Daisy Wong
A Legacy Rooted in Courage, Compassion, and Community
Daisy Wong was more than a selfless entrepreneur, she was a trailblazer, a community mother, a renowned poet and a quiet revolutionary.
Her legacy begins in the heart of Anguilla, where she played a vital role in one of the island’s most defining moments: the Anguilla Revolution of 1967. As the people rose to reclaim their future, Daisy stood among them with courage and conviction, contributing her time, resources, and voice to help deliver Anguilla from the administrative control of St. Kitts and Nevis. Her involvement in this pivotal movement laid the foundation for a lifetime of service to her people.
Daisy’s revolutionary spirit carried over into every area of her life. She was a creative and resilient entrepreneur, selling peppermint candies and lottery tickets with bold, unconventional tactics. She also sewed school uniforms not just as a business, but as a mission, ensuring that children had what they needed to attend school with dignity.
But Daisy’s greatest impact came not from what she sold, but from how she gave. She became a cornerstone of her community, using her own means to pay school fees for children in need, provide meals, and care for those often overlooked. Her home was a haven for the neighborhood children, her hands were always open, and her love knew no boundaries.
The Daisy Wong Family Foundation exists to carry forward this remarkable legacy. Rooted in her values of courage, service, and empowerment, the foundation supports children’s education, women in entrepreneurship, and grassroots community development in Anguilla and beyond.
Daisy didn’t wait for the world to change. She changed it quietly, powerfully, and with love that transcended human comprehension.
Daisy receiving The Badge of Honor from the Government of Anguilla during Anguilla Day Celebrations on May 30th, 1992.
Daisy's Book of Poetry
Someone once said that Poetry is the window to the soul. Daisy’s selection of poems not only provides an insight into the “soul” of Daisy “Wong” Richardson (Dee), but it also contributed to a small but growing repertoire of Anguillian publications. The writings of this dedicated patriot and culture bearer give us glimpses into various aspects of Anguillian culture: the changing values, perseverance and the “jollification” tradition of “bearing one another’s burdens,” caring for and helping each other. Her prolific pen captures historic moments, the highs and the lows of her life while paying tribute to our Anguillian heroes and heroines, the sung and the unsung. Daisy’s book can be found in various libraries throughout the United States including the Harvard University Library. According to Ayanna, Teacher Rossie’s grand daughter, she “felt extremely proud to encounter Grandma Daisy’s book of poetry in my school’s library”. Who would have thought? Daisy literally defied all odds. No wonder her name and her legacy will live on forever.