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The heights that great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night."
- Henry Longfellow
May Anum's attitude to life live on
87 years old
Born on September 15, 1917 in Ghana
Passed away on June 20, 2005 in Accra, Ghana
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Dr Matthew Barnor (10th Anniversary), 87 years old, born on September 15, 1917, and passed away on June 20, 2005. We will remember him forever.
May the soul of Dr M A Barnor continue to rest in perfect peace, while he enjoys the serenity and ambiance of Paradise. Happy birthday my dear god father.
Good morning Naa Problem with site security. Uncle Anum at rest. He had a wonderful life here on earth. He always remembered his maker. He died very young in spirit. Love , Dr Maude Engman
In memory of the fathers who can not be with us this Father's Day. You are dearly missed and live long in our hearts.
If only you could see us now. Expanding family and trying to hold it all together. Daddy we salute you .
You told us all many of the things you truly felt and showed us the way Life goes on. May you continue to guide us in our earthly lives . You live on in our hearts.
Gone but not forgotten. Beautiful stories have been shared today and you certainly left many memories. A few days ago i remembered your 70th Birthday party when 'Knock 3 times on the ceiling if you want me' by Jorge Torres was Number 1 in the charts. It certainly brought happy memories of an era gone by. May you continue in peaceful eternal rest. Amen
Time passes, but a presence such as yours forever lives in the minds and hearts of many. Not only of those who knew and loved you well, but also those from further afield who respected and looked up to you. Every individual is a unique creation; we all aspire to leave our mark. Your mark will remain indelible to many. May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
Feels like only yesterday. Difficult to believe it is already 15 years since your passing. your memories are still fresh in our thoughts. We still listen to your words of wisdom even from the grave. Continue to enjoy watching us from above as we battle with this new crazy world that we live in.
Grandpa, this world has not been the same without you. Your house and your room... you left a lasting imprint on my heart and I will never forget you xx
Feels like only yesterday when you left us. Your words of wisdom still ring in our ears. We take comfort in your words and wish we had listened a lot more.
14 years ago you left us to be with The Lord . We thank the Lord for your life and the light you brought into our family . He took you safely home . You told us to " keep the home fires burning". We are. Rest in Peace Daddy
Been ages since you departed, but your legacy lingers on and you are fondly remembered. Time may have dulled the sting but you are still fresh in our memories
In the short period I got to know I respected you and looked upon you as my father, I will miss you. You are in a better place, Look down upon us keep us to the correct path. On behalf of the Manchester Barnors our thoughts are with you
Dear Naa Adjeley: How about this (below) for the Forevermissed.com? Love to you and your beloved. Felix Konotey-Ahulu
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DR MATTHEW ANUM BARNOR (Sept 15 1917 to 20 June 2005)
Dr M A Barnor was a huge encouragement to me. He and I were elected together with six others by 354 medical and dental practitioners on 23rd November 1973 to the Ghana Medical and Dental Council. He was a remarkable man. His Autobiography “A SOCIO-MEDICAL ADVENTURE IN GHANA” (all of 345 pages) needs to be read by every Ghanaian doctor and dentist wherever they are in the world, and indeed by all students studying Medicine and Dentistry. The sheer history of our profession that Dr Barnor carefully dissects is extremely impressive. Oh for more like Dr M A Barnor!
F I D Konotey-Ahulu, Former Consultant Physician, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
Uncle Anum, Continue to Rest in Peace in the Lord. As you said,after being in the departure lounge for a while, your plane is called as yours was to a better place. I miss our little chats about anything and everything. Dr.Naa-Amakuma Barnor.
Sgt. Pepper as he was known to some of us, was always a respected source of wisdom in our carefree and sometimes careless teenage years. We learned many a lesson from his kind yet stern words of caution whenever thought we knew it all. I will always remember hearing, "Sgt Pepper said...., Sgt Pepper will not approve...". I am certain he is still at it where he is! A great man, a great figure and a great loss to many. May he continue to rest in perfect peace.
Keep the Home fires burning. If you cant take it don't give it. These are only two of the several words of wisdom which Uncle Anum my Father in Law gave me. He had time for everyone young and old, always had pearls of wisdom and had extraordinary vision and wisdom. Wish I had spent more time with him, But unlike a crab we cannot walk backwards. He is looking down on us and hoping that those of us who live in cooler clime are tropicalising our houses!!! Enjoy your sojurn with you maker as you continue to intercede for us. Feels like yesterday. We miss you. Ernest
Uncle Anum, One of my direct uncles, is still remembered in our family and in our hearts. You are gone but not forgotten, May his soul rest in peace and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Uncle Anum was for me, very simply, the most remarkable man who has ever lived. For one who has achieved so much in his lifetime, he was so down-to-earth it was unbelievable.I will always remember how he stood by me in my time of trouble and lifted my spirits up with his very honest, sincere faith in my innocence. And I will never forget how he celebrated my exoneration. He danced and sang and exclaimed "I knew all along you were innocent" as he toasted my acquittal. I was heartbroken at his passing. But the truth is, he paid his dues and posterity will remember him as, arguably, the most remarkable man who ever lived. Well, to me
My memories are dim from a childhood now so far gone, but still vivid of the wonderful family doctor we went to with my Dad. But then there are also memories of my Ethics classes at UGMS taught by Dr Barnor. It is a light that shines forever......
How time passes, Uncle Anum was like a second father to me. I still have memories of the day he brought me to Accra from London, a bewildered Little 3 year old, to live with my mum and her family. From that day, his family became my family and has stayed that way through all the years. I Think of Uncle Anum and I see and feel, that warm and understanding smile, those soft kind Eyes......... he was a very special man to me. I still remember the terror every year when we were lined up outside his office to get our vaccinations haha. I wish I had gotten to know you more. I Think of you and miss you. Martha Bergenhagen
We miss Uncle Anum very much. He was vivacious, creative, frank, bold and calm. It was he who initiated the dangerous discussion with President Acheampong. In a crisis situation, Acheampong had invited the Medical and Dental Council, hoping for support. Instead, Dr. Barnor told him ‘’What they are saying is you should step down!’’ Great man. Maude Engmann
He was a beacon of Hope, not only for his family and friends but to the Ga family, all Ghanaians and for that matter Africans as a whole. He achieved so much and gave so much more to his community.
May he find favor with the Lord. We love you but God loves you most. You shall forever have a special place in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
May the soul of Dr M A Barnor continue to rest in perfect peace, while he enjoys the serenity and ambiance of Paradise. Happy birthday my dear god father.
Good morning Naa Problem with site security. Uncle Anum at rest. He had a wonderful life here on earth. He always remembered his maker. He died very young in spirit. Love , Dr Maude Engman
58 years ago IPPF recognised the pivotal role you played in establishing Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana . It was the first NGO in Ghana all those years ago .
In April 2005 Dr Barnor was one of 10 doctors honoured for meritorious service to humanity by the Government of Ghana and the Ghana Medical and Dental Council with a Lifetime of achievement award. D. Other winners were Dr A A Akiwumi also A General Practitioner in Private Practice, Dr Felix Konotey- Ahulu, Prof E Evans-Anfom and others.