The Honourable Justice Clare Henry was known as a firm and fair Judge

June 14, 2023

Statement from the Antigua and Barbuda Bar Association

The family of Her Ladyship, The Honorable Justice Clare Henry wish to share that she died peacefully on June 8 in Rockville Maryland, after a short period of illness.

The Hon. Justice Henry served the legal fraternity for over 40 years, beginning her career in the United States, and then on the benches in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Grenada.

After graduating from New York Law School, Justice Henry served as a Law Assistant and Senior Law Assistant in the New York City Civil Court and the New York State Supreme Court in Brooklyn.

From 1986 to 1989, she served as Crown Counsel in the Attorney General’s Chambers for Antigua & Barbuda. From 1989 to 1994 she was engaged in private law practice in Antigua & Barbuda.

She became a Magistrate for Antigua & Barbuda in 1994, becoming Chief Magistrate for Antigua & Barbuda in 2000. In 2004, she was appointed a High Court Judge for the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and in this capacity presided in Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, and Grenada.

Her Ladyship was known as a firm, fair Judge, who demonstrated respect for those presenting before her, and took great care in rendering her judgments.

She was the recipient of numerous awards and honor, including induction into the New York Law School Hall of Judges in 2016.

Her Ladyship, Hon. Justice Henry was a dedicated member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. In each location she served, she participated fully in the life of the church as an Elder, Board Member and prayer warrior.

She is remembered by her family, colleagues, and friends as a woman of quiet humor, pleasant demeanor, ready ear to listen, and deep faith.

She now rests in peace.

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The Honourable Justice Clare Henry was known as a firm and fair Judge

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