Daphne Green-Oliver, age 73, passed away on August 27, 2022. She was born in Mount Pleasant District, Malvern, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, and attended the Bethlehem All Age School.
Daphne, retired Sergeant of Police, proudly and honorably served a 33 1/3-year Police career with the Jamaica Constabulary Force, to the Parishes of St. Ann, Trelawny, and Portland. Her hard work and dedicated service in protecting the communities within the parishes was a rewarding experience for Daphne. After she retired from the Police force several years ago, she came to the United States on a visit and became ill.
Daphne had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest. With a passion for gardening- growing beautiful flowers, she also loved the sport - cricket which she watched daily on the television. In her quiet time, she enjoyed the comfort of home listening to gospel music. She also possessed remarkable penmanship, with a unique style all her own.
Daphne will be lovingly remembered as a woman of tremendous empathy and compassion who shared her giving heart and smile with all who crossed her path. She was a mentor, teacher, disciplinarian, and fun-loving woman who made everyone feel comfortable, safe, and happy in her presence. She never let you down and was always ready and willing to provide guidance and support. Above all else, if one were to ask her what her greatest accomplishment in life was, she would say without hesitation, her family, all with whom she had a deep and abiding love for.
Daphne was predeceased by her beloved mother Sylvena Roach. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Charmaine, Clifton (Jnr), and Jason, her adored granddaughter-Chelsea, daughter-in-law, Jodi Ann, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
A private cremation was held at Rosehill Crematory in Linden, NJ. Daphne will be laid to rest in her home country, Jamaica.
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