Mrs Erica Jill Stanley QSM
Also known as "Jill"
16 May 1937 – 27 January 2026
Mrs Erica Jill Stanley QSM
Also known as "Jill"
16 May 1937 – 27 January 2026
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at her home after 88 years of a life well lived.
Loved wife of Tony, mother of Mark, Dean and Glenn, mother-in-law to Lisa and Heleen, nan of Josh, Elvin, Albert, Wilbur and Teddy, great nan of Stanley, and companion dog Julia.
A private cremation with the family will take place this week.
A celebration of her life, followed by a 'Toast to Jill', will commence at 3.00pm on Thursday 19 February at Worser Bay Boating Club, 256 Marine Parade, Seatoun.
You can access the livestream of Jill's celebration or leave a message for the family on Jill's The Wilson Funeral Home page by clicking here.
Cards can be posted c/- PO Box 7123, Newtown, Wellington 6242.
Notice by The Wilson Funeral Home
Funeral service held at Worser Bay Boating Club
Tributes
Sincere condolences to Mark,Dean, Glenn and family. Thank you for live streaming Jill's Memorial Service. Was great to hear those shared Memories. Always remember your Mum and Dad visiting us. Andy Stanley and family Whanganui Was special for our Dad as he cherished any family link from Lyttelton. Take care all Andrew Stanley and family
Wonderful to have known Jill. Always so positive, her big heart and smile will be fondly remembered. Our condolences.
Sincere condolences to you all. I would have liked to come to share your celebration but unfortunately can't be there. I'm sure you will celebrate her life in style. Thinking of you. Sue
To Mark and the Stanley family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I have lovely memories of Jill and her dignified and warmth I always felt around her and your wider family. A true inspiration to everyone that was touched by her. Mark and Lisa sincere condolences and prayers from Anne Marie Ioane and I and the whole Fiso Family. Her legacy will be her awesome and talented sons Mark, Dean and Glen. Manuia Lau Malaga Jill soar High.
Notice by The Wilson Funeral Home
Funeral service held at Worser Bay Boating Club
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