Dr. Florence M. Margai
Dr. Florence M. Margai
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Denise Yull
January 20, 2015
Your passing has weighed heavy on my heart. It is hard to put into words the impact you have had on my life. I am fortunate to have known you and I will miss you. My prayers go out for your family.
James Saku
January 20, 2015
Florence, may your soul rest in peace. Your sudden departure is a shock to all of us. We pray for the family you left behind.
Elsie Williams
January 18, 2015
My friend and room mate, it was a shame and disappointment when I heard of your passing. I remember the good times in college, all the delicious meals on Saturdays. I also remember when my son Walter was a "page boy" in your wedding in New Jersey. All the good times we spent in Columbus when you were a student at Kent State. All those beautiful memories still linger in my heart. May your soul rest in perfect peace. We love you, but God loves you most! Good bye friend!
Hanson Nyantakyi-Frimpong
January 18, 2015
My heart goes out to Luba and Konya. It's never easy to lose a parent. Be strong in these extraordinarily difficult times.
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Susan Kotikot
January 16, 2015
May the Lord bless and comfort her family during this time of grief. She will live to be be remembered by the many lives she touched. My sincere condolences.
Jillian Shotwell
January 16, 2015
Dr. Margai, you were the person that made me find my true passion and worth as an academic, and I will never forget that. Not only that, but everything that you pursued was filled with integrity, purpose, and poise. You leave behind a legacy and presence that everyone who knew you will always keep with them. I will miss you very much.
January 16, 2015
It was a pleasure to work with you and you will be missed. Thank you for guiding students and filling them with hope about their futures. Rest in peace.
Azu Obiaya
January 16, 2015
Florence, it seems like yesterday that we were all busy having fun as students at KSU, with nary a care. You, always delightful and full of life. Little did I know that the last time that I saw you a couple of years ago, after a long time, that our goodbyes would be final. We will definitely be unable to fill the hole that your passing has left. May your soul rest in peace. To Willie and the girls, I pray that the good Lord grants you the strength to deal with this devastating loss. You are all in my prayers and thoughts.
Corine Sinsin
January 15, 2015
Rest in Peace. you have positively impacted my life forever though our contact period was so short. It's a big shock.
Korbla Puplampu
January 15, 2015
You were both a brilliant academic and a kind person. Your insightful remarks and personality served you well. Rest in Peace.
January 15, 2015
Great scholar and deep lost to an Africa seeking new directions in its search for a rightful place in the world. George Kararach (Tunis)
January 15, 2015
What a tremendous shock to learn of your early departure Florence. I was very impressed the first time I met you, when you chaired a session and also played the role of Discussant at the launch of the Africa Capacity Indicators Report. You continued to impress me with your sharp insights and deep perspectives on issues related to the "geography of things". The academic world will miss you. As will all who have worked with you on new ideas. Rest in glorius peace my sister. Frannie L
January 15, 2015
Dr Margai...my mentor, its a shame and am so saddened your gone so soon. your kind words, wisdom you impacted and always making new ways to get me better....Your spirit will live on You will be dearly missed. Rest in Peace.
Roseline Batcha, Cameroon
Moses/Patricia Farley
January 14, 2015
Florence, we are still in disbelief. This is a tough one to all your friends.
January 14, 2015
It is such a shame and shock to hear about your sudden 'departure.' It was really nice meeting you at conferences and workshop and the wisdom you imparted would forever be cherished. Sleep well my sister and may the Lord provide you with a safe abode.
Peace,
Peter Arthur, Halifax
Kobena Hanson
January 14, 2015
My friend and mentor, you left too soon and so sudden. Thanks for the kind words of advice and inspiration. You will be dearly missed. Rest in perfect peace till we meet again.
January 14, 2015
Florence, you left us too soon. We will always remember your kindness, compassion and humility. I know you are resting comfortably, in our Lord's bosom. He knew Heaven was missing an Angel, and called you to assume your place, in his Kingdom. Continue to sleep my beautiful sister, until we meet on those beautiful shores.
Jesmed F. Suma and Sarah G. Suma, New Jersey
Isaac Luginaah
January 14, 2015
My Sister and Mentor, may you Rest in Christ Perfect Peace.
Joseph Zume
January 14, 2015
Africa has lost a rising star in Florence. She epitomized hard work and excellence; she achieved so much yet remained very humble.May your soul rest in peace, Florence. The ASG will miss you dearly.
Cristina D'Alessandro
January 14, 2015
Florence, I will miss you always, not only as a supportive colleague, but also as a very nice person, sharing your personal experiences with me and listening to my problems, concerns and questions. I will remember your smile, your positive attitude, and your hard work. My memories of the moments spent together will remain with me as precious gift. Rest in peace.
Isaac Luginaah
January 14, 2015
My sister and mentor, Rest in Christ Perfect Peace.
Francis Owusu
January 13, 2015
Florence, you left us too sudden and too soon. You were a great friend and a good mentor to me and to many African Specialty Group members. You were a wonderful person and I will miss your good counsel. My deepest condolences to your family.
Ezekiel Kalipeni
January 13, 2015
My sister, you will be dearly missed, rest in eternal peace
Francis Koti
January 13, 2015
You interacted with others in ways that left lasting impressions. Those memories will live on and will be forever cherished. Hearty condolences to your family. Rest in Peace my sister.
January 13, 2015
Prof. Florence was an African pioneer and a model scholar. May she rest in peace. Abdi Samatar, University of Minnesota.
January 13, 2015
"Florence you left us too soon. You will be greatly missed for your intellect, wisdom, contribution in the lives of others, and your humanity. May your soul rest in eternal peace!"
Calvin Masilela (Indiana, PA)
Tonny Oyana
January 13, 2015
Paying tribute to someone special always gives one warm feelings and endless emotions. I am so grateful that you were my great friend, colleague, and collaborator. And you served diligently according to God's will. My thoughts and prayers are with the girls and your hubby. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
Richard Grant
January 13, 2015
"Florence, your service to the academy and human spirit touched us all. Your geographer friends will miss you dearly. Deepest condolences to your family."
Godson Obia
January 13, 2015
Florence, my dear friend and colleague, your passing has left a void in my heart. I will forever remember our discussions on scholarly, administrative and family matters, and how you always gave sound and wise counsel with humility and kindness. We have lost a tower of our community! May God give you eternal rest, and bless and keep your family. Rest in Perfect Peace!
Grant Saff
January 13, 2015
Florence it was wonderful knowing you and talking with you at the various AAG meetings. May you rest in peace and deepest condolences to your family.
Ben Ofori-Amoah
January 13, 2015
Florence, you will forever be missed by those of us who knew you and worked with you. I for one will forever remember the discussion I had with you after my last AAG presentation. Rest in peace my sister and friend, and May the good Lord forever keep and comfort the family you left behind till you meet again
Bill Moseley
January 13, 2015
Florence will be missed by us all. Such a decent all around human being, as well as extraordinarily competent scholar, teacher, mentor and administrator. I feel blessed to have known and worked with her. My heart goes out to her family.
Seth Appiah-Opoku
January 13, 2015
"Florence, you'll forever be missed by the African Specialty Group of AAG. You had an adorable personality. May your soul rest in perfect peace!"
Kefa Otiso
January 13, 2015
Florence, you were one of a kind. You have left us a strong legacy of service to emulate and pass on to future generations. May God comfort your loved ones and grant them the harvest of your kind service to others.
Luba Trye (Sama)
January 13, 2015
The lights are a little dimmer here, now that you've left us. I wish you godspeed,dear friend. God will continue to take care of Willie, Luba and Konya. Love always!
Graham Tobin
January 13, 2015
Florence, you brightened the lives of so many people in so many ways; you will be deeply missed. Your insightful guidance for students, your sound advice to colleagues, and your stellar leadership qualities over the years certainly made you wonderful professor, but even more importantly, your remarkable personality made you a much-loved friend to so many. We will all miss you.
Augustine Navo
January 13, 2015
Known Flo since we were kids. We used to spend holidays in our beloved Potoru where her Dad was a dispenser.Truly sad moments for me. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
I pray God guide and strengthen Willie to cope with this terrible loss. Be strong for the girls, my dear brother.
What she lives behind to cherish her wonderful and remarkable short life!!!
Ed Smith
January 13, 2015
A wonderful all-around person: brilliant beyond comparison, homey (adept at making both salad and traditional food, especially my favs of cassava leaves and jollof rice), an amazing and loving mom and just a bright start from a country that continues to endure sadness. Several years ago, I saw a bumper sticker "In 100 years, what you are driving will not matter." Dr. Margai is living behind two wonderful girls, and that matters!! It is not an accident that they are "so wonderful" and humble!! My drives to Hamilton have just been made awful and even longer with her passing: always looked forward to stopping in Vestal.
Gina Woolman
January 12, 2015
Florence, your kind soul will be forever missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Maimunata Seray-Wurie
January 12, 2015
I saw you this summer, after so many years. May your beloved soul rest in peace. All, please take heart, God will comfort you all.
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