Latest update April 14th, 2026 12:38 AM
Former Mayor Compton Younge passes on
Compton Younge
Former Georgetown Mayor and well-known florist Compton Younge died early yesterday morning. He was 77.
In his last days he lived in a senior residential care home, but despite this, and having a leg amputated as a result of diabetes, he did what he loved best, making floral arrangements.
In an interview, he said that after 45 years, he decided to sell his shop, World of Flowers, on Middle Street, as he felt more than four decades of success was a lot to be thankful for, and he could not keep up with taking care of himself and managing the business simultaneously.
“My son lives in Australia and my wife in New York so I did not have anyone living with me.”
All day yesterday the tributes came pouring in. One of those paying tribute to the former Mayor was former Mayor Hamilton Green. Green described Younge as a stalwart; a man who worked hard to keep Georgetown beautiful.
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