A bright light in the Caribbean (Grenada) has gone dim. The former Honorable Waple E. Nedd, JP passed away quietly at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida with her family at her bedside on January 5, 2008 at 8:25 PM. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Nedd Sr; her three sons Kenneth Nedd Jr; Dr. Kester J Nedd and Dr. Khan Nedd; 8 grandchildren, sisters, brothers, uncles, aunts, cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and several adopted sons and daughters. Waple was a woman of strong motivation, drive and religious convictions who for generations now and in the future was able to communicate the values of community, unconditional love, giving, support, caring and hard work. She lived by the principle “Life is a contribution and not a competition.” In her life of 71 years: As a wife and mother she is a true hero. As a social worker for Save-the-Children Fund she was responsible for pioneering nutritional and early childhood education programs in the Caribbean for the most vulnerable in society – Children As a teacher she provided the early beginnings and guidance to an untold number of professionals, As a political figure in the Caribbean representing youth and women she has been a first in many aspects of life in Grenada and the Caribbean, As a business owner and philanthropist her impact on the lives of disadvantage and under privilege children and her community cannot be measured. Funeral will be in Grenada, West Indies. Arrangements will be forthcoming. May her soul rest in peace. The family is requesting that friends, family and well-wishers honor her memory and legacy by contributing any and all expressions of support and sympathy to the cause that she has supported all of her life and that is education and child health welfare. Monetary contributions can be sent to: In the US --- The Waple Nedd Education Fund C/O of Washington Mutual Bank Shylake Financial Center 1790 NE Miami Gardens Dr North Miami, Fl 33179 Attention: Anita Ying Bank Routing Number: 267084131 Account Number 3574140625 Grenadianconnection.com extends condolences to the Nedd family.