Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. - Franklyn Ollivierre, a well known figure in the steelband movement, died on Wednesday evening, after suffering a stroke on June 11. Born in Laventille, Ollivierre was a tenor pan player and the public relations officer of the Woodbrook-based Phase II Pan Groove. He was 65. He began playing pan in 1962 in Laventille before moving on to Starlift in 1971. In 1993, he began his career with Phase II Pan Groove and toured internationally with the group.
His son Marlon Ollivierre said his father, who lived in Diego Martin, will be sorely missed by all, including his wife Hyacinth and four sons. Marlon said he remembered his father as a good friend and a great father. He said his father was well known as a lover of Trinidadian culture, footballer and avid pigeon fancier (racer). “He still holds records for pigeon-racing. Everybody in the pan world knew him. He was a great, great friend,” he said.
Ollivierre was also instrumental in the setting up of Pan Land, the first local company to manufacture pans, on St Joseph Road, he said.
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Two ex-Starlift brothers Franklyn Ollivierra and Eddie Yearwood) taken suddenly by a stroke, so close together, this is too much! I urge men all men to take their health seriously and submit to an annual physical including blood work. The world is a sadder, poorer place from the loss of these two unique men. I send my sincere condolences to the families....
Sandra, you are a true sister, I hope the brothers take your advise.
Sincerest condolences to the family. franklyn was a gem of an individual, and a strong-willed one at that. Nice to have known you Sir.
Thanks Mr.Franklyn Ollivierra for the life you shared with us all. You brought Love and Joy to many of us. We bade you fond farewell on your homeward journey. You will be missed. Sincere Condolenses to his immediate family and his Pan Family.
Phase [2] will not be the same without you at the front of the band, teaching the youths how it is done. R.I.P. My Friend!
Condolences to the Ollivierra family. Franklyn was a gem of a human being!!!! I will miss him dearly.
He often joked that he is the oldest pan player in Panorama, practising night after night - ever-present.
Franklyn was also quite a lyricist with the ability to pen 4 verses and a chorus at the drop of a hat. RIP Franklyn!!!!
On behalf of Despers USA, we send our condolences to the Ollivierra family. Franklyn had a great since of humour, and once joked to my brother Clement Franklin that, "allyuh could rival dem bands in Trinidad boy." That was back in nineties when Despers USA dominated the Brooklyn Panorama.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Members of United States Steel Band Association Inc. (USSA) I offer our condolences to the family of Franklyn Ollivierra and to the Phase ll family. On a personal note, I remember Franklyn from my youthfull days growing up in Success Village and around Highlanders, watching him play pan, he will be greatly missed.
On the behalf of the NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF STEEL BANDS INC. our condolenes goes out to the Olliverra family. Franklin was a school mate of Cyrus and myself from all of Mr. Roach class, Franklin we will miss you may you rest in peace.