Ludrick St. Bryce

Ludrick Celestine Richard St Bryce passed away on Friday 1 st July, 2022, after suffering a brain haemorrhage. He was 88. His life can be succinctly described as a life committed to God through service to humanity, church, and education. Ludrick was born on April 7, 1934, in the beautiful twin island Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. He was the third of three children born to Abraham and Hilda St Brice. Growing up Ludrick was no stranger to hard work. His illustrious career included stints as a fisherman, an elected Borough Councillor, Principal of both an Elementary and High School, Manager of Adventist Book Center and Health Foods Center, an Educator, and a Pastor. As a local church elder, he conducted numerous Bible studies over the years. It was during one of these sessions in the village of Blanchicheusse that he met Vere Watkins-Lequay who would later become his wife of 63 years and 9 months, a union that ultimately produced six children. Ludrick attended elementary school but commenced his post primary education journey only after becoming a husband and father. His thirst for learning led to his completion of multiple levels of certification including a Marriage and Family Life certificate, a Bachelor of Business, a Masters in both Religion and Education, and a Doctor of Divinity in Religion. Although Ludrick fathered 6 children biologically, his service to humanity led him to open his heart and home to numerous others. His children can attest to having adopted siblings through their primary and secondary school life, indeed a pathway to education was the genesis and motivation for the ‘adoption' of many. Ludrick was much more than a casual sports enthusiast with various sporting disciplines and recreational activities commanding some of his time and attention. He admired the Brazilian football (soccer) style and was an active table tennis player. His clear bias in sports was cricket though, his unrivalled passion evidenced by his construction of a cricket pitch in his backyard. Nothing however bested his commitment, purposeful drive and dedication to denominational work. He was part of the foundational leadership of multiple local church congregations in Trinidad and a mentor to many who went on to serve the Seventh-day Adventist church and the wider society. His drive was undiminished when he migrated to Montreal, Canada. His almost seamless transition saw him become a foundational member of the Mt. Moriah SDA congregation. He also played significant roles in education, and helped to amalgamate the French and English sector's youth ministry. Ludrick St Bryce's life and legacy is epitomized in the philosophy expressed in the words of the popular gospel song "let those who come behind us and us faithful". Now he sleeps in the Lord and we eagerly look toward a reunion at the return of his and our Saviour. So while we wait, let us be mindful and stay hopeful, diligently occupying, doing with all our might whatever our hands and to do, "even so come Lord Jesus".