By Nelson A. King
Quamina, a long-time Brooklyn resident, died on March 1 – incidentally, the same day as “Carnival Tuesday” in Trinidad and Tobago – at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, Long Is., her only daughter, Michelle Quamina told Caribbean Life. Quamina was 85.
“A true community stalwart and lead on our Pan Committee, Auntie Joyce steered our organization through some rough days where she served in many other areas,” said WIADCA in a statement about Quamina, who, for over 40 years, was affiliated with the carnival group, more than 20 of which she served as business manager.
“Her eyes saw many transitions, her wisdom guided us through many successes, she taught us the importance of listening to, respecting and honoring those who came before us,” added WIADCA, stating that Quamina’s motto was: “’I am only responsible for what I say, not for what you think I said or what you hear.”
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