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This memorial website was created in memory of my beloved Uncle, Donald Lindo, 89, born on August 6, 1928 and passed away peacefully at his home in Kingston, Jamaica, on December 5, 2017. 

Per his wishes, he was cremated and his ashes were laid to rest on Dec. 9 at the St. Andrew Parish Church columbarium.  

Donald lived a life of kindness and love unlike anyone I have ever known, and he dedicated his life to the preservation of history and genealogy of Jamaicans all around the globe. 

I will never know the full extent of his impact on the world, but hopefully your contributions of stories and recollections (ironically, he was writing an autobiographical book, called, "Recollections" when he passed) will reveal the various facets of his life as we all reminisce and celebrate the life of this dearly loved man...  

Gone too soon, but never to be forgotten...

You will be remembered forever, Uncle Don...

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023
Primo
Consternados con toda la familia en Jamaica y esperando la comunicación con Bruce y Roberth por ayuda ,
Nos sumamos a la tristeza de haberte perdido cuando por fin los habíamos encontrado a la familia de los Muschett
Bendiciones a toda la familia Lindo
Dios te tenga en su gloria y gracias por tu trabajo Nick Muschett Curia
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Uncle Don, it’s hard to believe it’s been five years since you left us… I remember that night so clearly - you were so peaceful as you waited for God to call you home. You were the best uncle anyone could ask for - so very patient and thoughtful, and I have such fond memories of visiting your beach cottage and Flamstead home as a child and later as an adult. You were such a wealth of knowledge, and such a gracious host every time we’d come back to Jamaica to visit, even earlier that year in 2017 when I brought Jordan and Preston down for Jordan’s first visit to Jamaica. You were obviously tired, but made sure that we saw so much! Thank you for always being there and for being such a wonderful uncle! 
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
I met Donald in the 1970's
We became friends
I ended up staying at his home on
Lady Musgrave Rd.
His research on Mutual Life alerted me to
Edward Jordon.
Jordon started the newspaper:
The Watchman and Jamaica Free Press.
His various helps to me were invaluable.
BTW, his birthdate (August 6) is the same as my
maternal grandmother!
This make us Sagitarians
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
You left me with so many happy memories of our weeks together in Kingston searching the archives for lost ancestors who turned up right under our noses! Such good conversations and clear thinking into your eighties. And good fun with the most gracious manner. Your friend, Christopher
August 7, 2021
August 7, 2021
Gone you are but never to be forgotten by those who knew and cherished you as family and friends. Continue to Rest in Eternal Peace, my friend.
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Remembering Donald today and so many other days, grateful to him for bringing our families in Jamaica and the UK together.
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
He was an extraordinary person, with extraordinary accomplishments
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Remembering Donald who contributed so much to our Jamaican Family History. Thank you.
Madeleine
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Remembering Donald with fond memories.  Always joked and told him that Jamaica celebrated his birthday with a Public Holiday!
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
I met Donald "online". Whilst I was researching my family from the UK, I came across the Who's Who Genealogy CD he was promoting, and as it included the name of my Great Grandfather, I had to purchase! I continued to purchase all the updated versions until I returned to Jamaica...met him in person and we continued the "friendship". From time to time we would consult each other on various research projects. I would visit him in Kingston and off course had the opportunity to peruse the genealogy collection he held. Oftentimes my mind says, call Donald to discuss, and then I am reminded he is no longer with us in the flesh! Keep Walking Good my friend!!! You are missed!
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
Dear Donald,
I miss you.
Your contribution to start me on my genealogical journey has resulted in my work being recognized internationally.
Thank you
Ainsley
December 7, 2020
December 7, 2020
The years go by, but those whom you helped will never forget not just the introductions you facilitated but your friendship, your company and good humour in good times and bad.
December 7, 2020
December 7, 2020
I have many memories of Donald, my first cousin, including visits to see him and Aunty Carmen at Green Gables. I left Jamaica when I was seven but kept in touch. He was so kind and helpful when we visited in later years, driving to all our old family houses. And of course such an expert on family history. Just last week I said we need Donald here to ask him that!
August 15, 2020
August 15, 2020
We will never forget Donald's kindness to us all in the Birch family. The photos are a dear reminder of him for all of us.
August 13, 2020
August 13, 2020
Will always remember you, Donald, for your good humour and kindness in helping others and also for introducing me to my Jamaican family whose existence would have remained unknown to me without you.
Christopher Ward
August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
Uncle Don, I still can't believe you're gone... you were supposed to live to be 113! I am so thankful that Preston, Jordan and I were able to make the trip to see you on your 89th birthday in 2017, where you were able to meet Jordan for the first time! You were obviously tired at that time, but still packed our visit with memorable times! It's so strange to no longer have a "home" in Jamaica, but the memories will last a lifetime! I love and miss you, Uncle Don! I hope you're playing a piano in heaven! 
August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
Donald is always missed. I'm going through papers collected by my father and keep seeing Donald's name. He was a treasure for everyone interested in the history and genealogy of Jamaica.
August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
Happy Birthday dear Donald as you celebrate with the Angels. I feel blessed that you were an important part of my life from the day I was born. You have always been a very special and loved cousin. You will always be missed by all those whose lives you touched. Love and blessings
Noelle Marguerite


August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
Happy Birthday dear Donald, as you celebrate with the Angels. I feel so blessed you were part of my life from the day I was born. You have always been a very special cousin. You will always be missed by so many of us whose lives you touched.
Love and blessings
Noelle Marguerite and Bill.
August 6, 2020
August 6, 2020
Dear Donald, we always think of you and miss you. I remember your visit to Barbados when my parents were here. Love, Barbara
December 17, 2019
December 17, 2019
Donald Lindo,We have not revisited Jamaica since the passing of our dear cousin, Donald , but he is forever in our hearts and all our family will always remember his thoughtful kindness and quiet dignity. RIP. Gordon and Kathleen and all the Birch family.
August 6, 2019
August 6, 2019
Happy Birthday to my dear Donald in heaven. I still have happy memories of him, when I visited Jamaica four times.
June 11, 2019
June 11, 2019
Don and I are distant cousins through the Muschett family. He got me started in genealogy and my tree now has over 2000 names. I was born in Kingston and schooled there until I was 16. We shared interests via e-mail and his mom and my grandmother were "competitors" in the hospitality business. Don prepared a booklet on the Muschetts of Jamaica and Ecuador and I know he was a tireless researcher and a kindred spirit. I will miss him. I would love to hear from any of his family.
January 8, 2019
January 8, 2019
My husband and I met Donald in 1975 when we rented the apartment next door to him at Devon Place. My husband was working at the British High Commission. We remember him as always very polite, and friendly. His mother Carmen was lovely and she used to invite me for a glass of sherry. I was only 23yrs old and she used to give me advice about living in Kingston. She also told me how to make chicken fried rice which I still make. Lovely people.
December 10, 2018
December 10, 2018
How appropriate that Donald, who spent so much of his life bringing people together, is now, even in death, uniting so many of us here with memories of Donald and with our thanks for his life.
December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018
Donald was a regular visit to two of my older friends, Sadie Partridge, who lived next door and died at 101 years old, and my aunt-in-law Sybil Bowman who also lived to 101. Both of these ladies had clear memories of the past and were grateful for Donald's interest. I found him to be such a gentle man, in all senses of the word, and was always glad to run into him shopping in later years - he never looked any different. May he rest in peace.
August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018
I spoke with Donald several times on the phone and exchanged emails with him after his brother Raymond married my sister-in-law Alison, but didn't actually meet him until 2011 when my son Michael & I traveled to Jamaica and visited with him, Raymond & Alison at their home. Donald graciously met us at the car rental office and guided us to their place. By that time both Raymond & Alison were having serious health issues and we were both struck by the kindness and good care they were receiving: it relieved our concerns for Alison. Donald was also a gracious host, serving us lunch and then leading us to the Spanish Town Road so that we could continue our journey to Ocho Rios (our other destination for that visit). This was the only time I met Donald but I never forgot him and we corresponded by email regularly after that. We were so grateful that he continued to oversee Alison's care after Raymond passed away. A few months ago Michael & I again traveled to Kingston, this time to lay the ashes of my son Sean - he had passed away in B.C., Canada - at St. Andrew Parish Church as he had requested. We had a conversation with the Rector there who spoke of his friendship with Donald and his admiration for him. We visited the niche where Alison's ashes rest between Raymond's and Donald's; very fitting as they both played a big part in making her last years pleasant ones. 
I only met Donald once but I considered him a friend and have mourned his passing. He left this world a better place by having lived the life he did. May he rest in peace.
August 11, 2018
August 11, 2018
I still expect to turn down an aisle in the supermarket and meet Donald... On so many occasions we would greet each other in passing and share some genealogical news. As a researcher, I found him generous, always willing to share information. Never ponderous, his is a light and cheerful spirit.
I believe that in over the last thirty years or so, Donald Lindo intuitively awakened in Jamaicans a  curiosity about themselves and their fellow Jamaicans. His approach was creative and all-embracing and his inestimable contribution will lead to further study and understanding of Jamaica.
August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018
I came to know of Donald when my widowed mother, Alison Poulle married his brother Raymond. We first met on a trip to Kingston from the States and although I grew up in Jamaica, it was thanks to Donald I had my first visit to climb Dun’s River Falls and also visit Flamsted, a quaint and beautiful country cottage hideaway his family owned. Ever the hospitable and gracious host, Donald took us around and accommodated anything that made for a wonderful visit. 
Later, he instructed me on how to set up Skype to have the chance to see and visit with Mummy face to face which was such a special gift, especially with my inability to get to Jamaica in person, and when Mummy became more immobile. He always made the effort to be helpful and gave great care to Mummy after Raymond died. I am grateful to have become related by marriage to such a caring and capable person. His loss still touches me and I miss him.
August 7, 2018
August 7, 2018
It was some thirty years ago, I first met Donald down at Spanish Town at the old Island Records Office building, we were standing in line to receive photocopies, and we got a talking. It was in this conversation he and I forged a bond because he realized we were kindred souls obsessed with genealogy. At that time, I was still at the Jamaica School of Art, studying jewellery but on my graduation, Donald had proposed that we go into business together in a partnership. However, at the time I was gung-ho to start my jewellery business instead. But life has a way of changing course and carrying you back where you began. It was twelve years ago, my jewellery business had long since died, I was unemployed and depressed. I had been up to then without work for a year. Here again came Donald to the rescue, like a white knight. He suggested I go into genealogy professionally and even gave me my very first client. He took time out to help me set up the fledgeling business of doing genealogy professionally by driving me here and there. Before he died, he knew how much I appreciated him, because I always told him so and anyone who would listen. People say you should never wait until someone dies to tell them how much they mattered in your life. But all I am, I owe it to my dear friend and colleague Donald Ernest Lindo. I loved him more than words could ever express.
August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018
So... it's Uncle Don's 90th birthday today. He always joked that Jamaica had declared his birthday a National Holiday! I still can't believe he is gone... I still want to pick up the phone and call, especially on days like these...
Uncle Don, I know you are celebrating your special day with the angels, as you yourself, were the closest person to an angel I have ever known - so selfless and giving and truly caring about others, as we are all called to do. I pray that I can follow your example and be thought of as highly as you are, and always will be. Happy birthday in Heaven, Uncle Don.
August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018
Like a lot of people who knew Donald, we still miss him and talk about him, some times in the present tense. Particularly when it comes to the history of Jamaica and Jamaican families, the first thought is 'Donald would know'. His depth of knowledge is greatly missed, as is his kindness to others needing a helping hand.
August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018
It would have been our dear Donald's 90th birthday today. Thinking of him lots.
Happy Birthday to Donald in heaven.
March 24, 2018
March 24, 2018
I had known Donald for the past 20 years when we corresponded on genealogical matters relating to Jamaica and, when visiting the island, we made a point of visiting him (approx. every 3 years) from London.
I, like many others, contributed to his "Genealogies", and we exchanged Who's Who editions, so I have an almost complete collection (photocopies), thanks to him.
My wife Patricia is related to Donald - 3rd cousins - through their maternal Muschett lines. We saw him last a year ago in May and we shall miss his presence on our next visit !
Lots to say, but his loss will be deeply felt by us all, a kind, gentle, unphased, generous person. Walk good...
February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018
Dear Donald was one of my earliest memories of my family. His grandmother, my dear Aunt Stella, and my Grandma Edith Fraser-Simpson were sisters. I remember Donald as he was always caring, loving and devoted to Aunt Stella and his Mum, Aunt Carmen.

His innate ability to care for others permeated his life, and was an inspiration to all. We thank you, Donald, for the example you set for us. You will always be missed. May you Rest In Peace.
February 9, 2018
February 9, 2018
I have so much to thank Donald for. He helped me find my Jamaican family, he taught me so much about Jamaican life and customs. Such a clever man, yet so modest - and hardworking, right to the end. I will miss him when I return soon to Kingston but he has left me with so many happy memories - and a family I didn't know I had. Christopher Ward
February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018
Donald Lindo joined the Colour Photographic Club of Jamaica in the '60s and I joined it in the '70s. We met on most nights whenever there was a meeting of the club. He won numerous awards in that field. Once I went to stay at his beach cottage overnight to observe a comet in the sky. He came as a very soft spoken and humble person, a quality that I admire about him. R.I.P.
February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018
I first met Donald and his mum Mrs. Lindo from the Green Gable hotel days.
Our paths crossed several times after through mutual friends and an interest in music, Jamaican art , history, culture. & genealogy . He encouraged research in my own Vernon family history and was very helpful in documenting this in his "Genealogy of Jamaica."
I still remember his joy when I told him how to locate a YouTube recording of the Polish bass Marian Nowakowski who years ago we had the pleasure of listening to at the home of Ross Murray.
We kept in touch via skype over the years.
A very cultured,kind and gentle man. He will be sadly missed.
February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018
I first met Don in the early 9'ties through my brother Tony MacFarlane. It did not take long for me to realize what a kind ,helpful, caring and calm person he was. i am glad that he did not suffer and he will be missed by all persons that knew him. Ray.
February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018
Donald Lindo’s work was phenomenal and his name was synonymous with Jamaican family history. I first met him when he assisted with the Cemetery Committee at St. Andrew Parish Church. His extensive data base was, and still is, of enormous help in locating grave sites. In 2004 - 5 he and I worked with other SAPC members on a Labour Day project to update some 500 records of memorial stones around the church.
He was quiet, gentle and kind. His knowledge was extensive and his counsel valuable.
I worked closely with him not only for SAPC but at a personal level when developing my own family history. He brought humor and remarkable insights for which I will always be grateful. May he rest in peace.
February 4, 2018
February 4, 2018
Don was a good friend of my brother Brian, and the more I got to know him the more it became clear that he was a genuine friend. I used to tell him that Jamaica put on a celebration every year for his birthday! I was always in awe of how active he was at his age and how sharp his mind still was. He did so much for so many and his passing will be missed by people of all walks of life.
February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018
ODE: To Donald Lindo     by Paul Gagne, friend

One of the more pleasant moments I recall sharing with Donald was when I offered to read some of the more “racy” passages from “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”. I thought that he would surely lose his ingrained and “proper” manners and language. Donald did not read much, but he certainly did “cut loose” and laugh at that reading and dramatization. A standard joke between us was when he asked me occasionally how old I was, and that, “you’re catching up!”. I met Donald back in ‘94-‘95 when I was serving a two-year contract with U.S. Peace Corps and assigned to The Woodford All-Age School in the St. Andrew hills with hardly anything to do during some of my week-ends  We quickly befriended each other and shared, reviewed, and relived so much of our life’s history and work (after all, we were not Spring Chickens, even then). In addition, I had just completed my own family ancestry and two-volume history: We had a lot to talk about. We communicated frequently by phone and Donald’s last call in December seemed unusually strange because he never mentioned that he was calling from his hospital bed or that he was even ill. He certainly had a need to reach out. Gee! Wouldn’t it be great to live forever? How could we not? We have so much to talk about!
January 28, 2018
January 28, 2018
I first met Don in the late 1960’s when we were both members of the Colour Photography Club. We again met in the late 1980’s at Harry Vendryes home in Gordon Town. He was doing genealogical research on George William Gordon for Jamaica Mutual Life. Harry gave us both copies of a freeware program called Brother’s Keeper. I used my copy to record my roots while Don used his to produce “Genealogy of Jamaica”. He devoted a lot of his time to help look after the affairs of many friends and relatives. He was a true gentleman and a gentle man. I will certainly miss him. May he Rest in Peace.
January 27, 2018
January 27, 2018
Posted on behalf of Nelson A. Danish...
A long time US friend and fellow photographer. I will miss him very much.
January 27, 2018
January 27, 2018
It was in the 1950's that I met Donald, we were both working in downtown Kingston. In later years, because of our interest in genealogy we met again. Donald was a caring and unselfish person who willingly shared his time and knowledge with others.
Understanding the intricate weaving of the history of Jamaica has certainly been enriched by Donald. 
Donald may you Rest in Peace.
January 27, 2018
January 27, 2018
Donald, who refused to be called 'Mr. Lindo', came into our lives around 2010 when our family friend, Sammy Cummings became ill. We, the Patterson siblings, all live off island and were delighted when Donald, thru Tony McFarlane, both friends of Sammy's since the 1960's, took an interest in Sammy's welfare. Donald was amazing!!! He organized housing for Sammy,and became Sammy's main support. As Sammy's cognitive capacity decreased, Donald was our main source of information as to Sammy's well-being. When Sammy passed in 2015, Donald kept collecting Sammy's mail, reminding us who to advise of his death. Selfless is a really good word for Donald. He was so organized, he made chaos seem manageable. Thank you, Donald. You did great!
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November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023
Primo
Consternados con toda la familia en Jamaica y esperando la comunicación con Bruce y Roberth por ayuda ,
Nos sumamos a la tristeza de haberte perdido cuando por fin los habíamos encontrado a la familia de los Muschett
Bendiciones a toda la familia Lindo
Dios te tenga en su gloria y gracias por tu trabajo Nick Muschett Curia
December 5, 2022
December 5, 2022
Uncle Don, it’s hard to believe it’s been five years since you left us… I remember that night so clearly - you were so peaceful as you waited for God to call you home. You were the best uncle anyone could ask for - so very patient and thoughtful, and I have such fond memories of visiting your beach cottage and Flamstead home as a child and later as an adult. You were such a wealth of knowledge, and such a gracious host every time we’d come back to Jamaica to visit, even earlier that year in 2017 when I brought Jordan and Preston down for Jordan’s first visit to Jamaica. You were obviously tired, but made sure that we saw so much! Thank you for always being there and for being such a wonderful uncle! 
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December 7, 2021
I have just had a most enjoyable experience.
Years ago Donald gave me a DVD on Milling Springs.
He had produced this DVD in 2001! He had established
a cafe at Milling Springs, just above Gordon Town.In the DVD
I saw many old friends, including Fred Duquesnay and Ross Murray.All three were great friends.
I first heard the Ride of the Valkerys on Ross hi fi system!
Donald help me in more ways than I could describe.And I stayed at his home for many years.
He knew most of the people at the Synagogue. Plus he saw the tombs
of ancestors.at the Orange Street Jewish cemetery, 
This was a wonderful experience. Thanks to Donald I now
have documentation of my many experiences in Jamaica..

The kind soul

February 8, 2018

Donald was an incredible kind soul who was a giving person who was the strong quiet and firm observer and participant of life. It always amazed me how energetic he was and always the first to lend a hand to help you.

My mother, was Donald’s sister in law but I saw Donald more of a brother to her. He made her a priority in his life after Raymond passed on.

Donald was very organized and ensured the in home nursing care was always covered which was no easy task. This is where he truly was selfless and and we’re for ever thankful for his watchful eye. He made the arrangements for Mummy funeral and inernment at Saint Andrew’s Parish Church where Raymond, Donald, and Alison Are together.

Donald worked tirelessly with Merrill Needham and then Prime Minister Bruce Golding to officially honour Mapletoft Poulle and Alison Poulle Lindo to recognize both as cocompser and co author of the Jamaica National Anthem.

Donald always had  proper dinner when I stayed with him and was fearless driving me from here to there, wherever we needed to go.

The dinners were always a great surprise, whether it was curry goat and rice and peas with sour dip juice. He linked me back to my boyhood days growing up in Jamaica and had me asking “Why  do I live in Delaware again?”

Donald at Fred's birthday celebration

February 4, 2018

Photo submitted by Mike Branday

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