Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Winnie Green, who passed away 10th January 2016, aged 89.

Obituary for Winnie Green

We regret to announce the death of Winifred Ann Green, known to everyone on Tristan as "Aunt Winnie", who passed away peacefully at her home on 10th January 2016, aged 89. The funeral was held at 2.00pm the following day.

Winnie was born on 17th January 1926 to parents Jack and Rosa Rogers and was the oldest of three children. She married the late Nelson Green on 18th June 1947, and their wedding was filmed by the ABC News. Their only child, Malcolm Jack Green, was born in 1951.

Winnie was active in the community and no stranger to hard work. She loved working in the potato patches, carding and spinning, and doing odd jobs around the house. She was someone who cared about others, who always offered a helping hand and who could never say no if someone needed her help. She always greeted you with a smile and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Winnie is survived by her sister Monica, her son Jack, daughter-in-law Cynthia, her grandson Shane, Kelly and her Great-granddaughter Savanna.

The family would like to thank all those who sent messages of condolence.