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KOFFI OTTO EDOH
Koffi Otto Edoh, beloved husband, father and father-in-law, brother, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012, following complications from liver cancer surgery. He was 73 years old and is sorely missed. Koffi was born in Amou-Oblo, Lakes region, of the Republic of Togo on February 4, 1939 to Goka Edoh and Ama Kemi. The eldest of six children, he completed high school at the Lycée Bonnecarrere of Lomé, Togo before attending Université de Toulouse in France for a graduate degree in Physics. He earned a PhD, also in Physics, at the University of Arizona in 1983. He is survived by his loving spouse of 42 years, Ayele Malalasoa Edoh and his four children: Henri Komlan Edoh and partner Mariama Richards; Nadia Afi Edoh, husband Yusuke Kanamori and son Mawuli Kimito Kanamori; Melissa Amah Edoh; and Ayaboe Komlanvi Edoh. He is also survived by four of his siblings: Pierre Koffi Edoh, Ernestine Doh-Koffi, Franck Yao Edoh, Antoinette Esena Doh. He was predeceased by his brother Prosper "Happy" Edoh. Friends will be received at PUMPHREY'S BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE FUNERAL HOME, 7557 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD on Monday, October 8, 2012 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Service will be held at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, 10701 Old Georgetown Rd., North Bethesda, MD on Tuesday, October 9 at 10 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. Donations in memory of Koffi may be made to Saint Mark Presbyterian Church at the above address. Please view and sign the family guestbook www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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November 4, 2012
À la Famille EDOH
La Direction du Collège Protestant de Lomé-Tokoin, le Personnel administratif et enseignant, l'Association des Parents d'Elèves, l'Amicale des Anciens Elèves ainsi que tous les élèves actuels du Collège ont appris avec émoi la triste nouvelle de la disparition de l'ancien Directeur du Collège, ancien Ministre de l'Enseignement Technique et de la Formation Professionnelle, Otto Koffi EDOH.
Ils sont profondément touchés par cette énorme perte et me chargent de transmettre à la famille éplorée leurs compassions les plus émues et leurs condoléances les plus attristées.
Que Dieu, le Tout-Puissant sèche vos larmes, adoucisse vos peines et vous console. Nous chrétiens, nous sommes convaincus avec l'Apôtre Paul que morts ou vivants, nous appartenons au Seigneur. Rom. 14, 8.
Que votre foi et votre espérance chrétiennes calment la douleur du moment et que votre âme ne soit point troublée.
Avec les sincères condoléances de l'ensemble du Collège et ses partenaires précités.
Le Directeur,
Frantz A. DOSSEH
Yehia El-Ezabi
October 30, 2012
To the family of our dear colleague anf former Trustee of the International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF): Please accept my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences on the passing of former fellow trustee Dr. Koffi Edoh. His dedication to the mission of the Research foundation, and his wise counsel will always be fondly remembered. May God rest his soul, and give his family and friends strength in their bereavement.
Philip Ordway
October 24, 2012
I did not know Koffi long or well, but we did have a few very enlightening conversations, and I am sorry he left so soon. In my experience, he always stood tall and spoke quietly, kindly, and wisely. He and his friendly smile will be missed. My sympathy to his fine family.
October 20, 2012
Dear Principal,
Rest in peace. The values you taught me and the rest of your the former College Protestant students will stay part of your great legacy. Sincere condeleances.
Arlette Agbodjan
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October 18, 2012
Mr.Koffi Otto Edoh,le nom de cet éminent homme restera toujours graver en lettre d'or dans nos mémoires et pour les générations futures car on peut pas oublier des gents comme lui.Abou YAO
Thomas AGBEMELO
October 11, 2012
Je m'incline très humblement devant la mémoire de cet illustre concitoyen que j'ai eu l'honneur et le privilège de rencontrer à Accra au cours d'une conférence sur l'Education. Depuis lors, nous avons travaillé enseble. Tu fus un homme bien! Que Dieu t'accorde le repos éternel et que les anges et les archages t'accueillent dans sa demeure céleste. AMEN
Edem Paku
October 10, 2012
Cher directeur,
Les belles valeurs qui vous nous avez véhiculées vivront éternellement !
Merci.
Michel TAMEKLOE
October 10, 2012
Merci Directeur pour les valeurs de simplicité, d'humilité, de rigueur et d'amour du travail bien fait que vous nous avez inculquées au Collège. Je rends grâce à Dieu d'avoir croisé votre route. Je m'incline devant votre dépouille et prie votre famille de recevoir mes très sincères condoléances et l'expression de ma sympathie la plus profonde.
Hetsavi DOH
October 10, 2012
Repose en paix tonton et que la terre te soit légère. Migakpe gbadegbe le dzifo!
Nicodème ADZRA
October 9, 2012
M. EDOH, vous avez été un directeur très rigoureux. Toujours calme et sans jamais élever la voix, votre seule présence nous rappelait à l'ordre. Votre modestie vous amenait à vous présenter à l'époque comme "enseignant de profession et conjoncturellement ministre de...". Vous êtes un exemple à suivre. Que Dieu vous bénisse. Sincères condoléances à vos enfants et à votre épouse. RIP. Nicodème ADZRA, ancien élève du Collège Protestant Lomé
Anani Quirino d'Almeida
October 8, 2012
My Dear Director - You served as a Role Model not only to me but to my entire generation of College Protestant. You lived a simple life and a wonderful life full of passion and kindness. Your leadership had successful and tremendous impact on all us, your students. Your indelible imprints will be with us forever. May you Rest in Peace! You will be missed.
Fabrice Sadhvani
October 8, 2012
I am honored to have been a student at College Protestant while his was the Director. I wish him peace and good rest. To you, his family, my sincere condoleances.
Jean Fidegnon
October 8, 2012
Dear Koffi O. Edoh,
You were a great and a kind man no one could forget.Therefore; I will always remember you in my prayers. My condolences to his family; in particular to his wonderful children Henri and Nadia I had a chance to meet and to play with while they were renting our house near College Protestant of Lome.
Kevin ADOMAYAKPOR
October 8, 2012
Nous te souhaitons le repos mérité aupres du Pere.Je retiens de vous l'humilité et le travail bien fait. Vous avez été un Directeur tres engagé et soucieux de l'avenir de la génération. Nous te rendons hommage et sommes fiers d'avoir été à "votre école". RIP Directeur
Eric Mathey Ayite
October 7, 2012
We will forever miss you. We will however find some relief in the fact that you lived a very productive life that touched in more ways than one our own lives. May you rest in Peace!
Diane Wirono
October 7, 2012
Koffi Edoh was a friend and a mentor to many. The loss felt by his faith community at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church is immeasurable. Our hearts are so heavy. Blessed are those who knew him.
Natte Nsougan
October 7, 2012
What a loss, my condolences. May he rest in peace in Christ.
LAWSON-LARTEGO César
October 7, 2012
À Mme Edoh, aux enfants et
à tous les proches.
Je me suis toujours honoré d'avoir été, ne serait-ce que quelques petites années, un collaborateur de Otto Edoh au collège protestant de Lomé. Un Directeur attentif, exigeant quant à la bonne marche de l'établissement, très à l'écoute de ses collaborateurs, très
humain.
Veuillez trouver ici toutes mes condoléances et l'expression de ma profonde gratitude que j'aurais aimée lui présenter de vive voix.
À vous tous, courage pour cette épreuve.
Que ses œuvres l'accompagnent.
Mamu Kloutse
October 6, 2012
"Do lo loloto, do lo nadzudzo
Zio wo ta de wo xola fako nu
Mielo wo vevie, YESU LO WO WU
Do gbe Do gbe Do gbe"
We loved you dearly tonton and your savior awaits you at the gate of heaven. Though we loved you dearly CHRIST loves you more. You will be missed terribly.
Milford Rivas
October 6, 2012
Rest in peace Koffi. You were a great man and to me: a great friend! It is with deep sorrow that I learned the sad news. I'll always cherish the time spent working on collaborative enterprises and the many laughs shared for the last ten years. May God comfort your wife Ayele and children. Descanza en Paz querido Koffi.
Richard Houndjago
October 6, 2012
Mr. Edoh fut mon directeur au College Protestant dans mes annees college. J'ai garde le meilleur souvenir de lui.
Que la terre lui soit legere et que Dieu le Pere Eternel daigne l'accueillir dans sa grace.
May you rest in Peace, directeur Koffi O. Edoh. Regards to the family.
Eli Akakpo-Houndjago
October 6, 2012
Mr. Edoh was a remarkable man that positively touched many lives. I was a student at College Protestant for the best part of my school life. His firm and kind demeanor made a huge impact on me and my siblings. He is sorely missed and will be remembered forever. May GOD grace him heaven and may he rest in peace. My regards to the family.
Mamy EKLOU-LAWSON
October 5, 2012
A great man is gone...I will forever cherish the culture of discipline and excellence he instilled into our "young" minds. May He rest in perfect peace! Sincere condolences to the family
Abass Atarigbe
October 5, 2012
Rest In Peace, Directeur
Ayokovi CREPPY
October 5, 2012
PAIX PROFONDE A TOI DIRECTEUR
AVEC MA SYMPATHIE A TOUTE LA FAMILLE
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