Obituary of Hilaron B. Joseph

Surrounded by family Hilaron B. Joseph departed this life on December 15, 2020 in Rochester, New York. Hilaron B. Joseph was born on June 5, 1945 in Vieux Fort, St. Lucia. Growing up in St. Lucia, Hilaron attended and graduated from the St. Aloysius RC Boys Primary School. His love for education continued throughout his life as his interests were vast. Hilaron had a knack for home improvement and owned a small contracting business. There wasn’t a home repair that he couldn’t fix. Self-taught, Hilaron possessed a strong electrical and plumbing knowledge that kept him extremely busy. He retired from the Windward and Leeward Brewery (Heineken) after working as a supervisor for more than 20 years. Although he retired, he never stopped working. Helping families with legal paperwork such as passports, visas, and other documentation kept him busy and productive. Hilaron enjoyed sports his whole life, especially Cricket and Football. He was a strong player in both sports. Other hobbies included: gardening, traveling and reading. His love for reading allowed him to gain lots of information about many topics. Most important to Hilaron was his family and close friends, with whom he loved to spend time. Hilaron B. Joseph leaves in love and memory, his wife Vero Clermont, sons: Shervone Claude, Bonny Alexander, Valdez Kisna, Hamil (Janie), Mark (Michelle), O’Neal (Elsa) Fontenelle, Jason and Alvin Poyotte; daughters: Ashline Claude, Zaria, Fontenelle and Tara James, brother Clifton Poyotte; sisters: Morella (Ryan) Joseph and Marilyn Poyotte; grandchildren, great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.