Fifty years of loveliness wrapped up in one package!
Published:Sunday | March 23, 2014 | 12:00 AM
Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer
WESTERN BUREAU:
Friends and family members flew in from as far as London, Los Angeles, Long Island, and West Palm Beach, to celebrate Dollis Campbell's '50 years of loveliness wrapped up in one package'.
Last Saturday on the East Lawn of Devon House, the all-white décor was artistically presented by Maureen Capleton, the Selena Wong cake was made with Gucci and Michael Kors in mind, and the food tastefully done by Lorraine Fung.
Campbell, who is the social director in the Office of the Prime Minister, not only had an A-list group of event vendors execute her 50th year on Earth, but she chose three days of celebration for the milestone event. The partying started on Friday at The Deck, and on Saturday it was lights, camera and action for the historic venue at Devon House.
This was where Campbell's friends, some as far back as high school days, and Easton Leiba and Daliah Mattis, from her days spent at the Jamaica Tourist Board spoke of her 'suchness' (can't find words to describe her).
Angelic peacemaker
Campbell's sister, Winsome McLeod, who spoke on behalf of the family, swore she had never heard her sister say a bad word, other than 'cho' and everybody in the audience almost bought into it, until the emcee introduced 'reasonable doubt'.
Campbell was serenaded by the indomitable and affable Maurice Henry, who also spoke of her role in the Kiwanis movement; while Member of Parliament André Hylton and Minister of Commerce and Technology Phillip Paulwell, described her as an angelic peacemaker, renowned for her loyalty and dedication.
Campbell, who donned an all-white ensemble for the opening of the event, opted for her favourite colour, red, for the cutting of the cake and the toasts.
Photos by Janet Silvera