Published 30 August 2017
Buckie Got It, St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
Douglas: Roslyn Grant’s loyalty and stewardship only interrupted and conquered by death
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, AUGUST 30TH 2017 – Life-long community and Labour Party activist, Roslyn Bradshaw-Grant was remembered Tuesday for her loyalty to St. Kitts and Nevis and her devoted service in nursing in New York.
“She will be remembered for her loyalty to her country, loyalty and service to her Party, loyalty and service to her community of St. Paul’s. Her name will always be synonymous with Labour and her legacy will continue throughout the ages. Her loyalty and stewardship were only interrupted and conquered by death,” said Leader of the Opposition and Parliamentary Representative for St. Christopher 6, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas during his weekly radio call-in programme “Ask the Leader” on Kyss 102.5 FM.
The 83-year-old Mrs. Grant died on August 27th.
Born on 21st February 1934, Mrs. Grant at the tender age of 14, migrated to the Bronx, New York, to live with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cadman Lespere. She attended Rhodes Private High School and Morris High School. She served with distinction at the Jacobi Hospital, Bronx, New York, first as a Certified Nursing Assistant, then as a Licensed Practical Nurse and continued as a Registered Nurse having graduated from the College of Staten Island.
Her only place of service throughout her illustrious nursing career was at the Jacobi Hospital, where she specialized in orthopaedic techniques.
“From a child she served in the Labour Movement with her mother, that fearless warrior, Labour supporter and formidable Labour Movement activist, Ms Caroline Ible, better known as Lizzie Sharry of the village of St. Paul’s,” said Dr. Douglas.
Mrs. Grant continued to serve the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Movement in New York, first as a member and then as its President.
“Under her watch she was able to raise funds for Labour in St Kitts, in particular the Christmas Toy Drive. Mrs. Grant was also a very active member in her community of the Bronx and also very active in her nursing community,” he said.
“Her legacy has been one of lifelong service, as upon her return to St. Paul’s, she continued to serve as a member of the Executive of Constituency #6 of the St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party, President of the St. Paul’s Community Council and President of Labour Women, St. Paul’s. Mrs. Grant was also the Treasurer of the Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw Memorial Fund and also served on the Committee for Cappisterre Health and Wellness Club ensuring that members received a healthy breakfast at the end of every walk on the last Saturday of each month,” said Dr. Douglas.
“We cannot quantify her achievements,” said Dr. Douglas, the area’s parliamentary representative and a cousin of the late Roslyn Grant.
Mrs. Grant leaves to mourn, her husband, Simon Grant; sisters, Gertrude and Marjorie and brother, Ingle, all in New York; childhood friend and cousin Pearline Cable; the Bradshaw/Douglas family and Stedman “Barb Wire” Francis of Boyd’s/West Farm and the U.K.
Photo 1 – Mrs. Roslyn Grant
Photo 2 – Mrs. Roslyn Grant (right) congratulates St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas when he returned to St. Kitts (November 20th 2011) following his appointment by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as one of her Privy Councillors. The appointment which allows him to carry “The Right Honourable” before his name was recommended by Britain’s Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. David Cameron.
