Tristan da Cunha Obituaries

Daphne was born Daphne Teresa Swain on the 20^th October 1935 to James and Florence Swain, and was the eldest of five daughters. She married Ernest Repetto on 22^nd July 1957. They had one son Clive, who was born in 1958, but sadly Clive died from asthma related symptoms just before his 11th birthday in April 1969.

She spent a lot of time looking after the children of family and friends as well as helping them in a variety of other ways. Daphne worked as a processor for the fishing company into her seventies, until the onset of dementia prevented her working any longer. She had also worked in the past as housekeeper for Agricultural Officer Stiubhard Kerr-Liddell.

Daphne was a fun loving person who enjoyed parties and having a laugh. She passed away on the 13th September after a short time in hospital. She will be greatly missed by family and friends on the island as well as overseas.

She is survived by her husband Ernest and sisters Joyce, Nancy and Barbara.