The Anguillian newspaper has learnt about the passing of Anguillan-born Cardigan A.S. Hodge, much-beloved husband, brother, uncle, church leader and Her Majesty’s Customs Officer. He passed away at his home on Saturday, April 16th, 2022.
Born in Island Harbour on May 6th, 1939, Cardigan attended the East End Elementary School and was among the first group of students to attend the newly inaugurated Valley Secondary High School. He was the son of Lenora and Walter Hodge and the second oldest grandson of Caroline (Tanady) and Joseph Benjamin (Dody) Hodge.
Cardie married Clarice Lloyd and settled down as a family man. He migrated to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, where he lived for several years, He later returned home to work for the family business at NAPA, until his retirement in 2016.
An active member of the Anglican Church, Cardigan could be seen and heard leading the Choir on many Sundays. He was also a fomer member of the St. Augustine’s Choral, where he sang in the bass line.
One of his proudest moment was receiving the Anguilla Badge of Honor and the Queen’s Certificate along with his dad, the late Walter Griffith Hodge, who received his posthumously.
He also played a prominent role during the Anguilla Revolution, and acted as one of those who kept watch of the coast at night time.
Cardigan is preceded in death by his father, Walter Griffith Hodge; mother, Lenora Constance Brown; and sister Verna Challenger. Cardigan is survived by his wife Clarice, stepdaughter, Margarita Boland; grand-son Kamie; and many other relatives and friends.
The Anguillian newspaper extends heartfelt condolences to all those who are left to morn his lost. May his soul rest in peace.
