Rosalind Jaminson

Rosalind Jaminson was born on November 4, 1931 in Trinidad West Indies to Frank Olliverre and Josephine Smart.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday November 28, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of strength and wisdom.

Revered as the matriarch for the family, just about everyone simply called her “Mom”.  She recently celebrated her 92nd birthday with love ones and a little “bacchanal”.  She will be missed, especially by those that are mischievous.

Mom was low-key with her brilliance but we all have a story or two where she provided us with some of life’s most valuable lessons.  Common sense was her super power.

She took pride in being one of only two females in Trinidad with a driver’s license in the 1960’s.  She had no fear and made no excuses.  After her first husband and provider died she moved to the United States where she felt she had greater opportunities to work and raise her five children

In the garden, Mom worked wonders, coaxing everything to grow bigger and better than seemed possible. Her garden became a living testament to her nurturing spirit.

She was also well known for her outstanding cooking skills.  Over the years, everyone would just show up and that would put her in the kitchen working her magic. Her bread making was legendary.  This year, to our surprise she finally taught us how to make Trini Black cake.  We will however have to figure out the stew pork on our own. 

We must bid farewell to a remarkable woman that was an amazing Mom.  She has touched so many lives over four generations with unparalleled grace.

Proverbs 31:26. “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” .

Smart, feisty, and independent to the end, Rosalind is preceded in death by her first husband James Graton O’Neill, her second husband Lascelles B. Jaminson; her oldest daughter Jennifer Olliverre and her youngest son Robert O’Neill as well as her two brothers and six sisters.

She is survived by two daughters, Betty O’Neill and Peggy Genet and her oldest son Terry O’Neill.  She is survived by six grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

The family would like to express our appreciation for the visits and FaceTime calls that delivered so much laughter and smiles in her final days. Thank you all for being here.  Thank you to all who reached out but couldn’t be here.  We appreciate you for the abundance of love and support.

Mother:  A mother hold her child’s hand for just a short time, but holds their hearts forever