Joyce Hagan's 80th and Debbie Swain's 40th joint birthday party
Photos from Lorraine and Geraldine Repetto
Better late than never, here are photos of the joint birthday party held by Joyce Hagan and her daughter Debbie Swain at the Prince Philip Hall in 7th September 2018. Debbie was 40 on 27th July 2018 and Joyce was 80 on 11th August 2018.
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| Joyce Hagan and Debbie Swain with their birthday cakes | Joyce with her godchildren Renée and Grant Green |
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| Joyce with husband Donald and daughters (L-R): Debbie Swain, Rosemary & Miranda Repetto, & Marion Collins | Joyce & Donald with (L-R): grandson Dean, son-in-law Darren, daughter Miranda, & grandson Randall Repetto |
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| Debbie with her godparents (L-R): Karl Hagan, Francesca Green & Sheila Glass. Absent: Eric & Martha Glass, & Linda Lavarello |
Debbie with her godchildren (L-R): Leo Glass, Dean & Chantelle Repetto, & Leanne Swain. Absent: Cameron Repetto |
Leanne Swain's 21st Birthday
Photos from Dawn Repetto
Leanne Swain's 21st birthday was on 29th April 2019 but her birthday party
was held at her home on the 31st May.
Leanne with her family (L-R): Sasha, Steve, Leanne, Lillie and Cliff Swain
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| Leanne with her Grandmother Nora Swain | Leanne and boyfriend Julian Repetto |
Leanne with her godchildren (L-R): Sophie, April and Kaleigh Swain, Hannah Green and Owen Glass
Leanne with her godparents (L-R): Back: Grant Green, Ricky Swain, Desmond Green, Larry Swain, Debbie Swain and Samatha Swain. Middle: Dilys and Teresa Green, Leanne, Alison and Maria Swain. Front: Ivan Green
Obituary for Violet Brown (née Repetto)
By Ian BrownViolet Rene Brown (née Repetto) passed away aged 79 on Thursday 18th April 2019 at her home in Blackfield, Hampshire, UK. Violet was born on 14th December 1939 on Tristan da Cunha. She was the second youngest child of Arthur and Edith Repetto (née Swain) and had six brothers and sisters. She married Michael Brown on 7th September 1963 and had three children Ian, Susan and Joy. Violet and Michael revisited Tristan many times and was known as "Aunty Vi" by those youngsters that knew her. She would be happy to host any Tristanian that arrived in the UK with open arms. A kind and generous person who was loved, and will be missed by everyone. An order of service was held on Tristan at the same that time her funeral was held in the UK. Violet leaves behind her husband Michael, three children Ian, Susan and Joy, six Grandchildren and six great grandchildren. |
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2019 Annual Gathering |
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| Report on the 2019 Association Annual Gathering in Southampton, where members socialised, watched films, and visited stalls. Aniket Sardana gave a talk on Tristan through a vet's eyes. 23-May-2019 |
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Governor-Elect attends Tristan Association Annual Gathering |
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| Welcome liaison with UK- based Association officers and members 17-May-2019 |
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Next Annual Gathering |
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| The Tristan da Cunha Association is returning to the Southampton Holiday Inn for its Annual Gathering on Saturday 18th April 2020. 10-May-2019 |
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Programme for the 2019 Annual Gathering |
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| Programme and booking details for the Annual Gathering of the Tristan da Cunha Association to be held in Southampton on 27th April 2019. 20-Apr-2019 |
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Obituary for Timothy Green |
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| Obituary for Tristan da Cunha islander Timothy Green, who passed away 25th January 2019, aged 70. 14-Apr-2019 |
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- Obituary for Monica Glass (8-Apr-2019) >>
- Joan Repetto's 80th Birthday (8-Apr-2019) >>
- Obituary for James Green (5-Mar-2019) >>
- Obituary for Ernest Repetto (4-Mar-2019) >>
- Passing of Lewis Glass (20-Feb-2019) >>
- February 2019 Newsletter (19-Jan-2019) >>