Remembering the late Mrs. Jacoby
set up in memory of the late American mental health lecturer Mrs. Alberta Smith Jacoby.
Five-times married Mrs. Jacoby -- described as an intellectual giant -- played a key role in setting up social programmes throughout the Island.
She worked closely with the Senior Islanders' Club, strongly backing the Admiralty House and Age Concern projects.
Now, in memory of her, the club could set up a special exchange-and-information programme involving Bermuda and the Bahamas.
It is hoping to send a delegation of Bermudian seniors to visit the Bahamas' programme for the elderly.
Said the Rev. Frederick R. Hassell, from the club: "It would be great if we could establish an exchange and information programme on aging and growing old in the region in memory of Alberta Jacoby.'' He described Mrs. Jacoby as a "wonderful inspiration'' to the Island's seniors.
"Her heart was open with love and concern for the Island's growing senior islander population.'' Mrs. Jacoby, who died in July aged 80 after a brief illness, visited Bermuda regularly for more than 30 years. One of her brothers lives in St. David's.
She was particularly prominent in the field of mental health education.
For 25 years she taught at the Yale School of Epidemiology and Public Health.
Also a founder in 1949 of the Mental Health Film Board, she served as its executive director, producing 100 documentary films on subjects including psychiatric illnesses, juvenile delinquency, drug abuse, hospice care for the terminally ill, AIDS, and changing approaches to gerontology.
She was a member of Bermuda's Mid-Ocean Club, the Yale Golf Club, and the Guilford Bridge Club.
Tributes were also paid to her by Health and Social Services Minister the Hon.
Quinton Edness.
He described her as an intellectual giant, who gave generously to her students in the field of public health.
"She has been coming to Bermuda for many years and gave generously with her energy and advice to assist whenever asked.'' Mr. Edness added: "We in Bermuda are grateful for having known her.'' Rev. Frederick Hassell.
