Uriah Radilph Accison

Uriah Radliph Accison aka Buster was born on 12th May 1940 in St. James Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Lena Thorpe and William James. Buster attended Montego Bay Barracks school age 7-13 where he met Henry one of his best friends, who went on to become godfather to his youngest son. He then went on to attend Grandville School leaving at age 15 to begin a carpentry apprenticeship. Buster had a close relationship with his brother Westmar. They arrived in England in 1960 to join their father, where he worked in a factory. Later he worked in construction as a carpenter. Buster had two children, Carmen and Colin, from his first marriage to Sandra. He then had two children, Andrea and Keith aka Natty, with Patricia. Patricia had a son Andrew, who Buster raised as his own. Buster was a fun-loving, proud hardworking man who always provided for his children. He was a dedicated and proud father. Buster ensured his children spent time with their cousins, (Westmar and Pinky’s children) growing up in England. It was Buster’s smile that attracted Vilma when she first saw him. As their relationship developed, she saw how patient and understanding he was towards Owen (Junior) and Jennifer, her son and daughter, as he became a member of the immediate and extended family, Sutherland/Dillon family. Buster’s holiday in America, spent with his cousin Hazel, led to him deciding to make America his home. He became a US citizen in 1995. He was proud to hold Jamaican, British and US citizenship. Vilma and Buster were married in 1994. She joined him in the U.S. in 1996. Buster worked in construction in the U.S. and would always tell and show visiting family and friends which bridge or pieces of roadway he worked on. Friendships formed among his workmates remain tight. After retirement, his health deteriorated, causing him to rely on regular use of portable oxygen. This slowed him down but did not stop him. He enjoyed sea fishing with John, he taught John to play dominoes, taking the occasional visits to Webster flee market. Buster liked people and being among people. He enjoyed a drink and a smoke with friends. He enjoyed music – old time jazz. Every Christmas, out would come vinyl records – Nat King Cole, Gladys Knight (who he called his girlfriend) John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis. He really loved to listen to real jazz music. Buster was one of 13 siblings and leaves behind 3 including Tesse, and Pinky (sisters) who he was very close to. He also leaves behind many nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. Buster had 17 grandchildren – Reece, Remi, Bryah, Dominic, Kellan, Simeon, Sasha, Luke, Kieran, Elly, Cameron, Shian, Emmanuel, Chanel, Erin, Cary’s and Isla. He also had 9 great-grandchildren – Farah, Remmi, Reece, Miya, Rowen, Regan, Fletcher, Denny and Theo. Buster lived a full life. He was blessed with 82 years. Buster will be missed but our memories made with him will remain with us.

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Uriah Radilph Accison

May 12, 1940 - August 20, 2022