Hilroy D. Warner

OBITUARY

It is with deep respect and love that we reflect on the exemplary life of the deceased H.W.

On Thursday March 31 1949, James and Maude Warner of St Phillips Village in Antigua, became the parents of Hilroy Desmond Warner. He was at that time the 6th child and last son. The total later grew to 7 that consisted of 3 girls and 4 boys. An adopted brother was later added to the family and the two maintained the closest bond that lasted through to their adult lives.

CHILDHOOD.

Having lost his father at the age of 14, he was partially raised by a single mother. He often described her as a disciplinary force to reckon with and told stories about the severe punishments he received for perceived infractions.

Listening to the stories the deceased told, it was evident that he had a christian upbringing and culturally rich childhood. He idolized his mother and continued to do so even after her death in 2018. He opined that he was her favorite because she worked the fields to provide him a good education.

ADULT.

With the value of hard work instilled in him, he maintained this trait throughout his adult life. He worked at several jobs between Antigua and St Croix before migrating to the United States in the 1970s.

He first lived with his then wife Doris in Boston and that union produced his only child Vermelly

She was his internalized pride and paternal joy as he would always tell others about her as an adult.

Subsequent to being in Boston, Hilroy relocated to New York where he explained there was more cultural diversity. He had also physically reunited with his favorite brother Winston.

While in New York, the now deceased Hilroy became a Greyhound bus operator for approximately 30 years. Subsequent to retiring from that company, he gained employment with the MTA and went on full retirement in January 2015.

The deceased maintained his native Antiguan connection through radio programs, YouTube videos and weekly Saturday visits to Cholo's bread shop on White Plains Road. He would always return home with that special bread and usually got Jamaican jerked pork which was a favorite meal of his. He took frequent trips to his home in Antigua, especially while his mother was alive. The last of such was in November 2025 for the Annual food festival.

Hilroy enjoyed all types of music but mostly Spiritual and Calypso. He loved watching Formula 1 races, videos of island life, cricket and football. He also enjoyed shopping, cooking, organizing and helping others.

LEGACY

With his death on January 5th, it is our prayer that his beautiful soul rests in peace for eternity. Among those left behind mourning his loss are his wife of 23 years, his only daughter Vermelly, two grand-daughters, 1 step-daughter, 2 brothers, 1 surviving sister, nieces, nephews, a host of cousins, several in-laws and a dear friend Shamin. The consensus is that "if love could have saved lives, we would not be here doing this today". Hilroy had a beautiful soul, was loved by all who knew him and his memories will remain safely treasured in our hearts.

Gone From This Earth, But Not Forgotten!!