October 14th.1925.- May 24th.2012

Stewart Richardson ‘Teddy’ Brangman born to parents Arthur Stewart and Susan Ruth Brangman. He had seven other siblings. Two sibling died at an early age. He didn’t really remember his mom for she died early in life as well. He attended Central School and in his later primary years at West Pembroke being the only boy in a class of 14 girls. He went to work at the early age of 12 at Nichol and Ashdon Ware House, as an office boy, making 13/- per week. Although he worked on Front Street he rode home every day at noon to take his Aunt her lunch.

Teddy’s father worked as a shipwright in Dockyard and and his Mom raised Chicken, Cows, Pigs and Goats, to make ends meet. Later his father had saved enough to by a two bedroom stone cottage and this had to accommodate one aunt and all his siblings. Life changed drastically for Teddy as his daddy died when Teddy was just 10 years old and he went to live with an Aunt when she died he moved back home with his sister. Olga being the eldest had to leave school to care for her siblings. As a way to make ends meet Olga began to care for other peoples children and the name of the cottage then became the Brangman Home. Teddy had an important role providing transportation, working as a handy man and a role model for lots of the children at the home for some he was the only father figure they knew. It was located on Orchard Grove and after many years and the deaths of all the Brangmans it was moved to another location and operated by other officials’ but still maintained the name Brangman Home.

At age 18 during World War 2. he served in the Home Guards. He met the love of his life when he married Winifred Louise Furbert at age 26 in 1951. They became the proud parents of three children. He then went to work at the James Grocery Store in Pembroke for awhile a store owned by the father of Hon. Clarence James. Teddy pursued a better life working for himself as a taxi owner/operator and he drove his taxi for 57 years. He travel abroad as Bermuda’s Tourism Ambassador and was honoured to receive the Queen’s Certificate award for his contribution to Tourism in Bermuda. He also received the Order of the British Empire OBE.

He was involved in several other organizations. Teddy was a Scout Master for St. Alban’s Sea Scouts Troop for 35years. He formed the St. Paul AME Church Boys Club involving them in Camping and Survival training every Summer.

Teddy enjoyed team bowling as a member of the ‘Strikers’. He was an active member of the St. Paul AME Lay Organization, Trustee Board, Finance Committee as Chairman, and served on the Senior Usher Board for 40 years and was honoured for his service by the then serving president Sister Joy Wilson-Tucker in 2006. Although Stewart “Teddy” faced many obstacles in his life he did not let that dampen his spirit and gave his all to those that crossed his path.

Researched Joy Wilson-Tucker Historian

Stanford was born on October 24th. 1933 to Olive And Stanley Hart. He was one of 11 siblings. He lived in the Hart homestead on Mount Hill Pembroke. He left school at an early age like most young men of that era to assist his family.

He started in an early trade as a carpenter when he was a teenager. Then worked as a Postman, he moved into the hospitality industry at age 17years, there he spent 30 years working at the Southampton Princess. Becoming weary of this he drove taxi and went on to work at the Bank of Butterfield for Twelve Years. He went to work as a courier at the Colonial Insurance until his retired in October 2013 at the age of 80 years.

Stanford married Ursula Hart in July 3, 1958 she was a very quiet and shy person. Three children were born off that union. He was a devote husband and father, nothing was too good for his Ursula. He became an honorary teachers’ assistant at Paget Primary school where his wife was a teacher for 38 plus years.

He had a melodious voice and his musical abilities led him to play second trumpet with the Bermuda Clouds of Joy, led by Ghandi Burgess during the 1950’s. He was an active and long serving member of St. Paul A.M.E. church. He became a read-in member of St. Paul on 15th. December 1974 receiving his baptisms on May 26th 1996. He served as a Trustee, and was a member of the lay Organization and a Senior Usher for 26 years. He sang in the Gospel Choir for 20 years sharing that partnership with his wife who was also a member of the choir.

One of his favorite’ selections was “Every Promise in the book is Mine” He had a strong faith, belief and church attendance.

Stan was a long serving member of the Alexandrina Lodge #1026 , serving several of the required offices and attaining the office of Vice Grand. He was also involved in helping to re-organize the Bermuda Friendly Societies Association in 2002 which helped to bring to the fore the continued recognition of the Bermuda Annual Cup-match classic and the good Sportsman ship award. He was fully devoted to the cause and rarely missed a meeting.

He was a lover of other sports such as Golf and Tennis. Stan enjoyed watching such greats as Tiger Woods and Serena Williams. He was fully cultural minded and never missed the 24th of May (Bermuda Day) celebrations. He was a stanch St. George’s supporter and wore with pride his team colours of Sky Blue and Winter Blue. Stanford was kind hearted well mannered and never hesitated to share his kindness. His thoughtfulness did not go un-noticed. May he be remembered always for these great qualities.

Researched Submitted By Joy Wilson-Tucker Historian