UPDATE: Hundreds bid farewell to Chaim A. Todman
In a ceremony that was attended by hundreds, Chaim was described by family members as having lived life to its fullest and was also remembered for having a passion for mechanics, even from his early childhood years, dismantling and repairing most objects he could put his hands on.
Chaim, 34, of Johnson’s Ghut, died on September 1, 2013 following a tragic boating incident near the sister isle of Jost Van Dyke. The accident left, Mustafa Claxton, the lone survivor of two passengers aboard the vessel. Claxton suffered injuries and was hospitalised briefly before being discharged.
“Sometimes [Chaim] almost gave me a heart attack,” his father, Jean ‘Gene’ Todman, told mourners at the Road Town Seventh Day Adventist Church.
“I saw him doing burnouts on the road and things like that and I would always talk to him all the time, but he liked doing what he liked best. He liked fast boats [and] he would always tell me, ‘I can make anything go fast’. I think Chaim could have built an engine if he had the material,” the senior Todman related.
He ended on a sobering note however, “I will say to all his friends and everyone, speed still kills.”
His younger brother, Jovon Jeremy Edwards, while remembering him as being a daredevil, also spoke about his doting qualities and his affection towards him as an older brother.
Chaim’s mother, Euna A. Browne-Todman, remembered his sense of humour, boldness and kind-hearted qualities, “[He] was the most outspoken, strong-willed and audacious child I have…” she said.
“He was compassionate and he was empathetic,” she revealed
Ministers of government, Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith, Hon. Ronnie W. Skelton and Hon. Myron V. Walwyn were among the hundreds of mourners in attendance at the service.
Chaim is survived by his wife, Rickollette John-Todman; children Caysi E. Gomez, Chai’rick A. Todman, and Cameron A. Todman; parents; three siblings and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was interred at the Johnson’s Ghut cemetery. The Staff, Management and Board of Directors of Virgin Islands News Online wish to express sincere condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased.
See previous story posted September 22, 2013:
Chaim A. Todman to be laid to rest today Sept. 22
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chaim A. Todman, who passed away on September 1, 2013 will be laid to rest today, September 22, 2013 following a funeral service at the Road Town Seventh Day Adventist Church.
Todman, 34, of Johnson's Ghut died following a boating accident near the sister isle of Jost Van Dyke.
The first viewing of the body took place yesterday, Saturday at Davis Funeral Home from 6-8PM while the second viewing will be on today from 9-10:30AM at the church and the funeral service will take place immediately after. Burial will take place at Johnson's Ghut cemetery.
Reports indicated that after 6:30pm on September 1, 2013, a 21-foot speed boat entitled ‘1-800-Collect’ was heading out of White Bay with the captain and passenger onboard when, for reasons unknown, both occupants were ejected from the vessel. Assistance was provided by boaters in the area to transport the two passengers to Road Town to seek medical attention.
Upon arrival at Peebles Hospital, Chaim Todman was unresponsive and was shortly after pronounced dead. The boat captain was in stable condition and received treatment at Peebles Hospital.
The speed boat sustained damage in the incident. Police are liaising with the family of the deceased while continuing investigations into the matter.
Chaim is survived by his wife, Rickollete John-Todman and child. Virgin Islands News Online expresses sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.
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