Faith Elaine Linton

Faith Linton was to me personally, one who made an indelible mark on my life. She framed my early understanding of love, relationships and marriage. I have many memories of her dropping a profound bombshell statement and going silent for a quite a few seconds to let it sink in. She taught me the sacredness of my body as the temple and the power of understanding my identity in Christ, uniquely fashioned in His image and likeness. Whenever I read Zephaniah 3:17 He rejoices over me with singing, I remember her teaching us in ISCF Discipleship camps the OIA method or Inductive Bible Study, I have used it for years! Eternity will tell the tremendous impact of a life well-lived in teaching, guiding and discipline thousands across generations particularly through the ministry of ISCF camps. I thank God for her life!

Thank you to this wonderful woman of God for all her inspiring talks on marriage at the marriage retreats at Moorelands camping the1980s.we have been married for over 46 years.
Both in ministry and also working with young people.
I still have my copy of "Through Trial and Error.
God bless her soul and Thanks for all she did.

Youth With A Mission is a Global movement of Christians from many cultures , age groups, and Christian traditions, dedicated to serve Jesus all over the world. Our mission is to Know God and to Make Him Known. We train others, so that every sphere of life will be impacted.

It is through this means that Mrs Faith Linton came into our lives. She taught in our Discipleship Training Schools for many years.

Mrs Linton the teacher
To teach in a Discipleship Training School (DTS) in Jamaica and other Caribbean islands, means that the students are from various denominations and from different countries of the world. Today we serve God all over world knowing that Mrs Linton helped to lay a solid foundation in our theology.

The global reach of Mrs Linton‘s teaching: Fit to be tied, 12 steps to bonding , identity and Redemption, my personal favorite, were topics she taught. To make her points clear, she would use her experience as examples, hence we were also learning about her family. Class was rich! We learned about her, twin sister, read excerpts from her book, had visits from her husband Ivan, who accompanied her to the Mobay campus sometimes when she is teaching. We learned about her 3 children and grandchildren who lit up her eyes as she talked about them. She talked about love , life, family, male and female and sexual intimacy. Things I never heard in the church. It was so life giving to know that she provided a safe place to learn.
Her nephew Malcom was mentioned when she was 70yrs old and we were discussing aging. She said he generously paid someone to travel with her. It impacted me as my mom was 70 at the time. She began to teach and travel less as she slowed down and was not remembering everything. That saddened her and she felt left out at not being able to teach at her church the way she used to. Those changes were hard for her. We talked about death and dying .She said it would be better if Ivan dies first because she knows that it would be too hard for him if she were to die first. She was also concerned for her grandchildren, that they will choose right and not become deceived with humanistic education. She wished for clear communication of the gospel and that we all pursue the will of God. The Creator, the Redeemer, the who sent Jesus to restore us back to himself, if we choose to believe.

Mrs. Linton was a great role model and always displayed dignity and poise. She also demonstrated her faith in God and this along with her other beautiful attributes has been an inspiration for me. RIP Mrs. Linton.

I left London and started school in Jamaica at the age of 10. I was new and Rosie was my best friend. I was invited to spend weekends and I treasure every moment spent at the family home Hilton Hill. Dr Faith Linton was more than a mother to me. She taught me how to make bread and butter pudding, which my family still request as a favourite. Most importantly she taught me about God and how to develop a personal relationship with Him, which I dearly treasure to this day for myself and those I have shared her message with. What a well lived life!! So many blessed by just knowing her. A shining example of grace, elegance, love and humility. Rosie, Andrew and Martin I send my condolences on the passing of your dear mother. I plan to serve Jehovah well so I can see her again.
Forever in my heart.
❤️💕❤️

Today, I honour a dear friend and mentor whose life left a lasting imprint on mine, Faith Linton lovingly called Mommy Linton.
I first met her at a conference in 1973, and even then, her calm confidence and integrity stood out. Years later, our paths crossed again when I visited with my now husband, Lawrence Madden, whose family was close to the Linton family. That reconnection became a gift.
When we got married, she and her family surrounded us with such generosity, helping to provide what we needed to begin our life together. It reflected who she was—kind, selfless, and full of grace.
Over the years, I quietly learned from her example—her poise, her kindness, and her deep spiritual wisdom. She didn’t just speak about faith; she lived it in a way that inspired everyone around her.
We miss her deeply, but we remain so grateful for her life, her influence, and the legacy she leaves behind.
Truly, hers was a life well lived.

I first had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Linton as a camper at Moorlands Camp, where she came as a guest speaker. Even as a young camper, I was immediately struck by her presence. She didn’t just speak; she weaved a little Child Development into her talk, captivating us all. However, what stood out most was the light that shone in her. It was clear that she lived her life for Jesus, and that light was infectious. As campers, we were drawn to it and followed along, listening intently to her every word.

Some years later, she stopped by to visit my family in Kingston, as her son, Martin, was living just a few doors away, who I also met at camp. We were pleased to host her and her husband, offering refreshments, nothing fancy, just beverages and peanuts. With her usual humour and warmth, Mrs. Linton shared a quote she once heard: “Self-control is being able to eat only one peanut.” It made us all laugh, and to this day, whenever I eat peanuts, I think of that moment.

Her visit was a blessing to us all, and her humour, kindness and light have left an enduring mark on my heart. I’m grateful for the impact she had on my life, and her steadfast faith in Christ.

Such a delicate but firm graceful lady. She was very businesslike and resourceful. A farming lady who respected God and cared for the land and its people. God bless her family and her great legacy. She taught us to see ourselves in the beauty in which God created and guided us into how to live and be faithful and beautiful in all relationships and also gave many of us, years before, premarriage counselling. I thank God for her sojourn and years on earth to have met such a great mentoring lady.

My earliest memories of Mrs. Faith Linton goes back to a Moorlands Camp in 1981 when she spoke at one of our Camp Sessions. Her calm and impactful voice drew my attention and made me interested in what she was saying to us. Since that, I always look forward to her various presentations in different arenas.

Over time, our paths crossed so many times
when I became more involved with UCCF and served on the Executive Committee of SCF/SU.
During that time, I remember a Weekend
Retreat that the Committee had which was held at her home in Cranbrook, St. Ann. Oh what an
unforgettable weekend it was, with the genuine
and wonderful hospitality that Mrs. Linton gave us along with her husband. Mr. Ivan. They showed us so much love and treated us like
family. Their Cranbrook property was one of picturesque beauty with a variety flowers, plants
and fruit trees, along with a river/stream running
through the.space. This experience is etched in my memory, never forgotten.
I remember also, Mrs. Linton speaking at our Teen Time Camp Bible Studies in the mid 1980s, and the knowledge she passed on to me that made my Faith in the Lord grew stronger.

Mrs. Faith Linton was a remarkable Woman of God, who lived her life helping others and showed compassion to all. She taught me so much, on how to live serving the Lord and with such simplicity. I always looked forward to her warm smile and embrace of love whenever we saw each other. Rest in Peace Dearest Mommy Linton.

My sincere condolences to Andrew, Rose, Martin and the entire Linton's family. I pray the Lord's Divine Comfort, Strength and Peace for you all in this difficult time and beyond.

Love and Blessings,
Winsome Crumbie

I did not know Mrs. Linton personally but I knew of her through her son, my dear friend Andrew and his wonderful wife Dulcie. Because Andrew is her son, he would have carried parts of her with him and she would have helped to mold him into the great contributor to humanity that he is. So I got a glimpse of her through her son, Andrew.
I can only imagine the void that is left by her passing and I feel no matter how death is expected, when it finally comes, it leaves sadness and sighing.
The great thing is that people of hope know that death is only a transporter, and our loved ones who have been faithful to God will rest with Him, and if we remain faithful we will meet up with them when death transports us too.
May you be encouraged by this truth, and may the wonderful memories bring smiles often, knowing she is resting in the arms of her Savior.
Strength and courage to you my dear friend, and your entire family.
Jannett Gibson

"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on". "Yes" says the spirit, "they will rest from their labours, for their deeds will follow them" Revelation 14:13

I first met Faith Linton through the UCCF movement where she would share on special occasions. I was always inspired by her passion and the insightful presentations so well delivered!
I would later get to know her personally through her son Andrew and his family, sharing moments with her when she visited with them in Kingston or visiting with her at Cranbrook.

Her life is an inspiration as she was dedicated to serving her God and influencing others for good through her many presentations and books. Her work with the youth, affirming them and helping them to realize their full potential will long be remembered.

Her legacy lives on particularly in the pioneering work associated with the translation of the Bible in our heart language.

Sincere condolences to her family as they mourn her passing.

May her soul rest in peace.

Educator, Administrator and Bible Teacher par excellence! Such is the precious legacy of Mrs. Faith Linton whom I had the distinct pleasure of meeting in the early seventies at Saint Hilda’s DHS in Brown’s Town.

In 1972 she welcomed and took under her wings, a number of students who had recently transferred from the Servite Convent of the Assumption to Saint Hilda’s DHS and despite the demands of her various roles at school, and in the wider community, graciously invested her time and administrative talent to ensure our successful integration in the new school environment.

She had this special gift of listening intently and this together with her signature wide and infectious smile conveyed the assurance of stability and sincerity that we all needed at that time of transition.
One could see and feel her love for Languages and the Word of God as she delivered her lessons with such passion and animation. I was her student in classes of English language, Religious Knowledge also French (until a French Teacher was employed, I benefited from and enjoyed her time of instruction immensely. ) I consider my love for the book of Acts of the Apostles a tribute to her as we were engaged in such deep discussions and interpretations of the Book. She was an excellent speaker extempore not just in these areas but on any subject that delighted her.

My sincere condolences to all the members of her family at this time of loss.

To Madame Linton with love….

Tribute to the Life of Dr. Faith Linton
My life is the better having met Faith Linton. It was a faithful ISCF camp that provided the opportunity. She was the Bible Study Director and I, camp Nurse. It was Wow!! like Wow!! when I listened to her in the Genesis Epistemology on "Made in the Image of God". The essence - we are God's prized handmade and are NEVER nothing in the sight of God our Creator. For me, she was not only one of a kind, but one who hovered over the ground. I wispered to myself, 'I would like to touch her'.

Little did I know that God would answer that prayer that very week. I was called by Gene Denham to visit with Mrs. Linton because she was feeling a little ill. It was a qualified request because I was the camp's RN. But this was truly my distinct honour to be able to literally touch this 'Earth Angel'. Did she touch me!! We became true friends. To her, I was "My love".
She was the consummate developer of human beings. When you leave her presence you were xxx times better than you entered.
She was the epitome of integrity. Integrity was her life beath. I recall, during the advent of the Harry Potter series, she was asked to speak about the Harry Potter movement and the Christian's response. Especially, a response around students/youth ministry.
So, in a small group, I thought I could share my opinion on the subject with her. She turned kindly to me and asked "Which one of the books have you read my love?". At the time I had in my position the second publication. I had only read the title and the inner page about the author.
But like Gene Denham, Mrs. Linton had the uncanny presence that requires not just truth but integrity. So I couldn't fool myself, let alone her. She kindly said to me " My love, that, lacks intellectual integrity". I had no openion. I uttered not another word.
Her last words to me in the home where she spent her final days were " I know you. I recognize you".
That is the best gift I could ever have from her. She touched me. We touched each other. She was my friend...
Dr Faith Linton, you have ran a race of Faith, Brilliance, Integrity, Love and a true Human kind. Sleep well my Dr Faith Linton. My friend. My mentor.
Dr. Jacqueline Goulbourne
PhD Human & Organizational Systems
Gerontologist
Moments with Dr Faith Linton

I first met Sister Faith at a summer camp at Moorlands decades ago. Over the years I have had the immense joy of hearing her share from the Word of God and on various topics, including family life. What an amazing teacher of the Word! A gracious and gentle woman and I was blessed to have also been at a couples' camp where she and Brother Ivan shared. It was a privilege.

I am grateful to her for helping me to understand how God sees us - as His wonderful works of art, masterpieces; each of us.His precious children. A life well lived in honour of her Lord!

Deepest condolences to the family!

Briefly I will remember Faith as a great/an excellent English Teacher, a Philanthropist, prolific Speaker, and an Author. She was faithful to the Faith, Fight and Finish. May her soul rest in peace.

My heartfelt condolences, love and blessings are extended to the family.

I consider it an honour not only to have met Mrs Linton, however share memorable occasions at Cranbrook St Ann. As well as fellowship in our home and also the Flower Hill Avenue Christian
Center in Montego Bay, where she frequently ministered.

In my experience Mrs Linton consistently exemplified love, humility, compassion and generosity, with a presence marked by attentive listening, gentle guidance and steady reassurance.

Mrs Linton's life’s mission profoundly enriched and impacted the lives of a generation. Embodying the virtues of her faith with quiet strength, grace and dignity, dedicating herself to acts of kindness and encouragement.

She was in every sense an exemplar, special and held in high esteem by many individuals, including my late father, Menzie Oban.

Those we love do not go away, they walk beside us every day unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and still
so dear.

Forever in our hearts❤️

2 Timothy 4: 7-8

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

I knew Mrs. Faith Linton as an engaging English teacher, a form teacher and a committed ISCF Coordinator at St. Hildas High School.
She impacted my life positively both academically and in the formation of my spiritual life. Guiding so many on our early faith journey I remember her enlightening bible studies, opening her home in generous hospitality, taking us to Moorlands Camp and just how brilliant, kind, gracious and dedicated she was as teacher and counsellor.

Aunty Faith was a true source of inspiration. As a woman who represented Jamaica so well, she advocated for the preservation of culture and language in unprecedented ways. She also stood firm in her beliefs, and as an adult naviagting life now, I have a deep appreciation for her tenacity and strength in that regard. She will always be remembered for her faith in God, her educational guidance and her loving nature. Thank you for sharing your light with the world Aunt Faith. 🩷

Auntie Faith was truly a gem. Her life reflected a deep commitment to teaching others the importance of honoring and respecting their neighbors. She was soft-spoken, even when offering correction, never raising her voice—yet her eyes conveyed a wealth of emotion.

I fondly remember visiting her in Cranbrook; the joy in her voice when she called my name was more than enough to make me feel loved. I always knew she was happy to see me, just as I was to see her. She consistently radiated warmth, love, and genuine affection.

She was, without a doubt, a rare and precious soul. I love you, Auntie, and will deeply miss your beautiful, radiant smile and the warmth in your eyes.

My sincere condolences to the Linton family on the loss of your Mom. Its never easy, and I pray for peace and understanding, for the family, as Mom takes her residence in the Lord's house which has been prepared for her. John 14:1-6

Mrs Faith Linton, I can remember her soft voice. She spoke with eloquence. A lady of grace, calm, humility, kindness, and compassion. She exemplifies the characters of a virtuous woman. She modeled her faith in words and deeds.

I remember she open her doors to me during my weekends off from boarding school. I am happy I had the pleasure of knowing her.

To my mom, she was her youth leader then blossomed in a great friendship. She shared Mrs Linton loan her 50 pounds for uniform to start nursing school and pay back when she started to work. What a blessing! Her support was greatly appreciated.

Our deepest sympathies to her family. May God comfort you in this difficult time. Earth’s lost. Heaven gained an angel.

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.

May grace an peace stay with the family the Lord giveth and take away continue to hold the forth for i am coming saith the Lord, strength comes from Jesus Christ. from the Robinson’s family.

We at Johnny’s Pharmacy are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear customer, Ms. Linton.

Ms. Linton was the very definition of grace—always proper, always cheerful, and unfailingly kind. She had a special way of brightening our day, often sending thoughtful notes and letters that meant more to us than she may have ever realized. Those small but heartfelt gestures spoke volumes about the warmth and sincerity she carried with her.

She was more than a customer to us; she was part of the Johnny’s Pharmacy family. Her presence will be truly missed, and her memory will remain in the smiles she brought and the kindness she shared.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones. Thank you, Ms. Linton, for the joy and light you brought into our lives—you will never be forgotten.

So many remember Aunt Faith as a teacher—a generous and kind person who cared about her students and connected with such clarity. But in addition to truly caring about each of her students, what made her so very effective is that Aunt Faith was one of the most fiercely intellectual and brilliant women I have ever met. Her ability to craft a clear message that connected, no matter how difficult the topic was the product of her enormous breadth of knowledge, her ability to challenge all she took in and to distill it to its essence, and without trumpeting her command bring it into the moment with simplicity, kindness and grace. Every conversation with her was an opportunity to learn from someone who also listened closely—and corrected gently. She was a very special person.

My first memories of Faith and Joyce are at Moorlands camps, where we spent most of our summer holidays, as my mother, Lucy de Carteret, was 'Skipper', and my grandfather Oscar Lord lived, having started the camps and conferences at Moorlands many years before that time! One year, the United Nations appeared as Counselors! I think Joyce was UNO and Faith was ESCO? Later when Faith married Ivan, my mother and Faith became very close friends and the Lintons were significant family friends during the Knutsford, Hilton Hill and Cranbrook years.
In 1972 Althea and I worked for 6 months at the de Carteret Medical Centre and our day off was Tuesday, which we spent with Faith and Ivan at Hilton Hill. Althea writes:
"We watched the moon slowly move across the sky above the palm trees as we debated back and forth with Faith where our spiritual path was leading us in the next phase of our lives."
"She was a wonderful listener – seemed able to really put herself in our position – as we gradually shed the parts of our upbringing which no longer fit with our personalities and hopes for the future."
Beautiful food and conversation with them both when we arrived – whether there was a half butchered cow in the porch or not! –and lovely flowers from Ivan’s hibiscus garden."
We will always be grateful for this oasis of peace and exploration with them both. We became life long friends during that time and remained in touch by letter and occasional visit until Faith was unable to communicate with us. We learned from Nell Blanken that she was ready and waiting for the New Beginning which she is now experiencing.

I'm so grateful for the life of Aunty Faith Linton. Aunty Faith made me feel seen. I have heart-warming memories of visiting her and Uncle Ivan at Cranbrook over the years.

She had a calming and disarming presence. Warmth and welcome came naturally to her. She spoke in an authoritative whisper, drawing you in dramatically with each point.

Aunty Faith's theology had a deep impact on me. I remember listening to her speak about the 'truncated gospel' - the gospel that starts with how sinful and unworthy people are without recognising our original design and God's intention not just to save us, but to redeem the full value of who we were meant to be.

Instead, Aunty Faith advocated for a gospel that starts in Genesis 1, and works it's way through all the very good things God creates (including humans) before 'the fall', recognising our profound, intrinsic value in His eyes.

I loved that she was willing to challenge the status quo because she genuinely saw this as an omission which needed to be addressed to help more people understand God's deep love for them.

This missing piece of Christian teaching was like a missing part of my heart that needed to click into place. It made all the difference in healing the sense of low self-esteem and feelings of unworthiness that I battled throughout my childhood and young adulthood even though I'd grown up in a loving home. This was a real identity gamechanger.

Through her presence, her teaching and her writing, Aunty Faith planted seeds that have borne fruit for eternity.

I feel that I have known Dr. Faith Linton all my life but truth be told, my most recent memory of her was the pleasure of working with the FLM team from 1984 and interacting with Faith during our series of meetings. Her ministry was fulsome and her messages crystal clear. One thing that remains indelible etched in my memory is Mrs. Linton instructing that there is a reason God created menopause for older women do not have the stamina to run after children. What a great bible teach and powerful woman of God. Sleep on my sister. The angels will say "Well done".

Faith was my friend and more than a friend. My neighbour, my prayer partner. We laughed, we shared, and she was there for me during many years as New Generation Camp developed.
Surrounded by books, counseling in person and many hours on the phone, afternoons on that amazing verandah, and ice-cream together are just some of my many unforgettable memories of life with Faith. Thank You Lord for her life, so unique, so precious, so impactful.

I remember Mrs Linton from an ISCF conference I was privileged to attend. That was the first time I was exposed to an environment where everyone was addressed by their first name, not the normal Mr or Mrs last name.
I remember Lawrence Brown, the staff sponsor, saying it would feel strange to call her "Faith". But she relieved all that discomfort by sharing her pet-name, Esko. I still remember her heart of love as she shared over that weekend. She will always be remembered as a Mother in Zion.

Dr Linton was truly one of the best Bible teachers and who I owe an eternal debt of gratitude for my early spiritual formation during my high school years at Munro and Moorlands and Oceanview Bible camps. She was certainly able to convey her messages in a simple but very relatable and relevant way to us youngsters that has left such a significant and indelible impact on my life. Her influence certainly grounded me in my faith and to love and appreciate the power of the Word. May her soul rest in peace and strength and God’s grace upon her beloved family members and friends in this time of grief.

Mrs. Linton was such a remarkable presence in my life and in my daughter's life while she was in school and beyond. Her constant encouragement and genuine kindness helped me through some very challenging days. She touched our lives in a special, lasting way, and we feel so lucky to have known her. Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

We were all born to fulfill our purpose in our generation. Mrs. Faith Linton, you have done that and much more. The lives you touched with your beautiful smiles, kind words, and good deeds. You left a legacy that is irreplaceable . You have gone to a place where pain and sorrow are not known. Sleep well, enjoy the rest.

She was a FAITH..ful witness of the love and mercy of Jesus and a faithful minister of his Word. We give God thanks for her life of service to the Kingdom. As she rests from her labors may she rest in the loving arms of Christ

What a joy and privilege it has been to know Auntie Faith, and to learn nuggets of truth and strategies for navigating my sojourn on earth, from her exemplary life and ministry and kind instruction and hospitality.
Persons like herself are indeed treasures of our human community,… and those who’ve come behind her have indeed found her faithful to the Lord, her family and her wider sphere of influence

The Lord used Mrs. Linton to ground me in the faith through being my teacher and ISCF Sponsor at St. Hilda's High School. Later as an ISCF Staffworker,we enjoyed close fellowship at ISCF Leadership Conferences, ISCF Summer Camps and Teachers Christian Fellowship Retreats. She counselled me,and referred me to others who could advise me when I was getting married. God used Mrs. Linton to prepare me for life in the wider world, ensuring that I would live for Him and hold to His standards.
My condolences to her family who shared her with us.

I Remember Auntie.Faith Linton as one who was a very hospitable person,always wanted to make sure you were okay when you visited her home, which had an amazing view from the Verandah.i will always remember her smile and her unwavering commitment to Jesus!. I remember those times of Prayer with my mom and herself. I pray God’s comfort for the family during this difficult time. May Auntie Faith’s Soul Rest in Peace. 🕊️ 🙏

My memories of ISCF camps at Moorlands will always include Mrs. Linton.
Her warm smile, and her soft-spoken, calming voice would always put us at ease.

How well I remember her Bible study sessions!
She was passionate about sharing God’s Word and found ways of holding our attention and challenging us to apply biblical principles to our lives.
Today, my love for Bible study can truly be credited to her.

Thanks Mrs. Linton, for your life of ministry.
Rest in peace.

I will never forget the first time I heard Mrs Faith Linton speak. I was a first year student at Jamaica Theological Seminary, and she was speaking in chapel about incest. With a straight face, she looked at us and used a word that no self-respecting Christian lady in Jamaica - certainly not one of the social standing that she had - would use. Communication was the name of the game. At that time I had no idea she would have become my mentor, inspiring and motivating me to introduce the Scriptures in the Jamaican language to as many as possible. Our intense conversations always ended with — “To be continued!” — which was always delivered with a twinkle in her eyes.

She was as kind as she was stern. When I was so sick that I had to take 6 months leave from work, she invited me to house-sit for them when they took their vacation. It was one of the most healing experiences I have had. I’m still amazed that she trusted me enough to leave me in her house alone! She was much more concerned that my health be restored, so that I could continue the work God had given me, to promote and facilitate the use of the Jamaican language in sharing the Gospel.

The first time I spoke with her and realized she had no idea who I was, after our many many conversations, my heart broke into little pieces. I’m just praying that I will be able to keep her legacy of helping people to hear God speak to them in the Jamaican language going strong, and that from this, many will come to know our Lord and Saviour, Jesus the Anointed One.

For all her family, friends and loved ones, may your memories of her never fade, and always bring you joy.

I will NEVER forget Dr Faith Linton because of the pivotal role she played in my life. She taught me English Language at St Hildas Diocesan High School for Girls and after she finished molding us as her students, we went into tertiary studies and careers with an excellent grasp of the subject. Thank you Dr Linton, your coaching and mentoring have paid off. I am blessed to have sat at your feet.

My recollections of Mrs Linton date back to my adolescence when she addressed a Bible study regarding our nature as serial beings created by God. She was extremely insightful in explaining it to the group. Additionally, her love for humanity.

Faith Linton, among other things, was a gifted speaker who lived an exemplary life that challenged her audiences to grow as Christians. Her life reflected a close walk with Christ, and she cared deeply about thoughtfully sharing His word in a way that inspired others and drew them to Him (not to her). I have warm memories of the way she mentored and challenged students and student leaders and adults at Moorlands camps and conferences through her ministry.
To her family, as painful as her home going must be, we join you in joyfully celebrating her life, knowing that she is at peace! Thank you, Faith, for being an inspiration to so many!
With gratitude for your life and ministry,
Paulyn Church

My sincere love and condolences to all of Faiths family.
She was one of my mother’s dearest friends and as a child I would see them in deep conversation in different settings at The Sheiling, Knutsford, Cranbrook, and Moorlands, even at the sea sometimes!
I remember Faith coaching me in French age 13 in preparation for school in UK. I was staying with them at Knutsford when my A level results arrived by telegram. Later at Cranbrook my mother and I stayed with Faith and Ivan. How beautiful the flower forest was and so many conversations took place out on the verandah. In later years still, Nick and I enjoyed meeting up with her at Silver sands on at least 2 or 3 occasions when she was staying with the Gladwell’s.
I have many memories over the years but most of all I’ll treasure the joy of in depth, stimulating talks about life and God. What a wonderful woman and friend she was.

Aunt Faith lived a life of compassion and kindness to all who knew her. I will always remember her unwavering support for children in need at a home in St Ann.
Her love for family and her hospitality made us have many good memories around her dining table.
Her contribution to many churches through lectures and counseling will never be forgotten, as she impacted lives for the Kingdom.
Deepest condolences to her family, we share your loss, but are comforted that she is at rest with her Lord.

Mrs. Linton was a special person - a teacher who genuinely cared about her students' learning as well as their lives. She impressed upon young people the importance of choosing a mate wisely and that a proper family life did not happen by chance but took caring, planning, and consideration.
I admired her passion for the Jamaican language and her work to make the Bible accessible to all.
Condolences to her children, grandchildren, extended family, and many friends and past students!

We are saddened by the passing of our beloved mentor, friend, counselor/advisor and family life stalwart Faith. She was precious to us and family from the time we began managing Moorlands Camp.
We will never forget the inspiring teaching sessions she spent with us at the "Big House"and her and Ivan's offering of their home to us for a retreat.
God brought us together as one family, with Rosemary after long summer camps or December to January ISCF discipleship camp.
The meals served to us in their home and the sweet variety of mangoes after not to mention other fruits went down well with and us and our babies.
Sharing at our couples and family retreats were phenomenal. We sat at her feet and God got the glory.
Our trips to Cranbrook with different groups from abroad and locally continued to draw us closer together and the fruits of the soil were warmly received.
Her soul rests in peace."Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."

Mrs. Faith Linton (Esco) was my friend and mentor. Ever since I met her at ISCF camp at Moorlands in the late 1960s, she inspired in me a love for the Word of God, as well as an appreciation for the inductive method of Bible Study. She modeled wisdom and grace, as well as a sense of humor. It was a joy to learn from her and be blessed by her life and influence.
Psalm 116:15: precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saint.

It was my pleasure to have Mrs. Linton as my English Language, Literature and Religious Education teacher at St. Hildas High School in the 70s.
I remember being riveted to her teaching The Acts of the Apostles. She wasn’t preaching but it was clear to us students that she had a deep love for Jesus. That made an impact on my life as well as that of other students. We were able to sit the GCE exams in our fourth year at St. Hildas and we were successful.
We saw how loving and attentive she was with her own children when they passed through St. Hildas on their way from Hillcrest in the afternoons to meet up with her.
Mrs. Linton was a wonderful role model to students and fellow teachers. She was always pleasant and supportive and I count myself blessed to have been one of students at St. Hilda’s High School.
Rest in peace Mrs. Linton.
Condolences to family and friends.

Anne Chambers-Cole

What a precious privilege it has been for me to become part of Faith's family. That's what it felt like for me in the years when Cranbrook was my customary Retreat Centre. It's tear-jerking to look at these photos and to write these lines. What fun it was to sit with Ivan and Faith at mealtime or on the verandah looking out at the lush landscape. I first met Faith at Wolmer's Girls' when I was Sponsor for Inter-Schools Christian Fellowship. What a joy it was to have her share nuggets from the Bible with us. Faith was so knowledgeable, so spiritually deep, yet she was never condescending. It was a delight to have her as my friend and 'big sister'. My heart goes out to you all, her twin Joyce for whom I mistook her at a special Wedding Anniversary celebration :), her children (and "children -in-love"), grandchildren and all her relatives, her assistants and caregivers, especially Vivienne and all the Cranbrook family. Take heart: Your Faith, our Faith,is now with our Lord with and for whom she lived, She is forever loved.

I got to know Faith through my late friend, Grace Walker Gordon, whom she helped to raise. Faith was a truly good woman, acquainted with the Holy Spirit, who read the Scriptures with discernment and taught with wisdom, simplicity and conviction. Though her name is not often mentioned, DI JAMIEKAN NYUU TESTIMENT (2012) exists because of her. It was a privilege for my late husband, Martin and I to get to know Faith and Ivan, and Andrew, Rosie and Martin, for us to stay at the great house at Hilton Hill and visit at Cranbrook Flower Farm about which my Martin (Mordecai) wrote an essay in CARIBBEAN BEAT. www.caribbean-beat.com/issue-67/water-water-everywhere Eventually I met Dulce and her sister (and a nephew named Rainier, I seem to remember?), rejoiced when she married Andrew, and was glad to get to know the Andrew Linton family a little. Martin and I also met Joyce, Faith's identical twin, when we moved to the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Faith was a Bible scholar and an inspired, sensitive teacher, but most of all a blessed human being. The earth is less good because she is no longer here but heaven is much enriched by her presence. Together with Joyce, the children and the rest of the family, I mourn her loss but I also give much thanks for her life, humour, warmth and joie de vivre. I know she rests in peace.

I believe that Faith Linton saved my life.l knew her from a distance from infancy because we come from the same denomination. However, it was during my teen years that she took me under her wings and poured into me in such a way that she began a much needed repair in my psyche. Through her, I learned that God made me and considered me valuable. Because of her and other teachers like her, I began to believe in my worth..May her soul rest eternally.

How can I thank the Lord for his gift in the person of faith Linton? She was a true friend who sheltered me in my teens when adversity surrounded me like a thick cloud. Over four decades our friendship sustained and comforted me. My faith in God was bolstered through her love and relentless faith that God uses simple folk to accomplish great feats.Rest in peace, my dear Friend.

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. She was a special person who will be remembered with love and respect.

May the memories you shared bring you comfort during this difficult time, and may you find strength in each other in the days ahead. Thinking of you and your family.

With heartfelt sympathy,

David Logan

Sister Faith was a great teacher, friend a true Christian who taught the Word of God in churches, groups, camps and wherever she was needed. In our Family Week services she taught us how to conduct ourselves as singles, how to live together as wife and husband and how family members should live together in unity. God bless you for your work which will be remembered long after you are gone 🙏🏼 Rest in peace Sis Linton 🌹

A generous, humble, and dedicated woman who revered and loved God.
Condolences to her family and associates.

Faith has been influencing my life since high school. Every ISCF Leadership Camp at Moorlands, she was the person who warned her hearts on those cold January days. Calm, forthright, funny, interesting - all the things a teenager wanted a speaker to be. I learnt many lessons from her. It was a pleasure to reconnect with her at New Generation Camp. To sleep at her house, eat at her kitchen table, share books, talk about Israel... I really truly miss Faith. But I'm glad she's finally at home with the Father she loved and served so well.

Mrs. Faith Linton was such a wonderful christian and kind person.
She taught me at St Hildas High School, and I have may wonderful memories of times spent with her. She was always happy to see me even years after. My condolences to her family,

May she Rest in Peace!

I first met Mrs. Linton at a campsite called Joppa, above Golden Spring, in preparation for Teen Time Camp in 1985. I still remember that time distinctly, as she challenged us from the Bible Study she led to love our Lord more than anything we had or owned. Since then, we worked together at many ISCF camps, and she was the first female camp speaker at my "Brethren Church" camp. It was an honour to know you, Faith, to learn from you how to read the Bible and lead Bible Studies, and just to love the Lord with everything I am. It was a joy to spend time in your home with my family, Rest well, my beloved sister.

Educator, mentor and amazing individual - Mrs. Linton was a cherished and pioneering teacher at St.Hilda's High School. She instilled in me, a passion for reading and writing. She made writing "cool".
Her dedication defined her career. Her teaching philosophy was simple " Every student has a story worth telling, my job is to help
them find their path".
Mrs. Linton has been a huge influence in my life, and I will forever
celebrate the honor it was, having her as my English teacher for much of my high school years.
RIP Mrs. Linton, your legacy lives on in the countless professionals that you have inspired. She taught us all that a good teacher "plants seeds that grow forever".

I miss Mrs.Linton. I am grateful to her for her kindness. Despite her accomplishments she never lost her down to earth perspective. I hope her work promoting the value of Jamaica's mother-tongue will yet bear fruit.

I give thanks for your kindness and sacrificial labour of love in the gospel. May your legacy continue to touch countless lives to and for the glory of God. You will be forever in our hearts.
Andrew and Donnette Norman- Wolmer’s Girls and Boys ISCF Jamaica and Passion and Purity Jamaica