Work has been a long routine,

Now it's time to change your scene.

The journey lasted, so many years,
Now get ready, for some cheers.

You have done, a top notch job,

We shall miss you, we may sob.
Freedom will be, something new,
You'll enjoy the brand new view.

We're happy for you, that you're done,

Try new hobbies, have some fun.
No more thoughts about - employ,
Take it easy, and share your joy.
From the Management and Staff of the
South Beach Community Health Centre
SOUTH BEACH, N.P., BAHAMAS
Double R. Services LTD.
(Inner front cover)
(continued from pg. 14)

She always referred to her supervisor as having a wealth of knowledge and the ability to stay on top of
everything. Once the position of Clinic Administrator was assumed, she accepted the responsibilities and
discharged them in a sensible and mature manner. Patient care became her first priority and everything
else was secondary. She affectionately referred to some of the staff as her children, they would all be
missed. Her performance was over and above the regular functions because of her personality and
outstanding networking skills. This position allowed her to visit some of the Family Islands and she
provided coverage in Exuma Health Care Facility for a short period.
During this lifetime career in the Ministry of Health, Janet bonded with many co-workers, and clients, a
few has left an indelible print on her mind and in her heart and would remain there for the rest of her
life. Commendations were received from The Governor General on two occasions one was for long
outstanding Service and the other for the fight against HIV and AIDS. Her motto is The only way to do
good work is to love what you do, dont watch the clock; do what it does, Keep going. Her hobbies
include travelling, cooking, socializing and recently bowling. Jesus is always the Centre of her joy
because all thats good and perfect comes from the Lord She continues to worship at the Church of God
of Prophecy, Carmichael Road.
Janet Lundy has retired from the Public Service at the age of 65 after completing 45 years of exemplary
service in the Ministry of Health and the Department of Public Health To God Be The Glory.
You wake up in the morning, With nothing to do
How youre going to fill your day, You havent a clue
By the time youve had a leisurely breakfast
Your energy starts to sap
Before lunch the chances are, Youll find time to fit in a nap
At lunch, avoid drinking coffee , Thats far too soon
You dont want it keeping you awake, All the afternoon
Get some fresh air, Go into the garden for a bit
Busy yourself Having a nice long sit
When youre thoroughly worn out, With all that fresh air
Take yourself back indoors, To your favorite armchair
Where you can have a good contemplate
About ways to get thinner
But try to fit in 40 winks, Just ahead of dinner
Then relax in the evening, Trying to understand
How you only managed to get done
Half the things youd planned
Never mind, dont bother yourself,
With any regret or sorrow
Youve got plenty of time to fail,
To do it all again tomorrow
 Ms. Janet M. Lundy
Janet grew up in a well disciplined home with her parents Charles & Marinetta
Lundy nee Seymour along with her seven (7) siblings, four (4) sisters: Marylou
(deceased 1998), Meneria, Robertha & Willamae; three (3) brothers: Elwood,
Lefred & Melvin. She was born on the 19th Day of September 1952, the fifth
child (the oldest and the youngest died in child birth). She always refers to
herself as a mixture of Cat Island and Andros, although she was not the eldest
child, she always took control.
Her father was a Deacon and mother was an Evangelist. Attending services as a
family frequently at the Church of God of Prophecy, Meadow Street was a MUST! Four nights per week and
four times on Sundays (Morning Sunday School, Morning Worship, Evening Sunday School and Evening
worship,) there was hardly enough time to eat properly. Evening prayers was a daily routine. None the less
all the children grew up very happy and found time to study, socialize, and play with each other.
During Janets formative years the schools she attended were: Woodcock Primary, Southern Jr, Harold Road
Jr. High and Prince Williams High School where she graduated in 1970. The same year she enrolled in
Nassau Technical Institute of Business for one year to prepare for the workplace. The accomplishment of
short hand and typing was a plus. In Oct. 1971 she was faced with a tough decision to either accept a job
offer at Royal Bank of Canada or Princess Margaret Hospital. Still a teenager, her mother made the decision
for her to accept the offer as a Public Servant at Princess Margaret Hospital with the influence of a neighbor
who was an employee of PMH at the time.
This lifetime career journey began 1st October, 1971 on probation as a Filing Assistant to the Chief
Pharmacist and months later was made Permanent and Pensionable. After one year she was promoted to
clerk and became Secretary to the Chief Pharmacist. In 1985 when The Chief Pharmacist was made Director
of Materials Management, Janet joined the staff in that department to continue secretarial duties. Later
that same year on the 8th October, Janet gave birth to baby girl Phillippa who made her a proud mother.
Two years later she became a Purchasing Clerk, then after a few years in that area, she began to feel
stagnated. In 1992 when a vacancy became available in Administration, she requested a transfer where she
performed as secretary to the Deputy Hospital Administrator and was highly commended for her dedication
and hard work. That same year she made a conscientious decision to go back to school so she enrolled in
the College of the Bahamas Continuing Education Programme to upgrade in Maths and English, once that
was accomplished she began college courses. Promotion to Sr. Clerk was also that same year.
In 1993, a transfer was requested to the Aids Secretariat where she performed as Administrative Assistant to
the then Coordinator and later advanced to Office Manager with the new Managing Director. In this field,
she had the opportunity to travel to Washington for special training (IATA) by the University of Maryland. In
1994 a decision was made to leave C.O.B. to enroll in the College of St. Benedicts. In 1997 she was promoted
to Chief Clerk and in 1999 travelled to Minnesota for the completion of a Bachelors of Arts in Management
at the College of St. Benedicts. This experience was a memorable one.
Best Wishes
& Congratulations
On your Retirement
It was a great pleasure
working with you. You
went the extra mile to
accommodate always.
GOD BLESS YOU!
from: from:
Ms. Nicole Julien Ms. Yvette Gibson NOII
(continued from pg. 5)
After returning home in 2000, she was transferred to the Ministry of Health Headquarters as Officer
Manager and was reclassified as a Trainee Administrative Cadet. She had a serious problem with this
post because of her track record and long outstanding exemplary service.
The same year, she enrolled in the Centre for Management Development at Florida International
University, and obtained Certification in Training and Human Resources Development. In 2002 a request
was made by the Managing Director of the HIV and AIDS Centre for Janet to return to that area, which
she was reluctant to do. But was happy when she later made the decision to do so. While at the Centre
she became actively involved in the Fight against HIV and AIDS and participated in projects and studies
that were ongoing. Her favourite involvement was working closely with the Coordinator for the Caribbean
HIV/AIDS Trainig Network (CHART). This Network afforded her the opportunity to travel extensively
throughout the Caribbean and the United States and assisted with the many trainings and workshops in
Nassau and Freeport. She was also the beneficiary of an all inclusively paid trip to Thialand to attend the
World AIDS Conference. In 2006 she was promoted to Senior Executive Officer and then Chief Executive
Officer in 2008. That same year, a decision was made to place Administrators in the Poly Clinics, she
received a correspondence about being transferred- to Flamingo Gardens Clinic as Clinic Administrator.
She tried to resist but was overpowered by the Administrator for Community Health Services who was
not settling for any NO answers.
Instead she introduced her with a two page job description which was to provide administrative oversight
and Management of the Poly Clinic and its attached Satellite Clinics (Adelaide and Gambier), and the
designated Family Island Regional District.
 A Daughters Love
It has been said that a mothers heart is the childs classroom and I thank God every day for all
that you has contributed to my life and I am proud to be your daughter. The name Janet
means a Gift from God, you have truly been a blessing to me. There are not enough words
known to man to describe how amazing you are. During my 31 years of life, the hallmarks
that I possess are a tributary to what you have instilled in my life from an early age. It has just
been you and myself for as long as I can remember and I know that being a single parent was
not easy. I was reprimanded when wrong, rewarded when right, and Loved unconditionally
always. Taking pride in myself and surroundings was a keystone to my development. I always
had the best of everything from the school that I attended to the intricate detailing of the
clothes that I wore. My love for the morbid and macabre things were difficult to stomach but
you never discouraged me and allowed me to express myself freely. You always would say
This race is not for the swiftest. Thank you for holding my hand through this journey called
life and for helping me live my dream of becoming a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalm-
er, Funeral Service Manager and Cremation Arranger. My love for you knows no bounds and
I am a strong woman because a strong woman raised me. Thank you for being my mother.

From:
Your Loving Daughter
Phillipa Thompson
 Ceremony

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