Trade unionist Osborne Alec Gage who died on May 3, 2019 was today laid to rest at the Anglican cemetery after a funeral service held at the Bethesda Methodist Church in Roseau.
In the eulogy his daughter Janelle Owoeye described him as a man was man “sacrifices to his family and country and will never be forgotten.”
“His memory will forever remain in our hearts as we journey through life with the hope that we shall see each other again,” she said.
Alec Gage was born to Alexander Gage and Jane Allen on May 15, 1942 in Roseau. He was he last child of three boys and was referred to as “mummy’s boy” because of his charismatic nature.
He held a number of jobs including JU-C Factory, Bailiff for Courts Dominica but where he made his name was at the Waterfront & Allied Workers Union (WAWU) where he served from 1970 to early 1990’s. During that stint he made a big impact and contributed tremendously being in contact with the so called “big names” where he represented his client’s rights against their employers and came out victorious.
Among those at the funeral were former WAWU president Alvin Serrant, Kertist Augustus, Armour Thomas, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and some of his Cabinet members were also present.
Reverend Catherine Edwards was the main celebrant at the funeral service
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