BIOGRAPHY OF LATE ERNEST FRED ANKAMA MANTE
“Those who love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.”
Ernest Fred Ankama Mante, (aka Osofo Mante, Uncle Fred, Teacher Young, Young Man and Honorable) was born on December 26, 1950 at Mamfe Akuapem.
His parents were the Late Felix Gyadu Ank ama of Akropong Akuapem and Late Adelaide Safoa Ankama of Larteh Akuapem.
He was the fourth (4th) child of the seven siblings, one brother and five (5) sisters.
He h ad his Primary School Education at Akim Aperade and Akwamufie. He continued his Middle School Education at Larteh Salem and finished Form 4 at Obosomase Presbyterian Middle School. He taught as a Pupil Teacher and was known popularly known as (Teacher Young) for a yea r and later left to work at the ministry of Education in Accra. He then left to upgrade his Education at Koforidua and Takorad I Technical Secondary School.
He was technically talented and was fond of loosening and fixing machines. So, he went to Accra Polytechnic for further studies for a few years. His interest in the technical aspect was so profound that he left to start his own business which he named FEMAAKO ENTERPRISE and later as AN KAMA ELECTRICALS.
His workshop centered around the manufacture of Taxi-Top Lights, Decorative Flower Pots and illuminated billboards. He also started a small poultry Farm at Akropong g Akuapem.
He met and married his former wife Lydia Tabi in 1977.
The zeal and ambition to expand his business drove him to America so that he could acquire more skills, experience and more tools and equipment.
Ernest travelled to America in 1988 and improving upon his Church life he had already started at Kaneshie Presbyterian Church in Accra Ghana. As a staunch member of the Men's Fellowship, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in New York appreciated his effort in setting roots for the fellowship.
Ernest moved from New York to Worcester, Massachusetts in 1997, where he came to live in Lincoln Village where most of the Ghanaians lived at that time. He got employed by Corning Optical in Marlboro because of his technical background. He attended First Presbyterian Church USA on Holden Street in Worcester, there he brought Ghanaians together to setup up the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Worcester.
His hard work enabled him to be trained as a Minister of the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Ernest Mante was a member of the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship in Ghana before he left for the U.S. On his arrival in the U.S, he was involved in the work of the full gospel businessmen’s fellowship chapter in New York and tried to establish one in Worcester Ma.
Mr. Mante was a good person who believed is assisting people to build their future life and always wanted to share what he had. He shared his home when people moved to the US for the first time and needed a place to stay.
Ernest would always make you laugh when he saw you in a bad mood. He had a way of bringing people together as special gift God gave him since childhood.
He shared ideas and supported unity, that initiated the formation of the Overseas Mission Field of the Presbyterian church (O.M.F) in the North-East Coast of America. He believed in what he always called the 3Rs (REVIVAL, RETREAT and RECONCILIATION).
He was recommended to be trained as a Minister of the Presbyterian Church because he showed the 'CALL' for Pastoral duties.
Churches in the North-East Coast of America which he had helped through his hard work included Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Worcester Ma, New Jersey, New Haven, CT, Rhode Island and Leominster.
He was elected President of the Men's Fellowship of the PCG Mount Zion Worcester Congregation until he was called to eternity on November 15, 2017. The Presbyterian Church has lost a pillar of the gospel.
Ernest Mante was member of the Kwakwaduam and Ewuebi Fekuw in New York and a founding member and Vice President of the Okuapeman Fekuw in Worcester Ma.
In America specifically Worcester, He set up a driving school in Worcester to teach and also assist people mostly Ghana ians to obtain drivers leaners permit and also Drivers License. Most people knew Ernest Mante because of the work he did and also his active role in the church. God bless his heart. He was a people’s person, jovial, kind, loving, a good listener, an encourager and non-judgmental.
He got ill for a short time after his return from a Men’s Fellowship event in Ohio, U.S.A. God called him on one faithful afternoon, November 15, 2017 to come join him and rest in his bosom. The family has lost a very loving and caring one. We will always remember how he made us Laugh through 'jokes'. He was also a motivator and a true role model.
Ernest Mante leaves behind six (6) children; Wilson Mante Late), Michael Mante, Esther Mante, Daniel Mante, Edna Mante and Jessi ca Mante and (12) grandchildren.
He also leaves behind a brother and three (3) sisters. Ernest, May the Good Lord who has called you give you a resting place.
“The angels are always near to those who are grieving to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hands of God.” “Come to me all who that weary and burdened and I will give you rest.
Ernest Fred Ankama Mante, Osofo Mante though we mourn you, you are never forgotten, we know you are in a better place in heaven resting in the Almighty’s bosom. Your sweet memories will live with us forever till we meet again.
Fare thee well. "Damirifa Due - May your Soul Rest in Perfect Peace”
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