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Death Notice for Anderson Green

We regret to report the death of Tristan's oldest man, Anderson Green, who passed away on the 2nd February 2025, aged 94 years.

Charles "Anderson" Green was born on the 7th May 1930 to parents Charles and Lydia Green (née Swain). Anderson is survived by his wife Audrey (née Rogers), and children Jeremy (and daughter-in-law Teresa and grandson Ivan), Raymond (and granddaughters Linda, Julie and grandson Callum), Judith (and granddaughter Michelle), Louisa and Jennifer.

Our sincere condolences go to Anderson's wife, children, and grandchildren.

We expect to post a full obituary in due course.

Anderson Green

Death Notice for Harold Green

We regret to report the death of Harold Green, who passed away on Monday 27th January 2025, aged 90 years.

Harold was born on the 15th February 1934 to parents John and Sophia Green (née Rogers), the youngest of six children. Harold is survived by his wife Amy, daughter-in-law Francesca, grandson Rodney and great grandson Connor; daughter Pamela and son-in-law Thomas Swain, grandchildren Sonia Williams (and great granddaughters Natasha, Mia and Esme), Damian and George Swain.

Our sincere condolences go to Harold's wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

We expect to post a full obituary in due course.

Harold Green

Birth of Louie Mikey Swain

Photos from Natalie Swain

We are pleased to announce the birth of Louie Mikey Swain on Thursday 16th January 2025 to Natalie Swain and Jason Green and a brother for Noah.

Louie, who was born in Cape Town, weighed 3.140kg at birth.

The family hope to return home to Tristan later next month.

Louie Mikey Swain

Sheep Shearing Day January 2025

Tristan's annual Sheep Shearing Day took place on the 25th January 2025.
27-Jan-2025
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February 2025 Newsletter

Contents of the 'Tristan da Cunha Newsletter', February 2025,
23-Jan-2025
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Memorial Service for Sean Burns

Memorial service and interment of ashes for Tristan da Cunha's three-times Administrator Sean Burns, who passed away while in post in 2023.
20-Jan-2025
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Death Announcement for Trina Lavarello

Death announcement for Tristan da Cunha islander Trina Lavarello, who passed away 30 December 2024, aged 84.
13-Jan-2025
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Next Annual Gathering

The Tristan da Cunha Association is returning to Southampton at a new venue for its Annual Gathering on Saturday 5th April 2025.
7-Jan-2025
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Obituary for Judy Green

Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Judy Green, who passed away on the 23rd July 2024, aged 71 years.
5-Jan-2025
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