Dennis Raymond Weekes

Dennis Raymond Weekes was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Dennis will be remembered as a very exceptional person.

      Dennis was born on October 15, 1939 in Kittey Georgetown Guyana. He was the son of Eslyn Stevens & Raymond Weekes. Dennis grew up in Guyana.

      As a young boy, Dennis had a number of interests. Like most children, he enjoyed playing and making up games. Dennis was an active child who took part in Soccer and Cricket. Dennis attended and graduated from Campbellville Elementary School and Tutorial High School in Georgetown. In his spare time he liked to read the Bible and visit the nursing homes and play the steel pan. However, to Dennis, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with his friends.

      A typical teenager, Dennis had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood.

      Always considered a “good” friend to those he knew, Dennis enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during his lifetime. Later in life, he became friends with Lionel, Pastor Titus Desmond, Yvonne & Alphonso Deeble, and Pauline Terrance.

      On November 30, 2002 Dennis exchanged wedding vows with Carmel Beazer at East Scarborough Penticostal Worship Centre of Scarborough, Ontario. Empathic and loyal, Dennis was committed to making his new family happy.

      Dennis worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Dennis was blessed with Four, Paul, Collin, Sharon, and Shevon. Another blessing for Dennis was the gift of Four Grandchildren, Atisha, Aliyah, Anistacia, Jayden and Two great grandchildren.

      Fortunately, Dennis enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Dennis worked diligently and did his best to succeed in his career. His primary occupation was a courier. Dennis always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

      His ambition to become a soldier was realized when, at age 18, he joined the ranks of Guyana Defense Force and excelled so highly, that he was selected to be a member of the elite intelligence team which was responsible for the overall protection of the entire country. In order to perfect his surveillance skills, the then President of Guyana sent him, along with four others to England, to be trained in the reading, interpreting and sending of the Morse code and other signals of communication and protection. Dennis did so well in the training, that on his return he was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two. This promotion gave him the responsibility for the well-being of several platoons of men and women. He won their respect and that of his superiors, and received many awards, medals, and commendations for his exemplary service to his country. After 26 years of service, he retired and immigrated to Canada, where he resided until his passing.

      Dennis enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were reading the Bible and playing the steel pan. He was content to enjoy his favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

      Dennis found pleasure in sports. In high school, Dennis played Soccer and Cricket. In his college years, Dennis continued to stay active by playing Soccer because he loved it. Dennis was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he had the chance to do so. Top on his list were Soccer.

      Throughout his life, Dennis was a doer and was always actively involved in professional and community organizations. In high school, Dennis was a member of the Soccer Team and the Debates Team.

      Dennis’s faith was important to him. He was a member of Global Kingdom Ministries formerly Scarborough Gospel Temple. During that time, he was an Usher and visited Senior's homes.

      Though he never set out to gain individual recognition, Dennis was given accolades for his many and varied accomplishments throughout his life. Some of his most prestigious awards included The School of Leaders Program Certificate of Achievement.

      Dennis enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for him to renew and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Favorite vacation spot was Cuba.

      When Dennis’s retirement finally arrived in 2008. His new life involved relocating to Toronto. In retirement, he found new pleasure in church and playing gospel songs on the steel pan in the Senior's Home. Even in retirement, Dennis continued to stay in touch with his old friends while making plenty of new acquaintances. Dennis was active in his new community and felt fulfilled with the opportunities retirement offered him.

      Dennis passed away on February 6, 2012 at St. Michael's Hospital. Dennis fought in his later days with complications as a result of an accident. He is survived by his loving wife Carmel, children Paul, Collin, Sharon and Shevon. Services were held at Global Kingdom Ministries. Dennis was laid to rest in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

      Simply stated, Dennis was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Dennis leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember Dennis Raymond Weekes.

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Dennis Raymond Weekes

Sunrise: October 15, 1939

Sunset: February 6, 2012

Dennis Raymond Weekes was born in the Georgetown Hospital, Guyana, South America, the only son of Eslyn Stevens and Raymond Weekes Sr. Both of his parents are deceased. Dennis attended and graduated from Campbellville Elementary School and Tutorial High School in Georgetown. His ambition to become a soldier was realized when, at age 18, he joined the ranks of Guyana Defense Force and excelled so highly, that he was selected to be a member of the elite intelligence team which was responsible for the overall protection of the entire country. In order to perfect his surveillance skills, the then President of Guyana sent him, along with four others to England, to be trained in the reading, interpreting and sending of the Morse code and other signals of communication and protection. Dennis did so well in the training, that on his return he was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer Class Two. This promotion gave him the responsibility for the well-being of several platoons of men and women. He won their respect and that of his superiors, and received many awards, medals, and commendations for his exemplary service to his country. After 26 years of service, he retired and immigrated to Canada, where he resided until his passing.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife Carmel (nee Beazer), his children Paul (Panama), Sheron (Guyana), and Shevon (U.S.A.); grand-children Atisha and Aalyah (Guyana), and Jayden (U.S.A.), relatives, friends, and brothers and sisters from his church family.

Family and friends may visit at the Giffen-Mack Scarborough Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 4115 Lawrence Ave. E., West Hill (416) 281-6800 on Friday February 17, 2012 from 6-9 pm. A Service will be held in Global Kingdom Ministries, 1250 Markham Road, Scarborough on Saturday February 18, 2012 at __am. Interment Resthaven Memorial Gardens. If desired, donations may be made to St. Michael’s Hospital or Global Kingdom Ministries.