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Death Announcement for Judy Green

We regret to announce the death Judy Green (née Lavarello), who passed away in Cape Town on the 23rd July 2024 after a short illness. A memorial service was held in St Mary's Church on the 2nd August to coincide with her cremation ceremony in Cape Town.

Judy is survived by her mother Gladys Lavarello, sisters Hilary Rogers & Rhoda Rogers, husband Ken, son Martin, daughters Vanessa Lavarello, Natasha Glass & Kirsty Repetto, daughter-in-law Iris Green, sons-in-law John Lavarello, Simon Glass & Eugene Repetto, grandchildren Sasha, Rachel, Chloe, Jamie, Owen, Aiden & Ella, and great grandchildren Sophie, Jake & Liam.

Our sincere condolences go to all of Judy's family.

We expect to post a full obituary in due course.

 Judy Green
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Obituary for Sylvia Green

We regret to report the death of Sylvia Emmy Caroline Green (nee Repetto), who passed away on 7th February 2024 aged 83 years.

Sylvia was born on the 19th December 1940 to parents John (Johnnie) and Margaret (Margie) Repetto and was the youngest of their three children.

Sylvia married Benny Green on 20th January 1962 at Bletchingley Church in Surrey in a double wedding ceremony with Lars and Trina Repetto. The reception was held at Pendell Camp only a few days prior to the islanders’ move to Calshot in Hampshire.

Sylvia was a loving and caring lady who adored her family. She was always seen smiling as she walked through the village, often sharing a joke and bringing joy to those around her.

She enjoyed working in the potato patches, a cherished activity she regularly shared with her late husband Benny and Sister Rose.

On sunny days, Sylvia's passion for gardening came to life as she tended to her beautiful garden. She took great pride in her vibrant red dahlias and towering sunflowers, which were always in full bloom and a sight to behold.

Sylvia's presence in our lives will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter

Sylvia is survived by her siblings Rose Glass and Lindsey Repetto, son Shaun Green, daughters Rita Repetto, and Jaqueline Lavarello, daughter-in-law Renee Green, sons-in-law Gary Repetto and Duncan Lavarello. Grandchildren: Kimberley, Janice and Dylan Green, Jonathan, Riaan, Julian and Clifton Repetto and Janine Lavarello.
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Obituary for Edward Rogers

Edward Patrick Rogers, known as ‘Eddie’, passed away on the 15th March 2023. He was born to parents Paddy and Laurie Rogers on the 6th September 1945. He was the youngest of three children, and married Rebecca Swain on the 5th September 1967 and had one daughter Tanya.

For all of his working life until his retirement Eddie worked for the Tristan lobster factory (run by Tristan Investments and later Ovenstones).  When he left school he worked at the Lobster factory at Little Beach, fishing in small dinghies. Following the eruption of the volcano in 1961, Eddie worked alongside other island men on ships of the Union Castle Line between Southampton and South Africa, he thoroughly enjoyed
this and could tell many a tale.

When he returned to Tristan in 1963 he worked in the lobster factory as a welder, in 1980 he trained at Globes in Cape Town and qualified as a welder. 

He was also a fisherman, in the early days spending time on-board the fishing vessels fishing around Gough, Inaccessible and Nightingale and then later fishing in the local boats around Tristan.

St Mary's Anglican Church was always a big part of Eddie’s Life. He started serving as an altar boy in church
at the age of nine and then served as a voluntary Lay Minister, where he served until his health prevented him from doing so. Throughout this time, he was always known to be visiting the sick and elderly, he conducted many baptisms, weddings and funerals and was also a Church Warden taking care of the Church and Rectory. Eddie was recognised by the Island community for his long-standing service to the Church, island and its people by being awarded with the British Empire Medal (BEM) in December 2019.

Eddie was a compassionate person and would often say to his family and friends ‘be kind to others especially strangers as you were a stranger one day, and always treat people how you would like to be treated’. He was a hardworking man who always made sure his family was well provided for. He loved going to the potato patches to tend to his crops. Another big love of his was going for trips to Nightingale in the longboats and even when at Nightingale on Sunday mornings he held church services.

Eddie was a kind and humble man with a great sense of humour, which he will always be remembered for. He will be sadly missed by his wife Rebecca, daughter Tanya, son- in-law Andrew, sister Audrey and all his family and friends.

Obituary for Peter Repetto
Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Peter Repetto, who passed away on the 1st May 2023, aged 87.
9-Jul-2023
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Obituary for Benjamin Green
Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Benjamin Green, who passed away 18th February 2023, aged 87.
8-Jul-2023
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Obituary for Margaret Repetto
Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Margaret Repetto, who passed away 9th March 2023 aged 86.
8-Jul-2023
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Tristan Administrator: Passing Away of Sean Burns
Death announcement for Tristan da Cunha Administrator Sean Burns, who passed away 16th March 2023.
17-Mar-2023
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Tristan's Tributes following the Death of Queen Elizabeth II
The Tristan community expresses their condolences following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the 8th September 2022.
9-Sep-2022
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Obituary for Rosemary Repetto
Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Rosemary Repetto, who passed away 31st January 2022, aged 55.
18-Aug-2022
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