I humbly and gratefully offer this tribute to Mr Herbert Yearwood, on behalf of West Indian Friends and Families Association, and as a former vice president and a secretary of the association.
The West Indian Families and Friends Association (WIFFA) has been in existence since 1985.
On Mr Yearwood’s appointment as deputy, High Commissioner in 1995, he hit the ground running by connecting not only with WIFFA but with other voluntary organisations
Herbie as we all lovingly and familiarly called him, was dedicated and committed to the diaspora.
He approached his duties with sincerity and dedication and never did he compromise his beliefs nor lose the focus of his purpose
His energy and work ethic were legendary and exemplary and were the envy of those of us who were less endowed
He never failed to respond to an invitation whether it be a a church service, a fundraising event or a funeral, neither did he ever fail to assist in whatever capacity he was needed. Mr Yearwood was always a great champion of the diaspora and WIFFA was one of the many organisations which benefited from his extensive knowledge and expertise.
His assistance and advice were always tendered with words of dry humour, delivered in a way that only he could, often leaving those who were not as familiar with him amazed
Herbie was as funny as he was loyal
He was also well known for his organisational skills, and his ability to bring teams together to achieve a common gold
These attributes were sorely missed when his appointment to the High Commission ended
Nevertheless his legacy lives on in the hearts , minds and actions of all of us who were fortunate to have met him.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Herbert Yearwood
Herbert Elwin Yearwood
4 October, 1936 – 15 June, 2024
Husband of Kathy Yearwood.
Father of David and Sally Yearwood (Philip Ramsey).
Grandfather of Nathaniel, Mason and Adrianna Yearwood.
Brother of Vivienne Grant (Frederick Grant), Beverley and Carol Yearwood.
Herbie will be missed by his many family members, friends, and colleagues.
A memorial service of celebration and thanksgiving will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, where relatives and friends are asked to meet at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the St. Luke’s Building Fund will be graciously accepted in Herbie’s honour.
The family invites you to view the live streaming of the service; to view, please click here.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:26
Date
- Jun 25 2024
- Event Finished
Time
- 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Local Time
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Date: Jun 25 2024
- Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
- St. Luke's Anglican Church, Brighton, Barbados