Compton Young was a key player in making Georgetown the 'Garden City’

Compton Young was a key player in making Georgetown the ‘Garden City’

Mar 18, 2018 News

Compton Younge

Former City Mayor, Compton Young, has passed away. In a statement on his passing, the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown said, “It is with profound sadness that the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Georgetown acknowledges the passing of former Mayor of Georgetown, Mr. Compton Young.”
Young served as Mayor of the nation’s capital from 1990 to 1994. In his mayoralty, he encouraged citizens to improve the aesthetics of their local communities and to take responsibility for the physical condition of their neighbourhoods.
He was particularly passionate about restoring Georgetown to its pristine state, which earned it the reputation as the “Garden City”.
Even after he left City Hall, the late Young remained unswervingly committed to the vision of a clean, green and healthy city.
Moreover, it was underscored that Citizens of Georgetown have lost a strong civic crusader with Young’s recent passing.
“Mr. Young will be long remembered as a visionary city leader and for his good works and wisdom,” said Mayor Patricia Chase-Green and other former city Councillors, who worked and served with him at the Georgetown Municipality.
They said despite being elected mayor with the ticket of a political party, the late Mr. Compton Young managed the City Council rising above partisan politics and thus became a true city father and change-maker, of the City.
For this very reason it was noted that “The Council remains grateful for the precious time and invaluable service he gave to the City of Georgetown.’
Moreover, the Mayor and City Council has extended sincere condolences to Young’s grieving relatives and those who loved and cared for him.
Young, who was also a well known florist, died early Friday 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 Friday, 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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