Jamaica Union Mourns the Passing of a Dedicated Worker

News November 14, 2019

The entire Jamaica Union Conference (JAMU) was plunged in mourning on Monday, November 11 when colleagues and friends of Aldane Codling learnt of his passing. He was 49.

“The Jamaica Union family, especially the workers at headquarters, have been traumatized by the passing of a coworker whom we have grown to love and respect for his dedication to service, and his warmth and friendly Christian disposition,” said Pastor Everett Brown, president of JAMU. “His passing has left a deep void in our hearts, but we are encouraged by the hope we embraced with him, and commend his wife, children, and family to God, who ultimately comforts all.”

Codling, who has spent the last 18 years of his work life, started denominational work in February 2001 as Hardware Technician at Northern Caribbean University (NCU). He then served as IT Training Coordinator at NCU from November 2010 until April 2011, when he was employed by the Jamaica Union Conference Headquarters, where he worked as the Data Processing Manager until his passing.

President of the Atlantic Union Mission of Seventh-day Adventists, Pastor Peter Kerr, in expressing condolences said, “We are saddened to hear of the passing of this amazingly gifted and consecrated young worker. We are praying for the comfort of his precious family and the JAMU family”

Codling is survived by wife Annia, daughters Aldania, Aldanae and Aldanique, mother Peggy, brothers, sisters and other relatives and friends.

The Service of Thanksgiving for Aldane Codling will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the NCU Gymnatorium in Mandeville starting at 12 noon. His body will be interned at the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Manchester.

 

    44 comments

  • | November 14, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    I am saddened by the pasding of a friend. He was dependable and solution orientated. His passing is a loss. We await the resurrection .

  • | November 14, 2019 at 5:51 pm

    Aldane was a true soldier of Christ.
    Never new that our enemy death would sting my beloved brother. But I’m assured that the Lord will continue to help us as well as his wife and children to go thru this trying time.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    The song wrirter says: “Farther along we will understand why”…I pray that God will bring comfort his grieving family at this time.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 6:11 pm

    Condolence to Aldane’s family. His passing has sent shock waves through my heart. He was a dear friend and I’m sorry to learn of his passing. The world has lost a great man.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 6:12 pm

    Sadly missed rest in peace bro gone but not forgotten

  • | November 14, 2019 at 6:59 pm

    Blessings to his family.He helped me to navigate my computer in order for me to write my academic paper. I hope I will see him in
    heaven.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    My heart is very heavy at this moment. He was such a dedicated friend to me. I could never be upset with him. He never allowed it. Such a pure soul and a Godly man of God. And on my next visit to Jamaica, I will visit his grave. I miss you so much, my friend. Rest In Peace Aldane.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    Had a warm personality….was a great colleague at NCU…Jamaica Uniion has lost a remarkable worker..one who was committed to whatever task he was assigned.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 8:32 pm

    Aldane, a dear family friend and colleague has left especially Paul, our son weeping for the loss of two of his dear friends days apart. Deepest condolence to Aldane’s family friends and Jamaica Union. Come soon Lord Jesus that we may meet never to part again.
    Joseph, Evadne, Sons

  • | November 14, 2019 at 9:16 pm

    Aldane was a quiet humble soul who was dedicated and kind. His willingness to assist everyone was his trademark. He last said to me that anywhere with Jesus he will safely go. He walked with the Lord, I believe when the trumpet of the Lord sounds he will rise with the dead in Christ. My condolences to his wife, children, family and friends.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    I am so saddened to learn of Aldane’s passing. I visited with him in the hospital earlier this year, but never thought that would be the last time – until the resurrection! He was one who sets goals for himself, and did whatever was right to attain them. Good family man, always willing to help, loved his church and his God! Will see you in the morning my friend!

  • | November 14, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    May his family take comfort in the knowledge that he rest until the morning.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    He was a very cool, fun loving individual who was dedicated to his job and to helping people. Condolences to Family. RIP

  • | November 14, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    Pat and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Aldane, a committed worker, brother and friend. With all the daily intercessory prayers, God saw it best for him to fall asleep in Jesus at this time. He will be greatly missed but we look forward to the great resurrection morning.
    Sincere condolences to his wife, children and other family members. We mourn with you and the JAMU family, and pray that God will comfort and uphold you in this your time of bereavement.

  • | November 14, 2019 at 11:15 pm

    So young to go, right in the prime of his life! I committ his family in the love and care of the only One feels, understands and comforts.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 5:30 am

    Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

    Family, friends, and coworkers, focus on the morning. It won’t be long.

    Praying fkr you all.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 5:30 am

    Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

    Family, friends, and coworkers, focus on the morning. It won’t be long.

    Praying for you all.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 5:48 am

    Still in shock!!. I worked with Aldane whilst he was a student worker and saw him excel in his field of study. He was a promising young man. To his family my prayers are with you in these difficult times. Aldane sweet be your sleep. See you in the morning.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 6:08 am

    My sincere condolences to your family, I remember our days at NCU as classmates. You were such a calm quite peaceful soul, may your light continue to shine as we wait for that great getting up morning. Sleep in perfect peace my friend.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 8:18 am

    My condolences to the family
    Thy purpose Lord we do not know
    But all is well that’s done by thee

  • | November 15, 2019 at 8:48 am

    My sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and friends. May God grant them courage to cope with this loss.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 8:50 am

    Aldane was a christian friend and brother. He will be missed.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    His body will be interred not interned.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 1:23 pm

    Sleep in peace Aldane. We’ll meet again ?????

  • | November 15, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    My condolences to the family.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    We want to say condolences to the family of Bro. Codling. God still cares. His words say ” Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Be faithful. Jesus is coming soon.

  • | November 15, 2019 at 6:57 pm

    From one worker in the vineyard to another please have my heartfelt condolences ????☝???

  • | November 16, 2019 at 6:35 am

    “As iron sharpens Iron, so doeth one man sharpens another”, this is my most outstanding memory of Aldane. He was always willing to share his knowledge with others, and I have leant a lot from him. I will treasure his memory and his teachings, he walked the path and shown the way, rest well my brother, rest well.

  • | November 16, 2019 at 8:11 am

    My condolences to the family and friends of Aldane, as one of the international students at WIC/NCU he was one of the people who made me feel welcomed during my time there. I’m so sad to hear about his passing.

  • | November 16, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Our condolences to the family of Colding and may God protect you during this time of sadness.

  • | November 16, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    Condolences to his family.Rip

  • | November 16, 2019 at 10:23 pm

    My heart felt sympathy to the family .may his soul Rest In Peace until the great getting up morning when Ur Lord and Saviour Shall come to take us home – never again to part .

  • | November 16, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    Aldane will be missed. My condolence to his wife and daughters. I am saddened to have heard of his sickness and within days of his passing. He was a beautiful soul; very humble and kind.

  • | November 16, 2019 at 11:53 pm

    My condolences to the family the family RIP brother Codling from the Hudson Family

  • | November 17, 2019 at 1:09 am

    Mr. Codling was a quiet, respectful individual who was a true Christian. My hope for the family is that they hold fast to the promises of God; Jesus is coming soon to put an end to death. Be steadfast until that “great getting up morning.” Please accept my sincere condolences.

  • | November 17, 2019 at 9:25 pm

    He was a winsome gentleman! Always helping me to get out of that difficult JAMU turn to go to Mandeville while asking about my daughter!! I shall certainly miss your kindness in this life but…….we’ll meet over on the other shore! Sleep on beloved and rest in peace!!! May the all wise God comfort your family and the JAMU!!!

  • | November 18, 2019 at 7:25 am

    Truly heartbreaking. Praying for the strength and comfort of his family and friends. Until the Resurrection morning…

  • | November 18, 2019 at 4:06 pm

    I visited Aldane in the hospital and chat with him just days before I learnt of his passing, little did i know that it would be the last time I speak with him. Rest in peace my friend see you in the morning. Condolences to his family.

  • | November 19, 2019 at 11:58 am

    Day by day, we all try to cope with the struggles of live. Death is a killer and one day soon it too will die. A friend of the family and to countless others. His passing has truly left a void in our hearts. Let us use the moments afforded us each day to call on the name of Jesus and tell others about him and finally, let others know we love them. Let us continue to lift up his family in prayer daily. He will sleep in peace.

  • | November 19, 2019 at 7:30 pm

    I’m deeply saddened with the passing of my dear friend, Aldane. I was in total denial when I first got the news of his demise and was hoping it not so. My sincere condolences to his family. Do take comfort in the Blessed Christian Hope and remember, Tears are a language, God understands.”

  • | November 19, 2019 at 9:41 pm

    I just saw this notification, and it hit me like a tonne of bricks. Prayers are going up for the family. May God give comfort, while we look for resurrection morning.

  • | November 20, 2019 at 12:09 am

    Aldane would always greet me, “My friend and brother.” We shared a great friendship for years as students at WIC/NCU. He was a humble, God fearing and helping person. I am in shock. I heard of his illness recently, but did not know it would take him so soon. May God keep the family until the morning breaks eternal, bright and fair.

  • | November 20, 2019 at 5:09 pm

    Good good friend. Happy to know that I spoke with him before his passing. May his body rests in peace and condolences to Annia, the children and extended family.

  • | November 22, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    Condolences to the family. R.I.P. Aldane is someone I’ve known from way back at Knockpatrick SDA . See you Aldane on resurrection morning.