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Rotary world mourns death of Ade Majiyagbe

	Ade Majiyagbe and RI President-elect Jonathan Majiyagbe in a 2002 photo.

Ade Majiyagbe, wife of RI President-elect Jonathan Majiyagbe, died on 6 June 2003 in England, having suffered a stroke a few weeks earlier. Known and loved throughout the Rotary world for her warmth, good humor, and dedication to Rotary, Ade was very active in Inner Wheel in her homeland of Nigeria and served on the organization’s international board of directors.

An insurance claims adjuster by profession, she also sang in her church choir and enjoyed sewing and fashion design. She is also survived by her son, John.

Ade Majiyagbe was a familiar presence with her husband at RI conventions, the International Assembly, and other meetings. Leading the spouses’ session at the 2003 International Assembly, she reinforced her husband’s message of addressing the world’s most pressing problems, saying: “As privileged people and spouses of Rotarians who are known for humanitarian services, we must team up to give back to society what society gave us. We must Lend a Hand in helping to clothe the naked; Lend a Hand in feeding the poor; Lend a Hand in healing the sick; Lend a Hand in caring for the aged and comforting the bereaved.”

“Together with her husband, Ade Majiyagbe served and represented Rotary with devotion and faith,” said Gay Maloney, who served as her aide during the 2002-03 Rotary year. “Most of all, I witnessed her commitment to serve those less fortunate throughout the world. Because of her beautiful spirit and selfless nature, she inspired me and all others who had the privilege of knowing her.”

The funeral will be held Friday, 13 June at 11:30 am at St. Andrew’s Church, Bethune Rd., Stoke Newington, London N16 England. Rotarians may send condolences to President-elect Majiyagbe in care of the President’s Office at RI World Headquarters. Memorial contributions in honor of Ade Majiyagbe can be made to "Ade's Hope Fund for the Education of Women and Children" c/o The Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 75133, Chicago, IL 60675-5133 USA.

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