Local NewsNews Businessman McDonald Nicholls is laid to rest by Barbados Today 03/02/2023 written by Barbados Today Updated by Sasha Mehter 03/02/2023 3 min read A+A- Reset Scores attended the emotional thanksgiving service at the Abundant Life Assembly. Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 609 By Jenique BelgraveĀ McDonald Nicholls, the widely-admired pioneer in Barbadosā bakery sector, was remembered today as a humble boss who relished a joke and a father and husband deeply loved by his family. On Thursday morning scores gathered at the Abundant Life Assembly in Bank Hall to pay respects to the Nicholls Bakery head whose name has become well-known in Barbadian households over the last 28 years. Tears flowed as his wife Cheryl and five children listened to the tributes paid in word and song to their beloved ārockā during the ceremony. Nicholls staff clad in orange or red shirts bearing the likeness of their late boss joined with several dignitaries, including Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Sandra Husbands and Senator Pat Parris in a show of respect. Daughters Janae and Annika spoke of a father with an unparalleled work ethic, who demanded the best from them, especially when working in the bakery. āTo know daddy was to love him. He was full of personality and life and no matter how late he came in from work, he would come and check all of our rooms to see if we were all home. He would stay up late to keep me company while I was studying and say āyou know your daddy loves you?ā We always said āYes, of courseā, and now today we have the privilege of saying we knew our daddy loved us,ā Annika said. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Staff members spoke of the āamazing and humbleā boss who was encouraging at all times, a joker who was quick to share stories and passionate about ensuring the bakery produced the best products. In paying tribute, Reverend Dr. Whitfield Blenman insisted that while many people just occupied space and contributed nothing to the world, the same could not be said for Nicholls. āThere are people who change the space they occupy, lives are enriched, communities are transformed and when they leave us, they leave a void that only God can fill and that was our friend and brother McDonald Nicholls,ā he reflected. Reverend Vasco Perry of the Church of God said the hardworking Nicholls was always willing to contribute to or sponsor the various programmes hosted by the church. āTo mark the churchās 100-year milestone, he gave a scholarship to a young gentleman who otherwise would not have been able to attend UWI and that young man was able to succeed in the area he chose. He was always willing to help anyone in need even though he was not a member of the church,ā Perry said. During the sermon, Reverend Haynesley Griffith reminded the mourners they were surrounded by the everlasting arms of Jesus and he encouraged them to draw comfort from Him during this time. āThis close friend of mine since 1977 believed strongly that man should live by bread, and that is why he went all out to make sure the best quality was made to serve his generation. But Mac also recognised that mankind should not live by bread alone, but by every word that flows from the mouth of Godā¦Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joys of your Lord. Enjoy your promotion and graduation,ā he added. Nicholls was laid to rest in the cemetery of the St. Thomas Parish Church.Ā jeniquebelgrave@barbadostoday.bb Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Hosts appointed for FIFA World Cups 2030 and 2034 12/12/2024 Thankful to the selectors – Seales 12/12/2024 We canāt continue on this path, says AG 12/12/2024