Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.
Proverbs 4:27
Date: Monday, 20th February 2023
Jesus House, 112 Brent Terrace, Brent Cross London NW2 1LT 6.30pm
Date: Tuesday, 21st February 2023
The Chapel, Plumstead Cemetery, Cemetery Road (off Wickham Lane), Abbey Wood SE2 0NS 12pm
PRIVATE INTERMENT 2pm
RECEPTION
The Avenue, New Wine Church, Gateway House, John Wilson St, London SE18 6QQ 3pm
O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing His power and His love; Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendour, and girded with praise.
O tell of His might, O sing of His grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space, His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, And dark is His path on the wings of the storm. Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, And sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.
O measureless might! Ineffable love! While angels delight to worship Thee above, The humbler creation, though feeble their lays, With true adoration shall all sing Thy praise.
1God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
2Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
4There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved; God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
6The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved; He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
7The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8Come, behold the works of the LORD, Who has made desolations in the earth.
9He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.
10Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure.
Not the labour of my hands Can fulfill Thy law’s demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone, Thou must save, and Thou alone.
Nothing in my hands I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress, Helpless, look to Thee for grace: Foul, I to the fountain fly, Wash me, Saviour, or I die. While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyes shall close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee.
14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
Francis Lyte 1847)
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens Lord, with me abide When other helpers fail and comforts flee Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me.
Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away Change and decay in all around I see O Thou who changest not, abide with me. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee In life, in death, o Lord, abide with me Abide with me, abide with me.
4th Song: It is well with my soul (Horatio Gates Spafford 1873) When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul
Chorus: It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come Let this blest assurance control That Christ has regarded my helpless estate And has shed His own blood for my soul (Repeat Chorus)
My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought My sin, not in part, but the whole Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul (Repeat Chorus)
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight The clouds be rolled back as a scroll
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend Even so, it is well with my soul (Repeat Chorus)
5th Song: Amazing Grace (John Newton 1725-1807)
Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind but now I see.
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come This grace that brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home.
When we’ve been here ten thousand years Bright, shining as the sun We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we first begun.
Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind but now I see.
Announcements/Vote of thanks & Blessing of the tie that binds
Closing Song: Shine Jesus Shine (Graham Kendrick 1987)
Lord, the light of your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness, shining Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us Set us free by the truth you now bring us Shine on me, shine on me.
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father’s glory Blaze, Spirit, blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth your word Lord, and let there be light.
Lord, I come to your awesome presence
From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness Shine on me, shine on me.
(Repeat Chorus)
As we gaze on your kingly brightness So our faces display Your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory Mirrored here may our lives tell your story Shine on me, shine on me.
(Repeat Chorus)
Send forth your Send forth your word Lord, and let there Send forth your word Send forth your word Lord, and let there be light.
(Repeat Chorus)
The LORD the Shepherd of His People
A Psalm of David.
23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.
Daddy, Felix Adedoyin Gbadebo Ogunledun was born in Makun Sagamu, Ogun State of Nigeria on September 03, 1938, to late Baba Likotun Ogunledun and Mama Odupero Ogunledun, both of blessed memories.
He had his elementary schooling in Sagamu, Ogun State. In the 1950s he attended Remo Secondary School (RSS) where he shone as a brilliant, diligent, hardworking and extraordinary student. In 1958 he furthered his education by proceeding to attend the Federal Emergency Science School in Lagos.
Following the completion of his studies at Federal Emergency Science School he worked for a few years at the Cabinet Office and Federal Parliament in Lagos as a clerk officer after which he went on to work as a Lab Technician at the Nigerian Brewery, Iganmu, Apapa, Lagos.
In 1960, Felix met the love of his life, Esther, who he proposed to as his future wife. They introduced each other to their families in Nigeria and started a courting relationship. In 1962 Felix boarded a BOAC craft for the first time as he travelled to the United Kingdom to further his education where he enrolled at The North London Polytechnic School, whilst he also worked in the Post Office at Mount Pleasant, London.
In 1964 he arranged for his sweetheart to join him in the United Kingdom and in 1965 he married the love of his life, Esther Modupe Ojo, at the Registry Office on Holloway, North London.
In the same year Felix and his wife, Esther Modupe Ogunledun, were blessed with their first child, a daughter they named Olupero. While continuing to work and study Felix gained admission into Sunderland University where he completed his Pharmacy course and qualified as a pharmacist. In 1969 along came their second child, Oluremi and, in 1971, their third child and first son, Ayodele, was born.
After he gained his qualification as a pharmacist, he worked in Moorfield Eye Hospital in the London Borough of Islington for many years until 1976 when he returned to Nigeria ahead of his family. Back in Nigeria he got offered a job opportunity at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo State where he served for a few months before joining the pharmaceutical giant, Sterling Products Nigeria PLC in Lagos as a Quality Control Manager.
Together with his young family who had relocated back to Nigeria, Felix settled into church life at The Shepherd Hill Baptist Church in Obanikoro whist living in the Pedro axis of Shomolu, Lagos.
In 1978 Felix welcomed his fourth child, Adebayo. A few years later he received a chieftaincy
title as The Bobameto of Ikole-Ekiti from His Royal Majesty, Oba Adetunla Adeleye II, The Elekole of Ikole-Ekiti, Ondo State, Nigeria in January 1983. A couple of months later, Felix and Esther were blessed with their fifth child and last born, Abisoye.
The family enjoyed and sometimes endured several years living in Nigeria where FAGO served as the National Treasurer of The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) and also set up the pharmacy outlet FAGEM before relocating to the United Kingdom in 1989. He worked as a locum Pharmacist for few years, travelling around to work in various communities. In 1992 He established his own Pharmacy called Lancey Pharmacy in Charlton, London. Shortly afterwards Felix was joined by Esther and his two youngest sons from Nigeria.
Felix continued to build a reputable character and went from strength to strength in his career as a pharmacist. He was loved by his colleagues, friends and those he served in the public domain. He retired in 2017 after meritorious service in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Felix served as a member of Woolwich Central Baptist Church, following his dedication to God he was ordained as a deacon for many years, stepping down in 2018.
He was surrounded and loved by his friends and family alike. He was gentle, easy going, peaceloving and a faithful servant of God. Many of his favourite saying included “Be courageous,” “Be steady,” “Read Proverbs 4:27” just to name a few.
Daddy Felix showered so much love to his family and extended family.
Daddy Felix is survived by his beloved wife, children and nine grandchildren.
My darling husband, Daddy Felix Adedoyin Gbadebo Ogunledun, the Love of my Life. I thank The Almighty God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, who joined you with me as my husband, Father, Brother, and my darling for all these many years that we have been together.
To God be the Glory, Great things he has done for me as I look up to him now for help as Felix Adedoyin has answered God’s calling. I believe he is in a better place where there will be no more sickness, pain, no more sorrow or the ups and downs of this world.
Daddy Felix, I will miss you! I will celebrate your life in my heart till I meet you at the feet of Jesus Christ where we shall forever be.
You have been a loving father to all our children. You have displayed all the attributes of God in their lives. I pray you look down upon them with your blessings. I appreciate you for all the things you did for them.
Daddy Felix, I wish to say that all my siblings and family loved you. Our Christian brothers and sisters loved you. Thank you for being a good man to us all. Thanks for all the hard work you did while you were alive.
Daddy Felix the memory of all the good times we shared together will remain in my heart forever.
You are with the Lord now, Sleep well!
Daddy Felix, the song “Have I told you lately that I Love You”, Yes, I answered “I Love you”, but God loves you best.
Goodnight! May your soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.
I shall always read the following scripture to celebrate your life...1st Thessalonians, chapter 4:13-17.
I love you till eternity.
Your wife, Esther
Modupe Ogunledun
Dad was a father of principle and a man that liked to understand, he would say it is a matter of understanding.
Dad was a family man that cared for his family. I remembered when I was small, Dad would go shopping to the butchers, also he would take me to the laundry.
A comment from his doctor said that he knew how to articulate his speech, and how he enjoyed him as a patient to him.
He loved his wife, my mum, and he was a man that loved people. He did his work with a passion. I will really miss him because he called my name Oluwapero after his mother. When he saw me he would say O.Y.O and I knew what he meant.
Pero
Whenyou go to an art gallery, you look at paintings and wonder what the artist was trying to convey. Since Grandad’s passing, I have looked at pictures of Grandad. In some of the pictures, it conveyed family man, love, caring, passionate in what he was saying, and present.
Going down memory lane, I remember when I was younger, and we would visit Grandad at the pharmacy. Whenever he talked to my mum, he would always ask for me, which showed how he cared. Grandad will always give me advice. Whenever he talked it was something meaningful. I see that quality in my mum as well.
I love hearing how Grandad cares for Grandma; it shows how he stuck by his wedding vows, in sickness and health.
I hang on to knowing that I will see my Grandad in the new system when Jesus resurrects him.
Omotayo KayodeDearDad, so we’ve now arrived at the day and season that we’ve always known would come yet would rather did not come…
Growing up, I always knew you as a realist who was never afraid of death – You would often say to us when admonishing us (the children) to remain on the straight and narrow road – ‘I may be here to see it and I may not be here, but you must……….’
So, as you graduate on to eternal rest in God’s bosom, I and the entire family left behind will now equip ourselves with your words, your sayings, your idioms and proverbs – You were never short of words so they will live on in my heart.
Thank you for being the shining example of a loving father, sacrificial giver, a gentle disciplinarian and a spiritual giant. Thank you for also being an exemplar of heights to attain and exceed…
You were the one who excelled brilliantly in various fields of study and endeavours.
You were the dad that always remembered dates and even remembered times down to the exact minute that things happened.
You were the man who was always exploring new vistas of possibilities and innovation.
Your mind remained very sharp to the very end and for all of these things and more all I can say is ‘Thank You Lord’.
I will miss your warm smile, generous heart and kind words – In all, I will do my best, by God’s grace to keep the flag flying and your legacy living on.
Or Baba as I began to call you in the latter days, I am not sure what to say. When my father passed away only last year, I thought to myself, well I still have a father on earth, thank God – I really did not know we didn’t have much more time. Sibe Oluwa shi n dara.
Thank you for your genuine kindness to me; when we got married, you said to me – “Ire de ti di okan ninu awon omo Mama o, bi won ba se n ba won wi, ni won ma ba iwo na wi!” In short you wanted me to know there was no in-law and I was immediately a full-fledged member of the family. Baba t’o meto, t’o de seto!
Your historical recollections and quotes were legendary – from the words of Professor Humphrey to what Dr Law said! It was always a joy to be around you – what a privilege to have gained so much wisdom and understood what it means to live a life of integrity and faithfulness to God.
The most remarkable thing though, Dad, is your love for Mum – you both have an enduring love that was real and pure; she was your numero uno and jewel of inestimable value and your children and grandchildren are so blessed to have seen that example. Well, you have run your race, and well too. Sun re o, ki e de ba mi ki Prince
Omolola ‘Omolayo Ayolomo’ AdedoyinDearGrandpa, I never imagined that you wouldn’t be here. But I know that you would not want me to be upset because you lived a fulfilled life with God at the centre of it. I have so many memories of you and every single one of them is positive. There is not a single time I saw you upset or unhappy. You always brought humour and light to every conversation and anecdote with your positivity and storytelling. I will really miss you. I will miss calling up to check up on you and grandma. I will miss hearing you end the call saying, “bye for now”. I will miss hearing your extremely long-lasting prayers. I will miss visiting on Sunday after church and hearing you say, “happy Sunday”. But I know that I have been very fortunate to have experienced all these things so much that I will miss them, and I am very happy that I had over twenty years to experience them.
Thank you for always letting me know how loved I was and how proud of me you were. I am very proud of you too. I could not have asked for a better example of a life well lived. A life not just serving and knowing God, but a life as a true friend of God. Your dedication and strength allowed you to defy many odds and is the reason why I was able to spend over twenty years with you in my life. That is why, whilst I will always miss you, I can find comfort in knowing that if I follow your example, I will see you again. And I am very much looking forward to seeing you again.
I write with lots of love to my granddad
from Toluwa, your granddaughter.
To my loving Dad, I say farewell, keep flying with the Angels and see you again someday. Do know, your voice rings in my ears every day that you been resting in Heaven.
You were a dad who was so special, and who was loved so very much and you brought so much happiness to many hearts you touched.
You loved God first and you instilled that in me which I have also instilled in my children. And, if help was ever needed Dad, it so freely came from you. You were Kind and Caring and so Understanding. All of these, I have learnt from you.
Thanks for a being a Loving and Present Father and Grandfather. With this, I am sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it, it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are millions of kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much I miss you and to send you all my love.
See you again someday.
Adebayo David Ogunledun Baba MetoNotonly was my grandad a father, brother, grandfather, a son, an uncle and much more, but he was a truly knowledgeable and wise man. If i ever made a mistake, he was quick to correct me and let me know where I went wrong. Although sometimes he would tell us some of his wise words, and I was too young to understand, as I grew older and found myself in certain situations, I would often think about what he would think and his input. Because not only did he want to see my shine, but he wanted to see me prosper and grow as an individual. He is forever in my heart and will not be forgotten. Love you Grandad.
Neriah Ogunledun My father, Baba, Papa, Daddy, Popsie, Chief, aka Mr Felix Adedoyin Gbadebo Ogunledun. It’s difficult for me to explain & express just how much you meant to me & my family and I don’t think I will be able to put it into words even if I wanted to. I do very much know that I miss you more than anything and I will remember you for the rest of my life. You are the best father someone could ask for: a man of God, loving, hardworking, caring, compassionate, kind, gentle, accepting, appreciative, clever, grateful, extraordinary, humble, generous, logical, knowledgeable, involving in difficult times, being verbally expressive and the list can go on…many more words I can find to describe you sir. You had sayings I will always remember like, “we will cross the bridge when we get there”, “just be patient” and your books are your girlfriends”. Baba mi I have heard a saying previously that goes, “a Godly Father Teaches. Your child’s education is not the responsibility of the school or the church”. ... and that is my personal & unique experience with you, baba. You taught me so much in life and to life. You taught and showed me how to communicate with our Heavenly Father. To always pray for knowledge, understanding & wisdom. You
are definitely a rare gem and I am thankful to the Almighty Lord God that I had you as my biological father. I love you sir.
Those special occasions like Birthdays, Easter, Christmas, New Year and other celebrations will never be the same again. I will surely miss you but your good deeds on earth will forever remain in my heart.
The poem below is specially for you.
Baba mi - He Only Takes the Best Baba mi - God saw that you were getting tired, even if we didn’t want to believe it.
A cure was not to be.
So, He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come with Me.”
With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer, especially mummy you have known all these years long time ago.
And saw you fade away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us Baba mi He only takes “the best”
Baba, I hold you forever, you are precious to me daddy, in my heart and memory. You led an excellent life of integrity, hard work dedication and honesty. We had constructive conversations always which prepared me for the present & my future. You made me laugh and think on different levels. You really were the best and even though you are not here, the time we had was blessed and I am and will always be grateful for you in my life. I will always remember our bus & train journey conversations together and when I was able to drive and had a car, our car journey conversations. Priceless.
I wish I had just one more chance to see that tender smile, to laugh with you again, just for a little while. So, this is not goodbye and this is not goodnight because you are still here by my side, mummy side and my family side.
Glory Glory Glory!!!
Glory to the Almighty God. May your soul rest
in perfect peace. Amen.
Love You Always Daddy aka FAGO
Yours Always
Abisoye Ogunledun
Hello Daddy, E kaale sir, se alafia ni e wa?
Se otutu ko poju? Se ara nle?…how our many telephone conversations start…no-one will ever fill the void I feel without you here with us.
Daddy mi, I am so grateful to God that he blessed me with your warmth, your laughter and your unending love, especially your love for your Oyeyinka!
As per my promise to you before you departed I will continue to support mum, cherish her and have her best interest at heart for as long as I live.
I know you are still with us; you’ve just been elevated to attain your heavenly place!
I’m so happy I had the opportunity to express to you how much you mean to me and how much I love you. Thank you for the courage you have given us to be able to bear this pain.
Daddy I refuse to say Goodbye so as I sign out from our calls, I will just say; Speak to you later Sir! O daro Daddy....
Love you forever Mama Seyiton (aka omo
Mama Thank you) xxx
I remember when Grandpa sacrificed his side of the bed so I could sleep next to Grandma
I remember his comforting smiles and warm hugs
I remember when he prayed for and with me
I remember when we ate pounded yam at the table together
I remember when he read to me
I remember when he spelt my name “Seyitan”
not Seyiton
I remember when he always came outside to the gate to say bye when we left his and Grandma’s house
I remember him every day and always will.
Onbehalf of our great OJO’BADAN FAMILY, I write to express our sadness at the departure of a STAR from our midst, and in the same vein, express our joy for the fulfilment of a Destiny.
The passing to glory of Chief Felix Adedoyin Gbadebo Ogunledun presents to us a state of ambivalence, because on the one hand, it represents a loss, but on the other hand a thing of joy because we have the assurance that he has given a good account of his stewardship to his maker. In the ultimate, we shall all see one another at the bosom of our Lord in eternity.
Felix and I became acquainted with each other for the first time in November 1964. Having proposed to a young lady Miss Modupe Ojo and sought the parent’s approval to have her hand in marriage, he was bluntly told that their agreement to his proposal was tentative, and the final approval could only be given by the lady’s Daddy in London. This led him to visit me in Camden Town upon his arrival in London, UK. From the date we met, a chord was struck between both of us in a relationship that would last until the day of his passing to glory on January 24, 2023. Here was a man who exuded the virtues of Faith, Hope and Love.
First, it was his steadfast faith in God that kept him going, when he was assailed by the forces of evil, both from his own people who were opposed to the stardom in him, and colleagues at his workplace who despised his integrity, after his return to Nigeria. Secondly, he cherished his knowledge of the hereafter, and so his hope in God could never be cut off. Finally, he modelled his life on God’s attribute of love, such that his genuine love for God and
love for others became his hallmark.
It is this attribute of love that endeared him to everyone who came in contact with him. He proved to all who had relationships with him the true power of love as narrated in the scriptures (Songs of Solomon 8 vs 6-7), paraphrased: -
Love is as strong as death.
It is as jealous as the grave. It burns like blazing fire. Many waters cannot quench love. It can never be washed away by rivers. It cannot be bought for any price. It is a gift from God which must be shared. And what more shall I say?
However, suffice it to say that in a period of almost 60 years of my interaction with Felix, I have personally learnt a lot of lessons from his life built on humility, steadfastness of purpose, trustworthiness, absolute dedication to all, loving kindness etc. He would never offend, and he was never offended. Oh! we lost a gem in our family. The extent of his sharing the gift of love can be explained with this analogy. As a citizen of two families, coming from the Ogunledun family; he proved to us that one love binds us together by adopting the OJO’BADAN family upon his wedlock to one of them. I always refer to him as the green leaf that got himself glued to the black soap, thus becoming part and parcel of the black soap. (Ogunledun a.k.a. Ojo).
We believe that he had fought the good fight of faith, he had finished the race, he had kept the faith. Surely a crown of righteousness is laid up for him, which the Lord the righteous judge will give him on that Resurrection Day.
On behalf of all members of the OJO’ BADAN Family, I commiserate with all members of OGUNLEDUN Family of Sagamu, Nigeria for the loss of a star. Members of the families of OGUNLEDUN and OJO’BADAN, both at home in Nigeria, and overseas are together rejoicing in the celebration of the unique life of a man who has seen Jesus before the advent of death.
He is now standing with the Saints, singing Hallelujah Chorus before the Throne of Grace. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace- Amen.
Joshua Olagoke Ojo For OJO’BADAN FAMILYIthank God Almighty for the life of Chief Ogunledun, he was a devoted man full of God’s attributes, he was kind loving and accommodating, open minded and hardworking, he shows his loving and kind attitude to everyone around him, he was loved by all the extended family for his good deeds.
He was a pharmacist and loved by all his customers because he will attend to them carefully and diligently. I am certain he would be resting in the bosom of God Almighty; I your dear sister in-law will miss you greatly, but I put my solace in the Lord.
Rest in perfect peace dear Chief till we meet to part no more.
Mrs Olufunmilayo Odeinde
Lifeis full of hope and promises, love and peace seemed to bear roots of their own, growing and bearing fruits out like everything that is born into existence on earth, life was snuffed out.
With mixed feelings Morakinyo family regrettably, but gratefully acknowledged the glorious home call of our friend, unarguably our faithful close relationship. The pain of loss of a faithful loved one can only be described as being excruciating.
We met at Moorfield Eye Hospital London E.C.1 in the early 60s for our internship for registration to the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Since then, we have been very intimately related, sharing our griefs and pains together like David and Jonathan in the Holy Bible. We also worked together as senior pharmacists at University College Hospital, Ibadan and jointly resigned for greener pasture in other pharmaceutical companies. Like birds of similar feathers, we left UCH on the same day to join foreign pharmaceutical companies in the country.
Pero...Life is pleasant and death is peaceful. It is the transition that tends to be troublesome. Rest in peace till we meet again sir.
Kayode OdeindeWherewill I start from, Daddy was a selfless man with a heart of gold, he was a generous man to the core, caring and always ready to advise or help out. He was a God-fearing man and was loving. The whole family will miss a rare gem.
May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Ibidunni Akinsanya nee OdeindeChief later returned to Great Britain to practice, while I stayed behind to practice. What a divine privilege for all of us, to have him back to London. The benefits are multifarious. He used to host me for all my holiday and locum practice in UK. He took care of my children staying and holidaying in London. He hospitalised any member of Morakinyo family without any signs or regret but with unfailing love and with open heart.
It is our sincere prayer that our Lord will continue to uphold his devoted, loving wife and entire members of his family.
May his gentle soul continue to march on.
Ayo, as I fondly called him, was an icon, and a gentleman to the core. He was a man of many parts. In world affairs and politics,
he was highly knowledgeable. Sometimes, he would call my attention to things happening in Nigeria which I was not aware of even though I live in the country.
He was a committed Christian. He was always lifting me up spiritually by regularly sending me Words and teachings from the Bible.
He was a devoted family man, a faithful and caring husband, a loving father, and grandfather to his children and grandchildren, a loving and accommodating father-in-law to my daughter Lola.
We will all miss him. I will surely miss all his text messages.
Sun re o Daddy wa.
Deaconess (Mrs) Oluremi Sotinwa
Chief Felix Gbadebo Adedoyin Ogunledun was a loving caring gentleman. He was knowledgeable and very intelligent. Despite the long distance, he made it a line of duty to reach out to people for their wellbeing. The WhatsApp messages he shared with us served as a weekly newsletter of communication.
His unending smiles, the positive greetings that kept flashing in my mind would be missed. Pa Ogunledun you have left a void in our heart and you would always be missed
May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Adieu Sir
Chief Mrs Adetutu Oyefeso
love for humanity. As daddy always said “Life is a journey, we are all on a journey”, indeed you have completed your journey on earth, but you will be in our hearts always. Thank you for being our father on earth and an Angel watching over us in heaven. May God grant his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.
Baba was blessed with a remarkable life, wonderful wife, children and grandchildren. He’s certainly worth celebrating.
Baba was such a proud father, we remember how his eyes lit up when talking about all of his children and his infectious SMILE. He was the kindest person we ever met and many people in the Community will mourn his loss.
Adieu Baba rere, rest in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Eni rere lo.
From Pa Adejumo Abiodun & family, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Deacon K.
Ogunledun, a great man indeed! The news of your demise has been difficult to bear, however we are grateful that we had the opportunity to know you, learn from you and be trained by you. Daddy was a selfless man. We thank God for a life spent in Christ and his
PaOgunledun was such a loving and caring man. From the moment our families met to the joining of our children in marriage, our relationship has been one unit, one family bound together with God’s Love. At every visit, Daddy was always in high spirits, and always made me laugh. He loved us all unconditionally and extended his help at all times. When my husband was unwell, Daddy took up the responsibility to always make sure he had the right care and the necessary medication required. He went above and beyond at all times. I will miss hearing you call me by the nickname you gave to me...Mama Thank You. You will be sorely missed!
Rest in Peace Pa Ogunledun.
From your beloved Mama Thank you (MC Sunmonu)
God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best. Heavens and flowers may wither, the golden sun may set but the hearts that loved you dearly are the ones that won’t forget.
You may be gone from our sights but you are never gone from our hearts.
Rest in the bosom of the Lord
Dear In-Law,
Venerable Assistant Superior Evangelist Prophet
S.O. Sunmonu
Wejust lost a gem! Indeed, we have lost an icon and an apostle of love. Uncle Felix, as we fondly referred to him, was a loving soul, generous, pleasant, yet firm and a joy to be with. We totally enjoyed his presence in our family. He was a lovely Uncle, and though a cousin, was also a good and bosom friend, well loved, cherished and trusted ally of our dad, Late Chief Olu Oyesanya. We watched as they shared an exemplary loving egbon/aburo relationship, confidant to each other, which in turn extended to us, the children. We will all miss you greatly.
Rest on in heavenly bliss, dearest Uncle.
The Oyesanya family
Daddy! You meant so much to us all and loved by all. Your fatherly love, care and prayers we will miss and never forget. Knowing you are now resting peacefully in the bossom of the almighty GOD gives us solace. Adieu daddy!! And your legacy lives on. Rest on in peace.
From Femi Odeinde & Family
Thank you, Daddy, for being an example of service to and love for the LORD on this side of eternity.
You have indeed run the race with patience and fought the good fight of faith.
You have left for us a legacy of love, unity and continuous support to us as family
See you Daddy on the other side of eternity.
Daddy Ogunledun lived an exemplary life to say the least. He was kind-hearted, generous, loving, accommodating, intelligent and God fearing.
He was my father’s bosom childhood friend, so on many occasions I was privileged to spend my school holidays at their home. Growing up, I can recall Daddy Ogunledun as a strict disciplinarian. He made sure we all knew our times table at an early. Yes, we were on holiday from school, but when he came back from work, he would make you recite your times table, I believe he just wanted us to excel in our academics.
Back in the seventies, Daddy Ogunledun was the life of the party, he was an excellent dancer, I would always look forward to him on the dance floor and my young self-watching him in amazement.
Papa Ogunledun and my dad were inseparable from when they were kids and the relation continued until they both went to be with the Lord.
Thank for all your words of wisdom and your unrelenting prayers towards my family and I.
Good night, Daddy. Rest in Perfect Peace. The Adeniyi-Williams and The Fujamade family’s bid you farewell.
From Kemi Adeniyi-Williams (Fujamade)
A very trusted dependable family friend Aka FAGO.
O Lord God how great is your faithfulness. Sweet is the remembrance of the righteous.
It is very unpleasant for me to write a tribute to a veritable personality of Chief FAGO. A very reliable personable family friend whose demise is an irreparable colossal loss to us Fujamade.
Chief FAGO was a bosom childhood friend of my late husband when they attended Remo Secondary School in the fifties, our families are so closely knit, when we were both in the UK and back in Nigeria, going on memory lane with reminiscence and reflection of our families’ togetherness particularly on children’s education and positive footsteps to ensure discipline, high moral and higher aspiration for them.
In your academic life you successfully qualified as a renounced pharmacist in the UK, Uncle FAGO was an embodiment of significant value.
A man of integrity, diligent to duty, loving, cheerful disposition, fear and dedication to humanity, jovial, peace loving, a kingdom loving personality.
You were blessed with your darling, a virtuous wife, Mrs Esther Modupe Ogunledun (Mama Pero) who is very dedicated, accommodating, an epitome of love, God-Fearing, very kind.
You are equally blessed with responsible, well educated, disciplined and respectful children and grandchildren. Praise God.
It will not be easy for me to produce a comprehensive dossier of your impactful life. Your dedication and generosity to your family and extended family, friends and humanity in general is commendable. Your work for God is enduring. Your family support for my family even at your old age is unequalled. My family will forever be grateful to you and your darling wife for all your care and love for Sola’s family and my family. Dear uncle “FAGO” my husband and self were looking forward for our reunion again before the cold hand of death snatched
both of you “Sola and FAGO”, to eternal life. I am not mourning your departure but giving God all the glory for a purposeful life. My family will dearly miss your fatherly love, care and advice. We have solace that “To be in the heart of those we love is not to die”.
Papa Pero, Oko Dupe, Ara Makun Shagamo. Sun re o.
My song for you. “Ile O Ile O. Papa Rele O Ile Lo Lo Tarara”
By Elder Mrs C.B. Fujamade (Mama Kemi)Daddy Ogunledun was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and mentor. Above all things, Baba Ogunledun was a deeply devout Christian. He was steady, kind and yet was firm and tough if necessary. I will never forget how kind Baba and Mama Ogunledun were to me during my years in the United Kingdom. They were the epitome of selfless love. Baba’s wonderful home was the first place my twin brother and I stayed when we came to the UK to get our medical licensing. It was like being home with my own mum and dad. The whole Ogunledun family made so many adjustments and sacrifices to make us feel comfortable and we will forever be grateful.
Baba Ogunledun was a man of firm Christian convictions and towering integrity, and he lived a life of simplicity. I remembered what happened when I mailed a gift to him after I had moved away, and the name of the sender was not clearly visible. Even though Baba’s name was on the box, he did not know who sent it, and thus was not really sure it belonged to him. He never used the item for several months until I mentioned it sometime later. The box was in the corner waiting, until the rightful owner could come and claim it. I was staggered by such integrity even in the privacy of his home!
Baba’s example when dealing with challenging situations was worthy of emulation. He was a
picture of grace, prayerful steadfastness and faith, enduring difficult times with a sense of humor, quiet strength and fortitude. Baba Ogunledun lived a life of prayer, and selfless giving. As a father, he loved to laugh, tell stories and spend time with his family. As a Christian, his daily life demonstrated all the fruits of the spirit consistently, showing love, patience, peace, kindness, joy, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Baba’s impact on me was so profound that till today, in one way or the other, I seek to emulate him in my dealings with others.
Daddy, God bless you as you rest in His bosom. Sun re o Baba.
From Kehinde Obikoya on behalf of the Ogundipe Family
Whenwe think of Grandpa Woolwich, we think of calm, peace, humility and kindness. All of which he consistently personified.
Our day one supporter to the core! How lucky we all are to have known you!
We will deeply miss your baritone voice over the phone, imparting words of wisdom and endless prayers - and your thoughtful and inspiring handwritten notes that unfailingly appeared at all special occasions. So many memories…
Rest in Peace Grandpa. You will be fondly remembered.
The Animashauns
Daddy was a rare gem, father to all, full of wisdom, always there to give you advice. We love you, but God loves you more. Continue to rest in God’s bosom until we meet at His feet on resurrection day.
From Shade Fatoke’s family
Irecall first meeting Felix Ogunledun a.k.a Papa Pero, over 50 years ago when he came to seek the hands of my dear sister in Marriage. I recall how charismatic, kind and open he was to every single member of the family.
Over the decades he consistently demonstrated kindness, humility and the admirable characteristic of being a very good listener and mediator whenever needed.
My entire family knew him to be a Godfearing man who loved his wife and children unconditionally. Very much extending that love to members of the extended family in ways that will forever be cherished.
He will be fondly remembered for his forthrightness, peaceful disposition, loving character and funny jokes. He will be greatly missed!
Adieu Papa Pero! May the Lord receive you in HIS glory. You will continue to live in our memory.
DearDaddy, each passing day, I am reminded of your unwavering love. Your life taught me unconditional love, patience and self-esteem. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to share in your world, love and affection. You interacted with me and my family in ways that left us feeling good about ourselves and hopeful about the future.
You were a man so humble and caring, a man who put a smile on people’s faces. You represent one of the very best in your generation. You were a hero to all who knew you. I will never forget your impact on ensuring that my family stands firm on the rock. Thank you daddy, for being there for us always. Rest in peace daddy, till resurrection day.
Grandpa was such a joy to be with and a blessing to everyone who has the privilege of meeting him. I will miss his jokes, his kind nature and his many encouraging words for us to serve God and strive to become a better version of ourselves every day.
Grandpa, little did we know you were saying goodbye when we spoke to you on the hospital bed. You still managed to make us laugh as always. Grandpa may have left us in the flesh but we rest in the assurance that papa has truly gone home to be with his Lord and master, Jesus the Christ. Rest on Grandpa in the bossom of the Lord until we see your smiling face again sitting at the saviour‘s feet before the throne.
Niyi Olaobaju (fondly called 'AyoNiyi‘ by Grandpa)
Grandpa, knowing you was loving you, your infectious smile, lovely and soothing voice was always a delight every time. We love you and we will miss hearing your voice on Sunday evenings when we call to check up on you and grandma. Remain at rest until we meet to part no more.
Dr Adejoke Ige-Olaobaju (fondly called 'AyoJoke‘ by Grandpa)
Thankyou, Grandpa for always making me laugh when we speak with you. You always encourage me to study hard and to obey my parents and to serve God. I am a better child today because I met you and grandma. I will miss your fatherly love and advice. Rest in peace sir, we know you are in heaven and enjoying God‘s presence.
Miss Princess Olaobaju (fondly called 'AyoPrincess‘ by Grandpa)
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Oh Lord, my God When I, in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed
Chorus: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin
(Repeat Chorus)
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow, in humble adoration And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art (Repeat Chorus)
51Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed—52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” 55“O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” 56The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be
Chorus:
Great is Thy faithfulness
Great is Thy faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me
Summer and winter and springtime and harvest Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love (Repeat Chorus)
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with 10,000 beside (Repeat Chorus)
In Christ alone my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone, Who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save.
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied For ev’ry sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ.
This is the pow’r of Christ in me From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand ‘Til He returns or calls me home Here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand.
Closing Hymn: It is well with my soul
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Chorus: It is well, it is well, With my soul, with my soul, It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
(Repeat Chorus)
My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, It was nailed trough his cross, and I bear it no more, Bless the Lord, bless the Lord, O my soul!
(Repeat Chorus)
The Dismissal
Procession out music (congregation leaves)
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide
The darkness deepens Lord, with me abide When other helpers fail and comforts flee Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away Change and decay in all around I see O Thou who changest not, abide with me.
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness
Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee In life, in death, o Lord, abide with me Abide with me, abide with me.
A Psalm of David.
23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.
The entire family of Chief Felix Adedoyin Gbadebo Ogunledun (FAGO) express their gratitude to everyone who has commiserated with us, supported us and shown us love as we bid farewell to our beloved husband, father and grandfather.
We pray that the Almighty will bless you abundantly, that He will keep you and cause His face to shine upon you always.
May His mercies remain refreshed upon your lives with each new day. God bless you and be with you always. AMEN