive, and I
regret sometimes harassing you about your social life.
I
believe you are resting at the bosom of Jesus. Rest in peace
until we meet again. I will miss you.
- Love, Chief Emmanuel Ayodele
Olaseinde.
Eulogy: Dearest
Mother a poem from your beloved son. From Ernest
“Mothers
pain a lonely place existing in the void of a shallow glade ... a life of
sacrificial torment and self-denial entwined in the hovel of a destiny that
shelters the obstacles of everlasting strain
... a helter-skelter of memories hidden in the folds of maternal love and
anguish ... joyous
days
alighting her journey through the clouds of a hazy maze ..... stumbling on
rocks of raw emotions she smothers her brood in the warmth of mother’s embrace
... a fearsome shadow unyielding in the harrowing mist of life she shelters her
young with the fierceness of a brooding
lioness
... as time flows in slow-mo her destiny falls in graceful mojo... the nest is
flown and all alone her days a daze of lonesome craze ... blended yet pure is a
mother’s love ... a gentle soul forever aglow...
Oh
mother ... dearest sweet mother ..... departed from the world that you knew so
well…departed
from
the sweetness of life so swell. .. departed from the child that you loved so
dear..... departed
from the hope of life so rare ......
departed from a youth that you lived in leaps...................................................................................................................................... departed
from
the air that you breathed so deep
...... for the love of God where are thou mother...................................................................................................................................... your
spirit in a
shell without thy spell...heavens above
of our dearest Lord, we pray that you rise with your soul
absolved ... we weep from the depths of
a heart so quelled... Goodbye
from the son that you kept so pearled...
- Ernest
Mothers Love from
Michael Adewale Olaseinde
Your
arms were always open. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your
gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love have
guided me and gave me wings to fly. Rest in peace Mum, until we
meet again. Love from Michael, Elicia, James & Natasha &
Brayden.
A POEM FROM JOSEPH ABIODUN OLASEINDE
If
the woman that lights the home up flickered and burnt out; We will be all lost
in the dark and fall without a doubt.
We
will willow in the mud and we will struggle to crawl;
Troubles
will seem to be giants, even if they are small.
Farewell
to the lady who had been through thick and thin; wipe a” the dirt upon
stumbling, until we’re shiny, bright and clean.
Who
smiles at a” the laughter we made when we succeed; God takes care
of her, to you, we hardly plead.
Rest
in Peace Mum, till we meet again.
TRIBUTE FROM
CAROLINE
Tribute to my Mum
I
meant the world to my mum and vice versa. We were buddies. If I had a plan of
any sort.. .. I would take it to Mummy, it will be blessed and she will take it
on as her personal plan. I never got a bad result in school as Mummy would
say my results are good enough and that’s the ability God has
given me. Mummy never stressed me besides when she had attended several wedding
and wondered when mine was ... she never failed to call me every night reminding
me to lock my doors properly. She secured everything in my place to the best of
her ability.
When
we were blessed with Tumi and Tami alias Tumitami... I saw a different
character of
my
Mum .... she bathed them daily, fed them, played with them ... made up songs
for
them
... ‘Tumitami fine girl’ .. .’ A tutu a tata,
A tutu and tata’. She declared it was her divine
responsibility
to look after the twins... God came through for her when I
relocated to Port Harcourt and yours truly was on the flight with
us until we fully settled. There were no schools for TumiTami so Grandma
looked after them whilst I was away at work. TumiTami and
Grandma relocated to London and Grandmas favorite
occupation started again the caring and loving grandma.
Mummy
did school runs at St Saviours School for 4 years
..... she made friends like Ijeoma, the security lady, Antonia, and Funlola .. sometimes she would be at Gbaja market
at 1:30 whilst school closes at 2pm. The distance was
never a bother to her. After being late a couple of times she was as prompt as
big Ben. She had a deep profound love for Tumitami and
fed them several times a day! Ordering MacDonald’s at 10:00pm!!
We
enjoyed travelling together and love our row of seats on B.A. Britsh
Airways will surely miss you.
I
couldn’t ask for a better mother .... she was simply the best and happy that
I’m proudly the “Caro” of Mama Caro. Mummy loved
fashion .. sometimes we would have reservations about colour .... she in into a family
of colours whilst I’m would insist on actual colour code .... buts she’s
typically right .... as she says “wear what you have.”
Seems
we shared a closet between Ikoyi and Ikeja as you
can see from the photos.
Her
life was all about my welfare and wellbeing .... my wishes for school, wedding,
work and literally my every move. Mummy kept a watchful eye over me like an
eagle .... sometimes I listened and sometimes not but if my appearance didn’t
meet her expectations... I would get some serious eye rolls.
Honestly,
I can’t remember being spanked and have vivid collections of being back at 10
years ... spoilt..yes I confess. there was never a dull moment in the
house. She loves her Cadbury’s Dairy chocolate and cake .. Amala
and Ogi and Akara and soft drinks, she
enjoyed her life to the fullest.
I’m
glad I was opportune to live and care with Mummy for the last 4 months
of her life and say her last prayer with her an awesome privilege and
experience.
Her
good morning was always a long prayer. She was grateful for my support here and
there. On that faithful morning when I noticed how weak she was and asked to go
to the hospital, she quickly a requested for her Cadbury’s Whole Nut
Chocolate ... her eyes spoke to me in volumes ... I knew the end was nigh
.... My friend, my companion, my bestie, my confidant, my second in command was
heading off and as I wished and prayed .. .its was peaceful in her sleep.
Mummy,
Rest rest rest in peace ... I know your spirit is hovering over me and I’m sure
I have an angel in heaven.
Mummy,
I know you are watching over me in heaven, your sweet and loving memories will
never depart from my heart.. ... Rest in Peace perpetual, Mummy. Love you,
until we
meet
again.
- Caroline (Caro)
TRIBUTE FROM MAMA CARO’S FRIENDS
I
was very shocked when Caro called me to tell me about the loss of
her dear mum. Mama Caro was a very lovely loyal and very kind
friend who was always very supportive of me and my family. There was never a
dull moment with Mama Caro around. Mama Caro as we
all called her will be sourly missed by us all. I pray that Almighty God will
continue to bless and protect her family. May God grant her
eternal rest.
- Abah Folawiyo
Mama
Caro, as she was popularly known, was a very
dear and true friend to me. She was very full of life and jovial. Anywhere she
went she brightened her surroundings and made those around her happy. She was
fashionable, smart and fit. We enjoyed many good times together and she has
left a big void. She is definitely missed. May her soul rest in peace and may
the good Lord comfort her family for this great loss. Sun re Oremi.
- Mrs. Ireti Asemota
Margaret
Adebimpe Olaseinde. One of the kindest
most generous spirit and I was blessed to call her my friend for many years.
She did not joke with her loved ones and that included both family and friends.
She always made time for everyone: Baba Caro, her children, her
grandchildren, her friends. A friend indeed she was. Dependable and loyal, and
always there when you needed her. Nothing was too much to ask of her.....! Mama
Caro, this wasn’t the plan. We were meant to celebrate your 80th in
December but we didn’t know that God had bigger and
better plans for you. I know you are up there with the Angels and Saints
resting in the bosom of our Lord. Eternal rest grant on to her oh
Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. Sun re o my Dear
friend. Until we meet again.
- Mrs. Jaiye Edgal
Mama
Caro as we call her lived to her fullest in
every aspect. Although we mourn the death of a great sister, one needs to
remember that there is a cause for great joy to celebrate the successful life she
lived. She was a very joyful happy soul, a hard worker, a successful businesswoman, an outstanding philanthropist, a socialite, your knack for quality and
excellence reflected in all you did and placed you on a class of your own. It
was indeed a privilege to have known you.
Mama
Caro, you have fought a good fight. You have
finished your course and have kept the faith on your Sojorn this warring world,
I will remain ever proud of you. You will always be in my heart. I will always
remember your cat steps and your smiling face. May your gentle soul rest in
peace. Omo Ikorodu Oriwu. I love you Mama Caro sun
re o. Goodbye.
- Princess Yewande Onile-Ere
My
dear friend and sister Ayoka Ade you are very nice on the inside
and outside. My lovely Iyaoka mi. Goodnight.
- Shei Balogun
I
wish we will all live for life, but death is a debt everyone has to pay. You
were indeed a gem, a reliable and loving friend. What else can I say, just keep
resting in the bosom of our Lord. Rest in perfect peace, Mama
Caro.
- Dupe Gbadamosi
It
was shocking and sad to hear that our aunty (Mama Carol) had passed on, Mama
Caro was such an effusive, generous and lovable personality that always
lighten up the atmosphere wherever she was. She will surely be missed and we
pray that she will find repose and peace with her maker, Amen.
Glory to Jesus and Honor to Mary.
- Feyishara Rowland
You
have made your marks on the social sand of our clime. We have been close for
over forty years during which you have proved to be a faithful, loving and
reliable friend. May the good Lord be with you on your journey to
your creator where we will meet to part no more. Rest in peace.
- Rev. Mother ‘Lara Mumuni J.P.
TRIBUTE FROM MAMA CARO’S SISTER
Mama
Carol, Sissy mi, those words would never be true to
anyone but you. I’ve known you since I’ve known myself. You were my immediate
older sister (of seven sisters) so we were closer.
The
only comfort I know is that you’re in Jesus’s and I love you and I know God
loves you more.
Atinuke,
Mama Jaiye
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