The funeral of activist Norris Deonarine takes place on Sunday at 9.30 a.m. at 40 McInroy Street, Curepe. His remains would be cremated at 11.30 p.m. at the Caroni cremation site.
Friends and colleagues mourning his death describe Deonarine as "a dedicated patriot and community worker who fought the government in the interest of farmers."
Deonarine lobbied for security of tenure, subsidies and supports to make farming more sustainable and to provide more affordable food to citizens.
Deonarine, Education and Research Officer of the National Food Crop Farmers Association died of a heart attack Thursday night.
Friends and colleagues mourning his death describe Deonarine as "a dedicated patriot and community worker who fought the government in the interest of farmers."
Deonarine lobbied for security of tenure, subsidies and supports to make farming more sustainable and to provide more affordable food to citizens.
He was also a champion of the environment and was a key personalty in the anti-smelter protests and protests against ESSAR steel.
In paying tribute to "a dear colleague and an amazing friend" Friday Khadijah Ameen, Chairman Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation, said "Norris represented the true spirit of selflessness and dedication."
She added, "He was a true people person to one and all. His passing will not only leave a void in the landscape of Trinidad and Tobago but also in the hearts of those whom he touched. Norris would be difficult to replace."
She added, "He was a true people person to one and all. His passing will not only leave a void in the landscape of Trinidad and Tobago but also in the hearts of those whom he touched. Norris would be difficult to replace."
Trinidad and Tobago's High commissioner to the UK, Garvin Nicholas, also expressed "deepest condolences to the Deonarine family".
In a message to JYOTI from London Friday evening, Nicholas stated that Deonarine was a good friend with whom he shared great times.
In a message to JYOTI from London Friday evening, Nicholas stated that Deonarine was a good friend with whom he shared great times.
"It has been a sudden loss to us all who knew, loved and worked with Norris and his passing will create a void which would be almost impossible to fill," Nicholas wrote.
"His absence will be felt by not only those who knew him personally, but by the farming fraternity as well. Indeed, Trinidad and Tobago has lost another brilliant and dedicated son of the soil."
Nicholas urged the Deonarine family "to remain strong in their time of grief and to take the time as well to celebrate Norris’ life and his many achievements which he has left as a legacy for this generation and for those to come."
Nicholas urged the Deonarine family "to remain strong in their time of grief and to take the time as well to celebrate Norris’ life and his many achievements which he has left as a legacy for this generation and for those to come."
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