Death notice for Tristan da Cunha islander Isobel Swain, who passed away on the 13th August 2025, aged 96.

Death Notice for Isobel Swain

We regret to report the death of Isobel Swain, who passed away on Wednesday 13th August 2025, aged 96 years. She was the oldest person on the island.

Isabelle Annie Swain (née Lavarello) was born on the 23rd September 1928. She married Louis Swain on the 23rd July 1947, and they had six children - Stanley, Douglas, Marlene, Shirley, Julian and Mark.

Our sincere condolences go to her siblings, children and wider family.

We expect to publish a full obituary in due course.