Word Time Ministries of Jamaica’s mourns the passing of Zipporah Burnett
Ministry faces double lost as two families experience lost of members, Selburn ‘Carl’ Ashman also died on the same weekend
August 31, 2010
By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman
The Word Time Ministries of Jamaica family is deeply saddened to announce the death of Zipporah Burnett, a faithful Word Time Ministry Member who passed away over the weekend. Zipporah died peacefully in her sleep sometime between August 27-28, 2010.
In his reaction to the news, Chairman of the Ministry Michael Schurton J.P. said that he was greatly saddened by the news of Zipporah Burnett’s sudden passing. “It is with much sadness that I learnt of the passing of Sister Zipporah Burnett. She was a longtime member of our ministry who faithfully worked for the ministry and the Spanish Town Apostolic Faith Church. She was always so kind and considerate to others and I always welcomed seeing her at the various Ministry events.” He recollected that “at the recently concluded 10th Annual Sports Championships, Zipporah worked so hard in preparing the gears for the athletes and also in the cleaning of the grounds at the end of Sports Champs. I invite members of the Ministry and those who knew her to join me in remembering the life and work of Zipporah Burnett. I offer my sincere condolences to her family and many friends, both the Word Time Ministries family and the Spanish Town Apostolic Faith Church family.” Chairman Schurton added that Zipporah was dedicated to her family. “As a mother and grand mother Zipporah worked hard to provide for her family and gave that all the love and care possible”.
Zipporah was a member of the ministry for several years during which she served as a member of the Ministry’s Hospitality Team. She is survived by daughter Debbie Cobourne, sons Orette Cobourne & Dane Cobourne, grand-son Akia Cobourne and grand-daughter Rhio-Sheree Lawrence (Richard Lawrence’s daughter).
The Chairman also expressed sadness at the news of the passing of the brother of Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman’s husband. Trevesa’s husband, Vinton Ashman lost his brother, Selburn ‘Carl’ Ashman on Saturday August 28, 2010. He had epilepsy and hadn't been able to function by himself but it seems he developed a complication on Saturday and passed away. Ironically, Trevesa and her husband were visiting Debbie Cobourne and family to provide moral support, when her husband got the news about his brother.
Michael Schurton in expressing his sympathies for Selburn Ashman’s passing shared “we hope that your wonderful memories of him will bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time.”
Chaplain of the Ministry Rev. Ascott Keith McCormack offered his condolences. We were honored to have known our beloved sister Zipporah Burnett. Zipporah was a good friend and a great church member. She was one of the nicest people we have encountered. Our prayers are with the family and we are praying for the Lord to comfort the family” he said. He also expressed his condolences to the family of Trevesa. “We may have not personally known Trevesa’s brother-in-law Selburn, but the lost is no less and we stand with family at the time” Chaplain McCormack stated
The Word Time family is being asked to remember Trevesa, her husband and his family, Debbie, Orette & the rest of the Cobourne family as well as the members of the Spanish Town Apostolic Faith Church family in your prayers during this hour of need.
Chairman Schurton also stated that both these families need our support at this time. “While we remain saddened in hearing this news we must bring comfort to the families. Please lift up our brothers and sisters in your fervent prayers. I ask you. I entreat you. I urge you please continue to pray for one another.”
Funeral arrangements are being made and will be communicated to members of the Ministry as soon as the families have finalized plans. Tentative date for the service for the life of Zipporah Burnett is set for Saturday, September 18, 2010.
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