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VI’s oldest citizen Robelteen Smith passes at age 107

- to be laid to rest on Saturday February 13, 2016
The Virgin Islands has lost its oldest citizen, Robelteen Smith, who passed away at the grand old age of 107 on Thursday February 4, 2016. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has lost its oldest citizen, Robelteen Smith, who passed away at the grand old age of 107 on Thursday February 4, 2016.

This information was confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online by the woman’s daughter, Pearl Smith.

According to Smith, her mother had been hospitalised on Old Year’s Day but had returned home on January 7, 2016 only to be hospitalised again. She was brought home on Tuesday February 2, 2016 in accordance with her wishes and passed away two days later.

“She was such a great lady and everybody will attest to this,” were the brief words of Pearl Smith.

Meanwhile, a statement from the family read: “Relatives and friends are advised of the passing of our beloved centenarian Robelteen Smith of Sound Road, East End, Tortola, Virgin Islands. She died on February 4, 2016 at her home at the blessed and honourable age of 107. She was the oldest citizen of the BVI.”

The late Robelteen Smith will be laid to rest on Saturday February 13, 2016. Viewing will be held at the Road Town Apostolic Faith Church from 9:30-10:30am with the funeral service to follow immediately.

16 Responses to “VI’s oldest citizen Robelteen Smith passes at age 107”

  • rattie (07/02/2016, 21:06) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    Wow that is some age RIP
  • Class of 1978. BVIHS (07/02/2016, 21:16) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    May her soul rest in eternal peace..
  • cp (07/02/2016, 21:24) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolences to you Ms. Smith and the rest of the family. Your mother was truly blessed and highly favoured by God. May God continue to keep you and bless you always. With deepest condolences, CP
  • long look me come from (07/02/2016, 22:15) Like (11) Dislike (0) Reply
    She was blessed with long life RIP
  • life well lived (07/02/2016, 23:18) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    A lady who walked with God. No doubt that her soul is at peace.
  • Virtuous Woman (08/02/2016, 00:13) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    As I got the news I immediately thought back on the days in church where a petite lady will stand and deliver such a powerful testimony. I always looked forward to seeing such strength, wisdom and love beaming out from her. R.I.P.
  • away (08/02/2016, 08:10) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP Ms Teen! You were such a sweet lady. Rest in God's arms now.
  • NBVI (08/02/2016, 08:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    i can see the resemblance of a former coworker just darker.
  • RIP Granny (08/02/2016, 08:53) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    RIP to a lady i can call a grandmother, i remember as a little girl me and my grandmother would go east end to see her and she would always have cocoa tea and bread for me. she would tell me stories about her as a little girl. granny will truly be missed! Love you
  • Amen (08/02/2016, 09:28) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Heaven bound.... Bound to Glory! ... Hallelujah ... AMEN!!
  • rip (08/02/2016, 10:06) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Condolence goes out to Teacher Pearl and the rest of the family. May she take her heavenly rest.
  • 110 (08/02/2016, 19:40) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Eliza Turnbull was the oldest person in the Virgin Islands..
  • b&b (08/02/2016, 22:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    She was truly blessed.
  • SB (12/02/2016, 11:26) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    WOW I wouldn't want to be around this HELL HOLE of an Earth that long.


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