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Former First Lady Hilda E. Stoutt passes

- She was the wife of late Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt
Mrs Hilda E. Stoutt, the wife of late Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt, passed away on February 8, 2022, at age 84. Photo: Team of Reporters
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that former First Lady Mrs Hilda E. Stoutt, the wife of late Chief Minister H. Lavity Stoutt, has passed.

Mrs Stoutt died yesterday morning, Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital.

She was 84 years of age, having been born on May 12, 1937.

Mrs Stoutt, a mother, great aunt, and grandmother, is best known for being a family person, a businesswoman, and a homemaker. She had passed on many skills to her surviving children.

As First Lady, Mrs Stoutt was at the late H. Lavity Stoutt's side for his entire political career. The late Chief Minister served as the Territory’s Head of Government for over sixteen years and is credited with establishing the cruise ship pier, creating the Social Security Scheme, overseeing the construction of the Central Administration Complex and spearheading the development of the local community college, which is named in his honour.

The Board of Directors of Virgin Islands News Online conveys condolences to the immediate family and other loved ones of Mrs Hilda E. Stoutt.

14 Responses to “Former First Lady Hilda E. Stoutt passes”

  • west (09/02/2022, 14:38) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Rip old girl
  • Fam (09/02/2022, 14:47) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    Oh no I have not seen her in years Rest dear lady until we meet again
  • West side (09/02/2022, 15:12) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    She was a lovely soul RIP
  • annie (09/02/2022, 15:14) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hilda was a Wonderful Lady and Kind Person and Fine Mother and Friend. She is at Peace and will be missed.
  • Peaches (09/02/2022, 16:29) Like (9) Dislike (29) Reply
    Condolences to the family. However, she was not known as 'First Lady' during her late husband, Hon. HL Stoutt's tenure as Chief Minister, so why call her 'First Lady' now? Since when did this 'First Lady' thing come in in the BVI ? First Lady in the church and First Lady in Government. Shaking my head!

    I guess the next change will be 'the 'President instead of the Premier Shaking my head
    • @PEACHES (09/02/2022, 19:03) Like (8) Dislike (10) Reply
      I wonder that myself, this First Lady thing I think is silly. In America yes. because First Ladies are required to have a platform. Not here and that is a joke.
  • Sincerity (09/02/2022, 16:58) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Words of comfort are extended to her entire family. A loving individual, a humble person and caring woman who had no limits in sharing what she had with others. A woman of priceless qualities. A family friend. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
  • Hickinbottom (09/02/2022, 20:58) Like (12) Dislike (6) Reply
    She was one of the best First Ladies she did not try to run government like Lorna
  • SB (10/02/2022, 11:30) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to Preston and his family. Great parents you had King respect.
  • Toronto (10/02/2022, 14:15) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIEP Mrs. Stoutt. She was an extremely intelligent, hard working, humble, friendly, soft spoken, classy, and extremely generous person, that worked extremely hard behind the scenes. An Amazing and Vital Support for the former Chief H.L Stoutt. Loved & adored by Many both locally and Internationally.. May you find comfort Preston/Peggy, and the entire Stoutt Household !!
  • PT09 (10/02/2022, 14:27) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I think it starter with Dr. Smith wife.
  • UKM (10/02/2022, 14:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @@PEACHES This First Lady thing started with Dr. Smith Wife
  • Just saying (11/02/2022, 05:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    She will be missed


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