On the death of Guyanese author and philanthropist Norman Henry.

Guyanese author, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Norman Henry passed away on November 21st 2010.

Henry was born into poverty and worked on a sugar plantation in Guyana along with his mother, an East Indian indentured servant.

He later made his way first to Guyana’s capital city, Georgetown and years later, to the United States.

Henry was a former member of Guyana police force.

He authored Adversity Is Temporary, a captivating memoir reveling the pain, shame, eventual triumph and joy of an impoverished mixed-race boy.

Henry served as Grand Marshal of the West Indian American Day Parade and was honored by the Guyana Folk Festival Association among many others.

To learn more about Norman Henry. click here.

Funeral Arrangements:
Sunday November 28, 2010
Guarino Funeral Home of Canarsie
9222 Flatlands Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11236
Phone Number: (718) 257-2890

Viewing
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ; Service -5:00 pm to 7pm
Repast : following Service at Crystal Manor from 7:30pm
1460 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn NY(between Glenwood and Farragut Roads)

Interment :
Monday 9am
Evergreen Cemetery
1629 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207

Editor’s Notes:

Guyana Tri State Alliance on Norman Henry:

To the Family We extend our Deepest Sympathy
We share your loss and wish you,
comfort and peace of mind.,
May you find strength,
in the love of family,
and in the warm embrace,
of friends.