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Lennox F. Mercurius

Lennox F. Mercurius

  • May 10, 1929 - February 19, 2012
  • New Haven, Connecticut
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“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. ...Read More » ”
1 of 18 | Posted by: McClain Family - Hamden, CT

“Lennox Mecurius our loving grandfather will surely be missed, but the memory of you will live on in our hearts forever. May your soul rest in peace. ...Read More » ”
2 of 18 | Posted by: TROY CASE - SURINAME - GRANDSON

“My greatest sympathie is extended to the family of Pappa. He was always very nice to me when I was his grand son in law. He will be deeply missed. ”
3 of 18 | Posted by: James Sankar - Guyana

“its sad to say that your gone, but i want you to know that i will always love you. when i heard the doctor say that you were gone i couldnt believe...Read More » ”
4 of 18 | Posted by: briana service - new haven, CT

“I will always miss you Papa. I will carry your love in my heart and all the advice you've given me over the years in mind as I lay my path on this...Read More » ”
5 of 18 | Posted by: Brittany Palmer - New Haven, CT

“To my grand father in law rip papa i love u and i will miss papa ”
6 of 18 | Posted by: Kiswaili Mack - new haven, CT

“I sat in bed last night reminiscing our moments and I remember you always saying to me “Keep ya head up.” There were times I would be in distress...Read More » ”
7 of 18 | Posted by: Shevonne Mack - New Haven, CT

“Hey this is toya, I was pappa's“ toyata”. I will always love my pappa. Missing you much. I wish to light a red candle in celebration of my pappa'...Read More » ”
8 of 18 | Posted by: Natoya Daniels - Guyana

“My Papa ,my daddy since I was nine days old I will miss you so much daddy,you and my granny raised me to be the woman I am today,you was the father...Read More » ”
9 of 18 | Posted by: Dorette Suggs - West Haven, CT

“My papa was a very loving and caring person, always with a smile.Papa and i were born under the same star (TAURUS) love to dress and like nice things...Read More » ”
10 of 18 | Posted by: Linda Hodge - Georgetown

“Thank you Lennox for loving, caring, and being a companion to my Gran Mother Sirley Mercurius. My gran mother has always spoken very highly of you...Read More » ”
11 of 18 | Posted by: Lennox Haynes - London - Gran Son

“My pappa was a man of his word. He never broke a promise, I will especially miss the way my pappa would pronounce my name instead of Wendy I was his...Read More » ”
12 of 18 | Posted by: Wendy Hooper - Guyanan

“Papa! It was a joy having our last conversation before you passed, what strength you showed. You have always been an inspiration to me as a result I...Read More » ”
13 of 18 | Posted by: Irma - Barbados - Step Father

“To my grandpa, You will be missed and i will cherish all our memories forever. You thought me well and i will pass those values to Briana as...Read More » ”
14 of 18 | Posted by: Shevonne Mack - New Haven, CT

“The last time I saw you I was sooo Happy and those moment I will always cherish forever. You were always good to me even though it seemed that we...Read More » ”
15 of 18 | Posted by: Deon Rickett - Newcastle UK

“To my grandpa, You will be missed and i will cherish all our memories forever. You thought me well and i will pass those values to Briana as...Read More » ”
16 of 18 | Posted by: Shevonne - New Haven, CT

“Papa! Papa! I love you, words cant describe how I feel right now, you mean the world to me, memmories of good times, u raise me from a baby, u tought...Read More » ”
17 of 18 | Posted by: sharon mack-palmer - new haven, CT

“The Howard K. Hill Funeral Staff would like to send our condolences to the family and friends. Please know that we are praying for your strength at...Read More » ”
18 of 18 | Posted by: Howard K. Hill Funeral Services - CT


Lennox Fitzgerald Mercurius passed away in the humble presents of family at Connecticut Hospice of Branford on February 19th 2012 at the age of 82. Born to the late Randolph Mercurius and Vivian Rogers on May 10, 1929 in Annsgrove, Guyana. Lennox was well known for his dedication to his hard work. He worked for the Wales sugar estate as a laborer and security guard for many many years. He came to the united states in 1996 where he worked as a janitor for a private company. He was a member of Sweet Hope Baptist Church of New Haven and a member of the choir. He was a man of greatness; he was played an important part of raising his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends and family enjoyed his talent for the guitar, in which he also tought a few, he was a well dressed man, a very good dancer, he took amazing care of his wife while he was capable. He will be truly missed. He leaves to cherish his memory; wife of 63 years, Shirley Mercurius of the US; sisters, Evla Louisa Mercurius and Effey Mercurius both of Guyana; sister-in-law: Evelyn Thomas of the US; step children, Roy Roach and Claudette Daniels both of Paramaribo, Suriname, Merlene Roach of the US, Irma Roach Of Barbados West Indies, Myrthle Ricketts of Guyana, grandchildren: Dorette Hodge-Suggs (Haywood) and Oswald Skinner (Claudia) all of the US, Wendy Hodge-Hooper, Linda & Avril Hodge, Nigel Ricketts, all of Guyana, Lennox Haynes and Adrianna Ricketts-Bacchus both of the UK, Beverley Mulvanerty of Madrid, Spain, Shown Esajas and Calvin Daniels both of Paramaribo, Suriname; great-grandchildren, Sharon Mack-Palmer (Garfield), Shevonne Mack, James Mack JR (Odessa), Rawle Mack (Cerise Stanford), Mark Sankar, Devon & Shawn Sankar and Gregory Hodge all of the US, great-great-grandchildren, the late Jervon Mack-Lester, Brittany Palmer, Coleen Palmer, Briana Service, Nickeya Mack, Olyssa Mack, Olivia, Rawle Jr. & Chene Mack, Javon Sankar all of the US, Devon Sankar JR of Guyana and many other great grandchildren and great great grandchildren special nieces, Florence of Guyana and Anita of Brooklyn NY and many other nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He is also survived by long time best friend, Ruben of Guyana. We appreciate the care he received from the staff at Branford Hospice, the staff of St. Raphael, friends and other family that touched his life to make his journey of transition a comfortable ride, we thank you all.