Comments on: Farewell, Lynde Francis

By: Ondine Francis

Ondine Francis — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:35:27 +0000

To those who really do care and want to do something rather than talk about it help me achieve her dream. It frustrated her that people were honored in their death rather than helped in their lifetime – to late for her but not for others. She believed in a holistic approach to positive living in all its meanings. She so desperately wanted a clinic to be finished at the centre where people from around the world in traditional medicine, herbalism, naturopathy and so much more that I have not had time to learn the terminology for get together. Share, learn, experience what you can do. Make it happen with the supply of vital medicines, herbal treatments, expertise and so much more. If we share what we have to give we can do so much more than doggedly staying on our own path believing it to be the only one – didnt she at least teach us that.

Her daughter

By: Jacki O'Toole

Jacki O'Toole — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:58:06 +0000

My deepest condolences to the family and extended ‘family’ of Lynde. I met Lynde at the World AIDS 2006 event in Toronto. I was drawn to her like a moth to fire and we forged a friendship across the globe: I in Toronto, she in Harare. Lynde regailed me with many stories; especially about her two cats who would ‘christen’ her suitcases every time she went to pack for a trip, which she saw as being helpful in getting her through Customs at the airports, quickly! Naughty puddy tats!!! But, she loved them. Just as people loved her! I only met Lynde for two days at the AIDS event, but, we kept in contact since then. Her strength, courage and charisma were so evident as I listened to her speak on forums and at lectures at World AIDS 2006. I am connected with Dr. Robert Keller, MD, FACC, HIV/AIDS from Florida, USA and was able to bring Lynde and he together so that he could help The Centre with a shipment of vitamins and minerals, especially formulated for HIV/AIDS. It took nearly 6 months for poor Lynde to get it out of the Postal System, but, finally we got word that it had arrived…the wheels turn slowly, but they do turn, as Dr. Keller said. If you wish to see his work please go to http://www.phoenixbiosciences.org I think you will be impressed. I feel very gifted to have had the honor to have met Lynde. She made a marked impression on me, a woman who is now a senior living here in the land of plenty! A mutual friend Takunda Tumelo from Zim but now living in Toronto, just called me to inform me about our dear Lynde’s passing. Salute Lynde, the Pearly Gates surely swung wide when you knocked! You will not be forgotten! And, we will meet again, my Zimbabwean friend! That I know!!! God be with your family…your grandchildren, your friends and your work, now left for others to carry forward. I would like to keep in touch with someone at The Centre….please e-mail me at jacki.otoole@gmail.com I am interested and I do care!

Jacki Walter O’Toole, 7230 Darcel Ave., Apt. 332, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, 905-461-9801

By: Takunda Mujikwa

Takunda Mujikwa — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:29:07 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Lynde when she was in Toronto in 2006. I found her to be quite a remarkable activist with thought provoking ideas! We kept in contact, and facilited the shipment of donated medication from Florida to Zimbabwe, despite the long delay with Zimbabwe customs.She was always willing to advise me on certain issues pertaining my personal life. Today, I feel so deprived, without even saying my last goodbye. Thank you SO much Lynde, you will be forever loved. R.I.P.