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Eric Glass's 70th BirthdayEric Glass celebrated his 70th |
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Eric and Martha with the cake and birthday buffet |
Eric with his cake and godchildren Left to Right Karl Hagan, Kevin Glass, Andrew Green and Debbie Swain, Absent was Debbie Elsmore now resident in England |
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Photos from daughter Tina Glass and (centre) from O' Grundy who looks forward to staying with Martha and Eric this Christmas and spinning a few stories. |
Christening of Lucas SwainLucas Jacob Swain |
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Pictures and Report from Tina GlassAbove: Right: Glenda, Barry, |
Above: Godparents Front Row L to R Sasha Green, Kirsty Green, Barry with Lucas, Glenda, Anne Marie Collins Back Row L to R Shane Green, Patrick Green, Andrew Green, Eugene Repetto, George Swain, Anita Repetto, Wayne Swain, Nicky Swain Absent overseas were: Shirley Squib, Hazel Carter, Lynn Buckley |
Danny with Catherine Glass, Lorraine Repetto, Jenny Green and Ches Lavarello | Danny with his 'Gunners' Cake (He is delighted the website is still in the Aston Villa colours of course!) |
Danny with parents Brenda and Douglas Swain |
Danny Swain's 18th PartyDanny Swain's Photos from Tina Glass |
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Danny with Fardi Ches | Danny with first cousin Graham Rogers |
John Lavarello's 40th Birthday Celebration
Above: John with his godchildren: Left to Right: Cedric Swain, Sasha Green, Katie Repetto, Wayne Swain, Patrick Green. In front: Nathan Swain (not actually a Godchild), Jamie Glass Absent Godchildren: Rodney Green, Natalie Swain and Kayleigh Young (who lives in the UK). |
John Lavarello's 40th Birthday Photos from Tina Glass |
Birth of Liam LeitnerWe are delighted to announce the birth of Liam Patrick Leitner on 14th September 2011 in Munich, Germany. Liam weighed 3.35 kg at birth and is the son of proud parents Mariah (nee Green) and Marko Leitner who sent the picture of Liam in hospital at three days old. |
Birth of Connor Glass-GreenWe are delighted to announce the birth of Connor Patrick Glass-Green at 4.50 pm on 13th September 2011. Connor weighed in at 2.0 kg and is the son of proud parents Rodney Green and Sarah Glass. |
Birth of Ryan RogersWe are delighted to announce the birth of Ryan Christopher Alfred Rogers on 11th September 2011 to proud parents Gerald and Gail Rogers. Ryan was born in Northamptonshire, England and weighed in at 8lbs 2oz. He is a brother for Genna and a first grandson for Alfred and Rhoda Rogers. |
Birth of Ethan Lavarello-GreenWe are delighted to announce the birth of Ethan Terrence Lavarello-Green in Dorset, England on 1st September 2011. Ethan weighed in at 7lbs 10 oz and is the son of proud parents Donny Green and Poppy Lavarello who sent the picture. |
Obituary for Eileen SwainWe regret to announce the death of Lydia Eileen Parker Swain on 11th of September 2011, aged 83. Known by all as Eileen, she was born on 28th June 1928 and was the fourth child of George and Maggie Swain. Eileen was a hard worker and worked part time at the Fish Processing Factory until her retirement. She was a pleasant and caring person who was always smiling. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her, but she leaves behind many happy and treasured memories. She is survived by her sister Lucy, niece Carol Swain and by nephews Thomas and Neil Swain. Lucy and family would like to express their thanks to everyone for their kind messages of sympathy during this sad time. |
Terry Green's 60th BirthdayTerry Green celebrated his Photographs from niece Tina Glass show |
Doreen Swain's 65th Birthday
Doreen's 65th Birthday was celebrated on 19th August 2011 Photos from Tina Glass show: |
Jack Green's 60th Birthday
Jack Green's 60th Birthday was celebrated on 22nd July Photos from Jack's wife Cynthia show: Left: Cynthia holding the cake being cut by Jack; Centre: Jack with his son Shane and Cynthia Right: Jack's Godchildren - Left to Right: Lynette Green, Clive Glass, Warren Glass, Jack Green, Adrian Swain, Clifton Repetto Jack's Godchildren overseas are Fiona Rogers, Shirley Squibb, Chiara Schreier, Leon Glass |
Mary Glass' 70th Birthdaycelebrated on 20th July. Photos from Tina Glass show: |
Kieran Glass' 5th Birthday Fancy Dress Partywas held in the Prince Philip Hall on 30th June 2011 |
Katie Repetto's 1st Birthdaywas celebrated on 16th June 2011. Photos from Tina Glass show: |
Obituary for Clement GlassWe regret to announce the death of Timothy Gordon Glass who was known to everyone on the island has Clement. Clement was born on 6th April 1922, the eldest son of Gordon and Susan Glass, and great-great grandson of the original settler Corporal William Glass. He passed away on 25th July at 5.15am after a six month illness during which he needed specialised care. At 89 he was the oldest man on the island. Clement was a popular Islander being very cheerful, having a good sense of humour, a smiley face and always participating in a joke. Tristanians will remember him by his nickname ‘Buddy Mac’. He was a very hard worker who was always out at the Patches working in his plots and tending to his animals right up until his recent illness. He loved going on longboat trips to Nightingale. He worked both as a fisherman for Tristan Investments and for the PWD. He drove the first bulldozer that came to the island. Clement is survived by his loving wife Bertha, daughter Minnie, grandson Kevin, brothers Eric and Andrew and his two sisters Lily and Ada that live in the UK. He will be sadly missed and the family would like to express their thanks to everyone that sent condolences. |
Nancy Swain celebrated her 70th birthday on 11th June 2011Photos from Tina Glass show: |
Margaret Swain celebrated her 70th birthday on 3rd June 2011 |
Birth of Lucas SwainWe are delighted to announce the birth of Lucas Jacob Swain on 4th June 2011 at 17.00 in Tristan's Camogli Hospital. Lucas is the first child of Glenda and Barry Swain and weighed in at 3.6kg. |
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Photos from Robin Repetto show pictures of proud parents Glenda and Barry with young Lucas, and right with first cousin Ryan Swain (son of Nicky & Emma). |
Jeanette Lavarello's 65th BirthdayPhotos from Tina GlassJeanette was 65 on 9th March 2011, but as daughter Cynthia was in Cape Town, her birthday party was postponed until 6th May. |
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Left to right: Back row: Shane Green, Duncan Lavarello, Ches Lavarello, Jack Green Front row: Jackie Lavarello, Cynthia Green, Jeanette Lavarello, Janine Lavarello |
Jeanette's Teapot Birthday Cake | Jeanette and Ches with daughter Cynthia and son Duncan |
The three pictures above show views in the Tourism Centre when Jeanette's Government colleagues organised a lunch on 7th March to mark her retirement. |
Alfred Rogers' 60th BirthdayAlfred celebrated his 60th birthday on 16th February Photos from daughter Geraldine Repetto |
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Alfred and wife Rhoda | Chantelle, Alfred and Rhoda with their grandchildren Chantelle (left) and Katie (held by Rhoda). Their third grandchild Genna lives in the UK. | Alfred with his two godchildren Ricky Swain and Natasha Glass. |
Christening of Tristan YoungHeld on 6th February 2011 at St Mary's Church |
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Pictures and report from Iris GreenTristan is the son of Melanie (nee Glass) and Paul Young. Melanie was visiting her parents Rosemary & Roger Glass with her two children Kayleigh & Tristan for a few months. Husband Paul & son Dave remained in the UK. It was a lovely sunny day and a reception was held at Melanie's parents home later in the morning. Melanie, Tristan & Kayleigh left on the first stage of their return to their home in Cornwall on 1st March aboard the Baltic Trader |
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Godparents with Tristan Back Row: Pamela Swain, Vanessa Lavarello, Martin Green, Simon Glass, Andre Repetto, Front Row: Tristan, Marion Green, Lorraine Repetto. Other Godparents not present were Charmaine Swain(Cape Town), Andrea Machin & Rob Parker (UK), and Jody Squibb (France) |
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Melanie & Tristan Apologies to the family for the very late publication of this article. |
Kayleigh, Rosemary, Tristan, Roger & Melanie |
Ricky Swain's 40th BirthdayIn Tristan da Cunha's family orientated society 'buffdays' are important occasions. |
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Ricky holding his birthday cake |
Below: Ricky with Godchildren - Donna (holding son Calvin), Leanne, Rachel, Leo & Chantelle. Other Godchildren Kora & Genna are in the UK |
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Ricky with his Godparents Alfred, Ches, Barney, Gracie & Mary |