Actor and politician, John Dumelo, laid his father, John William Kudzo Anato-Dumelo Snr, to rest in an emotional ceremony over the weekend.
The solemn event took place at the Holy Spirit Cathedral at Adabraka-Accra, where family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to pay their final respects.
The funeral proceedings began early on Saturday, March 8, 2025, with a pre-burial and filing past at 7:00 a.m., followed by a Burial, Memorial, and Thanksgiving Mass at 9:00 a.m. The late John William Kudzo Anato-Dumelo Snr was later interred in privacy.
A final funeral rite was held at the Executive Men’s Club in East Legon from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., where attendees gathered to celebrate his life and legacy.
John Dumelo was visibly emotional throughout the ceremony, struggling to hold back his sorrow. Clad in a black-and-white cloth, he attempted to conceal his grief behind dark sunglasses, but his bowed head and solemn expression betrayed his deep pain.
During the tribute, Dumelo shared heartfelt words about his father, describing him not only as a parent but also as his “best friend and gossip partner.” His emotional speech resonated with many, painting a picture of a profound father-son bond.
The funeral brought together family, close friends, and notable figures from Ghana’s entertainment and political scenes, all uniting in support of the Dumelo family.
The atmosphere was one of both sorrow and reflection, as attendees honoured the memory of a man who had played a significant role in his family’s life.
By Francis Addo