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Robert “Bob” Anthony
 

We are deeply saddened to report that we have just heard of the passing of our old friend and colleague, former P.C. Augustine Robert “Bob” Anthony, in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday 18th October 2024.

Basic Training Course No. 19
March - June 1975
Top Row (l-r)  James "Big Bird" White,  Terrence "Terry" Perry, Clancy Charles, Phillip Hammond, Terry Hodgson,
Augustine "Bob" Anthony, Volney Welch, Benfield Alexander, Benjamin John "Johnboy" Hayward
Middle Row -  Byron Lewis, Phillip Taylor, Sylvan Musson, Lennox Alvis, Edward Davies,
Harold "Dave" O'Meara, Calvin Carvel, Kendrick Lewis, Nicholas Dunn
Seated -  Cherie Butler (Bean), P.C. John "Stuart" Kirkpatrick, Acting Sgt. John Van de Weg,
Supt. Syke Smith, COP L.M. "Nobby" Clark, Chief Insp Dave Parsons, Sgt Barrie Meade,
Sgt Ian Scotland, Colin Griffiths, Juanita Allchin (Shaw)

 

“Bob” was born in River Sallee, St. Patrick, Grenada in 1951.  He joined the Bermuda Police on 1st March 1975  and attended Basic Training Course #19 from March – June 1975  following which he was first posted to Central Division (Hamilton) where he served for almost 4 years before being transferred to Central Parishes. He was Devonshire Parish Constable from 1979 –  December 1982, at which time he transferred to Eastern Division where he  served as Hamilton Parish Constable until 1984.  He was in Eastern Uniform (St. George’s) when he resigned in March 1985.

Eight Parish Constables - circa 1982
Standing (l-r) Howard "Stumpy" Kirkham, Ron Beech, Wilbur McLean, Barbara Clarke, 
Seated -  Bernie Joinville, Dai James, Erskine "Choe" Trott and Bob Anthony.
 

Bob married his lovely wife Roslyn (nee George) of St. Vincent on 28th June 1980.  Roslyn was the sister of former P.C. Hensley George who served here in the Bermuda Police  from 1976-1981.

After leaving the BPS Bob attended Sir Hugh Wooding Law School in Trinidad where he earned his law degree and qualifed as a barrister.  He was subsequently appointed as legal advisor of the Royal Grenada Police Force.

Bob and Roslyn moved to the U.S. where Bob passed the New York Bar exams and has been practicing law there (except for a stint here in Bermuda for some 3 years in the early 2000's as legal adviser to the Human Rights Commission) until his untimely passing.   

Bob was a popular and well-liked member of the BPS during his 10 years service.  He played both cricket and football for our Police teams and was also an active member of the Police Choir. 

Police Choir
Back rows (l-r)   Dennis Ramsay ,  Lynn Hall, Cal Christopher, Bob Anthony, 
Norrell Hull, Allan "Harry" Lister, Wayne Perinchief,  Hilton "Jellybean" Wingood, 
Leon "Big Toe" Bean, Charles "Bongo" Williams, Howard Dill, Ken McDowall, 
Westmore Bean,  St. Clair "Brinky" Tucker, 
Front row -   Adrian King, Sinclair "Sinky" White,  Sonny Roberts,  
Reese Bartley, Dai James, Cecil Smith (Conductor), Willie Bourne,  
Michael Spurgeon Phillips,  John Harvey, Lennett "Lennie" Edwards

 

We send our sincere condolences to his wife Roslyn and his family, and to his many friends.

 

Augustine Robert "Bob' Anthony

We understand that Bob's very good friend, retired Inspector Dave Purcell, will be attending the  service for Bob which will be held at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, at 4310 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY 11203,  at 11am on 2nd November 2024.  The Funeral Directors are Hosten Funeral Service at http://www.hosten-funeralservice.com

29th October 2024