A FALLEN HEROINE

A much-respected freedom fighter in the Anguilla Revolution, Hyacinth Roberteen Carty, popularly known as ‘Miss Joseph’, was laid to rest at Sandy Hill Cemetery on Tuesday April 22nd, following the funeral service at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church. The service, presided over by Bishop Errol Brooks, was attended by a large number of persons from throughout the island, indicative of the high esteem in which she was held.

Miss Joseph, a resident at Deep Waters, died on April 13 after a prolonged illness. She was perhaps the most vocal of the heroines of the Revolution. Principal Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Office, Lana Hoyoung, who delivered the Formal Remembrance, described Miss Joseph as “a fierce warrior who stood in the struggle for Anguilla’s freedom.”

Mrs. Hoyoung continued: ‘Miss Josey’ feared nothing and would take on any challenge once she was convinced it was her right to do so. She would stem you to the end. Amid that outward appearance, however, she had a real gentle and human heart that also knew pain and sorrow…In fact her bark was more than her bite. If she really cared about you as her friend… she would defend you to the end. The outpouring of her love was like a hen covering her chicks…”
She was awarded a well-deserved Queen’s Certificate and a Medal of Honour for her role in the Anguilla Revolution.

Miss Joseph worked in the tourism industry, serving for many years at Malliouhana Hotel. Later she employed as a part-time cleaner at the Blowing Point Passenger Terminal until she became ill. She was a staunch Anglican and a devoted family person. She lived a full life and her departure has saddened many.
The Anguillian joins in extending condolences to her family.

Hyacinth Carty