Caribbean News

Foundation member of Jamaican Canadian Association remembered as a community builder

Oct 16, 2026 · Neil Armstron/Gleaner Writer

Originally published by The Gleaner Read the original

Pamela ‘Pam’ Powell, a founding member of the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) and a retired nurse whose life was defined by service to family, community and profession, died peacefully in Toronto on October 1. She was 92. Among the JCA’s earliest members, Powell remained active in the organisation for 64 years, serving in a variety of leadership roles and helping to build its Women’s Committee into a powerful advocate for women within the community.

← All stories
Built with adlens