Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Henry Rogers, who passed away 17th July 2015, aged 70.

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Obituary for Henry Rogers

We regret to announce the death of Henry Rogers, on 17th July 2015, aged 70. Sadly, Henry passed away aboard MV Edinburgh, en route to Cape Town for medical treatment.

Henry was born on 19th March 1945, the first son and third child of Cyril and Ellen Rogers.

Henry worked in the Public Works Department. He also assisted at the factory during fishing operations and must have pushed tens of thousands of crawfish down the chute to the tailing area. He also loved fishing. He enjoyed being outdoors and going to the patches. He was often heard singing or whistling as he was walking to the patches tending to his pumpkin plants. Henry was hard working, and was willing to help anyone. He was good with children and was very affectionate to his nephews and nieces. Henry also loved music, and he loved to dance.

He is survived by his mother, Ellen, sisters, Catherine, Jenny, Betty, Jessica and Brenda, brothers, Frank and Jeffrey, and their families.

The family wish to thank the doctors, nurses and all those in the community who helped to look after Henry during his illness. A special thank you to his carer, Norman Glass, who was travelling with him.