No Funeral For Caribbean Born Creator Of The Steel Pan

[Pan Times]

The late Elliot Anthony ‘‘Ellie’’ Mannette, creator of the only musical instrument of the 20th century.

By newsamericas

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Sept. 5, 2018: There will be no funeral for the Caribbean-born musician and designer of the steel pan but memorial services will soon follow.

That’s the word from Mannette Instruments, the company founded by the Trinidad-born principal innovator and designer of the steel drum as a musical instrument, Elliot Anthony ‘‘Ellie’’ Mannette.

Mannette, 90, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away on Aug 29, 2018, at the Mon Health Medical Center. The company said in accordance with his wishes, his remains will be cremated by the Hastings Funeral Home while memorial services will be held in New York, West Virginia and Trinidad W.I. shortly.

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[Vanessa Lilian Herbert]

Personal wishes are to be followed, even when we don't understand them.
Dr Manette.......you fulfilled your mission ......Grace and Happiness.

[odw]

RIP Ellie Mannette Invaders Onwards playlist...