Oicenth Cynthia Phang, Nee Mullings

Oicenth “Nurse” Phang was a caring, compassionate, loving and kind person who had a tremendous zest for life. Daughter of the late Leslie and Iris Mullings, Oicenth was born on the 12th of April, 1940 in Dalton, St. Elizabeth. She was the seventh  of twelve children, consisting of three boys and nine girls.

A firm but fair disciplinarian, she possessed a wonderful sense of humor, often accompanied by an infectious smile and spirited laughter that was contagious to all who encountered her. Most of all, she was an amazing mother to five sons and three daughters, loving wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. And oh! An exceptional nurse in her own right.

“Nurse” managed the clinic in Islington where she was an early advocate for family planning, prenatal care and the overall wellbeing of families in her community. She worked tirelessly and with conviction to ensure the safety of every mother and child she delivered, thus earning the respect and admiration of the people of her district.

Not only was she an amazing nurse, she was also a dedicated member of the Islington Holy Spirit Catholic Church, the Water Valley Primary School Board, a Justice of the Peace and a pillar of the Islington/Nutfield community.

Oicenth was a beloved wife and mother who was cherished by the community. Her legacy lives on in the lives of her children and everyone she touched. Her warmth, grace and beautiful spirit will be missed dearly.