Hyacinth Walburga Robinson

                                                                          April 20, 1928 – August 5, 2020

Hyacinth Walburga Robinson (nee Cargill) was born in Manchester, Jamaica on April 20, 1928. She was the only child of Rebecca Wright and the first of two for Josiah Cargill. She attended Woodlands School in the hills of Manchester.

After completing school, she became engaged in various jobs and had her only child, Phyllis Abel (nee Crawford). In 1957, Hyacinth was recruited to Canada on a special project. On completion of this obligation, she received her landing card that gave her the opportunity to attend nursing school. Her nursing certification enabled her to work in pediatrics at the Queen Elizabeth hospital in Montreal until 1969 when she migrated to the United States.

Upon arrival in New York, Hyacinth obtained her Geriatric Nurse certification. She became a very well-known nurse at Workmen’s Circle MultiCare Center in the Bronx. She was most popularly known there as Robbie. She continued her dedicated nursing responsibilities at “Circle” until her retirement in 1998.

 Immediately upon retirement, Hyacinth moved to Miramar, Florida to be closer to her immediate family – her daughter Phyllis, beloved son-in-law Roland, and grandchildren. She was proud to be a part of the development of her great grandchildren from birth.

Hyacinth immediately adapted to Florida. She became an active member of the Miramar Community Senior Center and an outstanding member of the Miramar United Methodist Church. Despite her age, arthritis, diabetes, and later kidney failure, she was actively involved with the Miramar United Methodist Women. It was not long before all knew her as “Grandma”.

Throughout her life journey, Hyacinth was known by many names: Hyacinth, Sis, Robbie, Hya, Grandma, Great Grandma, and occasionally, Mrs. Robinson.

Hyacinth leaves to cherish her memories: Phyllis & Roland Abel (daughter and son-in-law), Vincent Cargill (brother), grandchildren – Claris Buckley-Weston (deceased), Deon Abel-Reitzin & Richard Reitzin, Sean Abel, Liezette Abel-Ruffin, and Brin Abel; Great Grandchildren – Krystel Weston, Naomi Reitzin, Dario Ruffin, Dominic Ruffin, and Kai Abel and a host of loving relatives and friends.

“Do not mourn for me; I am gone to occupy a better place. Be strong and to the Father’s will until someday we meet again”

Hyacinth Robinson’s Memorial Service live Stream will begin at 11am on Saturday, August 22nd, 2020

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Please use this link to view Hyacinth Robinson’s Memorial Service Electronic Program:

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As we might not be able to greet each of you personally, Hyacinth Robinson’s family takes this opportunity to express how much we appreciate the outpouring of love, sympathy, moral support, prayers and the many gestures of kindness.  May our collective faith, manifested in unity, prayers, love and compassion continue to shine as a beacon of light as we cherish the memories of Hyacinth Robinson.   Please continue to lift us up in your prayers and may God continue to bless you all abundantly.