Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Betty Rogers, who passed away 23rd April 2016, aged 68.

Obituary for Betty Rogers

We regret to announce the death of Betty Agnes Rogers, who passed away peacefully in her sleep on 23rd April 2016, aged 68. The funeral took place the following afternoon.

Betty was born on 22nd April 1948 to parents Cyril and Ellen Rogers, and was one of nine children. She is survived by her mother Ellen, brothers Frank and Jeffrey and sisters Catherine, Jennifer, Jessica and Brenda.

Betty first worked at the Fishing Factory as a processor and then as a cleaner at St Mary's School. She is fondly remembered as a wonderful babysitter and often would baby-sit for many expatriates who had children. On outings to the Patches with the Guides and Brownies, Betty would always come along to help out with the cooking, making wonderful plum puddings. She had a kind and caring nature and all children loved her.

Betty Rogers
Photo of Betty at her home from brother Frank

Betty's sister Jessica, now living overseas, remembers her sister as someone who "was very caring, always smiling and loved a joke. She loved children and when we stayed on Tristan for a year Betty would look after my children cook their tea and baby-sit them. They all became very fond of her and would sometimes ask to stay home with her rather than go out with us. Betty didn't have an unkind word to say about anyone and always saw the best in people, she was kind and very hard working looking after the house and cooking and cleaning for Mum as she got older".

Betty was active for most of her life and enjoyed working at the Potato Patches with her late brother Henry. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.